Book a Music Workshop for your class or a community group

Music Workshops by Karl Schwonik

Led by award-winning drummer and Wetaskiwin native Karl Schwonik, the Arts Days workshops put the fun back in music fundamentals and challenge each student's creative and collaborative skills.

These sessions will focus on many aspects of music and the music business including improvisation, composition, team work, and problem solving.  Each aspect of the workshop is interactive and pushes every participant to learn more about music, work together with their peers and gain new invaluable skills from a seasoned performer.

• For Grades  4-9
• Up to 40 students at a time
• For 45-60 minutes
• Cost: Free to you (funded by Alberta Arts Days)
• Dates available:  September 29 and 30

Presenter profile:  Karl Schwonik – Drumset

Alberta born, award-winning drummer Karl Schwonik grew up on a farm near Gwynne where he was exposed to countless musical situations ranging from polka to jazz. Fresh out of high school, Schwonik embarked on a tour with 2-time Canadian Country Music Award Nominee Heather-Dawn. This was followed by an invitation to study at the Banff Centre where Schwonik was the youngest artist ever to be a part of the long-term career residency program.

In 2008 Schwonik became the President and Founder of the Wetaskiwin Jazz Society in Wetaskiwin, AB, and Artistic Director of the Wetaskiwin Jazz Camp. Still in his mid-20's, Schwonik has an extremely active touring/recording schedule; he has completed over 10 substantial tours throughout North America (including performances at Carnegie Hall and The John F. Kennedy Center) as a leader and released 3 CD's on Chronograph Records. Two of these recording have been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in the 'Jazz Recording of the Year' Category. Among the many awards and distinctions Schwonik has garnered in his career is the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta's Emerging Artist Award, the VSA Arts International Young Soloist Award, the AFM International Diversity Award, the Queen's Jubilee Award, multiple DownBeat magazine Awards, and being the youngest ever named one of Calgary's 'Top 40 Under 40' (2009) by Avenue magazine.

"...one of Canada's most brilliant musicians..."  - Dr. Jeremy Brown - University of Calgary Department of Music

"...one of Canada's 3 up and coming drummers…"  - Peter Hum – Ottawa Citizen

Read more at www.karlschwonik.com

To book your FREE workshop contact Manisha at 780 361 4447 or by email at librarieshelppeople@gmail.com

Glitter Glue tattoos and melted wax art

Of course you can post my information... Hi Manisha, it was great to chat with you yesterday and I love my lip chap! It gives me an idea for my own business promotions... I have sent you my glitter tattoo price list and my encaustic price list is what I am charging in my own home doing classes... For 3 hours with no wax kit of their own is $45 If they have their own kit, it's $20 If they want a kit with the class, it's $100 (a kit usually is $70) I am happy to not charge for demonstrating on Oct 3 as I still will be promoting my classes so no worries there for you! If your wondering what a "kit" is, that is where you get your iron, a set of waxes, paper, how to booklet and a scriber (scraps wax). Check out both my links at the bottom for a better idea of what I do! Chat with you soon! Check out my Glitter tattoos and book yourself a party! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-is-Glitter-Tattoos/273460945997408   See what you can do with melted wax! At  http://www.flickr.com/photos/rae-of-light-artworks/ Carmen

Sunday, October 2nd, 1:30-3 p.m.

1. Art Journaling
2. Touchstone to drop off art work for display
3. Horizons Centre to display Cardmaking, Woodworking and art display
4. Weaving and Knitting by Kristi and Marg
5. Let's Make Books by Artist Librarian Wendy from Westlock Public Library
6. Tisket Tasket Clothes, Cultural Prints, and Treasures from around the world. Dress up and take a picture.  (Jamie))
7. Stampin demonstration by Carmen 
8. Perspectives techniques workshop by Betty Dragon
9. Art Walk
10. Meet & Greet the artist
11. Register for a art workshop

First 30 visitors will receive a art kit.

