…then maybe I can record something for Wee Demon’s Sad Bastard Podcast…

“Many of the teachers and performers involved are friends of yours. This is a series of free day and evening parties happening this week (starting tomorrow). You’ll get to make stuff, including comic strips, buttons and more. You’ll get to learn how to play the saw or ukelele, see the Theater Fire and Video shoot the Tah Dahs. See below…”

The YarisWorks Roadshow extravaganza has been curated by leading members of local arts/music communities in partnership with Venus Zine. It consists of a series of FUN craft workshops for you to participate in on your lunch break. Learn something, make something and take your craft (and the knowledge you gained) home with you!

It also consists of two nights of interactive nighttime parties (called “collaborations”). One of the nights will feature a special gallery exhibit on “creativity in the everyday” made up of photos submitted to the website.

A festive, outdoor celebration on the weekend brings the Roadshow to a close. So, roll up your sleeves and get in there! Click on individual activities for more details.

DIY Food Class
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, August 23, 2006
@ Farmers Market
Harwood and Marilla Streets
Dallas, TX

Your food mission, if you choose to accept it, is to correctly combine dry ingredients with what those in the know like to call “the dipping agent.” Should you accept this mission, you will learn to make a delicious, portable lunchtime snack with an explosion of flavor. This message will self-destruct in 5…4…3…2…1…!!!!!

Instructors: Kristi Coleman

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Wallet Making
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, August 23, 2006
@ Make
2632 Thomas Ave.
Thomas Ave. at Boll St.
Dallas, TX 75204

Learn how to make unique bi-folded wallets. Use your imagination, creativity, and the supplies we will provide to make a wallet that fits your personality!

Instructors: Monica Martinez

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Creative Curtaining & Glass Etching
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, August 24, 2006
@ Make
2632 Thomas Ave.
Thomas Ave. at Boll St.
Dallas, TX 75204

Join our No-Sew curtain class where you will have the opportunity to learn three different techniques to make amazing curtains! Create glamorous sequined curtains, interesting themed curtains, and easy meadow curtains. Use our techniques and your own creativity to create beautiful curtains that will turn your rooms into your own miniature paradise.

Also, participants will learn to beautifully hand etch a set of glasses using a simple process.

Instructors:
Monica Martinez
Julie McCullough Kim

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Multiple Camera Video Shoot & Button Making
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, August 24, 2006
@ Good Records
1808 Lower Greenville
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 752-4663

Are you ready for a once in a lifetime experience? Do you want to be a part of music history? Well you can be! Local filmmaker and producer Kris Youmans instructs and directs a video shoot and you will have the chance to participate. Inside Dallas’ most beloved indie record store, a select group of participants will have the opportunity to film The Tah-Dahs playing a gig!!!

Kris will then edit the footage to create a lasting memory of the event. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Learn how to use colored paper to create your own buttons on a button making machine. Bring a friend and have a great time!

Instructors: Kris Youmans

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Button Making
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, August 25, 2006
@ Gachet Coffee Lounge
1804 Lower Greenville
Dallas, TX 75226

Cool guy Josh McKibben shows participants how to make their own buttons using magazine, markers, and paper that will be provided. Gachet also provides free iced coffee.

Roadshow, Clinic

Instructors: Josh McKibben

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Comic Making
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, August 25, 2006
@ Avenue Arts Venue
825 Exposition Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 827-0351

Attend a Live Comic Event with David Hopkins and Brock Rizy. Paper covered walls, drawing started by local artists. Let’s all take turns, and let’s have everyone color and play. Plus enjoy great tunes spun by DJ Stephen R and food by Meridian Room!

Instructors:
Brock Rizy, David Hopkins, Kristian Donaldson

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How to Make Boutique Style Soaps
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, August 25, 2006
@ Make
2632 Thomas Ave.
Thomas Ave. at Boll St.
Dallas, TX 75204

Attendees will be able to make their own glycerin soaps with dried flowers, herbs, and popular scents. After setting in the molds for just a few moments, the soaps will be ready for participants to take them home.

Instructors: Julie McCullough Kim

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Learn a New Instrument
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, August 25, 2006
@ Zounds Sounds
1203 N Haskell
Dallas, TX 75206

Ever wonder how people play the saw, the washboard or coconut shells? Or even the guitar or drums. Well, we’ve got them all and teachers, too. And stick around to enjoy live entertainment by Theater Fire.

Instructors:
Mike Saunders, James Talambas, Curtis Heath, Marc Solomon

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Block Party
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, August 26, 2006
@ Tietze Park
2700 Skillman Ave
Skillman Ave. at Vanderbilt
Dallas, TX

Join us for DJ’s, button making, soap making and food by Kalachanjii’s vegan BBQ.

Instructors:
Kristi Coleman, Josh McKibben and Julie McCullough Kim

Check out the CD Sampler too.