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2013 1/26-27 Stop Motion Animation Workshop Part III – Bright Side Projects (ChingChuan, Hsinchu)
Wrapping up the film pieces for the stop motion animation workshop so we will be heading up to ChingChuan at the end of this month. Final workshop here, the first officially under “Bright Side” before the Lunar New Year, where we outreach to drive community involvement in different neighborhoods throughout Taiwan. Our next major event … Continue reading
2012 12/8-9 Artistic Expression through Motion Workshop w/Atayal Kids (ChingChuan, Hsinchu Area)
[ UPDATE 1/5/2013 Pictures here! ] We will begin to wrap the exciting stop motion animation course on December 8th and this time have four teachers collaborating on a fun 2 day course for the kids. Volunteers also have an option of beginning a construction of a traditional Atayal hut, this is an activity we … Continue reading
2013 Ongoing Program: Musicans/Engineers/Artists/Creatives Volunteers (ChingChuan, Hsinchu Area)
Looking ahead to the new year, courses are needed for 2013! I am hoping have a workshop hosted regularly once month in Chingchuan, Hsinchu and to kickstart a small mentorship program. I will be honest that I have a long term vision in mind for the entire ChingChuan community based in prosperity and cultural sustainability … Continue reading
2012 Oct 20-21**Nov 17**Dec 8-9 Winter Course – Stop Motion Animation Film w/Atayal Kids (TaoShan, Hsinchu Area)
OCT 31st UPDATE: Images from 10/20 here! I really need your support and sponsorship to continue these workshops! Short video from the game here! November 17th event updated and the facebook event is here. We have an exciting series of workshops upcoming to teach the fundamentals of stop motion animation to the kids in TaoShan … Continue reading
2011 12/18 Donations/Aritists/Musicians for Christmas Clothing Drive – Indigenous Atayal Tribe (Wulai/Taipei)
UPDATED 2012 01/05 – Pictures here! http://www.flickr.com/photos/handfulofsapphires/sets/72157628716613033/ The Community Services Center is joining in with the Atayal Foundation, the TVFD (Taipei Volunteer Fire Department) and The English Library in a clothing, toy and computer drive for Indigenous tribes in Taiwan, this time the Atayal tribe up in Wulai! Pre-event news here! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: (Proficiency Level … Continue reading
2011 9/24 Art Workshop with Kelly Harding/Felicia Rodrigues/Roma Mehta for Ayatal Children – The Wufong Project (Hsinchu Area)
COMPLETED PROJECT 9/24 WHAT AN AMAZING TIME! Please check here for more images! Updated 9/23 with new timeline and meet up schedule! Another great workshop grassroots project by Malinda Schultz (The Wufong Project) who brought us the fantastic Photo Workshop with Jeff Evans in August. If you missed out like I did, we have another … Continue reading
2011 9/03 Photo Workshop With Jeff Evans for Atayal Children – The Wufong Project (Hsinchu Area)
Update 9/20 – Final Images HERE! Be sure to get in on the newest workshop with the kids on 9/24 at this LINK! Also check out the VIDEO exposure! ****** Another stroke of good fortune I got to meet Malinda Schultz who is working on a project for an excellent cause. OBJECTIVE is to raise … Continue reading
2011 8/1-22 Summer Clothing/Footwear Drive (Taipei Area)
Update on 9/20 – Success, over 600 items donated! Sorted this out about two weeks ago, sorry for the late update! See if you can spot two dogs in the image below Last three pickup spots! 8/24 Wed 9:30-12:30pm in Neihu/DaChi Area 8/24 Wed 7:30-8:30pm in Anhe Area (near Far Eastern Hotel) 8/28 Sunday 18:30-19:30 … Continue reading
