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72 Hours Film Challenge” Produced By H&M and UNFPA Lebanon (United Nations Populations Fund) in collaboration with VAPA— Canon DSLR Cameras were offered as Prizes for Winners! More on this project is found on http://www.72challenge.com.
Thank You to All Jury Members!
VAPA’s Latest Project!
“KHALLIK SALBE” …. Directed by Lucien Bourjeily
An interactive play about HIV/AIDS, Stigma, and discrimination part of the Let’s Talk – Lebanon Campaign
Featuring actors from ImproBeirut
Funded/Produced by UNFPA Lebanon.
Project in collaboration with Y-PEER, VAPA, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, NATIONAL AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAM, MASAR NGO, and H&M
For more info about locations and timing please visit Let’s Talk Lebanon facebook page http://www.facebook.com/letstalkleb
In the press:
The Performance in Rachaya-Bekaa:
Workshop to devise the “Let’s Talk” campaign interactive PLAY that will tour Lebanon in summer 2013. Project supported/initiated by UNFPA Lebanon, Ypeer network, H&M. Implemented by the Visual and Performing Arts Association (VAPA). Performances dates will be announced SOON… Stay Tuned!
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29, Geday Residency, Mar Takla Church St. Near Dar Salam Bldg. Mar Takla Hazmieh.
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(hosted by Charbel Naim)
This workshop is designed for those who would like to add a creative spark, a burst of creativity to their writings, whether beginners, amateurs or professionals, this workshop will help you bring to the surface what’s been lying dormant inside. When it comes to writing, all of us are often blocked in expressing our thoughts in writing – usually because of learned, preconceived ideas of how we “SHOULD” write, when the truth is there are no rules or limitations to writing! Who is Charbel Naim? REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS A MUST. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: June 30, 2013. The workshop is made of 4 sessions, 2 hours each (given every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm). The fee for this workshop is $120 per student. A certificate of achievement will be handed out at the end of the workshop. To register please contact us at:
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Studio 68, Sioufi, Ashrafiyeh, Sabbagha Street, Bardawil Building, Beirut, Lebanon
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“Writing is never one thing. It’s like running a marathon, juggling balls and cracking walnuts and playing fifteen instruments.” – Peter Carey
(given by Charbel Naim) The advanced level of the creative writing workshop will offer you a compendium of writing exercises, daily practices, sources of inspiration, and even more quips and tips. Together we will explore the different approaches to writing, the influences of genres, contrasts, music, drama, dreams, creating your own style and more… Who is Charbel Naim? With a background in Advertising, Marketing, HR, Hospitality Management, Tourism and the Performing Arts, Charbel Naim is currently VAPA’s communication officer and a member of Improbeirut acting group. He is also a news editor/writer, actor and trainer. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS A MUST. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 14, 2012. The workshop is made of 5 sessions, 2 hours and a half each. The fee for this workshop is $200 per student. A certificate of achievement will be handed out at the end of the workshop. To register please contact us at: |
This workshop is designed for those who would like to add a creative spark, a burst of creativity to their writings, whether beginners, amateurs or professionals, this workshop will help you bring to the surface what’s been lying dormant inside.
When it comes to writing, all of us are often blocked in expressing our thoughts in writing – usually because of learned, preconceived ideas of how we “SHOULD” write, when the truth is there are no rules or limitations to writing!
In this workshop you will learn how to improve your writing skills through descriptive exercises, self-exploration, memory retrieval, lively class discussions and games!
About the trainer (Charbel Naim):
With a background in Advertising, Marketing, HR, Hospitality Management, Tourism and the Performing Arts, Charbel Naim is currently VAPA’s communication officer and a member of Improbeirut acting group. He is also a news editor/writer, actor and trainer.
“You tube” Creative Writing talk in “Helweh el Hayat” on LBCI, Monday January 7, 2012 at 3:30 pm.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS A MUST.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: January 31
The workshop is made of 4 sessions, 2 hours each (given every Monday and Thursday from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm). Starting from February 4 at 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
The fee for this workshop is $120 per student.
A certificate of achievement will be handed out at the end of the workshop.
To register please contact us at:
Email: vapaorg@gmail.com
Phone: 03 466 764
facebook: VAPA Association
twitter: @rayograph/@vapaorg
It’s never too late to join any of the workshops for December. Check the briefed info below to know what’s happening:
Open to everybody who want to achieve their dreams, set goals and manifest them regardless of their current circumstances.
