A note to those that missed the first series of puppet-making workshops:

UPDATE: We received some requests for an additional puppet-making workshop before the next scheduled workshop on September 27th. This workshop has become a reality!

Saturday           September 13, 2008  ---------------  2:00 to 6:00 pm
Wednesday      September  17, 2008  -------------   6:00 to 8:00 pm
Wednesday      September  24, 2008  --------------  6:00 to 8:00 pm                                                      Join the Parade! Basic Mask and Puppet Making
Tinka Jordy and Mark Donley will teach basic construction techniques using cardboard, paper mache bamboo and reed frame to make a mask, costume or giant puppet. This workshop is an opportunity to start a creation so you'll have time to finish it and join the parade on October 11. This will also be an opportunity for those who have already begun projects and are looking for a place to work and get some additional direction or ideas.

Bring an idea of a creature from the Eno River that you would like to create. The first workshop will include instruction and hands on construction. You will begin building your creation! The following two Wednesdays will be work sessions to continue working on your creations while working with others and sharing ideas and tips.

A donation for this workshop to defray costs is requested, but not required. All are welcome.

Requested donation is $15.00 per family and $10 per individual.

This workshop will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Hillsborough, on
1710 Old NC 10. Just 2 1/2 miles from downtown Hillsborough off hwy. 86 and NC 10. Here is a map and directions.

Here's a Registration form for this workshop.

Drum Talk, Roots and Rhythm!
Community Drumming workshop with Beverly Botsford
Building community, celebrating diversity and exploring the infinite potential of the groove, Beverly will share basic techniques of hand drums and percussion with a focus on the traditions and inspirations of Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. With Congas, dundun, djembe, shekere,and an array of percussion instruments we will explore groove, phrasing, call and response, poly-rhythmic orchestration, dynamics, and improvisation. This is not to be missed!

Honoring the old, Beverly will help us create the new and construct a “parade of rhythm” with parts for all levels, ages and experience; for fun, self-expression and community participation in the Hillsborough Handmade Parade!

Beverly will graciously share her congas, dununs, djembe, shekeres, and a wild array of percussion instruments. Bring your own drums, percussion and extras to share if you have them and be ready to join in!  If possible, bring a large, office-sized water bottle to learn hand patterns with. You can bring sheet-rock buckets and sticks to learn bass patterns... If not, we will have extras. (donations of water bottles, drums and/or rhythm instruments would be so very much appreciated) Beverly will ask experienced participants to assist in demonstrating orchestration and holding important, foundational parts.

About Beverly Botsford.

It's an honor for our community  to have this consumate professional hosting these drumming workshops for the Handmade Parade. Beverly has more than 25 years of full-time, professional experience, Currently touring (since 1998) with six-time grammy nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, Beverly has performed in major venues throughout the world.

In a review of a standing room only Freelon concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, John Lawrence wrote "Her back-up group was superb with percussionist Beverly Botsford rising to the level of co-front liner at times. Normally averse to percussionists, I was totally captivated by Botsford's performance. From her score of instruments she always chose just the right one for just the right accent dancing among them like an antediluvian elf."

Beverly has also toured and performed with Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble. She has worked on The  American Dance Festival Faculty, and has shared the stage with numerous notable musicians including Sir Roland Hanna, Bud Shank and Tito Puente.

No less importantly, Beverly has consistently given back to the community, doing Arts in Education work in numerous schools and communities since 1978. With her commitment to the power of art and music to educate, enlighten and inspire, she blends percussion, movement and word in solo and ensemble performances for schools and communities. She's a member of Alternate ROOTS (Regional Organization of Theaters South), supporting original, community based art that raises social consciousness.

Jean Cerasani will instruct participants how to create designs on cloth for your costumes and giant puppet creations! Make spectacular costumes using bright colors on fabric. We will dip, spray, fold, paint, and print with dyes on fabric. In this workshop you can be introduced to a variety of dye techniques as you create an expressive costume.You will work with fabric and dyes provided as well as items you bring from home.

