workshops

Kids Corner Power Jam

The Kids Corner Power Jam is a music and art camp with a twist. We will introduce the kids to the "do it yourself spirit" of indie rock and Sappy Records. In one week, and with the help of visiting musicians in town for Sappyfest, we will help the kids write and record songs, make album art work, band T-shirts , posters and even film a video. In short they will experience every aspect of becoming a real "do it yourself " rock star.

If you are between the ages of 6 to 12 and have always enjoyed music now is your chance to shine, if you’ve been playing music since you can remember, have never picked up an instrument, or have those masterpieces that you play over and over again alone in your room. The Kids Corner Power Jam welcomes all levels of talent, interest, or those just wanting to have a good time.

Monday, July 28

2 Pm - 4 pm

Creative Lab: Composing a Honk Symphony

Facilitated by Andrew R. Miller

Seven Lorne Street
Participants will create scores for the Honk Symphony to be performed on Friday, August 1. This annual event calls on volunteers to form an orchestra of car horns and other noisemakers to perform pieces scored by the workshop participants. No musical writing skills necessary—just bring your ears and a sense of timing.

Tuesday, July 29

2 pm - 5 pm

Creative Lab: Kite-making workshop

Facilitated by Ken Gregory

Seven Lorne Street
Open Studio Artist-in-Residence Ken Gregory will lead workshop participants through the process of building a simple kite out of everyday materials. Ken will provide an introduction to basic aerodynamics and participants will have the opportunity to craft and fly their own simple kite. This workshop is open to adults and children.

Wednesday, July 30

2 pm - 5 pm

Creative Lab: We have contact!
Facilitated by Eleanor King

Seven Lorne Street
Using a singing greeting card, an RCA cable and a bit of solder, workshop participants will create their own contact microphone. Then using the newly built microphones with readily available materials as instruments, the group will become an improvisational contact band, playing amplified sounds created through friction. All skill levels welcome, participants need no previous training in electronics or music!

Thursday, July 31

2 pm - 5 pm

Creative Lab: Introductory MAX/MSP demo
Facilitated by Ken Gregory

Seven Lorne Street
Open Studio Artist-in-Residence Ken Gregory will demonstrate the versatile audio/video processing software MAX/MSP. In use for over 20 years by musicians, artists, scientists and students, MAX presents infinite possibilities and variables for affecting analog audio and video signals through the computer based interface. MAX is an ideal tool for artists and musicians looking to explore audio/video possibilities for installation and performance. Ken's demo will focus on his artist practice and the various applications he incorporates into his diverse practice.

Friday, August 1

2 PM - 4 PM

Creative Lab Workshop: Against the Wind
Facilitated by Ken Gregory

Seven Lorne Street

This demonstration will be a show and tell presentation of Ken's current research and application of techniques associated with kite sound instruments.