Event Schedule
“COME CREATE IT” WORKSHOP SUMMER 2010 SCHEDULE
We’ve geared these “Come Create It” experiences toward those wanting a new pathway to creativity. You’ll have a hands-on interaction with a skilled instructor and take home a memento of your time (excluding performing arts workshops) with Omaha Creative Institute.
MOST courses cost $35.00, however prices can vary, and run for two hours or two and a half hours. All materials are included.
Workshop locations vary. Please see the bottom of this page for directions to each location.
All workshops are intended for mature youth and up. If interested in enrolling a child 10 years old or younger, please call Omaha Creative Institute at 402.991.1560.
Student testimonials:
Jennifer, Fused Glass with Barb Greene: “I didn’t feel rushed and there was great color variation in the available materials. Also, the process was very accessible — no huge learning curve, which was nice and relaxing.”
Donna, Mixed Media Collage with Ashley Rodriguez-Reed: “Amazed at the excitement she created for me to do and continue this.”
Andrew, Glassblowing with Ed Fennell: “The best two hours I have spent in a long time. Definitely will recommend to friends.”
09.9.10
- 7 p.m. CREATIVITY THROUGH MOVEMENT with Joel Egger at Hot Shops Art Center $10 at the door
This event is part of Omaha Creative Week. “Creating theatre out of nothing, but each other.” Facilitated by Joel Egger, the workshop focuses on a sense of play and experiment using nothing more than the other actors/participants in the room or the simplified impulse of the performer. The time will concentrate on a technique of improvisation providing a vocabulary for thinking about and acting upon movement and gesture. In addition to that technique, participants will experiment with text, song, music, and the physical space to inform the story they’ll tell. Pre-registration appreciated by e-mailing marjorie@omahacreativeinstitute.org.
09.11.10
- 10 a.m. GLASSBLOWING with Ed Fennell at Hot Shops Art Center ($55)
Ed Fennell will demonstrate his craft during this two hour and a half course. Students will then be guided through the process of creating their own paperweight to be mailed or picked up at a later date (postage not included). Please wear cotton or simple non-synthetic fabrics and closed-toe shoes. Class members should be 13 years or older.
- 2 p.m. POETRY AND PERFORMANCE with Matt Mason at Film Streams
First of two workshops on poetry and related performance that can be taken as a progression through the art form or independently. Poetry Slams have popularized poetry written to be performed. Learn about writing poems that are funny, political, personal, whatever you feel the urge to do, and get insight into how to take that poem and deliver it to an audience. Matt Mason has won two Nebraska Book Awards, been published in over 150 magazines, competed on three National Poetry Slam teams, and run a poetry slam and done lectures in Minsk through the U.S. State Department.
09.12.10
- 2 p.m. CARTOONING with Tom Kerr at Film Streams
By using simple shapes, you can make lines and start to express feelings that you want to show through a beginning cartoon. Tom Kerr, former cartoonist/illustrator for the Omaha World-Herald and artist behind McGruff the Crime Dog, will lead participants through this workshop.
09.18-09.19
- Join Omaha Creative Institute for dop-in workshops during Art On the Pointe at Village Pointe Shopping Center
09.25.10
- 10 a.m. CERAMICS CREATION with Tim Barry at Hot Shops Art Center ($45)
Throwing a pot looks easy? Here’s your chance to give it a try. Create your own shapes using stoneware clay on the potters wheel with the guidance of a professional potter. Of the things you make, one will be kept to fire and ready for pick-up the following week. Shipping (additional $10) is not included in the price. Please wear older, comfortable clothing.
- 2 p.m. POETRY AND PERFORMANCE with Matt Mason at Film Streams
Second of two workshops on poetry and related performance that can be taken as a progression through the art form or independently. Poetry Slams have popularized poetry written to be performed. Learn about writing poems that are funny, political, personal, whatever you feel the urge to do, and get insight into how to take that poem and deliver it to an audience. Matt Mason has won two Nebraska Book Awards, been published in over 150 magazines, competed on three National Poetry Slam teams, and run a poetry slam and done lectures in Minsk through the U.S. State Department.
09.26.10
- 2 p.m. LAMPWORK BEAD MAKING with Margie Shanahan at Min l Day Architecture
Participants in the class will have the chance to melt glass over a torch and create decorative lamp beads. Please be sure to wear cotton or similar non-synthetic clothing.
Workshop Locations:
- Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture – 1516 Cuming Street Click here for directions
- Film Streams – 1340 Mike Fahey Street (formerly Webster Street) Click here for directions
- First Unitarian Church – 3114 Harney Street Click here for directions
- Hot Shops Art Center – 1301 Nicholas Street Click here for directions
- Min | Day Architecture – 5912 Maple Street Click here for directions
