NAISA presents workshops that help people new to sound art acquire training and skills and learn from artists that NAISA is presenting. Workshops are accessible to people of all ages and abilities and they can take place online or in-person. Contact us if your organization or group are interested in hosting one in the future. Upcoming workshops are listed below.
The Decomposing Piano Jam
August 9 and September 13, 1 to 3 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
FREE
August 9 and September 13, 1 to 3 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
FREE
An interesting way to learn about improvisation is to play an instrument that is always changing. The Decomposing Piano has been transforming outdoors since December 2022. It continues to challenge expectations and transform possibilities, revealing new sound colours and tunings as time passes on. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to join NAISA Executive Director Nadene Thériault-Copeland in the discovery process. Visit the Decomposing Piano page for an archive of past improvisations and performances.
48 Hour Sound Art Challenge
October 16 to 18, 4 pm to 4 pm
Warbler’s Roost, 3785D Eagle Lake Road, South River, Ontario
$339 with 2 nights accommodation and $215 with no accommodation.
October 16 to 18, 4 pm to 4 pm
Warbler’s Roost, 3785D Eagle Lake Road, South River, Ontario
$339 with 2 nights accommodation and $215 with no accommodation.
Advance Registration Required
This weekend intensive invites artists to create a sound art miniature in a 48-hour period on the theme "Sound Culture."
The 48-hour Sound Art Challenge will take place at Warbler’s Roost, a 14-acre rural, forested and lake-side property in the Almaguin Highlands. NAISA will provide assistance with access to its supply of equipment. Participating artists should bring their own portable recording devices and computers and other tools necessary for their creation.
Peer learning and sharing will be encouraged throughout the process and NAISA Artistic Director Darren Copeland will facilitate and assist participants.
The schedule of the weekend is open-ended in order to accommodate individual work and learning needs. There will be three group meetings beginning with an Orientation and SOUNDwalk from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday October 16, a Check-In and Sound Sharing from 4 to 6 pm on Saturday October 17, and the weekend will conclude with a Listening and Feedback session from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday October 18. The remainder of the time is for individual work and for arranging any one-on-one instruction and consultation.
Photo by Anton Pickard
This weekend intensive invites artists to create a sound art miniature in a 48-hour period on the theme "Sound Culture."
The 48-hour Sound Art Challenge will take place at Warbler’s Roost, a 14-acre rural, forested and lake-side property in the Almaguin Highlands. NAISA will provide assistance with access to its supply of equipment. Participating artists should bring their own portable recording devices and computers and other tools necessary for their creation.
Peer learning and sharing will be encouraged throughout the process and NAISA Artistic Director Darren Copeland will facilitate and assist participants.
The schedule of the weekend is open-ended in order to accommodate individual work and learning needs. There will be three group meetings beginning with an Orientation and SOUNDwalk from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday October 16, a Check-In and Sound Sharing from 4 to 6 pm on Saturday October 17, and the weekend will conclude with a Listening and Feedback session from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday October 18. The remainder of the time is for individual work and for arranging any one-on-one instruction and consultation.
Photo by Anton Pickard