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Beginner Drum Jam Fun, Hands-On Drum Experience for Kids! Looking for an exciting school holiday activity? Let your child experience the fun of playing the drums in a supportive, high-energy group environment. In this 2-hour workshop students will: Learn the parts of a drum kit, Play their first drum beat, Try simple and exciting drum fills, Build rhythm, timing, and coordination, Play fun rhythm games, Jam together with other students, Experience playing along to music. Students finish with a group drum jam performance, giving them the excitement of playing music together. All drums and equipment provided. No experience needed. Perfect for beginners. Age Group: 8-14 years. Duration: 2 hours. Small group format: 6-10 students per session.

Learn to share your ideas and produce your own zines with exhibiting artist Darren Bryant. Zines are a form of independent media, originating from the basic need to develop quick, affordable and alternative forms of communication and information-sharing. They are created and distributed by the creator (or creators), driven by passion rather than profit, and produced cheaply. They can be photocopied or printed; small or large; typed or hand-drawn; and on any subject that the creator cares about. Zines also offer a straightforward, quick, and accessible way to create and share artist’s work, as well as to plan or draft a mock-up for a more complex artist’s book. In this workshop, participants will be guided through the steps to create and produce their own zine to share stories, ideas and/or artworks that are important to them.

This 4-day workshop series led by local ceramicist Jacqui Sosnowski of SOSCERAMICS is designed for those new to the wheel who wish to learn the basics of throwing clay, and how to work independently in a communal studio. Participants will be guided through the process of throwing basic cylinders like cups and mugs, and more open forms such as bowls. General safety processes will be covered, as well as an overview of tools, basic techniques, and how to work safely in a studio environment. Following the completion of this workshop, participants will be eligible to apply for Ignite Ceramics studio membership, and book independent sessions on the wheel. Materials, tools, and a bisque firing of selected work produced during the series are included. Places are limited, with just six spots available.

Expression Dance: a guided journey of music, breath and free movement to release, reconnect and express yourself. This space invites freedom of expression, nervous system release, joyful movement, and authentic connection with self and others. Whether you feel like moving softly, shaking things out, or dancing wildly - all expressions are welcome.