A rare opportunity for young people to learn the art of using fire as art.
With Castlemaine resident John Sanderson, expert in fire art, pyrotechnics and special effects for film industry and live performance.
The workshop will cover:
- Fire safety
- Colour flame chemistry
- Fire art – fire rope sculptures
- Construction of torches and fire fingers
- Simple kinetic fire effects
- Flame projectors
- Working with simple theatrical fire and firework effects
We will use a selection of the above effects to devise a small performance to music for the fire lighting ritual of the Village Winter Festival.
Workshop Times
Sat June 13th from 4pm till 7pm
Tue June 16 from 4.30pm till 6.30pm
Wed June 17th 4.30 till 6.30pm
Friday 19th dress rehearsal from 6-7pm (to to be confirmed)
Worshop series is free ($10 contribution to materials encouraged).
Suitable for young people aged 14 to 25.
Call 0448 380 649 or suz@thevillagefestival.com.au