2016 MiddleGround Schedule

Wheatland Music Organization 2014 Festival Middleground activities
Wheatland Music Organization 2014 Festival Middleground activities
Wheatland Music Organization 2014 Festival Middleground activities
2016 ScheduleWorkshop Descriptions

Friday 3-6
Head Wreaths
Bandanna Purses
Juggling
Open Mic
Aroma Bath Salts
Hacky Sack
Hula Hoops
Felt Purses
Disc Golf
Dream Catchers
Mandalas

Saturday 12-3
Tie Dye
Open Mic
Felt Purses
Aroma Bath Salts
Hemp Necklaces
Flower Pins
Juggling
Friendship Bracelets
Mandalas

Saturday 3-6
Henna
Juggling
Hippy Headbands
Hemp Necklaces
Hacky Sack
Mandalas

Sunday 12-3
Friendship Bracelets
Disc Golf
Henna
Juggling
Open Mic
Flower Pins
Hemp Necklaces
Hippy Headbands
Mandalas

Henna with Robin Hendricks – People have been using henna for centuries to decorate themselves and now you can too.  We will have a limited supply of henna past available for you to experiment with or, if you prefer, volunteer henna artists 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 Marti Wilder – 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 Kathy Hillman and Lorna Reid – Unleash your creativity and make a beautiful head wreath made from herbs, dried flowers, ribbon and lace.

Juggling with Tom Hoogterp – Do you know how to juggle?  Would you like to?  Experienced juggles will be on hand to turn normal people into jugglers by teaching tricks from simple juggling to complex multiple juggler patterns.

Hacky 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 Fogle – Experience the art and creativity of tie dying.  Choose from an adult sized t-shirt, pillow case, bandanna and more.  Please, No personal items.  First come, first served as supplies is limited.  Come prepared to wait in line, making amends for the weather.

Felt Purses with Suzanne Smith– Learn to create a beautiful felt purse from carded wool using soap and water.  You will shape, stitch and embellish your felt into a fun purse.

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 and record your 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.

No Sew Bandanna Purse with Chris Steckler – No sewing, just cut and knot.  This purse made with bandannas will be your new favorite bag!

Hula Hoops with Ben Dusseau – Twirled around the waist, limbs, or neck the hula hoop is a fun way to exercise.  Make  your own hoop and learn the art & techniques of using the hula hoop for fun and exercise.

Aromatherapy Bath Salts with Ada Rives – Learn to sew your own organza bag and decorate it with a variety of colorful beads & ribbons.  Then create your own homemade aromatherapy bath salts to put in the beautiful bag you have created.

Flower Pins with Jessi Bailey– Floral pins are easy to make accessories that add a bit of decoration to your outfit.  This activity will allow you to create a unique pin from a variety of fabric art supplies.

Hippy Headbands with Lee Ann Proia – Create a one of a kind, fun, festive head band by tying various lengths of fabric on a headband.  No sewing involved, just a few knots, strategically placed, will created your headband.  The free flowing head band will make you want to dance in the moonlight.

Friendship Bracelets with Whitney Grunow – There are many types of friendship bracelets but they all have one common purpose.  They are all symbols of friendship you have with a best friend.  Learn to hand weave these bracelets using embroidery thread to create a bracelet for yourself or a friend.

Dream Catchers with Holly Bignance – Intended to protect you while you sleep, trap the negativity and let your positive light shine through.