CHILDREN WORKSHOP
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WEDNESDAY 7 October
Create your own leather puppet characters
10.00 -12.00 pm
Pondok Pekak Library
Do you like watching wayang shows? Do you want to know how the Dalang, the puppet master, works the puppets and makes them look so alive? Or how the characters are created? You will find the answers in this wayang workshop with the Balinese dalang Made Sidia. He will show us how to make the wayang puppets come to life, and how to create different voices for each of the characters in your story. Make your own wayang puppets, become a dalang in your own story. You can bring along your own boneka or wayang.
Suitable for ages 7- 12 years. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close 30 September.
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WEDNESDAY 7 October
BALINALE International Film Festival -
Young Indonesian Film Circle
10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Downstairs at Indus Restaurant
IT STARTS WITH THE SCRIPT
A good screenplay is the blueprint of any exceptional film. To write a screenplay is different than writing a short fiction or novel, you must try to visualize or ‘see’ the words for a visual medium. The key to writing a good screenplay is to focus on developing strong, interesting and memorable characters. A screenwriter must be someone who has a willingness to study people and to translate emotion to the page.
Suitable for age 15 years and over. Seating is limited to 12. Bookings close 30 September.
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WEDNESDAY 7 October
Writing Song Lyrics
2.00 – 5.00 pm
Sjaki-Tari-Us
Have you ever wondered how to write song lyrics? How to put together words into a beautiful lyric and achieve the right tone? Gde Kurniawan, a talented Balinese songwriter who has won Selangkah Lagi, the Indosiar songwriting competition, is going to share his skills and experiences in this workshop. Explore your inspiration. Jreng jreng jreng! Write a song for your loved ones. Bring along your guitar and your poem. And then you can perform at the youth poetry slam night at Sjaki-Tari-Us on Friday 9 October 5.30 – 7.00 pm.
Suitable for ages 13 – 18 years. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close on 30 September.
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WEDNESDAY 7 October
Film Screening – Seri Pustaka Anak Nusantara
2.00 – 5.00 pm DAILY
Sjaki-Tari-Us
Watch the Film Pustaka Anak Nusantara series that presents the real life of Indonesian children from 30 provinces. These 30-minute films will be playing during the Festival.
For all ages.
Seats are limited to 25 every show. This film is supported by Komseni and Visi Anak Bangsa.
For more information please call 081916556582
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THURSDAY 8 October
Introduction to Journalism with The Jakarta Post
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Pondok Pekak Library
This workshop will cover print journalism and will equip you with a basic knowledge of journalism. Learn where to find news, how to write news and feature stories plus some basic photography. Featuring group discussions, exercises and discussion.
Suitable for ages 13 – 17.
Sponsored by The Jakarta Post. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close on 30 September.
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THURSDAY 8 October
Make Your Own Book bilingual
2.00 – 5.00 pm
Sjaki-Tari- Us
Ubud artist Kerry Pendergrast leads this workshop to Make Your Own Book.
Choose from some classic children’s songs and poems or create your own story.
Make the art at the workshop and go home with a large format book that you made yourself. Reading and songs at the end of the workshop with Ramya, author of 6 children’s books, who will sharing her book writing experiences.
Suitable for ages 4- 8 years. Seating is limited to 50. Bookings close on 30 September.
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FRIDAY 9 October
Music and Poetry Workshop
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Pondok Pekak Library
Explore the excitement of stringing up words in a poetry writing workshop. Express your raw emotions, happy or sad, through writing across a range of themes. Debra H. Yatim and Nelden Djakababa will help you put the words together into a beautiful poem and and your passion for poetry will be ignited! And then you can perform at the youth poetry slam night at Sjaki-Tari-Us on Friday 9 October 5.30 – 7.00 pm.
Suitable for ages 12- 17. This workshop is sponsored by KOMSENI. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close on 30 September.
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FRIDAY 9 October
A Book About Me bilingual
2.00 – 4.30 pm
Pondok Pekak Library
Alison Lester will help children tell their very own stories, as well as show them how to make a beautiful book about their lives using images more than words. This hands-on fun workshop will involve lots of colourful drawing and painting. Explore storytelling using pictures, to tell your own unique life story, and take it home in a hand made book, all your own, to keep forever.
Suitable for ages 9 – 14. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close on 30 September.
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FRIDAY 9 October
Lets Dance Cha Cha Cha !
