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Free training for anyone interested in developing their Heritage and Carnival skills.

Tuesday 12th March, 2013

As part of the Carnival Archive Project, Norwich and Norfolk Community Arts (NORCA) is offering great training opportunities for adults in a range of aspects of working with heritage, including oral history, archiving and documenting events.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Carnival Archive project is all about celebrating the rich heritage of carnivals in the Eastern Region. The Archive is the first online Carnival Archive in the UK and features carnival memories from Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Essex and Norfolk. The project is led by the UK Centre for Carnival Arts in Luton and NORCA is the Norwich and Norfolk partner, hosting the project locally and supporting delivery.

This free training is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills, meet people and get involved in the Carnival Archive project.

No experience is necessary – only enthusiasm!

An Introduction to Oral History Training with Rib Davis, a British Library/Oral History Society-accredited trainer, Saturday 23rd March, 10am – 4.30pm

An informal and practical introduction to oral history interviewing with an opportunity to handle recording equipment and discuss some of the issues around oral history, life stories and memory.

Creative Interpretation with Art of the Ordinary, Thursday 4th April 10am – 3pm

Using the images and inspiration from the Carnival Archive, Art of the Ordinary will show you how to make beautiful art work to take away with you.

Lives in Focus: Recording oral history interviews on video with Roger Kitchen, a British Library/Oral History Society-accredited trainer, Monday 8th April, 10 – 4.30pm

An introduction to the principles and techniques of recording, editing and distributing oral history on video. It is aimed at those with little or no experience and it will take participants through the advantages and disadvantages of video over audio recordings, give practical advice on recording techniques, and offer guidance on suitable equipment.

Transcript to Script: Turning oral history into plays for stage and radio with Rib Davis, a British Library/Oral History Society-accredited trainer, Thursday 18th April, 10am – 4.30pm

This will cover a brief history of the genre and an overview of the various forms which oral history theatre can take. It will look at the creation of a set of fictional characters using dialogue, the use of oral history as research material for scripting, and improvisation around memory without transcript.

Documenting an Event Training with Insight Media, Friday 19th April, 10am – 3pm.

No equipment needed (but please feel free to bring your own cameras if you prefer). An introduction to capturing and archiving events in film, pictures and sound, from setting up on site, to interviewing techniques, and from how to frame photographs to dealing with the unexpected! Theory and practical hands on experience.

Creative Interpretation with Dean Parkin, Performance Poet, Wednesday 24th April, 10am – 1pm

Using the images from the archive, Dean will help you write amazing poems. This training is a must for both those who love poetry and for those who think that poetry isn’t for them! –be pleasantly surprised as Dean coaxes wonderful words from you in a fun and supportive way!

Documenting an Event Training with Insight Media, Friday 26th April, 10am – 3pm.

No equipment needed (but please feel free to bring your own cameras if you prefer). An introduction to capturing and archiving events in film, pictures and sound, from setting up on site, to interviewing techniques, and from how to frame photographs to dealing with the unexpected! Theory and practical hands on experience.

All training days are free and will take place at the NORCA office, 21, Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1BN.

Please note: places on the training days must be booked in advance. To book contact Cathie Davies on 10603 760529 or cathie@norcaarts.co.uk

Tea and coffee will be provided, please bring your own lunch. No parking. Disabled access by arrangement – please contact us.