Marc Lemonnier crafting a pan flute out of Japanese Knotweed. -
What you will do
In this two-hour workshop you will learn to make your own instrument from dried Japanese Knotweed stems. Guided by Marc Lemonnier, musician/forager specialized in natural percussion, you'll craft a pan flute together and learn to play a song. Children and family members are encouraged to participate together in this family-oriented workshop.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Want to hear more knotweed music? Marc Lemonnier will be performing "The Invention of Music", a storytelling & musical performance on the history of prehistoric music on April 22nd from 19:00 - 20:00. Find more information about this event here.
Marc Lemonnier
As a musician and composer inspired by nature and world music, Marc is specialized in 'green music': the exploration of natural percussion and sounds and the crafting of natural instruments. He runs a website on which he publishes crafting techniques using natural materials and gives family-oriented workshops. In his show The Invention of Music he presents a history of prehistoric music.
Tickets & Dates
Adult and Child pair ticket €20 | Extra Child + €5
Full price €18 | Discount € 14
We give a discount to students, artists and Stadspas holders. If this applies to you we might ask to see your kvk nr/portfolio or student card for this option.
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Information
The workshop will be held on the 21st of April from 16:00 till 18:00.
See here for more sessions on Saturday, 22nd of April.
The workshop will be held in English. Assistance in French and Dutch will be provided.
For questions, please send an email to workshop@mediamatic.nl.
Read our ticket terms and conditions here.
Pan flute made out of Japanese Knotweed. - Credits: Marc Lemonnier.
By Emma Van Mol
