The vinyl record workshop encourages an open spirit. Each class splits up into 4-5 groups and form ''bands''. In one day they write and record a song, as well as create a vinyl record and design the album cover. At the end of the day listen to everyones hard work, often beaming with pride. I bring in a mix of my old vintage equipment including a record cutter from the 1940s as well as modern laptops with a variety of audio samples to create music or sound effects. I promote DIY (do-it-yourself) at every turn of the way. I help the students create vinyl records out of plastic disposable plates!!! Creating a one of a kind master record. The goal with this workshop is to show students that if there is a will then there's a way, how we are often our own obstacle to making art. ** This workshop is offered in French and English and can be adapted to include elements from your school curriculum**

The workshop starts with an introduction to stop-motion animation genres (claymation, paper cutout, pixelation, lego, sand and junkmation) as well as talking about the pros and cons of each. The students will split up into 4 or 5 groups. They will write a script, make a storyboard, make a series of lists to help them stay organized. They then build all of the elements for their short film, characters, backgrounds, props, etc. Animating comes next, students will use cameras and laptops to capture their images using Stop-motion Studio Pro. They will export their projects into a more robust editing software to assemble the finished film allowing them to add voice-overs, music, sound effects and visual effects. Once the groups finish their movies we will talk about what to do next! I will teach them how to promote their films and future projects. ** This workshop is offered in French and English and can be adapted to include elements from your school curriculum**

Printing a homemade photocopied magazine can be a very empowering thing. The best part about zines is that it allows you to say whatever you want and possibly connect with others "out there". Woah, woah Zines? You know those comix that George Beard & Harold Hutchins make in Captain Underpants? Those are zines! Zines can be about absolutely anything you want! In this workshop I introduce students to zines and they will learn every step of the zine making process by making and printing their own zine. From brainstorming to writing, drawing, cutting and pasting, page layout and printing in one day!!! The day ends with them hugging their warm photocopies. ** This workshop is offered in French and English and can be adapted to include elements from your school curriculum**