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Bringing Drama, Music, Visual Arts, and Writing to Saskatchewan Schools Since 1984.

One Day — Five Artists — 20 Workshops!

Workshop Cost to school – $1,500 / Day

What do you get?  20 – one-hour arts workshops 

          5 – Theatre

         5 – Visual Arts

          5 – Music

          5 – Writing/Storytelling

ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED  

To book: Email outreach@culturalexchange.ca or phone (306) 780-9494 for more information.

What is the Workshop Tour?

Every fall, students get to learn directly from professional artists and experience artistic creation firsthand.

The tour assembles a group of working artists, sending them out for full days of giving workshops in their fields. With the Workshop Tour, the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange strives to nurture independent thinking, the imagination, respect for one another, and enthusiasm for life in students through balanced programs integrating multiple forms of artistic activity.

Workshops are specifically tailored for any age group from elementary to high school. The program has long been referenced by artists who have chosen their profession in part due to early interaction with the Workshop Tour. The tour continues with the goal of encouraging the next generation of independent and creative thinkers.

The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange is excited to share the Workshop Tour with as many Saskatchewan communities as possible each fall. If you’re part of a school interested in booking the Workshop Tour, an artist curious about participating in future tours, or simply want more information on the program, please get in touch by emailing our Provincial Outreach Manager at outreach@culturalexchange.ca.

Music Workshop – An interactive music program explores the importance of music in daily life. During activities, students will learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe will also demonstrate body percussion. Students will use what they have learned to create their own musical scenes, giving sound to their thoughts and feelings.

Writing Workshop – Original storytelling about the 7 Sacred Teachings which includes messages about respect for Elders, family and nature and discussion with students.   Students are then encouraged to write their own version of how we can incorporate our 7 Sacred Teachings as Indigenous Peoples into their own lives.

Visual Arts Workshop – Mono printing is an easy printmaking process that produces spontaneous one-off prints with quick, exciting results. Students will be able to expressively explore their creativity through this medium while creating their own unique prints.

Theatre Workshop –  Using the fundamentals of improvisation including collaboration, pomposity, listening, commitment and agreement, workshops are easily adapted to suite the age of workshop participants. Through theatre and improv games/exercises, students will build on their already inherent creativity and get used to working and sharing in a group environment, all while enhancing confidence and playfulness.