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	Summer Workshops at Junk Art [posted by Jean 1.7.08] ADULT CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Using our recycled and scrap materials come and have a fun day being creative in our resident artist‘s studio. We are holding the following Friday workshops during the Summer. FRIDAY 8 AUGUST 2008 - HAUTE COUTURE SCRAP HATS Using our wide range of interesting materials come and have a creative day producing wild and fabulous hats. FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2008 - FABULOUS FRAMEWORKS Bored of shop bought frames? Come and create spectacular frames to exhibit your favourite pictures, using our many and varied materials. FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2008 - JUNK JEWELLERY Make amazing but totally bonkers jewellery from our wide selection of scrap resources. FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2008 - BAMBOO SCULPTURE Make sculptures for your home or garden using recycled bamboo. We have 10 places at a cost of £10 per person/per session. Early booking is advisable. Each session is from 10.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. Our resident artist, Shiam Wilcox, will lead each session. To book please contact Jean on 07754787969 or email jean@junkart.biz. Light refreshments available but bring a packed lunch! The idea of Junkart is not only to promote the use of materials as a medium against a materialistic world but also using materials to create artwork that is readily available to people in their own homes. FAMILY CREATE SESSIONS Using our recycled and scrap materials come and have a fun morning being creative in our resident artist‘s studio. We are holding the following Monday morning workshops during the Summer Holidays. MONDAY 28 JULY 2008 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MONDAY 4 AUGUST 2008 - JUNKITECTURE MONDAY 11 AUGUST 2008 - PUPPETS MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2008 - ROBOT WORLD All children must be accompanied by an adult. We have 10 child places at a cost of £5 per child/per session. Early booking is advisable. Each session is from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.. Our resident artist, Shiam Wilcox, will lead each session. To book please contact Jean on 07754787969 or email jean@junkart.biz. Light refreshments provided. The idea of Junkart is not only to promote the use of materials as a medium against a materialistic world but also using materials to create artwork that is readily available to children in their own home. Life Drawing Classes [posted by Al 30.6.08] The Astral Gypsy Studio at Workshop 7, canal basin, St Nicholas Street, Coventry, CV1 4LY is hosting a 5 week life drawing course, every Wednesday evening from the 9th of July. £15.00 Per session, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. please book in advance as places are limited. A one off Sunday life drawing session is also planned for the 13th July, 1.00pm - 6.00pm, £30.00, again please book in advance advance. email: astralgypsy@btconnect.com 60's Singing Workshop [posted by Chris 9.6.08] To ensure none of us harmony-holics get withdrawal symptoms during the summer break, I've arranged an all day Harmony Singing Workshop in Coventry on August 2nd at Warwick Arts Centre to keep us topped up!!!     We'll be singing some great hits from way back when from people like the Mamma's and Pappa's, The Kinks and Bob Dylan to name but a few.It should be great fun; dressing up in your best Kaftan and 60's garb is optional!   All songs are arranged in three or  four part harmony and the workshop will be led by Liz Underhill from Global Harmony  Those of you who attended the CCF will already have had a taste of what's to come as Liz's choir Global Harmony performed the amazing Ray Davies of the Kinks classic 'Days' so brilliantly.  But if not you can hear it by following the link below   http://www147.pair.com/salvonet/globalharmony/audio.shtml  to hear a sound clip   SATURDAY AUGUST 2nd 10am-4pm 2008 Warwick University Chaplaincy Centre, Coventry   £12 (£10 concs) No experience necessary or ability to read music needed as all songs are learnt by ear.  Bring lunch to share!  For those living outside the immediate area, you will find a location map on my website www.chrishoskins.co.uk  and you can direct anyone interested there, otherwise, please don't hesitate to contact me chris.hoskins.poet@btinternet.com or 07779 878894