1.00 – 5.00 pm
Sjaki-Tari-Us
Do you want to look sharp and smooth when dancing at your friends’ birthday parties, and impress the guests? Sharpen your dancing talent with Yoyo, a dance instructor from Japan. Yoyo is going to teach you to dance Cha Cha Cha to some happy beats. Cha Cha Cha dance is one of the Latin Ballroom dances, and can be enjoyed by anyone. In this workshop you will learn the basics of Cha Cha Cha dancing with a partner. Cha Cha Cha! And then you can perform at the youth poetry slam night at Sjaki-Tari-Us on Friday 9 October 5.30 – 7.00 pm.
Suitable for ages 8 – 17. Seating is limited to 60. Bookings close on 30 September
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FRIDAY 9 October
Youth Poetry Slam
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Sjaki-Tari-Us
Read your poetry, sing your new song and practice your cha cha cha dance. Everyone can register and perform on the night!
All ages.
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SATURDAY 10 October
Short Story Writing Workshop – bilingual
BAWA Bali Animal Welfare Association
10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Pondok Pekak Library
Bali dogs & cats are in need of your love and attention! Come to a short story writing workshop in honour of these four-legged members of the Balinese community. What is your favourite dog or cat story? Do you know of some famous people who have loved dogs and cats and even some who have written about them? Come and write your own story, and listen to Clara Ng tell fascinating tales of famous dogs and cats in literature.
At the end of workshop join Ramya Sukardi, author of 6 children’s books, share her book writing experiences.
Suitable for ages 9 – 14. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close on 30 September. Sponsored by BAWA.
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SATURDAY 10 October
Digital Jockeys
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Sjaki-Tari-Us
Do you like electronic music? Animation? Multimedia? Do you want to know more about digital arts? Yup! Get your flashdisk ready, fill it up with your favourite music, videos, photos and graphics. Ridwan Rudianto (video arts), VJ Unkle Joy (video animation), and Marlowe Bandem (electronic music) will guide you to put together a performance that combines music and animation. Come on! Let your creativity out and join this workshop!
Suitable for ages 14- 18. Seating is limited to 25. Bookings close on 30 September.
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SATURDAY 10 October
Orangutan mask making, storytelling and theatre
10.00 am – 1.30 pm
Rumah Bambu Singakerta
Watch a demonstration on making orangutan masks out of papier-mâché. After the demonstration you can work on your very own mask. You can paint it in festive and decorative ways to take home and play with (1 hour). Then listen to Captain Freddie talk about the adventures of orangutans living in the forest! ‘Friends of the Forest’ is a new SOS Orangutan Activity Book designed to create awareness about the lives of these wonderful endangered creatures. Afterwards you can learn about orangutans in a fun and educational way, by completing puzzles and colouring in. This exciting new publication is available in both English and Bahasa Indonesian. 12.30- 1.30 : An Orangutan Play! Discover even more about orangutans, such as building a nest, what kind of foods do they eat and how the mother and baby orangutans get along! This educational component will be incorporated into a performance by actors in colourful costumes and masks.
Suitable for ages 5 upward.
Bookings at SOS office in Jln Hanoman – 0361 972906
Email: sumorangutansoc@telkom.net
SOS will arrange free transport from SOS office, refreshments and free educational materials and masks for participants to take with them.
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SATURDAY 10 October
Orchestra Music Workshop with Al Izhar Community Orchestra
09.00 am – 12.00
SMP 1 Ubud and continue at 14.00- 17.00 to SMU 1 Denpasar
A music workshop introducing rhythm and melody, as well as an introduction to musical instruments in an orchestra. You don’t have to have musical experience or skills to join this workshop.
Suitable for ages 10- 17. Please come directly to the school.
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SUNDAY 11 October
The Patient Stone – An Oral Telling of an Ancient Persian Tale
10.00 am -12.00 pm
Pondok Pekak Library
This is an ancient Persian story told to live musical accompaniment with a variety of different types of hand-made puppets. Find out what happens when a young girl is suddenly separated from her parents to find herself in a most enchanting garden. When she discovers the painful secret of the garden she must make a compassionate choice which leads her into an even more difficult situation. In this, only the truth can set her free. At the end of the story, children and adults can make their own puppets with based on ideas from the story. Puppet templates available.
Storytelling: Susan Allen. Art, media and puppet design: Susiawan
Suitable for ages 5- 12. Seating is limited to 50. Bookings close on 30 September
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SUNDAY 11 October
Poet & Music – bilingual
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Sjaki-Tari-Us
Join Thando Sibanda, a Zimbawean performance poet, for an afternoon of poetry and music. Write a poem and play the Jambe. Find the harmony of music and sounds of word.
Suitable for ages 12 – 17. Seating is limited to 40. Bookings close on 30 September.
