Battle with the Bard-Shakespearean Combat

Do you think Shakespeare is boring? You might be surprised to learn that his plays are full of action. In this workshop we will explore a great Shakespearean fight scene from the page to the stage. The course will feature a safe and fun introduction to stage combat, including some (wooden) sword work as well as some basics of speaking the language of Shakespeare. Learn how to safely create a combat sequence and integrate it into a scene, then perform it in an exciting presentation. No prior theater experience necessary.

Workshop Leader(s): Talish Barrow

Illuminated Manuscripts of Greek Mythology

An illuminated manuscript is text decorated with illustrations and elaborate borders. In traditional forms, illuminated manuscripts were decorated with gold or silver. In this workshop, we will create illustrated manuscripts of two fables from Greek mythology, with attention to illustration of the main character, and decorative elements that surround the text. Just as in the ancient illustrated manuscripts, we too will use silver and gold colors in our work, offset with black!

Workshop Leader(s): Kalpana Prakash

Enjoying Wildlife

Wisconsin is home to many fascinating wild animals. Students will learn how to identify birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians of Dane County. They will investigate wildlife ecology and conservation. Wildlife-related activities like bird watching and scavenger hunts will be described and students will participate and receive take-home information. There will be both indoor and outdoor sessions.

Workshop Leader(s): Scott Craven, Jamie Nack