Middle Ground Activities 2009
BATH SALTS/AROMATHERAPY with ADA RIVES
Participants will sew an organza bag and decorate it with ribbons & beads. Once the bag is complete, the bath salts are mixed and put into the bag.
HENNA with LORNA REID
People have been using henna for centuries to decorate themselves and now yu can too. We will have henna paste available for you to experiment with or, if you prefer, volunteers will be available to apply a variety of designs. Attention parents: henna may last up to 4 weeks. If you have concerns please talk to your children.
HEMP JEWELRY with SARAH MOLENAAR and DENISE & LAUREN MITTEN
Come and learn how to make your own hemp necklaces, bracelets, hatbands and more. The art of hemp jewelry making is an inexpensive hobby that you can take away from this workshop and continue to make jewelry for yourself and others.
HEAD WREATHS with BUDDY NAHAN
Unleash your creativity and make a beautiful head wreath made from herbs and dried flowers to wear around the festival.
WIRE WRAPPED STONES with EDIE MORELAND
Learn to wrap stones with wire to create a decorative bead that can be put on a chain, woven into a necklace or used on a key chain.
JUGGLING with BRYAN BENTON
Do you know how to juggle? Would you like to? Experienced jugglers will be on hand to turn normal people into jugglers by teaching tricks from simple juggling to complex multiple juggler patterns.
CONTACT JUGGLING with JOE HJELMGREN
Contact juggling is half juggling, half dancing and half magic. Come learn this unique style of juggling.
HACKEY SACK with BRYAN TREVASKIS
Learn how to play Hacky Sack, a solo or group game that resembles juggling with your feet!
TIE-DYE with AMANDA & MATT JONES
Come and enjoy the art and creativity of tie-dye! Choose from a S,M,Lor XL t0shirt or a bandana. Limited quantities and supplies are available. Be prepared to wait in line (rain or shine!). Sorry, due to limited time and supplies, personal articles will not be allowed for tie-dying.
HAIR WRAPS with HEATHER ZWAYER
Learn how to braid your hair and wrap the braided hair with a variety of colors of thread. This activity, made popular at southern & Caribbean resort towns, uses a combination of colorful thread, wraps and knowts to create a unique expression of yourself.
FELTED COIN PURSE with MARLENE CAMERON
Learn to take carded wool, felt it, dry, cut and sew into a colorful coin purse, cell phone cover or eyeglass case.
OPEN MIC with CHRIS HUNTOON
"Your daytime chance to perform on stage" This open mic stage is set up for complete bands or individuals and has the ability to photograph & record yur performance. Because there is not a set time limit for performances, this stage gives you the opportunity to perform complete sets of music. Anyone interested in performing on stage is welcome. The stage is next to the Gladys Wernette Building in MiddleGround.
HAIR WREATHS with RACHEL SIBLEY
Begin your festival experience with a beautiful hair wreath. Using a variety of garland & ribbons, creathe this delightful embellishment for your hair.
DISC GOLF with MATT BLUE
Disc Golf is a sport in which individual players throw a flying disc into a basket or sometimes at a target. Learn how to play this popular game.
MANDALA DESIGNS with CHRISTINE STECKLER
Mandala is the art of putting color to ancient graphic symbols and designs. This activity is designed to uncover your creativity and enhance concentration and relaxation. Come and enjoy the art of coloring all over again.
HULA HOOPS with ROBIN SCHMIDT
Learn the basic skill of hula hooping or improve your skills. Great fun for a beginner or a pro.
STRING ART with JESSI SIBLEY
DEVIL STIX with JOSH WALTER
