Get into carnival arts
UKCCA Bite-Size Workshops June 2009
From June 16th to June 26th 2009, come fill your evenings with creative learning and fun activities at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA).
The workshops all take place between 6.30pm – 8.30pm
on weekday evenings.
Workshops cost £5.00 each (concessions £3.00) and they are open to everyone aged 19yrs and older.
Workshops
Click on a workshop to find out more about it.
To book a workshop, click How to book
and follow the instructions.
Tue 16th African Drumming
Borne out of a tradition of keeping the community alive, this is a fun and energising activity. Come and learn different rhythms and beats as you create a different type of music.
Code: ZDCA013P8
Wed 17th Samba
Rio de Janeiro meets Luton! In ‘samba terms’ the batteria is used to describe the instruments of the samba drumming band. Come early to choose which of the drums you want to play.
Code: ZDCA023P8
Thu 18th Wire-bending
Skill, precision and a bit of knowledge about the law of physics are needed to know how to turn and twist a piece of wire into an intricate and elaborate shape. Come along to this wire-bending session and see this skill made easy.
Code: ZDCA033P8
Thu 18th Steelpan
The sound and soul of traditional Carnival music. The humble pitch - oil drum has evolved into a world class musical instrument. Come and explore the different timbres that you can produce on this magical instrument.
Code: ZDCA043P8
Fri 19th Soca Dance
Get fit to up-tempo party music! Learn to move to soca music so that you can show off your skills when you go dancing later.
Code: ZDCA053P8
Tue 23rd Costume Design
Local carnival artists demonstrate how the construction process of elaborate, colourful costumes begins. This is an interactive session, so prepare to get your hands dirty!
Code: ZDCA063P8
Tue 23rd Body Art (face painting)
Exciting designs can take just minutes to produce. Using your imagination or a design that you love, come and learn how to apply vibrant colours with a mere sponge or brush stroke.
Code: ZDCA093P8
Wed 24th Costume Design
Local carnival artists demonstrate how the construction process of elaborate, colourful costumes begins. This is an interactive session, so prepare to get your hands dirty!
Code: ZDCA073P8
Thu 25th Body Art (face painting)
Exciting designs can take just minutes to produce. Using your imagination or a design that you love, come and learn how to apply vibrant colours with a mere sponge or brush stroke.
Code: ZDCA083P8
Fri 26th DJ-in’
Ever wished you were on the other side of the DJ booth? Ever wanted to prove your mixing skills? This is your chance to find out if you can mix- them-up and churn-them-out. Learn to mix with Luton’s finest DJs.
Code: ZDCA103P8
How to book
To book a place on a workshop:
Please contact Luton Adult Community Learning
quoting the course code by:
Ringing 01582 490033 or
by calling in to Lea Manor Community College
North- well Drive, Luton, Beds , LU3 3TL.
Tell a friend and book early to avoid disappointment!