Jul 26 Friday
Sandglass teaches a method of puppet performance that has been developed over 30 years of workshops around the world. This year’s Summer Intensive training will pilot a new training model allowing for participants to choose a focused track of Puppet Construction (with Ines Zeller Bass), Puppetry Performance (with Shoshana Bass) or Directing for Puppet Theater (with Eric Bass). Classes are scheduled five and a half days per week. Participants will have evening access to work spaces. Applicants must select a first choice and second choice for the afternoon track. We will do our best to accommodate your first choice.
This year Sandglass is able to offer three scholarships for US-based BIPOC participants (inclusive of tuition, housing and community dinners). Scholarships are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Applications open March 1, 2024. Final application is due in our office on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. (If sending via USPS, please allow at least 7 working days for the mail to arrive in our office on time). Applications accepted via email as well. Please visit sandglasstheater.org for more information.
Jul 27 Saturday
MAINE QUILTS 2024 - Opening Night Preview Wednesday, July 24, 7–9 p.m.
Workshops with Reeze Hanson, Jane Haworth, Michelle Renee Hiatt, RaNae Merrill, Robin Ruth, Marge Tucker and Adam Rateliff. Over 500 quilts: Antique, Contemporary, Display, Judged and Raffle.
Special Exhibits: “Finding Home” with Sarah Ann Smith; “Where Will Your Compass Take You” a selection of quilts from Robin Ruth Designs; and “Best of QuiltCon 2024”. The theme row challenge is “Mariner’s Compass” All Points Lead to Maine”. Merchants Mall, Noon Lectures, Raffle Quilt, Quilters Walk Raffle, Children’s Classes, and Thursday night banquet with keynote speaker Sarah Ann Smith.
Air conditioned; convenient, free parking. For more information: visit www.mainequilts.org and find us at Facebook.com/MaineQuilts
Raquy Danziger is an internationally acclaimed musician, artist, teacher and composer based in Jaffa. Considered to be one of the foremost experts and virtuosos on the oriental goblet drum known as the darbuka, Raquy is renowned for her electrifying performances. Through her concerts, compositions, and teaching methodology, Raquy has made a significant contribution toward elevating the darbuka from a humble folk drum to a shining solo instrument fit for a concert hall. With a mission to introduce the darbuka to people all over the world, Raquy has inspired a new generation of players.
Learn how to play the joyful Middle Eastern goblet drum from the beginning! Suitable for both total beginners and those who already play and want to reinforce the basics of modern Turkish techniques.
We will learn:
How to Hold it Basic Sounds Some Traditional Rhythms Accompaniment of Middle Eastern Songs
You are welcome to bring any darbuka with the rounded rim, but the Alexandria style dumbek is recommended.
*All workshop attendees receive a free ticket to the concert on Sunday evening!*
Jul 28 Sunday
This class will cover some more advanced techniques and rhythms on the darbuka. It's suitable for anyone who took the previous day's basics workshop or those players who are already familiar with the basics.
Finger Techniques Snaps Different Rolls Odd Rhythms Solo Phrases
Fine Art Soft Pastels Workshop with Rebecca Clark Sunday, July 28, 2024, 1-3pm.If you're fascinated with vibrant color and line work, and want to carve out a few hours on a Sunday afternoon, Becky will introduce you to the immediate gratification of pastel. This workshop will allow you to experiment while building skill and confidence in your handling of the medium. For beginners and those with drawing experience, the session will include drawing exercises and opportunities to create artwork to take home and offers an open environment of sharing knowledge and posing questions with individual attention. In a very short time span we will touch on some of the most important aspects of mastering pastels. We will begin with learning about our materials, then mark making, moving on to shadow and light, and end with a still life. Several types of paper, all pastels and necessary tools are provided. These workshops are always fun and we all learn from each other. If you have no art experience, or if you're an experienced artist who wants to learn more then this workshop is for you!
Aug 04 Sunday
Raquy will guide you in creating a small illuminated painting.
Illumination painting is the art of decorating a sacred manuscript with golden motifs such as flowers, leaves, borders, geometric shapes and knots, using primarily gold paint.
Illumination painting has been practiced in many parts of the world since ancient times. Tezhip is derived from the Arabic word zahab, which means gold. Raquy specializes in Ottoman style illumination painting – a skill she learned at the Klasik Art Akademi in Istanbul.
In this workshop we will:
Stain a heavy paper with coffee to make it look ancient. Create a traditional design with pencil on tracing paper Transfer it to a coffee-stained final card Fill in the gold, paint the other colors, make the outline, fill in the background
Join Hip Hop and theater artist Baba Israel, Illustrator Louis Henry Mitchell, Jazz and electronic artist Sean Nowell, bassist Mary Ann McSweeney, Boston Symphony Orchestra percussionist Will Hudgins, and host Rebecca Sheir for an adventure through visual art, storytelling and music. In this interactive program, participants will help shape the creative direction of a series of musical improvisations that create the score for Mitchell’s original illustrations and storytelling performance. The music will combine live instruments, wind and mallet synths, live looping and beatbox. Baba Israel will take audience input, words, and ideas to help shape Mitchell’s improvised drawings of a character whose unique features and storyline will evolve in real time guided by the audience’s feedback. Audience members will be invited to learn to beatbox, play with vocal fx, trigger samples and synths and contribute their voices and sounds to the loops and music created. No musical experience needed just a sense of curiosity and a celebration of our collective imagination.NOTE: This program takes place at Tanglewood in Studio E, Linde Center for Music and Learning, Lenox/Stockbridge, MA
Aug 07 Wednesday
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Aug 28 Wednesday
A 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Learn simple techniques to build core resilience, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some practices include mindfulness, gentle movement and release, brain and body balancing, guided visualization and boosting the immune system.