On Saturday 20th June, the GAP Festival invites you to Discover. Create. Perform! - a full day dedicated to the joy and energy of the performing arts. It’s a chance for all ages to explore something new, build confidence and simply have fun, with workshops running throughout the day and a relaxed community performance to round things off.
Thanks to generous sponsorship and grants from Goring Parish Council, South Oxfordshire District Council Performing Arts and Everyone Active Grant Schemes and the Arts Society Goring, every session is completely FREE.
Physics Singalong Workshop
Physics Singalong Workshop
Bring your voice and your curiosity to a free family workshop that combines songs and STEM in perfect harmony!
10:00-11:00, 12:30-13:30
Creative Mime and Crafts Workshop
Creative Mime and Crafts Workshop
Come and get creative. We will learn how to perform and mime and also enjoy some fabulous crafting!
10:30-12.00, 13:00-14:30
Magic Workshop (11-14 years)
Magic Workshop (11-14 years)
Learn and prepare to perform some key principles in magic to amaze your friends and family. This interactive workshop introduces the basics of magic and illusion.
10:30-12:00
Magic Workshop (5-11 years)
Magic Workshop (5-11 years)
A fun activity for primary school children (age 5 - 11) to learn some magic to amaze their friends and family. The workshop is fun, light-hearted and above all magical!
10:45-12:15
Ukulele Workshop
Ukulele Workshop
A fun, informal introduction to playing the ukulele. No instrument needed with the Hendred Ukulele Group (HUG).
11:00-11:40, 12:30-13:10
Family Poetry Workshop
Family Poetry Workshop
Come as a family to write a poem about a journey of discovery, supported by an experienced children' poet. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination.
11:15-12:15, 13:45-14:45
Percussion Workshop
Percussion Workshop
Ideal for beginners, to come and have some fun using different types of percussion instruments and learn some basic rhythms.
12:30-13:30
Dance Fusion Workshop with Jessie and Zofia
Dance Fusion Workshop with Jessie and Zofia
Join Jessie and Zofia and explore street dance foundations, express themes of empowerment, and learn a routine to perform.
12:45-14:15
All workshops are led by experienced performers and teachers who specialise in creating warm, encouraging spaces where people feel able to experiment, express themselves, discover new skills and enjoy the moment. It’s a low-pressure way to try something new.
At the end of the day, everyone is invited to come together at Goring Fire Station for a relaxed community performance, sharing new skills and celebrating the creativity of the whole group. It’s informal, joyful and open to all.
Places are free but limited, so early booking is recommended.