KINETIKA CARNIVAL WORKSHOP

Designing and Devising for Carnival: May 10 & 11. Weymouth College.

Are your group entering Weymouth Carnival? Are your children in the procession for the ‘Spirit of the Sea’ festival? Are you a local artist eager to learn carnival art? Are you a teacher who uses dance, mask, costume and music in your work with children? Are you a local dance and drama group?

Then this workshop is for you!

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Day 1: Ali Pretty will deliver a presentation on “Carnival – A Global Perspective” and How to Design a Carnival Band, followed by a brainstorming and devising session on a maritime theme. Ali will also introduce the Kinetika “Imagination Our Nation” programme and discuss how Weymouth might link to this in future years.

Day 2: Structural Designer, Tony Mason will lead a practical session on the uses of backpacks for costumes and Ali will lead a brainstorming exercise around a Spirit of the Sea / maritime heritage theme.

HOW DO I TAKE PART?

We are asking community groups, carnival groups and schools to nominate 2/3 representatives who enjoy practical making (good with their hands!) and who can then teach others back in their group what they have learned (good with their heads!). Artists from all over Dorset can also apply especially if they work with education and community.

All you have to do is e-mail alan_rogers@weymouth.ac.uk with “KINETIKA MAY WORKHOP” as the subject line. The first 50 participants will be accepted, bearing in mind the recommendations above. Please note that this is a 2-day workshop and participants are expected to attend for the whole of the two days. No bookings by telephone or in writing, please.

The workshop is free and is sponsored by Weymouth College and the Arts Council of England South West. Refreshments / food are not provided.