
Workshops
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Joy of Movement – Dance to Your Own Beat
11.30am - 12.15pm:
led by Kay Nishikawa.
Structured improvisation based on five-sense awareness, using your surroundings and props as inspiration. No dance background necessary - just bring your curiosity.Kay was born in Japan, trained as a dancer in London and New York, and now lives in Warwick, NY.. She is a filmmaker and Movement Artist, and has created and presented many installations and environmental works. She has taught the "Ugoki" method in NY and many other countries since 1981.
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Belly Dance Workshop
12.15 - 1:00pm:
led by Irina Wen, dancer and psychologist.Discover the beauty of belly dance in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn foundational movements and feel graceful and strong. Irina will guide you through proper posture and basic choreography, helping you build confidence and body awareness. No prior dance experience necessary, every body is welcome! Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. You will have an opportunity to perform a basic dance combination at the evening Dance Celebration (7-9pm) of the Fuller Moon Festival if you choose (no pressure!).
Irina is passionate about supporting others to discover their grace and power through the beauty of Belly Dance. Irina's classes and workshops are known for their supportive atmosphere, where dancers of all levels can explore the beauty and complexity of Belly Dance. Her ultimate goal is to inspire others to embrace their bodies, boost their confidence, and unlock their full potential through this ancient and mesmerizing dance form.
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Open Sing - Circle Singing
1:00pm - 1.45pm
4:00pm - 4.45pm:
led by Warwick Open Sing and Jody Weatherstone.If you want to connect with others and love to sing in a mistake-free zone, your voice has a place in the circle. Circle Singing is spontaneous music created through collaboration, invention and imagination using unique vocalizations, rhythms, melodies, harmonies, invented language, silence, prayers and laughter.
Developed by American vocalist, conductor, and composer Bobby McFerrin, Circle singing is based on global community singing practices, dating back to the earliest forms of human singing. In the circle we make music, build trust, take risks, and embrace the present moment.
The sessions will be led by Jody Weatherstone, a local singer and voice teacher who will help both singers and non-singers join the circle with ease. Festival goers are free to come and watch any part of the session and/or join in when they feel ready.
Drop-in Workshops
Time: 11am - 5pm
Location: Main Lodge, 1st Floor
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Layers of Print
A printmaking workshop led by John F. Simon Jr.
Participants will create relief prints using carved rollers, hand stamps, linoleum blocks, and natural materials. Choosing from a variety of techniques, prints will be built in layers and finished with pencils, pens, and paint markers. The general theme of decorative leaves will be echoed in the stamps and rollers available. The workshop will be open style with each person working at their own pace.
No printmaking experience necessary. All ages & abilities welcome.
John Simon will guide and demonstrate the processes. He is a new media artist who works with LCD screens and computer programming. He lives and works in Warwick, NY.
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Blooming Branches, Fabric Flowers
led by Beth Kalet.
Using repurposed fabric scraps, create beautiful blooms from denim and other materials to take home. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Beth Kalet is a longtime newspaper editor and writer who seeks new ways to engage with community members to encourage the artist within us all.
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Yarn Art
led by Christina Curran LeBar
In this yarn art workshop you’ll discover the creative possibilities of transforming yarn into intricate, beautiful designs. Explore techniques similar to quilling, where you’ll weave, twist, and shape yarn to create unique and textured art pieces. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Christina Curren Le Barr specializes in homeschool education and leadership, creating engaging learning spaces that encourage growth and curiosity. Additionally, her talents as a fiber artist bring a unique creative perspective to her teaching methods. -
Screen Printing
with Rooster Tees.
Bring an old t-shirt with you and Rooster Tees will UPCYCLE it with a choice of two whimsical Warwick designs. They will also be printing the official Fuller Moon Festival t-shirt on-site. Additionally, they’ll have a variety of Warwick-related merch for sale. All designing and decorating done locally in their Warwick printshop.IG is @roostertees_