Children's Workshops
Wilderman's author, Chad Elliott, offers workshops in schools, libraries, art centers, summer camps and more. Below is a list of workshops currently offered.
CHARACTER/STORY PAINTING
Time: 45 min-2 Hours
Ages: 5-12 years
Description:
Wilderman's author Chad Elliott will discuss and give examples of how he constructs songs and paintings based on imaginary characters and stories in this workshop. The participants will help Chad create and name a storyline for a new character. Chad will paint or sketch the character in front of the children. Suggestion: This workshop is often paired with the Writing a Story Song workshop. One group of participants may do both workshops back-to-back or it may be two separate groups of participants.
WRITING A STORY SONG
Time: 45 min-1 Hour
Ages: 5-12 years
Description:
Participants in this workshop learn hands-on about writing a song. Wilderman's author and International award-winning songwriter Chad Elliott begins the workshop with a mini-concert. Participants talk through the songwriting process with Chad. Then, they get a chance help Chad write a song. Sometimes the songs are pretty wild! This workshop is full of imagination and engagement through music and words. Suggestion: This workshop may follows the Character/Story Painting workshop. If so, members of Writing a Story Song workshop help create a song about the character from the painting or sketch of the Character/Story Painting workshop.
FROM THE JOURNAL TO THE STAGE
Time: 45 min-2 Hours (Day long workshops are also available)
Ages: 10-18 years
Description:
This workshop is a backstage pass into the world of songwriting. Many teenagers play instruments or write poetry, but have a hard time transferring those skills into songwriting. In this workshop, international award-winning songwriter Chad Elliott will demystify the art of songwriting and performance using techniques and examples to break down walls and gain confidence. The participants will also learn the basics of song structure. At the end of the session, the participants will contribute to a “class song” and bring that song to life in a mini-concert. Outside suggestion: This workshop can be paired with a poetry writing project held prior to Chad’s visit. Or participants may bring poetry they've created on their own to the workshop. No instrument or poetry skills are required for this workshop.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Time: 45 min - 1 hour
Ages: Any Age
Description:
Chad will perform an interactive show, engaging his audience in the process. He can tailor this to any age group.
Time: 45 min-2 Hours
Ages: 5-12 years
Description:
Wilderman's author Chad Elliott will discuss and give examples of how he constructs songs and paintings based on imaginary characters and stories in this workshop. The participants will help Chad create and name a storyline for a new character. Chad will paint or sketch the character in front of the children. Suggestion: This workshop is often paired with the Writing a Story Song workshop. One group of participants may do both workshops back-to-back or it may be two separate groups of participants.
WRITING A STORY SONG
Time: 45 min-1 Hour
Ages: 5-12 years
Description:
Participants in this workshop learn hands-on about writing a song. Wilderman's author and International award-winning songwriter Chad Elliott begins the workshop with a mini-concert. Participants talk through the songwriting process with Chad. Then, they get a chance help Chad write a song. Sometimes the songs are pretty wild! This workshop is full of imagination and engagement through music and words. Suggestion: This workshop may follows the Character/Story Painting workshop. If so, members of Writing a Story Song workshop help create a song about the character from the painting or sketch of the Character/Story Painting workshop.
FROM THE JOURNAL TO THE STAGE
Time: 45 min-2 Hours (Day long workshops are also available)
Ages: 10-18 years
Description:
This workshop is a backstage pass into the world of songwriting. Many teenagers play instruments or write poetry, but have a hard time transferring those skills into songwriting. In this workshop, international award-winning songwriter Chad Elliott will demystify the art of songwriting and performance using techniques and examples to break down walls and gain confidence. The participants will also learn the basics of song structure. At the end of the session, the participants will contribute to a “class song” and bring that song to life in a mini-concert. Outside suggestion: This workshop can be paired with a poetry writing project held prior to Chad’s visit. Or participants may bring poetry they've created on their own to the workshop. No instrument or poetry skills are required for this workshop.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Time: 45 min - 1 hour
Ages: Any Age
Description:
Chad will perform an interactive show, engaging his audience in the process. He can tailor this to any age group.
To set up a workshop, contact Alyssa Elliott at homefirebooking@gmail.com.
