Upcoming Free Workshops
Jube School Presents: Writing Change Into this World with Wakefield Brewster
Jube School Presents: Writing Change into the World with Wakefield Brewster : A Black History Month Poetic Presentation
February 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In this Professional Interactive Poetic Presentation (PiPP), Wakefield will present Poetry that centres around:
Justice - Equity - Equality - Diversity - Inclusivity - Accessibility - Intersectionality
As they all pertain to Black History, Black Presently, and Black to The Future.
This is interactive, not a lecture, and after each poem and throughout the presentation, there will be time for: QuIBOCOSQuestions (unquestionably) -- Ideas, Beliefs, Opinions, Comments, Observations, and Suggestions.
Recommended grades: 7 - 12. Teachers are encouraged to participate alongisde their students.
Supplies needed: Notebook and pencil
About the artist: Wakefield Brewster, Calgary Poet Laureate, 2022 – 2024
In January 1999, Wakefield Brewster stepped onto his first stage as a Poet and Spoken Word Artist. Today, he is known as one of Canada’s most powerful Professional Performance Poets.
A BlackMan raised in Toronto by parents from Barbados, he has resided in Calgary since 2006, and it is in the New West where Wakefield has been able to truly flourish as a Poet and as a Person.
Throughout his career, Wakefield has been published in several Anthologies:
• T-Dot Griots, Trafford on Demand Publishing, 2004
• The Great Black North, Frontenac House, 2013
• The Calgary Project, Frontenac House, 2014
• The Black Prairie Archives: An Anthology, Wilfred Laurier University Press, 2019
Since moving to Calgary, he has produced two Professional Recordings to his credit:
• Wakefield Brewster, da lyrical pitbull
Produced by Kill Whitey Records, 2007
• east2west
Produced by Spanish Fly Music, 2008
Here is a list of roles he is currently enlisted in:
• Professional Poet & Spoken Word Artist
• Professional Poetic Interpreter™
• Calgary’s 1st City Slam Poetry Champion, 2006
• Calgary’s only 3-Time Calgary Poetry Slam Champion & Team Captain; 2006, 2008, 2009
• Inaugural Poet Of Honour, People’s Poetry Festival, 2011
• Calgary Poet Laureate Official Shortlist/Finalist 2012, 2020
• Calgary Poet Laureate Unofficial Shortlist/Finalist 2014, 2016, 2018
• Inaugural Resident Poet & Spoken Word Artist of The Grand Theatre 2019 – 2022
• Inaugural TD ARTIST INCUBATOR at Arts Commons, Poet-In-Residence, 2021-2022
• Canadian League Of Poets Member
• Former Elephant Artist’s Relief Society Board Member
• Peter Gzowski Foundation For Literacy Calgary Poet Laureate, 2021
• Registered Massage Therapist and owner of WakeFull Wellness Registered Massage Therapy & HealingSpace
• Community Builder by engaging in Volunteering, Leadership and Mentorship for Youth and through The Arts
• Advocate for Literacy and The Humanities; Healing Arts & Alternative Medicine; Alcoholism & Addictions; Mental Wellness & Recovery
• In 2019, he was appointed as The Resident Poet & Spoken Word Artist of The Grand Theatre House in Calgary, Alberta.
• In 2021, Wakefield joined The League Of Canadian Poets in order to become a more integral part of Canada’s Literary scene, while representing the standards of Diversity and Representation.
• In 2023, he became the TD INCUBATOR Fellow for the 2023-2024 Season, Mentoring over 30 Up-And-Coming Calgary Artists from all disciplines.
•Also in 2023, Frontenac House Publishing House signed Wakefield on to release his very first full-length Poetry Manuscript. To be release in April 2024 during National Poetry Month: WakeWord
After all that the stage has given Wakefield, he has discovered other ways that he may repay his beloved Poetry and Arts Communities, by performing silently, backstage for them, providing productions.
He accomplishes this mission as a Connector, Creator, Curator, and Collaborator.
Wakefield finds that underneath the many hats and the many hoodies he wears, resides a most wonderful life.
He would like to sincerely Thank You All, for being a part of it!
Creative Explorers : Bollywood Dancing with Soul Feet Dance
Calgary Public Library Creative Explorers : Bollywood Dancing with Soul Feet Dance
Dive into the rhythms, movements, and storytelling of Bollywood dance with Soul Feet Dance. Join in the fun as you connect through creativity, culture, and rhythm in this vibrant celebration of movement!
Ages 6-12
Online Via Teams
Pre-registration required on Calgary Public Library’s Website
Creative Explorers: Bollywood Dancing | Calgary Public Library
Jube School Presents: Rhythm and Rhyme with K-Riz
February 19 1:00PM - 2:00 PM
Jube School Presents: Sing Your Song: Rhythm N Rhyme with K-Riz
Explore the art of songwriting by diving into its key elements. Discover how to craft compelling lyrics by playing with rhymes, experimenting with syllable patterns, and unleashing the power of your imagination. Learn how these tools work together to bring your creative ideas to life, turning simple words into captivating songs
Recommended grades: 1-4
Supplies needed: Around 10-15 Pieces of cardboard or cardstock to draw on (for each student) and coloured markers.
About the artist: Having found his stride at the intersection of hip-hop and R&B, K-Riz packs his syllables and vocals with power. A rare, multifaceted artist who can rap and sing with equal aplomb, on his third full-length album, One Way Ticket, set for released in the summer of 2023, he entered his self-described “Off the Wall era.” Much like Michael Jackson’s masterpiece of liberation, One Way Ticket pulls from an assortment of influences and showcases the Edmonton-bred, Calgary-based dynamo at his apex, glowing with confidence, embracing new experiences, and living in the moment.
