Tuesday, September 11, 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS at the CANVAS

1. CANVAS KICK OFF PARTY - featuring Big Quarters, Kristoff Krane, and Cris Gibson

2. SKATE VIDEO WORKSHOP - filming + skateboarding

3. WRTING CIRCLE - weekly program for young writers

4. F10 PHOTO CLUB - Want to have your own photo exhibition?

5. MONTHLY OPEN MIC - young musicians, rappers, spoken word poets

6. MC WORKSHOP - hone your rap skills with Medium Zach from Big Quarters


1. CANVAS KICK OFF PARTY

Thursday, September 20, 6–8 pm

Kick off the school year right and join us for a night of artmaking, performances, and free food! Performances by Big Quarters, Kristoff Krane, and Cris Gibson. OPEN TO ALL AGES. FB Event page


2. SKATE VIDEO WORKSHOP

Mon, Sept. 24 – Fri, Sept. 28, 4–6:30 pm

Get pointers on how to shoot skateboarding from professional skate videographer Benji Meyer (Weekend Warriors, Anonymous). In this week long workshop participants will learn camera basics and techniques for moving with the camera. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Registration deadline: Thursday, Sept. 20. To register: email your name, age, and phone to canvas651@gmail.com. FB event page


3. WRITING CIRCLE

Every Monday (starts October 1), 5–6:30 pm

Poets, rappers, slam poets, songwriters or writers of any stripe: bring a poem, a song, a short story or whatever and get some feedback. An informal, fun way to become a better writer. No registration required, just show up!


4. F10 PHOTO CLUB

2nd & 3rd Thursday of the month (starts October 11), 4–5:30 pm

Whether you are new to photography or have some experience, we invite you to explore this great art form. The Twin Cities Photography Group and the Canvas Teen Art Center are partnering to help you learn about photo equipment and techniques, and have fun. We will provide cameras for people to use, or you can bring your own. To register: email your name, age, and phone to canvas651@gmail.com. FB event page


5. MONTHLY OPEN MIC

Last Thursday of the Month, 6–8 pm (Sign up at 5 pm)

For poets, rappers, singers or anyone with something to say! You can also just come to watch, cheer on your friends, or hear something new. Come early to sign up. OPEN TO ALL AGES.

September 27

October 25

November 29

December 20 - please note special date!


6. MC WORKSHOP

Mondays in October (excluding Oct. 29), 4–6:30 pm

Learn how to improve your songwriting, master different styles and improve your live performances. The introductory workshop will be taught by Medium Zach of Big Quarters. Registration deadline: Thursday, Sept. 20. To register: email your name, age, and phone to canvas651@gmail.com. FB event page

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