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September 2019
Song Writer’s Group Workshops
The Winnipeg Music Project has partnered with the Songwriters Association of Canada to produce a 10-session songwriters group. The series was created to fulfill a need for stronger creative development opportunities for local songwriters and to begin establishing an effective and notable songwriting community in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Music Project will give attendees the opportunity to receive constructive feedback from their peers and from established local songwriters who are scheduled to feature throughout the series. The workshops are pre-registered and…
Find out more »October 2019
Video Games Are Art workshop
Video Games Are Art! A brand new youth workshop for Forum Art Centre in partnership with local game development studio Zenfri Inc. For ages 13 – 18 years old. Intermediate artistic skills recommended…gaming design and coding skills not required. For anyone with gaming teens, teens interested in digital art, the intersection of coding and art, or teens who are looking to take steps towards a career in gaming and/or digital art this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for!! 4…
Find out more »Manitoba Showcase
Every year, the Manitoba Arts Network invites some of the best Canadian talent to showcase their work for arts organizations across the province at Showcase. Attendees have the opportunity to experience 15 incredible performances, attend professional development workshops, enjoy visual art exhibits, and engage in networking time over three fulfilling days. The showcases of talented artists from across the country gives delegates the chance to preview and meet performers they may want to bring to their community during the upcoming…
Find out more »November 2019
Apps Apps and More!
During the workshop, participants will work together on some weird mobile app, along the way learning about various pitfalls and rabbit holes that often derail software projects, and, ultimately, seeing how collaboration is one of the keys to success. Dates: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 (6pm -9pm) Fees: $60 member / $80 non-member Location: Video Pool Studio (300 – 100 Arthur St.) Limit: 8 Participants Instructors: Kevin Doole For more information please contact the Education Manager at vped@videopool.org
Find out more »Wild Writing in the Boreal
Wild Writing in the Boreal Returns to Falcon Trails Resort! November 15-17, 2019 Authors Donna Besel and Lauren Carter will be returning to Falcon Trails Resort this November to offer the second session of Wild Writing in the Boreal. This year we will be hosting two levels of writing session; one for Emerging Writers as well as a Master Class for more experienced writers. Emerging Writers Sessions with Donna Besel Introduction to Creative Writing - Do you like to write?…
Find out more »CraftED: Natural Dy Workshop with Tamara Klassen
In this workshop, Tamara Klassen will walk us through the process of naturally dyeing yarn and textiles with dyes made from plants. We will discuss proper fibre preparation and mordanting techniques, steps to make a dye bath, colour modification, as well as which plants work well as dyes (and which don’t!) We’ll also explore surface design techniques such as painting and printing with natural dyes and spend some time applying these methods to textiles. You will go home with a…
Find out more »Mini Inuit Mitts Workshop with Gayle Gruben
In this workshop you will learn how to make a miniature pair of traditional Inuit mittens. The mittens, only standing about 3 or 4 inches tall, will be made using seal skin hides and sinew. You will also be making a leather thimble to help with sewing. Workshop runs: Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019 Registration fee: $45 (MCML member); $50 (non-member) Kit fee: $10 Register at: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/2019/10/16/mcml-workshop-mini-inuit-mitts-with-gayle-gruben/ Meet your Instructor:…
Find out more »Sound for Performance + Installation feat. Ableton Live
This workshop will introduce participants to basic sound sequencing and composition for performance and installation. In this one day course participants will learn principles and methods of signal flow, sequencing, basic effect, MIDI composition, digital vs analog, and audio sampling. Participants will also be introduced to Ableton Live to workshop sound ideas and receive support to produce one short sound piece by end of day. Ableton Live is one of the premiere programs used by sound artists, musicians, and Djs…
Find out more »MCML Workshop: The Quilted Christmas Ball with Patty Sauder
Get a head start on decking the halls with Patty Sauder’s “The Quilted Christmas Ball” Workshop. Using small squares of fabric and straight pins, make your own quilted Christmas ornament. Workshop runs: Saturday, November 30, 2019 12:00 – 4:00 PM Registration deadline: Friday, November 22, 2019 Registration Fee: $50 (MCML member); $55 (non-member)
Find out more »December 2019
MCML Workshop: Christmas Packaging with Janet Carroll
Join us to make distinctive and hand-made packages for small gifts. We will make origami-inspired boxes from coloured card stock then decorate them with elegant Japanese papers. Workshop runs: Saturday, December 7, 2019 12:00 – 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: Friday, November 29, 2019 Registration Fees: $45 (MCML member); $50 (non-member) Kit Fee: $8
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