As part of the Vrije Ruimte festival and 750 Amsterdam programme, Treehous NDSM is presenting Art in Action! A community-driven event focused on connecting and creating bonds through participatory art projects and interactive workshops.

Art in Action covers a wide range of artistic disciplines, themes and methodologies, and include options for both adults and kids. Some of them focus on creatively addressing subjects such as sustainability and cultural diversity, while others aim to dive straight into artforms and processes, like learning how to paint or make a song together with others. 
As part of the program, we are presenting two Creative Journeys, each consisting of three workshops. We promise a fufilling creative afternoon with a prismatic range of activities!

FIRST JOURNEY

Eco-Printing Workshop: Nature's Imprints by Vegan Bear Chef
A creative and sustainable experience to discover the art of eco-printing! Using various types of paper - from handmade recycled paper to watercolor paper – and fabrics, participants will explore unique techniques to transfer the colors and shapes of nature onto surfaces.
Materials will be provided, but participants will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the surroundings of Treehouse NDSM, gathering leaves and flowers to use in their creations. Step-by-step guidance will help them experiment with different botanical printing methods to achieve stunning and one-of-a-kind results.
 

Hybrid Horizons - Collective installation by Bruna Souza
Participants are invited to talk to their neighbor and to learn about different aspects of their culture. Afterwards, they will be invited to create a visualisation of what they learnt about their partner. Using an old-school analogue projector, these visualisations will be drawn on a plastic sheet with colored markers and then projected onto the other person’s face and body. The sheets can be covered with anything they wish: drawings, images, symbols, text, abstract shapes, colors - but they must be a representation of the culture of their partner. Then, each person will be  photographed with their visual representation projected onto them. The result will be an instant personalised portrait to share parts of their cultural identity with each other,  as well as creating a visualisation of how the other person interprets their cultural identity. At the end of the workshop, there will be a large collage of all the photographs made into one huge piece. This piece can be presented somewhere in the neighborhood at the end of the event.

The project fosters empathy and understanding, celebrating our similarities and differences, learning from other cultures, and encouraging creativity.

Storytelling Through Music - by Ischico Velzel
Join pianist Ischico for a unique musical experience where connection and storytelling are at the heart of the performance. Through improvisation and personal narratives woven into her music, Ischico creates an intimate journey that speaks directly to the audience. It's not just about what is played, but the relationship formed between the performer and listener, bridging the space between them. This performance invites the audience to not only listen, but to feel the music and the stories unfold in real-time, making every moment truly shared.