WORKSHOPS
Pyrodynamics Workshop
Like spinning fire? Well this is the workshop for you! come learn new skills in any existing fire tool! staff, poi, hoop, fans & anything else you can light on fire, wave it around and make it look cool!! Beginners to expert, there will be something new for everyone to learn!
Ever wanted to be in a fire show? There will be a chance for you to take your newly learnt skills and incorporate them into a professional fire performance on Saturday night. Don't be shy we have room for even the most basic spinner, come join the fun! (Please note, Must be sober for performance).
Hosted by the Pyrodynamics crew.
Pyrodynamics is a modern fire dance company that produces state of the art fire & pyrotechnic performances of all sizes. With shows that incorporate contemporary fire dance with acrobatics, physical theatre, original costumes & technical tricks. Delivering cutting edge acts that combine special effects with artistic stage decoration, intelligent lighting, interactive multimedia & stunning pyrotechnics. Collaborating with some of the world’s best fire performers to produce unique world class acts.
Pyrodynamics has been performing around Australia for the past 8 years captivating audiences with the ancient art of fire dance, delivering its high standard of performances with passion and dynamic energy. Originating from Cairns, Their performances have taken them all around the country & internationally, Pyrodynamics is currently based in Melbourne, Victoria.
www.pyrodynamics.com.au
VJ Workshops with vdmo Kstati aka Grigori
Two years has passed since our last VJ workshops intallment in 2009@ Bushweek. This year we are back and its going to be bigger and better!
With intention to lift the profile for creative live performance aka vjing, these workshops are aimed at those who have genuine interest in performing using digital media and associated technologies in conjunction with the music.
The workshop will be ran by Grigori ( vdmo Kstati), someone who has taken full time approach to this art and has gained a lot of experience in the field while performing throughout the country at events and festivals on weekly basis.
www.vdmokstati.com
The workshops will cover
- General Introduction to VJ artform
- Introduction to Production Methods, Technologies available and current formats
- Hardware and Software overview. From a new laptop to a VJ machine. We'll look at number of Vj software available on the market today.
- Production workshops - The use of Cameras to capture footage or your prefered methods of creation is encouraged.
I particularly want to engage people from diffrent streams of art to come forward and learn something new for themselves. If you are a Photographer, Video maker, Illustrator, Programmer, Animator, 3D Modeling artist or a Music producer looking to expand your sound into visuals.. These workshops are aimed for you!
At production workshops we will also cover software such as After Effects, processing.org, Open Source Software for Production pc or mac (will be provided)
- Integration of Music Software and Visual Software together for live perfroamnce- this will be particularly interesting for those that Use Ableton Live. We'll look at number of possibilities to integrate Visaul Software and Ableton together. This workshop will be held as a last installement and generally is aimed at advanced audience. We all can learn something from one another.
The aim of the workshop is to focus on general production at first and integrating methods and then followed by actual performance. I see some possibilities of getting involved to try new learned things in action and having massive mix up @ the festival on the week-end.
What to bring!
Up for it attitude to learn and contribute
Your personal computer / laptop would be perfect (pc/macs are perfect)... Its best if you have PC VGA to TV video converter. http://site.ambery.com/webgraph/PC-TVIIM-Product.gif
these things are handy. Please check that your video output works. That is important.
Digital Cameras and If needed cables for transfer.
Wacom Tablets
You favourite Midi controllers
Nikelle Khan - Oriental Fusion Dance
Lose your self to remember the deep rhythm within. Re-program conditioned behaviors and tap into the freedom of movement that lies within your innate muscle memory. Nikelle is a facilitator of an internal and physical journey through the art of dance fusion.
Join one of her classes if you are interested in learning to fuse various dance techniques and styles. Throughout the class you will practice hand mudras, Balinese Agems, Odissi steps and tribal belly dance. You will learn to match movement to the structure of music and how dance choreography tells a story that you will unfold in yourself and others.
