Rain Forest Workshop: Details
| Workshop leaders: |
Mimi Faulks (crafts, face-painting, drama)
Zosia Berkieta (drumming & music sessions)
Ben Faulks (storytelling & drama) |
| No. of participants: |
Up to 20 children per class (can be discussed) |
| Ages: |
Suitable for Key stage 1 and 2 |
| Duration of w/shop: |
1 Day / weeklong workshop / or as a series of sessions |
| Materials provided: |
Craft materials, percussion and junk instruments. |
| Cost: |
Each workshop is priced individually dependant upon group size and materials required. |
Aims of workshop:
- to understand the importance of ecology and recycling
- to enjoy and take part in rhythmic and dramatic storytelling
- to learn funky rhythmic patterns on junk instruments
- to identify the importance of each rhythmic part within an ensemble
- to respond in movement to rhythmic music
- to make costumes and instruments out of recycled materials
- to gain confidence in group and solo performance
- to develop listening and improvisation skills
- to experience and understand the skills needed in working as part of a team
Workshop activities include:
Costume making, junk instrument making, set design, samba drumming, sound effects and musical game sessions, sound scaping and dramatic storytelling. The workshop culminates in a multi-rhythmic performance.
To discuss your requirements please contact us.
Note: This workshop was designed primarily for schools however we can adapt to suit community / youth groups, summer schools, festivals or private functions.
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"We were very pleased with the materials day run by the Rhythm Kitchen. Zosia kept the children engaged all day and they all went home with a handmade instrument."
Mrs K. Priestly (Head)
Waterloo Primary School
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"What a wonderful day. My class really enjoyed it. Please come back next year."
Mrs Millington (class teacher)
Waterloo Primary School
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"Very well organised and prepared. A fun day."
(parent)
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