Using vocal and songwriting techniques rooted in the traditions of Soul Music, students will learn how to express and celebrate themselves through song. In this workshop, participants will learn about soul music pioneers from the 1970’s, the genre’s historical roots and its ties to the African-American fight for civil rights. They’ll also see soul’s impact […]
Collaborate to make a giant woven tapestry using upcycled materials! This program can be school-wide or class-wide, students will work together on giant looms to construct a collaborative weaving using upcycled materials: old t-shirts, sheets, and even plastic bags! If there is additional time, students can also work on creating a personal mini-tapestry. Program options: […]
In this workshop, participants will explore the power of collaborative art as a vehicle for expression, communication, and teamwork through an SEL lens. Through a series of engaging activities and discussions, you will learn practical skills on how to execute a large, collaborative art project for your school incorporating your student body. We will go […]
This professional learning session provides a dynamic exploration of the sonic spaces and rhythmic worlds in which we inhabit through deep listening, sensory play, and hands-on collaborative learning. Educators will experience guided deep listening exercises and be invited to consider the many ways we make meaning of the sounds around us. Personal experiences will be […]
Experience the music and movement traditions of Islam. Karim Nagi guides students in a participatory experience of music and dance from different Muslim communities around the world. Karim shares dances from communities in both the Near and Far East. This program is a perfect opportunity for children to enjoy a meaningful and distinctive aspect of […]
With a focus on music and mindfulness, this workshop empowers students to view themselves as artists creating their ultimate work of art…their life. Students are led in a collaborative musical and songwriting experience where they learn SEL techniques to improve focus and relieve anxiety. as well as creative visualization and mindfulness meditation. The students learn […]
This professional learning program uses the art forms of visual art and poetry to foster well-being. Collage and poetry offer pathways into our unconscious mind where many of our fears and dreams live hidden from our view. In this workshop participants are given the opportunity to explore their creative selves, identify what sustains them, leave […]
In this virtual professional learning program teachers will learn how to use basic elements and principles of design as a means of communicating ideas. Through designing their own artworks in a series of exercises that build from simple and quick, to more intentionally social-emotionally driven, and then curriculum-driven, teachers will be able to share a […]
Award winning Percussionist and Facilitator Josh Robinson will lead interactive workshops entitled “Drum It Out!” showing participants how to use drumming and music as a wellness tool, a vehicle for healthy self-expression/emotional release, and a way to connect with others in an authentic and engaging way. Students will also develop the communication skills that are […]
Developed in Brazil by enslaved Africans during the 16th century, the martial art of Capoeira, disguised as a dance and including acrobatics, music, and the Portuguese language, was used as a means to resist oppression in the relentless struggle for freedom. This program led by Leigh Robertson gives students the opportunity to participate in all […]