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!

SECOND JOURNEY

Lyrics That Did (Not) Happen By Marta Golka

In the workshop you will work out a song lyric / lyric skeleton in a short amount of time. Each group will start with a broad idea and a theme. Through use of your own experiences and experiences of your co-participants as well as a few simple tools, you will develop a storyline and catchphrases for the lyric (or even a full lyric).

Interactive Samba by Martina Bergonzoni 

In her engaging performance, Martina invites the audience to become part of the music, offering an immersive introduction to the vibrant world of Brazilian music. Through simple phrases and accessible rhythms, she will guide participants in singing and using body percussion—such as claps, taps, and movement—to create a collective performance. This interactive experience is designed to break down the barrier between performer and audience, allowing everyone to contribute to the music in a spontaneous and fun way. Whether you are a seasoned musician or a first-time participant, the performance provides a welcoming space for all to explore the rich, rhythmic traditions of Brazil. Join in the rhythm, sing along, and feel the power of music as it brings people together, celebrating the universal language of sound and movement.

Collective Creative Painting with Ossa Kierkegaard

Ossa will invite the audience to co-create a large painting. She will guide people on different techniques and will give them the opportunities to enjoy using their imagination, connecting with the other participants and reacting to what they are painting to create something new together. The same painting will be worked on by 3 different groups. Each group will see what has been done before, and respect this first part of the painting to then continue on creating a second and third layer.