Posted: June 3rd, 2010 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Creativity, Weeeeeeee!, Workshops | Comments Off
Ready yourselves; we’ve recruited a talented team of volunteers and this summer we’re offering four creative intensives for students entering grades 9-13 (recent high school seniors are invited). Every camp runs Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and includes the following:
- Lunch
- Over 20 hours of interaction with a professional
- A field trip or two
- Small student to teacher ratio
- A “ridiculously awesome” t-shirt.
These camps will be challenging, super fun and eye opening. They’ll also be rediculously affordable (we’re on a mission to build creative confidence is as many high school students as possible). For more information head to 2010 Summer Camps.
Posted: January 8th, 2010 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Music, Workshops | Comments Off
So, we’ve been planning and hosting weekly workshops since 2008 with a goal of growing and connecting the creative community in the Lakeshore area. Over the past two years we’ve visited designers, sculptors, painters, photographers, illustrators, makers and printers…mostly visual / tactile stuff. I’m super excited to announce that this month we’re expanding into (drumroll please) …music!
“I guess I feel like the power of something comes from the feelings it conjures, emotionally first and intellectually second. I’ve never been to an art show and felt like the art had a hold over every person in the room, much less looked over my shoulder to see 50,000 lighters held up in a show of solidarity for Ozzy’s cause. Have you ever seen someone come out of an art show pouring with sweat, a glazed look in their eyes, throwing their fist in the air like they just had a religious experience? Art shows don’t seem to elicit that level of enthusiasm.” – Shepard Fairey
Saturday, January 30 we’re organizing a candid discussion on music making with the Bangups, Valentiger and a host of other musicians and audiophiles. This workshop runs from 2:00-5:00pm at the Holland Area Arts Council.
The format is simple: honest discussions on songwriting, recording and promotions with time for one-on-one and Q&A. Cost is $10 and includes cover to the following 8:00 concert at Lemonjello’s. Feel free to bring samples of your work or smaller instruments (no drum kits) for the break out sessions.
If you have questions or comments please direct them to the event page on Facebook.
Posted: January 4th, 2010 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Workshops | Comments Off
Get psyched! We’re starting 2010 off right by visiting Nick Stockton and the crew at Teamwork Bags this Thursday. In case you aren’t familiar; they upcycle discarded sails and tire tubes into super durable messenger bags that have earned the attention of Treehugger, A Green Zone and a plethora of others. A little closer to home; one of our own (Aubrey) was lucky enough to win one of their bags through Hey Josh’s Pimp My Bag Contest last year.
Meet at the Holland Area Arts Council at 3:30 and we’ll carpool to their Grand Rapids studio. Bring an additional $5 for a snack on the road. We’ll return to the Arts Council at 6:30.
If this is your first time attending a workshop you’ll need to fill out this form and bring it. Reserve your spot on the FunBus via Facebook.
Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Workshops | 1 Comment »
What do graham crackers and Tatlin’s Tower have in common? Probably nothing; but today we’re going to smash them together and see what happens. To celebrate the holidays we’re putting a new spin on the gingerbread house by testing our architectural/sculptural chops and the structural integrity of graham crackers in a building competition. Groups will be given packages of graham crackers and a tub of frosting and vie for the titles of tallest structure, best load bearing capacity, and most aesthetically pleasing. Awesome? Messy? Delicious? Yes, yes and yes.
Don an ugly christmas sweater (if you’re feeling extra festive) and celebrate the season with us today at the HAAC from 3:30 – 6:00. Sweet treats and your favorite Christmas jamz will abound. RSVP via Facebook.
Posted: December 12th, 2009 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Workshops | Comments Off
Thursday’s are my favorite day of the week. Last week The Image Group was kind enough to host our after school crew for a studio tour and process overview. A great turnout of students and energetic TIG staff made it all the better. Many thanks to all of you who helped out!
Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Workshops | Comments Off
Thursday, December 3, we’ll be trekkin’ two blocks west to the The Image Group for a studio tour and process overview. If you’re a high school or college kid interested in working in communication and design this is a sweet opportunity to peek behind the curtain.
Meet at the Holland Area Arts Council at 3:30. From there we’ll walk down to The Image Group and return to the HAAC at 6:00.
Posted: November 18th, 2009 | Author: Adam | Filed under: Workshops | Comments Off
Last Thursday, on his birthday, Tim LaDuke joined us for an afternoon stroll. Topics dominated: perspective, color, composition, texture, lighting and depth of field. Not bad for an afternoon’s work. For his generosity the photo-deities blessed us with blue skies and a decent temperature. Nice. Check out our Flickr for more.
