Voices of the Fen: Make a Flute from Natural Materials and Perform at the Fen on 20th July
In this workshop, led by Jan Hendrickse and Kathy Hinde, you will be making your own overtone flute and learn to play it in preparation for a performance in the Fen. No experience needed.
- Booking essential
In this workshop you will each make an overtone flute out of wood harvested from Wicken Fen. Versions of overtone flutes exist in many parts of the world from East Africa to Scandinavia. We will then collectively explore the way our instruments interact with the soundscape and landscape of Wicken Fen to develop a site-specific performance that will take place on 20th July. We will be learning how to use our instruments and to listen to each other and to the sounds of the Fen.
No previous experience is required for this workshop.
Recommend age 18+
By taking part in this workshop you are required to commit to ALL the dates below for rehearsing and performing as part of the Listen to the Voices of the Fen project.
Sunday 6 July - Full rehearsal at Wicken Fen 11am - 3pm Sunday 20 July - Rehearsal and Performance at Wicken Fen 11pm - 4pm The performance will be unique to location and to the people performing. The acoustic properties and sound signatures of the place will be an essential part of the sonic experience for the listeners.
This event is supported by funding from Arts Council England.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Adult 18+ | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Recommended age 18+
- Meeting point
Check in at the Visitor Centre a few minutes before the start of the event.
- What to bring and wear
This event takes place indoors, so wear older clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
- Accessibility
Assistance dogs are welcome. The Learning Centre has good wheelchair access and a hearing loop.
- Other
No admission charge for non-members, but £3.20 car park charge applies. Members are asked to bring their membership cards for scanning.
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