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Down Jersey Folklife Center
Family Workshops with
Cambodian Master Artist Chamroeun Yin
The workshops are offered in conjunction with the exhibition and will provide a unique opportunity for both children and adults to explore further some of the Cambodian traditional arts while learning about the culture and the life of the Cambodian community.
Cambodian Beadwork On Fabric
Sunday April 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 10 and above
Class Size: 20
Members $30 / Non-Members $35 (All materials included.)
Register Online>>
Cambodian traditional beadwork is a form of bead embroidery on fabric used by the artist when making Cambodian traditional wedding and dance costumes. Participants will create flower and diamond designs with gold glass beads and sequins on a small multi-purpose purse. Students will learn about the history and cultural significance of Cambodian costume.
Cambodian Court Dance
Sunday, September 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 6 and above
Class Size: 20
Members $20 / Non-Members $25
Registration to begin early summer
Participants will learn the basics of the Cambodian Court Dance. The workshop will begin with learning the basic hand gestures and poses and will end with recreating a simple dance story. During the session all dance movements and their symbolic meanings will be explained in the context of the Cambodian history and culture. Learning the dance and learning about the dance will be part of a complex artistic and cultural experience.
Cambodian Music and Dance Presentation by Chamroeun Yin
Sunday, October 3, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (During the Festival of Fine Craft) (with 30 minute intermission)
This will be a performance-demonstration of Cambodian Court Dances and a presentation about the music accompanying them. The performance will also include a Cha Banchoh (chabunchos) set consisting of slow, fast and ending movements. The musical recordings include various pieces performed by traditional Khmer orchestras.
Payment is due at the time of registration. Checks must be made payable to WheatonArts. Mail a Registration Form or Call to Register
MAIL: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
ATTN: Beverly Narbut
Millville, NJ 08332
EMAIL: bnarbut@wheatonarts.org
FAX: 856.825.2410
PHONE: (800) 998-4552 x100
CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be given up to one week prior to the beginning of the workshop. After this time your workshop fee is non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimal enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees.
Cambodian Master Artist Chamroeun Yin
The workshops are offered in conjunction with the exhibition and will provide a unique opportunity for both children and adults to explore further some of the Cambodian traditional arts while learning about the culture and the life of the Cambodian community.
Cambodian Beadwork On Fabric
Sunday April 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 10 and above
Class Size: 20
Members $30 / Non-Members $35 (All materials included.)
Register Online>>
Cambodian traditional beadwork is a form of bead embroidery on fabric used by the artist when making Cambodian traditional wedding and dance costumes. Participants will create flower and diamond designs with gold glass beads and sequins on a small multi-purpose purse. Students will learn about the history and cultural significance of Cambodian costume.
Cambodian Court Dance
Sunday, September 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 6 and above
Class Size: 20
Members $20 / Non-Members $25
Registration to begin early summer
Participants will learn the basics of the Cambodian Court Dance. The workshop will begin with learning the basic hand gestures and poses and will end with recreating a simple dance story. During the session all dance movements and their symbolic meanings will be explained in the context of the Cambodian history and culture. Learning the dance and learning about the dance will be part of a complex artistic and cultural experience.
Cambodian Music and Dance Presentation by Chamroeun Yin
Sunday, October 3, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (During the Festival of Fine Craft) (with 30 minute intermission)
This will be a performance-demonstration of Cambodian Court Dances and a presentation about the music accompanying them. The performance will also include a Cha Banchoh (chabunchos) set consisting of slow, fast and ending movements. The musical recordings include various pieces performed by traditional Khmer orchestras.
Payment is due at the time of registration. Checks must be made payable to WheatonArts. Mail a Registration Form or Call to Register
MAIL: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
ATTN: Beverly Narbut
Millville, NJ 08332
EMAIL: bnarbut@wheatonarts.org
FAX: 856.825.2410
PHONE: (800) 998-4552 x100
CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be given up to one week prior to the beginning of the workshop. After this time your workshop fee is non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimal enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees.
