My dear creative people,
Thank you to all who joined us for an amazing 3 days of creative musical journey during our first-ever Mini Jazz-fest! Don’t be sad if you missed it, the video will be uploaded to YouTube soon!
And, it’s no time to slow down just yet. We’ve got a Thur-through-weekend marathon of visual art workshops! Make sure to check below for the schedule and locations for each workshop, and make sure to reserve your spot!
Check the dates below, sign up for lessons, or visit our calendar for all the upcoming events! I hope to see you soon at our next event.
Stay creative.
Chris’ music recommendation this week – Family by Roy hargrove (link to YouTube video)
Figure Drawing Session
Thursday 10/9 5:00–6:30 PM @ Claremont Creative Center
Bring your creativity and improve your drawing skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No experience necessary, just bring your smile and maybe your favorite drawing materials.
Let’s have a great time together!
Suggested Donation of $15 per Class. No one will be turned away for being unable to pay.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Arts Exploration Day – Music and Art Petting Zoo
plus African Drumming Workshop with Mamadou Diabate
Friday 10/10 3:30PM @ Claremont Creative Center
Free, donation accepted
Come try out instruments, meet music and art instructors, and sign up for lessons, workshops, ensembles, and more! Inviting all homeschool and local students to come explore the programs that WCCMA is offering this fall, sign up for classes (art and music), and enroll in ensembles (especially the rock band, mixed ensemble, and African percussion ensemble).
We’ll have the world famous African Balafon virtuoso Mamadou Diabate to give everyone an opportunity to play together and try out balafon (African xylophone), djembe, and other percussion instruments. Be a part of our first ever African Ensemble. No experience necessary! All ages welcome.
Cyanotype Workshop taught by Emil O’melia
Saturday 10/11 5:00–6:30 PM @ Union Episcopal Church
Join us for a one-time workshop where participants will learn to create sun prints using found objects, plant materials, and anything else that can cast a shadow! Printmaking with Cyanotype is one of the oldest forms of photography and is accessible for all ages. Pay what you can, suggested contribution for this workshop is $20 for adults or $10 for Students. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.
Emil O’melia is a Cartoonist and Educator living in Vermont. Emil is an Alum from the Center for Cartoon Studies and recently finished a Residency for the National Parks Service.
You can find more of their work here.
This event is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Comic Workshop with Wayne Carter
Saturday 10/11 11:00 AM @ Claremont Creative Center
Join us for a monthly Comic workshop for school age students through adult. Suggested donation of $100 for 4 sessions. This workshop will take place over 4 sessions led by Wayne Carter. Wayne is a Cartoonist and Educator living in Vermont. Wayne is an Alum from the Center for Cartoon studies and recently finished a Residency for the National Parks Service.
You can find more of his work at @PinkClownPress on Instagram.
SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events and workshops
10/18 Saturday — 3rd Saturday @ CCC (more info below)
10/24 Friday – Sameer Gupta Trio
10/25 Saturday 11:00 AM — Zine Club @ CCC
10/25 Saturday 11:00 AM — Block Printing using Rubber Stamps led by Juni Kim! @ CCC
11/8 Saturday 12:00 PM — Watercolor Workshop @ CCC
Cartooning Workshop with Wayne Carter
3rd Saturday @ 11 AM at CCC
Come join us for this monthly cartooning workshop for students and adults. This month, we will be drawing with our very own animal models.
Wayne Carter is a Cartoonist and Educator living in Vermont. Wayne is an Alum from the Center for Cartoon studies and recently finished a Residency for the National Parks Service. You can find more of his work at @pinkclownoress on Instagram.
More information
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SACRED HARP Singing
3rd Saturday @ 2 – 4:30 PM at CCC
Join us, friends! We’ll sing from the Sacred Harp (Denson, 1991)
Free with donations gladly accepted. All are welcome; no experience is necessary. Loaner books available.
Have you missed previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!
Thank you for your continued support!
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