Artwork by Emmanuelle Quinn
Virtual Class Schedule
Below is a snapshot of ways for the Interact artists to create art and connect this summer.
We apologize, but these classes are not open to the public.
| Monday January 18 | Tuesday January 19 | Wednesday January 20 | Thursday January 21 | Friday January 22 | |
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| 9:00a - 10:00a | Puzzler Monday Talk as a group to solve this riddle: “George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soda. Using logic, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or soda?” NO CHEATING! Do not Google the answer! | New Music Tuesday Discover some new folk musicians and bands! | Book Club What is your favorite book? Favorite author? Would anyone be interested in starting a book club? | The Madame Josette Story Hour Join Josette in an hour of folklore and storytelling! | Main Room: Funny Face Friday Main Room: Share an activity that you think is the most FUN to do in the winter! “I think skiing is the most fun!” Breakout Clubs: |
| 10:00a - 11:00a | Option 1 Gentle Stretch & Strength Move with the breath and create warmth and energy in the body. Option 2 Sketch & Stretch Stretch with us to get your blood flowing; followed by sketching your surroundings. | Option 1 Full Body Fusion In this class you will work on coordination, balance, flexibility, strength spatial awareness, and positive body image. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Sketch & Stretch First stretch to get your blood moving, then sketch to get your creative juices flowing! Breakout Room 2: Learn how to make and use natural ink! | Option 1 Breathe & Flow Maintaining a regular yoga practice is just one of the many ways we can nurture our minds and bodies as artists & creative people. Option 2 Sketch & Stretch First stretch to get your blood moving, then sketch to get your creative juices flowing! | Option 1 Relax & Restore Life is so busy, and many people can no longer relax! Join us for a class that is a total antidote for stress, anxiety, and tension of any kind. Option 2 Sketch & Stretch First stretch to get your blood moving, then sketch to get your creative juices flowing! | Option 1 Dance Party! Request your song and dance along! Option 2 Sketch & Stretch First stretch to get your blood moving, then sketch to get your creative juices flowing! |
| 11:00a - 12:00p | Option 1 Group Share Let’s see what creative artwork you have been working on! Share your writing, songs, and artwork with the group! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Art & Audio Books Continue working on your projects while listening to “Being Heumann” by Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann & Kristin Joiner Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 The Voice Shop Learn to use pitch, pacing, value, volume and voice placement to create different characters. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Ink There It Is Learn how to make and use natural ink! Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Memorization Techniques for Performers Memorizing lines for actors, or choreography for dancers, can be a tricky thing. In this class we will learn tips and tricks to help boost your memory, using common memorization techniques to help master your material. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Creative Writing- Nonfiction Nonfiction is one of the fundamental divisions of narrative writing. Join today to talk about how to develop your writing skills. Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Pamphlets, Zines, & Newsletters Join Max to learn about self-publishing your writing and make plans for a new newsletter! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Visual Journaling Club Discover different visual journaling techniques and share your ideas and inspirations with others! Notebook or journal and pen/pencil required. Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Readings for Folks Max leads dramatic readings from folk lyrics, including English ballads, world music, and Bob Dylan. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Open Studio Use this time to work on your individual projects surrounded by your fellow artists! Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment |
| 12:00p - 1:00p | Lunch Break On your own | Lunch Break (on your own) | Lunch Break On Your Own | Lunch Break On your own! | The Lunch Bunch Let’s get cooking! Join in and show off your lunchtime cooking skills. |
| 1:00p - 2:00p | Option 1 Weird, Wonderful, Wicked: Scandinavian Folklore Weird, Wonderful, Wicked: Scandinavian Folklore cont… This class will look at some of the well-known and lesser-known beings in Scandinavian folklore. Discover the secrets of the “Hidden People”, from Elves to Nisse, and all pointy ears…. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Aluminum Can Sculpture Finish up your aluminum can sculptures and share with the group! Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also to socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Quick Work: Creating the Zoom 2021 Show! Join today as we generate performance content for the upcoming Zoom show! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Paper Cutting Learn how to make fun designs using paper cutting techniques. Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Quick Work: Creating the Zoom 2021 Show! Join today as we generate performance content for the upcoming Zoom show! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Group Critique Share your work and receive constructive criticism and feedback! Breakout Room 2: Open office hours to talk with the Interact Gallery Director Brittany! Breakout Room 3: Use this time to work on your individual projects surrounded by your fellow artists! | Option 1 Quick Work: Creating the Zoom 2021 Show! Join today as we generate performance content for the upcoming Zoom show! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Open Studio Use this time to work on your individual projects surrounded by your fellow artists! Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. | Option 1 Name That Tune The popular Interact game coming to you in your home. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Art History Join Presley for a weekly lesson in art history! This week: Photographic Art Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists |
| 2:00p - 3:00p | Option 1 Ice: One of Winter’s Magical Creations Love it or hate it, winter means snow and ice for much of the United States. In this class we will watch a video about ice and review instructions for how to make ice luminaries. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Aluminum Can Sculpture Finish up your aluminum can sculptures and share with the group! Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Quick Work: Creating the Zoom 2021 Show! Join today as we generate performance content for the upcoming Zoom show! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Paper Cutting Learn how to make fun designs using paper cutting techniques. Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Quick Work: Creating the Zoom 2021 Show! Join today as we generate performance content for the upcoming Zoom show! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Fiber Arts Skill Share Gather with fellow fiber artists to share tips and tricks! Fiber Arts include felting, knitting, sewing, beading, etc. Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! | Option 1 Quick Work: Creating the Zoom 2021 Show! Join today as we generate performance content for the upcoming Zoom show! Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: Open Studio Use this time to work on your individual projects surrounded by your fellow artists! Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. | Option 1 Max’s Writing Madness Join Max in developing your writing, and/or poetry skills! Ask Max for advice on progressing your next Group Share project. Option 2 Breakout Rooms Breakout Room 1: “Picture This- The Near-Sighted Monkey Book” by Lynda Barry Work through Lynda Barry’s “Picture This: The Near-Sighted Monkey Book”, an extension of her sought-after “Writing the Unthinkable” workshop. Breakout Room 2: Work on your individual projects together in a quiet virtual environment. Breakout Room 3: Use this time to not only work on your individual projects, but also socialize with your fellow artists! |
| 3:00p - 3:30p | Afternoon R&R: Movement & Discovery Enjoy some rejuvenating physical movement and discussion! | Afternoon R&R: Jazzercise The original dance party workout! Let’s have some fun! | Afternoon R&R: Meditation End the day with some meditation | Afternoon R&R: Stretches End the day with a stretch & reflection. | Afternoon R&R: Animated Shorts Kick back and relax while we watch some fun animated shorts! |
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