WHEN: There are two dates for this workshop. You can choose to register for either one:
☺ WORKSHOP 1: Wednesday December 5th @ 6pm-10:00pm
☺ WORKSHOP 2: Saturday Dec 8th @ 10am-2pm
Investment: $65 /workshop (includes materials)
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(held by Charbel Naim at Studio 68, Sioufi, Ashrafieh, Sabbagha Street, Bardawil Building, Beirut, Lebanon )
This workshop is designed for those who would like to add a creative spark, a burst of creativity to their writings, whether beginners, amateurs or professionals, this workshop will help you bring to the surface what’s been lying dormant inside. … When it comes to writing, all of us are often blocked in expressing our thoughts in writing – usually because of learned, preconceived ideas of how we “SHOULD” write, when the truth is there are no rules or limitations to writing!
In this workshop you will learn how to improve your writing skills through descriptive exercises, self-exploration, memory retrieval, lively class discussions and games!Outline: I – Introduction: • Different genres in Creative Writing • Goals and objectivesII – Creative Writing exercises: • Description • Dialogue Listening • Creating characters • Character mapping • Lateral thinkingIII – Creative Writing games: • Childhood memories • What if? • Five senses • Using paintings to make up stories • Storytelling games • Writing PromptsIV – Creative Writing tips V – Final project The workshop is held by Charbel Naim. It will take place at Vapa premises: Studio 68, Sioufi, Ashrafiyeh, Sabbagha Street, Bardawil Building, Beirut, Lebanon
About the trainer:
With a background in Advertising, Marketing, HR, Hospitality Management, Tourism and the Performing Arts, Charbel Naim is currently VAPA’s communication officer and a member of Improbeirut acting group. He is also a news editor/writer, actor and trainer. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS A MUST.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: October 26, 2012.The workshop is made of 6 sessions, 2 hours each. The fee for this workshop is $200 per student.A certificate of achievement will be handed out at the end of the workshop. To register please contact us at:
Email: vapaorg@gmail.com Phone: 03 466 764 |
The Digital Photography Course for beginners is back starting Friday October 5.
With one session per week you will share with our photo reporter your concerns about everydaya photography. The workshop will last until Friday October 19. It includes one session per week in addition to a day out where you will experience the day/night modes, technical know-hows and inspirations. The fee for the workshop (50usd/session) is paid upon registration.
Brief Info about the course:
Camera modes – Auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, sports, landscape, close up, portrait.
Everyday shooting – What to look for and how to shoot it.
Black and White Photography – Timeless!
Composition – Don’t just stand there! Learn how to “see” a photo just about anywhere!
Lenses – You have the ability to add just about any lens to your new camera, you now need to understand what you need and why
Lighting – Probably the single most important aspect of any art form.
Flash photography – Understand how the light works and how you can control it.
Digital Imaging – Touching on uploading to a PC and using Photoshop/other editing software -Cleaning and maintenance.
By the end of the 4 days course the participant should feel confident enough to switch to manual, to go for an outing with the trainer and really start to get the most out of the camera.
Niels studied graphic design and communication at St. Lucas and illustration at AKV St. Joost. Through graffiti Niels got into typography and created his own style of illustration and typography
Because of his background in graffiti he was well known with lettering itself but got into custom lettering more and more and started to master the art of penmanship and calligraphy as well. His most advanced works where all of these influences are combined are his complex ambigrams. Lettering designs that can be read normally and upside down as well.
Niels works in the fields of illustration and graphic design, but also works an artist on his own personal projects. His vision on how to combine those two will be of big influence in the workshop.
Niels will be coming to Lebanon specially to hold a Typography Workshop in Studio 68 at VAPA!
The workshop will be divided into six sessions on May 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30,
Fee for this workshop is 220$ per person, or 200$ per person if in a group.
A certification will be given upon completion of this workshop.
For more about the workshop, check out this post:
https://vapablog.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/typography-in-art-and-advertising-studio-68-5/
Some of Niels previous works include;
Typography
Illustration
Spray-Paint
Paper-Cut
For more on Niels, check out his website: http://www.bakkerus.nl/wordpress/?cat=23
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