Our Virtual Block pARTy is available on our YouTube Channel starting on 10/17/2020 at 4 pm. We are excited and hope you enjoy creating with us! These are the artists, descriptions and lists of materials you will need! Remember to post your creation and tag us using #BxArtsFactory @BxArtsFactory:
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John Maney, Jr.
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Mikala “Mickey” Sakai
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Blanka Amezkua
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Gladys Rosas-LaFrossia
Blanka Amezkua
Name of the class: Kirigami Flower
Description: Through the simple act of folding and cutting paper let’s create all those flowers we didn’t get a chance to experience this spring. As we fold the paper, first it will look like an ice cream cone but with your creativity you will bring to life unexpected beautiful flowers; join us, it will be a joyful, colorful day for all! Open to everyone who can use scissors.
Supplies:
Scissors
Construction paper or colored copy paper
Glue (optional)
Holw Puncher (optional)
Pencil (optional)
Bio: Blanka Amezkua is an artist, cultural promoter, educator, and project creator based in the South Bronx; Amezkua’s practice is greatly influenced and informed by folk art and popular culture. She is a member and active supporter of Running for Ayotzinapa 43, an international community of amateur athletes based in NYC that promotes dialogue and consciousness concerning human rights violations worldwide.
http://www.blankaamezkua.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blanka.amezkua
IG @blankaamezkua
Gladys Rosas-LaFrossia
Name of the workshop: Make Your Own Stained “Glass” Panel
Description: Create the look of stained glass with simple supplies, and then make it your own!
Simple, easy and fun for all ages. Your friends will ask, “how did you do that?”
Supplies:
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor
Washi tape (or painter’s tape)
Black Marker
Brushes
Water
Bio: Gladys Rosas-LaFrossia, the daughter of Puerto Rican and Colombian parents, has always been passionate about art. She was born, raised, and still resides in the Bronx, NY. Trained in the Fine Arts, she has recently focused on printmaking and crafting. Through the use of simplified, but bold lines, Gladys produces images full of emotion and meaningfulness. She is inspired by her culture and symbols.
IG @lafrossiaart
John Maney, Jr.
Name of class: Writing List Poems
Description: A list poem features an inventory of people, places, things, or ideas organized in a special way. Often the title says what the list is about. It does not necessarily need to include rhythm or rhyme, but each word should be carefully chosen and memorable.
Supplies:
Notebook
Pencil or pen
Bio: John Maney, Jr. is a poet, freelance writer, photographer, and social activist. He is a graduate of Macalester College and he is currently a member of the New York Writers Coalition. John is a past Advisory Board Member for the BxArts Factory, former Poet in Residence at the Huntington Free Library and also was a 2018 and 2019 member on the Planning Committee for the Bronx Book Fair. John is also publisher of the online “Finding Your Voice Newsletter.” John has been featured in several readings throughout New York City and State, and is featured in the short film “Precious The Gift” by Rene Sing. Currently John conducts poetry readings & workshops throughout New York City and State.
https://www.facebook.com/john.maney1/
https://www.instagram.com/johnmaneyjr/
Mikala “Mickey” Sakai
Name of the class: “Groovin with Mickey”
Description: This high-energy class develops knowledge of hip-hop and the story it tells through musicality and lyrics. Progress is a process, and in this class we will begin the process and develop a dancer’s voice through many different moves and grooves. It will give dancers a chance to get up and move while groovin to popular music!
Bio: Mikala Sakai, also known as “Mickey”, is a native New Yorker, born and raised in the Bronx. At the age of five she began studying varying dance styles such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern until the age of 14 when she began to study and train in Hip Hop. In addition to being on faculty at Steps on Broadway, she teaches at Broadway Dance Center and the Alvin Ailey Extension program. Mickey has choreographed for varying teen programs, private dance schools and music videos as well as live performances.
With a visionary gift of movement, Mickey weaves a story through not only the beat, but through her interpretation of the lyrics and the stories they tell.
www.mickeysakai.com
Instagram: @creationmickey
Youtube: Mickey_Sakai
