Upcoming Events and Workshops!

WINTER FREEZE & HIP HOP DANCE POSTPONED

After long deliberation, we have decided to move the Winter Freeze B-Boy B-Girl Battle and the Hip Hop Dance workshop till a date in January.  Please check back or join us on facebook.com/canvas651 in the coming weeks for the new dates and times.

MURAL WORKSHOP 

Mondays & Thursdays Oct. 29 – Dec 6 (excludes Thanksgiving Week), 4–6 pm

THE CANVAS 

1610 W. HUBBARD ST. PAUL

Students (grades 7-12) will learn basic drawing and painting and how to work their notebook sketches into a collaborative large scale painting from artist Marilyn Lindstrom. Registration appreciated, but not required. To regsiter call 651.298.4393 or email canvas651@gmail.com.

This Week at the Canvas

MC WORKSHOP 

Mondays in October (excluding Oct. 29), 4:30–6:30 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 (bigquarters.com). Register by email: Send your name, phone, and age to canvas651@gmail.com Register by phone: Call 651.298.4393 and ask to register for the MC workshop.

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!

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

CYLC Applicant Day

CYLC APPLICANT DAY

Thursday, Sept. 20 or 27 from 4-5:30 pm

We are looking for 12 teenagers (grades 7–12) to be a part of the Canvas Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) for the coming school year. Help decide what workshops we offer and what kinds of events we have. Meet other young people from all over St. Paul, make art, and work with professional artists…and get paid to do it! CYLC looks great on a college application, makes a difference in the community and is lots of fun! Involvement includes weekly meeting to plan Canvas events and workshops, learning new arts skills through classes and trainings, strengthening leadership skills, expanding your personal network and meeting professional artists. Join us for the CYLC Applicant Day at the Canvas on Thursday, Sept. 20 or Thursday Sept. 27 from 4-5:30 pm RSVPs are appreciated - RSVP by clicking on "join" on the Facebook event or email your name, age, school, phone number, and email to canvas651@gmail.com. STICK AROUND after the CYLC Applicant Day for the... 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 and Cris Gibson. OPEN TO ALL AGES. FB Event page Monday, September 17, 2012 CYLC Applicant Day We are looking for 12 teenagers (grades 7–12) to be a part of CYLC for the coming school year. Help decide what workshops we offer and what kinds of events we have. Meet other young people from all over St. Paul, make art, and work with professional artists…and get paid to do it! CYLC looks great on a college application, makes a difference in the community and is lots of fun! Involvement includes weekly meeting to plan Canvas events and workshops, learning new arts skills through classes and trainings, strengthening leadership skills, expanding your personal network and meeting professional artists. Join us for the CYLC Applicant Day at the Canvas on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 4-5:30 pm! RSVPs are appreciated - RSVP by clicking on "join" on the Facebook event or email your name, age, school, phone number, and email to canvas651@gmail.com. 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 Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) The Canvas The Canvas is a teen arts center in Saint Paul, MN. Committed to youth leadership, engaging arts programs and community-building, the Canvas offers workshops, classes, special events, materials and support for young writers, dancers, visual artists, performers and artists of all kinds. 1610 Hubbard Ave. canvas651@gmail.com 651.298.4393 Link Up Saint Paul Links Canvas on Facebook Canvas City Website Saint Paul Parks and Rec Saint Paul Youth Commission COMPAS COMPAS' Arts Work Program Youth Job Corps Saint Paul Foundation LEAP Collaborative Hamline-Midway Coalition Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment Conservation Corps Center for Hmong Arts & Talent Facebook Badge The Canvas Promote Your Page Too Simple theme. Powered by Blogger.