Making Books Together by Artist Librarian Wendy from Westlock Public Library

“Making Books Together” – promoting family literacy & learning at home.   Using easy to find recycled items and paper found around the house, have fun pencils, markers, crayons and collage paper making of a 2 simple books (these models can be used for other projects) .  Parents + children ages 3 yrs and up

Alberta Arts Days Art Walk

Alberta Arts Days Art Walk at the Library Call for Artists

Applications are now being accepted for the Alberta Arts Days Art Walk, scheduled for October 2nd, the first Sunday in October at the Wetaskiwin Public Library. All work must be original and for sale. No dealers or sales representatives are allowed. Application is required for consideration. Applications are due September 28th. For more information contact Manisha at manishacommunications@gmail.com

StampinUp! demonstration by Carmen

 StampinUp! offers an exclusive line of decorative rubber stamps sets,
 accessories for home decor, greeting cards, craft projects, and
 scrapbooking.  Products can be purchased at home workshops or through a
 StampinUp! demonstrator like myself.  Are you interested or would you like
 more information please class me at 780-312-8236 or email me at
 https://mail.google.com/mail/h/1r9frsk5rfj1r/?v=b&cs=wh&to=duffy_62@hotmail.com.

Collaboration Bulletin

http://librarypathwaysandfootprints.blogspot.com/2011/08/collaboration-bulletin.html

Alberta Arts Days framework: September 30-October 2

September 29, Thursday: PIDA Printing (Print Information in Daily Activities)


September 30, Friday: Schools (MK)


October 1: One Book One City launch: City Hall (PM)


October 2: Art registration and celebration - Sunday @ the library (Wetaskiwin Culture and Allied Arts??)


and a Poetry, Photographs and Painting Show (details to follow) – Live demonstrations, Walk and Talk tour






Library CALLS: Creative Arts. Literature. Language. Lifelong Learning


Poetry Garden and learn a new language


http://pclaudia.edu.glogster.com/library-calls

http://copiibrasov.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/library-calls/

Claudia added a third activity, named POETRY GARDEN which consists in creating podcasts with poetry for children in English, French and Romanian.


Team Leader: Claudia from Romania
Claudia Popescu is a librarian interested in social and political communication, negotiation, public speaking, NLP, training, and gaming in library. Since 2005, Head of LifeLong Learning Department, which includes Community Information Center and Branch for children and youth. Running educational activities, is the president of ANBPR Brasov branch, and get involved in projects that have received funding from IREX Contest Community Participation: EDUCERO, DELTA CARPATHIANS, DIGIFOLIO, SUMMERTIMES KINDERGARTEN.








Canadian author readings via Skype: Laurel Snyder


Laurel will be doing a bunch of free author skypes, as a sort of "book tour" for her new novel, Bigger than a Bread Box. Ideally these would be 5th-7th grade classes. Half hour visits, with a short reading and author talk, and a chance for the kids to ask anything they wanted. Generally, she follows up with kids, after, via email... assuming it's approved by the parents/teacher. She arranges her schedule, for the most part, around class schedules.


Team leader: Laurel Snyder Skype name:






October 10-20: UNESCO’s exhibition, ‘Freedom of Expression in Broad Strokes’ @ the library


The Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom have organized an annual international competition for editorial cartoonists to promote freedom of expression and freedom of the press. The exhibit presents the best editorial cartoons received since the beginning of the competition. Over 700 cartoons are received each year, and the winners are honored in Ottawa on World Press Freedom Day, May 3.


Partners: Lucas Warren, Communications Manager, City of Wetaskiwin, Canadian Commission for UNESCO










Art Across the Border more details to follow with Cadillac Library in Michigan


Details to follow










Wetaskiwin Heritage Museum: Art Study Group, Human Library 3 sessions Sept, Oct, Nov, Host a Activity on Oct 1 or during Alberta Arts Days, Live demonstration by an artist, Maybe Moctails Mixer