City Arts is running FREE workshops as part of our international performance showcase Solo Art, Solo Heart, which is at Nottingham Contemporary on July 2nd from 7pm. (see www.soloartsoloheart.com)
The FREE workshops are at the New Art Exchange, Hyson Green on 1st and 2nd July. To book call New Art Exchange on 0115 924 8630. 20 Places per workshop.
Friday 1st July - 4.30pm – 6.30pm
BEATBOXING
Workshop for young people 15-19 years
Join internationally acclaimed Lyrikool Lipz to learn about beatboxing and create your own sounds. Lyrikool Lipz (Danny Ladwa) has been working as a vocal-musician for the past nine years. Beatboxing, rapping and singing are all elements of his full live show where he uses a looping pedal to create samples / loops of his voice to perform entirely original material.
Friday 1st July - 6.45pm – 8.45pm
AFRICAN PERCUSSION
Workshop for Adults 16 +
Join the talented African percussionist Surahata Susso in this unique workshop.
Sura is a young Gambian who has definitely made a name for himself in the European market. He specialises in playing the Kora, a 22 string West African harp lute and composes his own music.
Saturday 2nd July 2011 - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
TRADITIONAL KURDISH MUSIC
Workshop for Adults 16 +
Karzan Mahmood and Kani (Shamiran Said)
This is a unique opportunity to take part in a workshop with highly acclaimed musicians Karzan and Kani. Karzan plays the Tar, Zab, and Daff, and other oriental instruments. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about traditional Kurdish music and vocals.
Saturday 2nd July 2011 - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
MASK MAKING
Workshop open to families.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Stephen Jon will be exploring the world of mask making in this workshop. Participants will use a range of arts materials to create their own fantastic masks. Stephen has many years experience and has built up a significant reputation for developing work that is based upon movement based theatre, theatre design and painting and sculpture.
