The Tacoma Public Library's StoryLab is offering a series of free

Workshop attendance is kept small to insure personalized instruction

  

PUTTING YOUR CAMERA TO WORK.

Bring your camera (if you have one - if not you can use one of

  

VOICE OVER WORKSHOP WITH NICOLE FAZIO

Award Winning Voice Over Actor, Nicole Fazio's career break came

Learn more about the instructor at http://www.nicolefazio.com [1]

  

Poetry at the Speed of Sound 

Saturday, November  23, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

* Write original works of poetry with full of life and absent of

The presenter: Lucas Smiraldo is Tacoma’s Poet Laureate and a

  

TEEN LEADERSHIP SERIES

Through this series of free workshops at Tacoma Public Library's

After completing this series of four afterschool workshops, you will

Writing about yourself  -           November 7, 2013

TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF -           NOVEMBER 14, 2013

LEADING YOUR TEAM  –   NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Getting it all going:      December 5, 2013

WANT TO SIGN UP? 

·         Joining the program is free, but spaces are

·         Open to students in grades 5-12th. 

·   PParticipants must agree to attend every session to the best

·         Go to http://storylabtacoma.org/ [6] to apply.  

The Tacoma Public Library's StoryLab is offering a series of free workshop this fall especially for teens. These workshop explore voice -over acting, digital photography skills, the spoken word in performance and what it takes create and market your own brand (whether you are a musician, visual artist, poet or performer).  Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are held at the downtown Main Library at 1102 Tacoma Avenue South. Workshop attendance is kept small to insure personalized instruction and advance registration is required. Register online at www.tacomapubliclibrary.org (and follow the links to the event calendar) or by telephoning the library at 253.292.2001. These workshops are funded through a grant from the Paul G. Allen Foundation.   PUTTING YOUR CAMERA TO WORK. Saturday, October 19 @ Main Library (10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Saturday, November 2  @ Moore Library (10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Getting off auto mode may seem scary, but it doesn't have to be that way. Understanding how exposure, aperture and iso work will give you the chops to be a more confident photographer. In this free workshop photographer Jesse Michener will break it all down for you in clear, easy-to-understand language so you really get it. She will talk about composition and post-processing choices. If you have a smartphone bring it along. She will show you how to take amazing photographs with your phone, talk about filters and apps, as well as how to get those shots into the real world. Bring your camera (if you have one - if not you can use one of ours), your camera’s manual, your smartphone (if you have one), walking shoes, raingear if needed, and a desire for adventure. Don't forget your lunch!   VOICE OVER WORKSHOP WITH NICOLE FAZIO Saturday, October 26, 2013 Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Olympic Room & StoryLab @ the Main Library In this day-long Voice-Over workshop, we will take a step-by-step approach working as a voice-over artist - from working with a microphone to the business side of being a successful voice over artist. You will learn to read and interpret various types of text, using your individual voice. You will learn the basics of staying focused and able to perform under the pressure of a recording session, including diction and relaxation exercises, and ways of quickly and effectively interpreting copy, as well as taking direction. You will have an opportunity to explore radio and television ad copy, technical narration, and character work such as video games. You will cover what to expect in a recording session, from auditions to bookings. You will have the opportunity to rehearse and record your own work. Award Winning Voice Over Actor, Nicole Fazio's career break came recording Hyundai Motor Company's National Television Campaigns; announcing the Accent, Elantra, Sonata & Tiberon vehicles launched her as the future of Voice Overs becoming one of the first and only women to brand a car. Ms. Fazio was hand selected as announcer of, Bare Escentuals, "makeup so pure you can sleep in it," creating an industry prototype as the Voice of Beauty. Learn more about the instructor at http://www.nicolefazio.com [1]   Poetry at the Speed of Sound Free spoken word workshops with _Lucas Smiraldo,_ Tacoma’s Poet Laureate Saturday, November  23, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. StoryLab & Olympic Room, Main Library Create poems and perform them with power, confidence and certainty. Create original content that changes the air currents and shakes up listeners. Make a poem that packs a wallop. Join Tacoma’s new poet Laureate Lucas Smiraldo in a writing and spoken word workshop designed to move your message from the paper to the microphone to digital media, all in one day. Explore your writing voice and performance identity. Folks who take this workshop will come away with the ability to: * Write original works of poetry with full of life and absent of stereotypes * Revise your works into lean pieces of spoken word * Prepare performance for recording that will move new listeners and viewers * Develop finished audio works that can be partnered with various forms of digital media * Find renewed pride and power in their emerging voices The presenter: Lucas Smiraldo is Tacoma’s Poet Laureate and a multi genre generative artist. His recent works include a 17 track CD titled Voice of the Americas which was coupled with an original score from sound artist Wrick Wolff and a series of short films titled “Slam Town”. Luke will publish two works of poetry including the book “Practice” which will be coupled with original black and white works from a local photographer. Luke has performed commissions for the Tacoma Art Museum, The Museum of Glass, The Black Pilots Association, Seattle Mayor’s Hip Hop Awards, Hempfest and many others. He is currently developing a several new web series as properties for his production company, Auricle.   TEEN LEADERSHIP SERIES Thursdays at the Main Library 4 - 6 p.m., November 7 - December 5 Are you a motivated teen who hungers for success?  Do you want to be a successful artist, photographer, musician, or filmmaker?  Do you dream of protecting the environment, starting a business, or creating change in your community?  If so, start here! Through this series of free workshops at Tacoma Public Library's Main Library and StoryLab, you will learn to define and build your personal brand and then market yourself to the community. These workshops will help you develop the tools you need to realize your dreams After completing this series of four afterschool workshops, you will have new skills and a portfolio of photos, films, and writing samples to promote yourself, your talent and your message.  Writing about yourself  -           November 7, 2013 Keeping it short, simple and effective. Presenter:  Rosalind Bell, author, poet, playwright and educator, http://rosalindbell.blogspot.com/ [2] TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF -           NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Presenter:  Petra Perkins, educator, small business owner and primary member of_ The Conversation_ - a group of Tacoma and South Sound residents committed to building a diverse, critically engaged, socially just community. http://conversationtacoma.blogspot.com [3] LEADING YOUR TEAM  –  NOVEMBER 21, 2013 Presenter: Lauren Walker, Tacoma City Council Member and Executive Director of the Fair Housing Center of Washington.  Ms. Walker has served as Tacoma's Deputy Mayor and President of the Hilltop Action Coalition. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council/lauren_walker/ [4] Getting it all going:      December 5, 2013 Professional marketing, entrepreneurship & using social media to spread your message Presenter: Angela Jossy, entrepreneur.  Jossy believes in networking and the power of community. She has extensive experience in event planning, media, social marketing, entertainment booking, business marketing and graphic design. http://www.theangelajossy.com/ [5] WANT TO SIGN UP? ·         Joining the program is free, but spaces are limited. ·         Open to students in grades 5-12th. ·   PParticipants must agree to attend every session to the best of their ability if they are to get the most out of this experience.  Homework such as filmmaking, photography, audio recording, or writing projects may be assigned. ·         Go to http://storylabtacoma.org/ [6] to apply. David Domkoski Community Relations Manager 253.292.2001   ext. 1220 Take the Tacoma Public Library with you wherever you go! Download our mobile app at tacoma.boopsie.com or at the iTunes App Store. ------------------------- Email sent using TPLmail Links: ------ [1] http://www.nicolefazio.com [2] http://rosalindbell.blogspot.com/ [3] http://conversationtacomablogspot.com/ [4] http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council/lauren_walker/ [5] http://www.theangelajossy.com/ [6] http://storylabtacoma.org/