Over the course of six weeks, Isabel Shaida will lead participants in a free workshop series exploring the SIX VIEWPOINTS, a technique of improvisation and observation created by Mary Overlie.

This practice deconstructs the primary materials of performance into six studies: Space, Shape, Time, Emotion, Movement and Story. Each week will locate focus on one material and experience being in relationship with to be in relationship with themselves, The Lay of the Land exhibition, and fellow participants.

The language of the Viewpoints offers the artist a way to practice observing the present moment with increasing sensitivity, and to respond with greater range -- developing flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement. Practicing with the materials empowers the individual in their own creativity and being while also empowering a group to function together spontaneously and intuitively.

Workshop participants are invited to join in a culminating performances at Tinworks Art on September 7 and 14 from 7-9pm.

Workshops and performances are free and open to the public. No prior Viewpoints or movement experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear you can move in. Six Viewpoints theory and practice is welcome to all bodies and personal histories. Participants are encouraged to follow their own line of inquiry while being guided in observation of the raw materials allowing a myriad of access points.

Teens are also welcome.

Contact Isabel at isa.shaida@gmail.com with any questions.

Attendance

Participants are encouraged to attend all six of the workshops, but each can stand alone as an experience. While attendance is not required, each week's workshop will build upon the knowledge and exploration built the previous session. Drop-in attendance welcome, though registration will help the instructor prepare for individual sessions.

Please contact your instruction if you know you will miss individual sessions.

Important Dates

Workshops are from 4-6pm on Sunday July 14, 21, 28, and August 4, 18, 25.

Performance rehearsal is on Wednesday September 4 4-6pm.

Performances are Saturday September 7 and 14 from 7-9pm.

Location

All workshops, the rehearsal, and performances will take place in artist Chris Fraser's Asterisms installation space at Tinworks Art.

Six Viewpoints Adult 6-Week Workshop

Free, public workshop series led by Isabel Shaida inspired by Montana-based artist Mary Overlie's Six Viewpoints