BraveArt 2016 Workshops
April 8, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016 – Lunchroom
Form VIII: 12:10pm-12:30pm
Form VII: 12:35pm-12:55pm
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 – Lunchroom
Form VI: 12:10pm-12:30pm
Form V: 12:35pm-12:55pm
Morning Only Workshops
Hip Hop- Alana O’Connell
Capacity 10-25
Join Alana O’Connell, an owner of Dallas Dance Fitness to learn about some new moves and have some fun!
Poetry of the Protest – Part I – Darryl Ratcliff 
Capacity 12
Poetry has the power to give voice to the voiceless, power to the powerless, delight, problematize, confuse, and give shape to the things that make us uncomfortable. This workshop will investigate how poetry is a form of protest that is both individual and political. Topics may include anything and everything not acceptable for polite dinner conversation. We will also (probably) write a lot of poetry.
T- Shirt Printing – Brother Raphael
Capacity 8
Alrighty then! Let’s print that t-shirt design of yours. We will use the photo-emulsion method to burn your image onto a silkscreen and proceed to print. One (1) t-shirt will be provided per student; students may bring additional shirts/apparel of their own (higher cotton blend recommended).
Submit your black & white design to Br. Raphael by April 18th at the latest.
Dramatizing Myths – Dylan Key
Capacity 12
The mythic history of western civilization is a rich resource of totems, images and shared culture. In this workshop we will be delving into these historical myths and finding contemporary affinities to create our own dramatic stories that use the tools of the past to tell stories about our future.
“Why Film School?” “What’s next?” and “How do I get involved in this industry?” – Bart Weiss
Capacity 25
This workshop will explore film school – one. It will also look at why you should attend a film school. Finally, the group will explore how to get involved in the film biz.
AFTERNOON ONLY WORKSHOPS
Hand Drumming & Ethnic Percussion – Jamal Mohamed 
Capacity 21
Percussion Professor Jamal Mohammed comes to us from SMU as a veteran performer and instructor of world music. Learn more about him at www.jamalmohamed.com. He will lead you in an interactive drum circle using percussion instruments from a variety of cultures. He will provide the instruments but feel free to bring your own percussion instruments.
Painting Portraits – Father Ignatius 
Capacity 10
We will paint a portrait based on a photograph. You don’t have to be able to draw. We will trace the contours and features of the face from the photograph and then paint. Bring photos of yourself, or your best friend, or someone else whom you would like to paint. The person’s face should take up most of the space on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. No small photos. Keep in mind we will be drawing on top of the photo, so don’t bring photos on photographic paper, but just normal printer paper. Ideally you should bring two photos – one in color, the other not in color. If your photo is too small or doesn’t work, then you should use a photo I bring.
Film Editing – The History of Aesthetics As It Concerns Film Editing – Bart Weiss
Capacity 25
This workshop will explore the origins and aesthetics of editing and how it developed.
Poetry of the Protest – Part II – Darryl Ratcliff
Capacity 12
Poetry has the power to give voice to the voiceless, power to the powerless, delight, problematize, confuse, and give shape to the things that make us uncomfortable. This workshop will investigate how poetry is a form of protest that is both individual and political. Topics may include anything and everything not acceptable for polite dinner conversation. We will also (probably) write a lot of poetry.
Part II is a more intense version of Part
WORKSHOPS OFFERED MORNING & AFTERNOON
DaVerse Lounge – The Power of Voice – Will Richey 
Capacity 20
DaVerse Lounge is an under 21 open mic creative experience that has grown throughout North Texas over the last decade. Audiences are engaged through an infectious call and response approach to the Art of the Spoken Word as expressed through original stories, poetry and song. In this workshop participants will be invited to become instruments themselves through various rhythms and vocalized mantras while also leading writing and performance activities that will culminate in a group share.
Dijeradu – Casey Smith 
Capacity 12
Recreate the ancient Australian instrument which sounds like a foghorn, using plastic pipe, a blowtorch, a drill and heated wax. Decorate to your heart’s content with carving and color.
Guerilla Video – Jim Reisch 
Capacity 9
In this workshop, teams of quick hitting “guerilla” video filmmakers will slip into each workshop to capture all the action taking place. Each team will be provided with a digital video camera, shoot footage, then return to the school’s Digital Video Lab where they will download and edit their material into a high energy, short film accompanied by a musical soundtrack they will also piece together. Participants should bring music selections on a USB drive to the workshop. No previous video or editing experience is necessary – but definitely a plus!
Improv – David Patrick
Capacity 15
Learn the basics of improvisation. We will focus on improv warm ups, games and explore techniques for developing scenes based on audience suggestions. We will also learn some of the tricks of the improv trade such as creating physical objects, starting an improv scene, and choreographing a scene without rehearsing. You will learn to think quickly on your feet, improve your storytelling skills, and oh yeah, have a lot of fun!
A New Landscape: Color, Texture and Pattern – Terry Hays
Capacity 15
The students will explore the different colors, textures and patterns that they see daily in their urban and rural landscapes. Creating colored drawings on paper the students explore their architectural and botanical surroundings by introducing patterns and textures to the world they see daily. Becoming more sensitive to and aware of the subtle beauty of their immediate surroundings will hopefully bring a new and personal approach to their art, while also providing a new and refreshing look at the world that is around them every day.
Metalsmithing – Deborah Alcala 
Capacity 8
In an introduction to the craft of jewelry making, students will learn how to cut, stamp and polish a piece of metal (copper or silver) – assist in soldering and polishing techniques and create a completely original, finished piece by the end of class.
Painting As Mud & Metaphor – Kimberly Alexander 
Capacity 15
After a discussion of the power of metaphor, we will transfer drawings onto a surface of tar paper and oil stick. The process is simple but has expansive possibilities. The end result will look aged and mysterious.
Functional Fantastic Pottery – Sharon Smith 
Capacity 10
We are going to be creating functional ceramic forms using slab construction, round and flat coil construction, surface texturing and carving. Hump molds, slump molds, press molds and slips will be explored. Time is allowed for you to create more than one piece if you can master the basics quickly. All finished pieces will be fired in the school kiln in the days following Brave Art.
Scrap Metal – Mike Uhrick 
Captivity 10
Working with your hands and your creative imagination – not to mention, with welding materials – the students in this workshop will have the opportunity to sift through mountains of industrial scrap at two area industrial recycling yards in preparation for making a single, inspired, intimidating work of art that will be employed by the black hand for years to come.
Stained Glass – Diane Flynn 
Capacity 10
Imagine the panes at Chartres, Sainte Chapelle, and Cologne. Like the students of Marc Chagall, participants in this workshop will design, cut, assemble and solder together an original stained glass window or piece of décor. Conjure and construct something for the ages.
