A series of public workshops reducing barriers to creation and performance
A collaboration with the Finno-Ugric Film Fond (FUFF) supported by the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024
Public Workshop I / ‘Interior landscapes’ / Music and theatre
Free opportunity to explore your voice, theatre and hidden musical talents!Time: 9th March 2024, 10:00 - 18:30
Location: Vastseliina Rahvamaja. Upstairs auditorium.
- Voice and melody workshop by Merle Reiter, specialist in methods for accessing the voice with beginners for health, communication and song!
- Theater games and releasing creativity with experienced actor and theatre educator Markus Truup.
- Discover your rhythm: Jam with multi-instrumentalist Tauno Kund.
10-11 Introducing our community Theatre project in August.
11-13 Voice and Melody Workshop with Merle Reiter
13-14:30 Lunch break
Meierei community cafe and supermarket in close walking distance
14:30 - 16:30 Theatre and Creativity Workshop with Markus Truup
16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 - 18:30 Rhythm jam with Tauno Kund
Djembe provided by Väike Werrone Kool (BYO instruments if you have them)
This event is designed for those with no previous experience of music and theatre.
All are welcome regardless of level of experience or confidence.
Participate in as much or as little of the day as you wish.
There is no cost for participation, please bring a snack for the table.
Tea and coffee available for a small fee.
Public Workshop II / ‘Exterior landscapes’ / Educational Hike
Registration coming soon...
Discover the forests and fields through the eyes of Ecology
Time: April 27, 2024 at 12:00-16:00
Location: Eikellegimaa - the ancient valley of Piusa river, Võrumaa
1. Guided hike with ecologist and author Anneli Palo - lessons and values of the natural environment.
**2 hour hike: includes steep trails and river crossings, appropriate footwear and reasonable level of fitness required.
2. Discussions on the connection, values and lessons for us contained in our local natural landscapes.
3. For those involved or interested in the Community Theatre project: Applying this discussion to Brainstorming and Developing the performance elements for the August theater.
**Guided tour and discussions will be in Estonian language however whisper translation will be available on request.
Registration coming soon...
Public workshop III / Characters in Landscapes / Costumes and Craft
Design a character and realise the costume
Time: 25th and 26th of May 2024. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4-hour workshops)
Location: Eikellegimaa - the ancient valley of Piusa river, Võrumaa
Workshop on developing a character, sewing, braiding, masks and props.
Work with traditional hand tools and natural materials.
Workshop leaders: Helen Moppel and Maari Soekov.
Helen Moppel has been active on the Estonian film scene for 20 years as a costume designer, decorator and make-up artist.
Maari Soekov is an artist and illustrator who creates animalistic characters in magical pattern worlds.
Craftsmen from the community are present to assist with tools, materials and techniques
