We are really excited to provide a more hands on creative space this year. So often, festivals like ours rely on music, dance, and food--all of which are important--but we also want to emphasize that the folk tradition of making things is part and parcel of this experience. Rooted in this new component is the idea of DIY mentality. Whether it's basket weaving, ceramics, or knot tying, these hands-on activities have deep origin stories from all around the world.
By providing this Makers’ Space, we are hoping to encourage and instill a sense of wonder and imagination in our own creative energies and curiosities. As well, we are hoping to pique people's interest in the deep well of resources and organizations that teach and engage those curiosities around the city, county, state, and region.
Like the rest of the festival, these hands-on activities will be free and open for all ages to participate. We're delighted to introduce this new component to the festival, we hope you have fun!
Saturday
| 206Zulu | Live Graffiti Art | Watch the art of graffiti with artists Sire One and Hera Won |
| OP Makerspaces | Turning Wood | Use a lathe to turn wood pieces in pens and magic wands! |
| Moved by Words | Writing Workshop | All-levels workshops at the Moved By Words booth with can't-miss special guests including authors Zaji Cox, Juleen Johnson, Anne Liu Keillor and more throughout the day |
| Historic Central Area Arts & Cultural District (HCAACD) & Nurturing Roots | Herb Seasoning | Join HCAACD and Nurturing Roots at their herb stand using ingredients for guests to create their own herb seasoning or tea from an assortment of herbs and dried ingredients. |
| NW Film Forum | Stop Motion Filmmaking | Participants will learn how to use simple iPad animation software and paper animation to create a short video. |
| Artmaranth Mobile School | Ojo de Dios | God's eyes is a spiritual and votive object made by weaving a design out of yarn upon a wooden cross. |
| Seattle Makers | 3D Printing Pens | We will show people how to use 3D printing pens to turn their ideas into |
| Rock City Rain Camp | Jam Station | People can come through and use headphones to play guitar/bass/digital drums. |
| Fiber Arts | Silk Painting | |
| Fiber Arts | Embroidery with Crochet | Embroidered art mixed with crochet for decorative and wearable art |
| Fiber Arts | Cross Stitch | |
| Fiber Arts | Needle Work |
Live Graffiti Art Demonstration by Sire One & Hera Won
Presented by 206 Zulu
Sunday
| 206Zulu | Graffiti Art | Watch the art of graffiti with artists Erik Gonzalez and Shea Dailey |
| OP Makerspaces | Turning Wood | Use a lathe to turn wood pieces in pens and magic wands! |
| HCAACD & Nurturing Roots | Herb Seasoning | Join HCAACD and Nurturing Roots at their herb stand using ingredients for guests to create their own herb seasoning or tea from an assortment of herbs and dried ingredients. |
| Moved by Words | Writing Workshop | All-levels workshops at the Moved By Words booth with can't-miss special guests including authors Zaji Cox, Juleen Johnson, Anne Liu Keillor and more throughout the day |
| NW Film Forum | Stop Motion Filmmaking | Participants will learn how to use simple iPad animation software and paper animation to create a short video. |
| Seattle ReCreative | Trash to Treasure | Learn the power of creative reuse and discover how art supplies are all around you as you use reused and reclaimed art materials to make fun and creative DIY art projects! |
| Big Brained Super Heroes | Illuminated Masks | Based on December 2021's masquerade mask Folklife Youth Holiday Exhibit at the A/NT, Big Brains will lead participants in decorating and illuminating masks using paper circuit-building materials and techniques. |
| Northwest Share | Spice Making | Make your own spice blend, aromatherapy free scented paper town, fresh dipped incense stick with ten natural essential oils to choose from! |
| Fiber Arts | Basket Weaving | |
| Fiber Arts | Blackwork Embroidery |
Live Graffiti Art Demonstration by Erik Gonzalez and Shea Dailey
Presented by 206 Zulu
Monday
| 206Zulu | Graffiti Art | Watch the art of graffiti with artists Heinous & Adrenaline |
| Moved by Words | Writing Workshop | All-levels workshops at the Moved By Words booth with can't-miss special guests including authors Zaji Cox, Juleen Johnson, Anne Liu Keillor and more throughout the day |
| Northwest Share | Spice Making | Make your own spice blend, aromatherapy free scented paper town, fresh dipped incense stick with ten natural essential oils to choose from! |
| Josh Nucci | Community Album Project | Gathering input from the community towards a cooperative musical project! |
| Fiber Arts | Crochet Demonstration | |
| Fiber Arts | Basket Weaving | |
| Fiber Arts | Basketry Demonstration |
Live Graffiti Art Demonstration by Heinous & Adrenaline
Presented by 206 Zulu
