Students will learn basic steps and musical rhythms, and create their own Music and dance using simple percussion instruments, to keep in time and work as a group, like a ‘Corps de Ballet’ or dance performing group.
CIRCUS Hula Hoops & Poi with Jordan Shaskey
Students will learn the basics of hoop, and poi, some technical tricks, and about how to move their body in with music to have fun with their flow. The focus will be on creativity, individuality, and positive growth.
To Register Click Here
InterPlay with Belinda Meares
Life doesn’t have to be so serious! Indulge your joyful, creative nature with InterPlay, a body-centred arts practice that combines movement and dance, voice and song, story-telling and reflection. Anyone can do InterPlay. Its simple methods will put you at ease with whatever comes up in the moment, leading to funny, insightful and deeply satisfying experiences.
Belinda trained in Australia as a leader of InterPlay, which she introduced to New Zealand in 2013. She teaches mainly in Christchurch and Auckland, and at Drama NZ conferences (for drama educators) for the past four years. She is also an Alexander Technique teacher and is active in community arts, including dance, physical theatre, singing and improvisation.
See www.interplayaus.com.au www.interplay.org and Facebook InterPlay New Zealand
Day One will introduce core InterPlay forms, and the range of movement and vocal choices that inspire them. You’ll discover refreshing new ways of connecting with yourself and others in the spontaneous ‘playspace’. Day Two will explore the interweaving of forms, and together we’ll create ensemble scenarios that will surprise and delight. You don’t need any performance experience to enjoy InterPlay, though it is a great foundation for performance in that it develops players’ confidence, repertoire, and encourages supportive collaboration.
To Register Click Here
Keys for Improvising: Unlocking your musical potential
Hosted by Cathy Irons
A fun, interactive session for musicians to develop their own musical voice and communicate with others through improvisational exercises.
Suitable for students, amateurs, teachers and performers – all abilities, ages and orchestral instruments are welcome.
Bring your instrument and sense of adventure.
The session will culminate in a jazz standard supported by piano and double bass, where you can improvise comfortably at the level of your ability.
To Register Click Here
Kids Workshop: from bath bombs to lip balms – ½ day with Chloe Dear
Kids Workshop – learn to make your own bath bombs, lip balm and soap which you can either use yourself or give as gifts to family and friends.
To Register Click Here
Ditch the Plastic: Shampoo and Conditioner Making – ½ day with Chloe Dear
Shampoo and Conditioner Making – for those wanting to ditch plastic bottles, learning to make your own shampoo and conditioner is the way to do it. In this class, we will make both solid and liquid hair care products.
To Register Click Here
Basic Theatre Make-up Workshop with Christie Chambers
Basic Theatre & SFX Makeup
with Christie Chambers Minifies Make-up
28th Sept 2019
Christie has worked for Minifies for seven years. Make-up is her passion, and she loves being able to teach others her tips and tricks.
- Basic theatre make-up application
- Application of False eyelashes
- Basic Special Effects make-up
- Injuries & Character make-up
- Make-up hygiene
Have a question? Ring Music & Arts Trust Hanmer Springs Trustee Jane van Kuelen 027 443 4541
To Register Click Here
Soap Making: From Basic to Artisanal with Chloe Dear
Soap making – learn how to make beautiful, practical soaps using natural colourings and a range of techniques. All students will go home with a block of their own soap.
To Register Click Here
Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books
21st – 22nd September
with Verity Busby -Illustrator & Michele Clark McConnochie -Writer
A two-day course for anyone who wants to write and illustrate books and stories for children. Michele will run workshops covering plotting, expectations for each age group, characterisation, dialogue and making every word count. Verity will show students how to draw what they see (observe line and shape), animate the characters they draw and also how to cartoon.
To Register Click Here
Basket Weaving with Tamar Guse
Tamar Guse is based in Waipara and weaves contemporary baskets and
sculptures with a combination of traditional basket weaving techniques, natural
elements, colour and creativity. She teaches basket weaving workshops and has
her art work displayed in local galleries. “The magic of weaving for me is seeing
how a natural object; be it driftwood, vine or antler, determines the shape and
how the colours I incorporate into the basket or sculpture give it its personality. In
this way I am able to create one of a kind pieces inspired by nature.”
In this workshop you will learn basic basketry and weaving techniques with a variety of
materials such as reed, seagrass and driftwood to create your own beautiful and functional
handmade basket
.
Have a question?
Ring Music & Arts Trust Hanmer Springs Trustee Jane van Kuelen 027 443 4541