About classes and workshops
All levels are welcome as Nikelle can give more advanced techniques to the same movements taught to everyone.Through these exercises and consistent practice, the classes are indeed designed to facilitate rapid results on many levels. Please prepare yourself for a workout. Note that it is encouraged that you do your yoga practice or stretching before the class starts.
http://www.nikellekhan.com
Dance floor and stage construction, building with bamboo.
Marti Wizdome
 Geodesic Dome Construction and Sacred Geometry with Marti Wizdomes
Wizdomes Mission statement:
Wizdomes portable geodesic dome systems are designed for those who choose to live more connected to nature and have modern values around earthical wholistic living structures and systems. We also aim to reverse engineer all components of the domes to being sourced from organic local plant composite materials for a sustainable future for many generations to com/
The Wizdomes System:
The Wizdomes system has been designed to be a fast, efficient and intelligent method of enjoying the beauty of domes without the weight and assembly time blues. Light and tough it is easily transported in the back of a small wagon or on the roof of an even smaller vehicle and assembles 5 times quicker than an ordinary metal dome and even faster put away time!
http://www.wizdomes.com/
Flameable Fire Tribe
Pirate Boat Construction with Jon from Flameable Fire Tribe
This year the Flameable Pirates will be constructing a pirate ship for the truly amazing fireperformance on the dam on Saturday Night.
www.flameablefiretribe.com
J9 Stanton
J9 Stanton, a practicing sculptor and textile artist, was originally trained in the fine arts in Melbourne some 20 years ago. She now resides in Alice Springs and works with Aboriginal people to inspire and facilitate them in their art processes. In her career, J9 has mainly focused on installation, public art and festival based works. Her preferred mediums include natural and recycled materials, and she also has a sound knowledge in steel and Ferro cement, She has recently been commissioned to produce installations for Wide Open Space festival in central Australia.
Performance arts jam sessions and workshops
Every day mid morning in the market area
Even Dawn
Even Dawn is a visual artist, musician and meta-poetic emcee who avidly investigates the synchronic order and co-edits '2C' the galactic culture zine about 2012.
website: www.mindheartmedia.com/2c
email:
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(1-2hr) WORKSHOP
The Art of Time
The Art of Time explores the relationship between the structure of the human holon and the 4th dimensional holon of Timeship Earth. This workshop has a multi-sensory approach to teaching participants about the mathematical principals underlying the 260 kin/day count cycle of the Tzolkin, the 360 kin cycle of the Ha'ab and the 364 + 1 kin cycle of the 13 Moon 28 Day synchonometer. Guided by illustrated handouts, there will be an introduction to the relevant timing cycles followed by an overview of the effects of macro and micro programming devices- such as the base 60 clock and the base 12 calendar. There will be an opportunity to get up and move around as part of an interactive demonstration of the mathematical frequency encoded in the form of the physical body, the etheric holon (plasma centers), and the geomagnetic structure of the planet holon. 13 Moon Journals and 2C zines will be available after the workshop.
(30-40min) PRESENTATION
About Time... Shift Happens!
 Shift Happens is a presentation which covers the occurrence of great changes in the state of life on Planet Earth as has happened in the known past and is anticipated for the future. Based upon astronomical, anthropological and paleontological observations, this research provides insight into the cause of many changes which are occurring, not just on Earth but throughout the solar system and greater galactic order in which we exist. Even also offers an overview of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar; investigations into crop circle formations, and an explanation of the significance of December 21st 2012, climate changes and eschatology.
Fire arts , acro’, hoops, cappawera, juggling, scarves, fans
Lycra installation art
Fire stick making/carving, (bring own wooden sticks and wicks etc.)
Costume making for the parade
Lantern making and Weaving with coconut fronds, vines and bamboo
Pod creation – unique local artist
Fire sculpture
Musicians jam sessions and drumming circle
Slide didge workshop
Singer song writer workshop
Guest speaker, Alternative energy
Guest speaker, our environment.
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