Dear friend,
In October, we were busy with OutPost 25: Busan Biennale (14 Oct), OutPost 26: Intro to Bukit Brown (20 Oct) and OutPost 27: Food #03 in Singapore Alternative Art and Book Festival (28 Oct) as well as our community art project Awaken the Dragon.
If you didn't manage to catch us then, do come join us for our upcoming OutPost 28: Intro to Bukit Brown (10 Nov), OutPost 29: Intro to Bukit Brown (13 Nov) and Awaken the Dragon workshops.
Read on for more info!
Thanks and see you soon.
Yours,
Jennifer.
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1. This Sat (10 Nov), 4-6pm
OutPost 28: Intro to Bukit Brown
Main gate of Bukit Brown (Lorong Halwa), pay-what-you-want
2. Next Tue (13 Nov), 4-6pm
OutPost 29: Intro to Bukit Brown
Main gate of Bukit Brown (Lorong Halwa), pay-what-you-want
Join us for a lovely late afternoon walk around Bukit Brown Heritage Park!
We'll meet just outside the old gates along Lor Halwa for a 1hr+ walk introducing you to Singapore's first Chinese Municipal Cemetery. In this walk, you'll enjoy the lovely greenery and serene environment, see some of Singapore's wildlife, visit some of our forefathers and learn more about the special heritage aspects of Bukit Brown.
The government will start building the highway through Bukit Brown in less than 2 months. Join us now to find out why we have to save this historical and natural treasure trove!
Please note:
i. RSVP is a must as we have only 15 spaces available. Please email admin@post-museum.org with name, tel and number of spaces required and we'll get back to you.
ii. This is a free event but contributions to Post-Museum's capital is very welcome.
iii. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. Rain or Shine.
iv. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or use a natural insect repellent.
v. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as some areas have lots of leaves, roots and stones, safety is important.
vi. Bring water, light snacks, rain gear/umbrella, a sunhat and waterproof your electronics and delicates.
vii. Do go to the toilet before. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.
3. Sun (11 Nov), 11am-4pm
Awaken the Dragon Workshop in Jalan Bahar Clay Studios
97L Lor Tawas, $15/person
Come join the workshop in Jalan Bahar Clay Studios and see the longer of the last 2 Singapore dragon kilns. Michelle will also tell you more about the history of pottery production and dragon kilns in Singapore as well as guide you to make your own ceramic work.
You will be a part of this historic event which includes the Guan Huat dragon kiln being fired in its entirety in more than 40 years (Jan), having your work displayed in a public exhibition (Mar/Apr) and getting your work back at the end of the project (May)!
Do set aside 1hr or so for this workshop!
4. Till 8 Dec, Time and location of your choice & Various places
Awaken the Dragon Workshops
$15/person
Our workshops is Phase 1 of Awaken the Dragon, a community art project which aims to gather 3,000 members of the public to participate in making a collective sculpture made from local clay and woodfired in one of the last two Dragon Kilns in Singapore.
These workshops will be conducted anywhere in Singapore, such as schools, old folks homes, corporate organizations, cafes, community centres, city centres, etc. If you are interested, gather 15 or more participants, and we will come to you with a workshop consisting of:
• Stories of the Singapore dragons - a short introduction to the history of Singapore's Dragon Kilns and ceramics
• Sculpt a piece of work in local clay that will be fired in the Dragon Kiln during the 3-day Dragon Festival in mid Jan (Phase 2).
• An exhibition will be held where all the works will be displayed (Phase 3).
• Participants will get back their work in the middle of 2013.
Book for workshops via email: awakenthedragonkiln@gmail.com.
If you are not able to get together a group for the workshop, it's ok. We will be conducting some public sessions and we will keep you updated if you register your interest with us!
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