Where The Room EP (2020) captured the inner thoughts of K-Riz recovering from a near-death car accident, and Peace & Love (2021) traversed the deeply personal stages of grief and joy that came from experiencing love, heartache, and ultimately finding inner peace, One Way Ticket is a departure from all the pain; it’s a celebration – a victory lap – for making it to the light on the other side.
Since the release of his debut entry, 2016’s Fresh Air, K-Riz has earned admiration from audiences and critics alike for his emotional vulnerability and chameleonic versatility, chronicling his search for pockets of peace while navigating life’s bumps in the road. He’s received praise from outlets including Complex Canada, Exclaim, and CBC Music and, in 2022, he landed a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for Best Rap & Hip Hop Artist
Jube School Presents: Afro-fusion dancing with Amanda Okafor
Jube School Presents: Afro-fusion dancing with Amanda Okafor
February 24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Afrofusion is a dance genre that incorporates different styles and grooves from the continent of Africa. This class will focus on basic foundations and fun social dances that are easy to follow. Learn, get lost in the rhythm, and most importantly, have fun!
Recommended grades: 2 +
Supplies needed: Space to move and groove! (Desks pushed aside)
About the artist: Amanda Okafor is a Calgary born dancer and choreographer. She has been a member of the African dance community since the age of 8 and has since been a driving force in sharing and introducing Afro dance styles to the greater community of Calgary. She has provided classes and training for Pulse studios Calgary, Decidedly Jazz Dance works, Calgary Catholic immigration Society, the Calgary Catholic board and Calgary board of education. Amanda's work has often been described as very energetic, vibrant, powerful, and moving – a direct representation of her favorite aspects of the African experience.
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
Jube School Presents: Storytelling through Songwriting w/ Alixandra Cowman
Jube School Presents: Sing Your Song: Storytelling through Songwriting with Alixandra Cowman
In this workshop, students will collaborate to create a new song by drawing inspiration from their surroundings. Using what they see, hear, and experience, they will work together to craft lyrics that reflect their shared observations and emotions.
Recommended grades: 3-6
Supplies needed: Paper and pencils
About the artist: Alixandra Cowman (she/her) is an award-winning composer and theatre artist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, Alberta). She is constantly interested in discovering how music and sound can enhance, influence, and alter live storytelling. Her original compositions have been featured in Alberta Kitchen Party (Alberta Theatre Projects); Parts & Labour (Fieldwork); and House (Seadreamer no Productions). Alixandra's original musical written with playwright Cayley Wreggitt entitled Home For The Holidays received its world premiere at Lunchbox Theatre in December 2022. Home For The Holidays received 2 Betty Mitchell Awards for both Best Sound Design/Composition and Best Musical. Currently, she is in the midst of writing a horror-inspired folk musical set around Christmas with playwright Kodie Rollan, entitled Little Elves. Alixandra can usually be found strumming some instrument or another in whatever beam of sunlight she can find, a cup of coffee within arm's reach.
Register here- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jube-school-presents-storytelling-through-songwriting-w-alixandra-cowman-tickets-1114035964559?aff=oddtdtcreator
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Jube School Presents: Lightsaber Training with The FloWarrior
Jube School Presents: Lightsaber Training with The FloWarrior
Unleash your inner Jedi with lightsaber master The FloWarrior! Using a practice staff/saber, this workshop will explore the fundamentals of lightsaber technique. This class will help students build confidence, connect to their bodies, practice skill development, and express themselves creatively through movement.
Recommended grades: 1- 6
Supplies needed: Each student needs a stick-like object that isn't sharp (pool noodles work great). Students need enough space so that they aren't hitting each other accidentally with their practice sabers.
About the artist: With over a decade of experience under his belt, The FloWarrior has earned a reputation as one of Canada's top fire and flow arts performers. Fusing his passion for dance, martial arts and music, he has created his own unique brand of 'martial artistry’ through years of training and dedication to his craft. A world-renowned innovator in a number of unique disciplines including folding fans, rice hats, lightsabers, and the Force Leash; he continues to push the limits of what is possible through movement art and object manipulation.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jube-school-presents-lightsaber-training-with-the-flowarrior-tickets-1109600207089?aff=oddtdtcreator
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Jube School Presents: Spooky Props with Angela Zacher
Jube School Presents: Spooky Props with Angela Zacher
Curious about how props are made for stage productions? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own prop inspired by Beetlejuice! In this workshop you'll craft a "Handbook for the Recently Deceased" or an aged spell book of your choice. Get ready to unleash your creativity and embrace the messiness of prop-making!
Recommended grades: 4 - 9
Supplies needed:
*Per student
1 used book (hard cover recommended)
Tissue paper (2-3 sheets, light color)
Paintbrush (2-3)
Modge Podge glue (1 small container)
Acrylic Paints (a few colors in a similar shade of your choice - light and dark)
Paper plates (for paint)
Water containers and paper towels (for painting)
Print out of book label "Handbook for the Recently Deceased" or Spellbook titles
About the artist: Angela Zacher is a home grown, proud Edmontonian that loves the magic of live theatre! She has been a teacher for 18 years with Edmonton Public Schools offering many workshops on Drama community and Special FX makeup. She has also been a part of countless productions in schools, the Walterdale theatre, PETS productions, Fringe festival, and camps at the Citadel theatre. She looks forward to inspiring you in building creative props for the stage! Hope to see you there!
Register here - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jube-school-presents-spooky-props-with-angela-zacher-tickets-1109667257639?aff=oddtdtcreator
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
PAST EVENTS
Unable to make a live workshop? Workshop recordings are now available for 30 days after each event! Click on the link button to let us know which one(s) you want to stream into your classroom and we will send you the link.