Jean Cerasani has been teaching visual arts for over 26 years. Jean is a practicing artist working in clay, fabric, and color, lots of color! We're fortunate to have this very talented artist share her skills and talent with our community. Jean has also worked as a costume designer for theater and dance productions. Her teaching experience includes working with children with learning disabilities as well as energetic young artists and adults. For all ages over 10 years.

The Fabric Workshop is $20.00 per person and $45.00 per family (4 or less).

Materials are at cost.

This workshop will be held at the Orange County Parks and Recreation Dept.

300 West Tryon St  in  Hillsborough  27278

Please fill out the registration form at the Recreation Department or down load from their site and mail in.

Saturday, July 26, 2008 2:00 to 6:00 pm  Stilt Walking Walking Tall !   Beginning with an emphasis on safety, you will learn how to construct your own stilts and learn the rules, fundamentals and art of stilt walking. It's easier than you think! Professional performer Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Intervention will work with adults and teenagers, 15 and older. You can become a stilt walking performer in the Handmade Parade! We're also seeking experienced stilt walkers for the Handmade Parade... email us for details. Space is limited. $25.00 per individual and $45.00 per family. Scholarships are available... please call Mark @ 919-602-2550 for info. Location Masonic Lodge 142 West King St.,  Hillsborough

July 25th, 2008  
Childrens Puppet-making Workshop at Hillsborough 'Last Fridays'

Art Council artists and volunteers will host a children's  Pileated Woodpecker costume workshop at Hillsborough's Last Friday event.

Art council artists and volunteers have constructed larger than life wearable woodpecker costumes that children can decorate with handmade feathers and paint to create their own unique woodpecker! Children can join in the Handmade Parade this October with their creations.

WHERE: The Hillsborough Arts Council tent on the south lawn of the courthouse in downtown Hillsborough. (the lawn opposite from the band area)
WHEN: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday July 25th.


July 4th 5th and 6th, 2008  
Childrens 'Make and Take' Workshop and Parade
at Festival for The Eno

Art Council artists and volunteers will host a childrens 'make and take'  workshop' at the Festival for the Eno. This worshop is included with the price of admission to the festival.

WHERE: The Hillsborough Arts Council tent at the 'OTTER AREA'.

On Friday, July 4th kids can decorate their own way cool 'BIG FISH HAT'  with provided materials.

The workshop will continue throughout the day and also on Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th. There will be information available for the Hillsborough Handmade Parade in October. Artists will include Jennifer Miller, Mark Donley, Tinka Jordy, Michelle Stiebel and others.

May 31 and June 7, 2008
Leadership Mask and Puppet Making

Master puppeteer and artist Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Intervention will lead this two session workshop. This leadership workshop is intended for artists, teachers and any creative individual willing to learn new skills and then share those skills with others to assist in creating giant puppets for the Hillsborough Handmade Parade.

After completing the two session Leadership Workshop, participants are encouraged to share their new skills with their friends, family, neighbors or social groups to create their own parade ensemble. Think about encouraging your running group, school class, sports team, business group, association, or church group to work together with a theme and participate in the parade as a group.

As the leader of a group you can participate in the leadership puppet and mask making workshop for free. Then, use your new skills to help create your groups unique parade entry.

Members of your group can then take the public workshops to help refine the group’s ideas. You’ll be surprised at the creativity within yourself and your group!

This is a unique opportunity to visit Paperhand Puppet Interventions workshop and learn puppetmaking skills from a master puppetmaker!

The workshop includes two sessions

• First session ------------   2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 31,2008.

• Second session --------- 2:00 pm  to 5:00 pm , Saturday, June 7, 2008

Note to workshop participants: Wow! What a show of individual and group creativity... Congratulations! Don't stop now.... We will be contacting everyone for additional follow up and sharing of ideas and creativity. Try to get your creations finished and ready for painting. If you have any questions or need additional technical info please send an email or call Mark at 919-602-2550.

Registration Forms will also be available at the HAC Booth during Last Friday, and at the HAC offices, 102 King Street, Hillsborough. For additional information here is Parade info email.

More workshops to be announced

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