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Order Imakhu’s cultural
music & storytelling CD and
mp3 downloads HERE.
music & storytelling CD and
mp3 downloads HERE.
Artist Workshops
Veteran performing, visual, literary, and sacred artist Imakhu celebrates being a professional in the
business for over thirty years. She has worked as her own booking agent, manager, and artistic director for
nearly twenty years.
Imakhu shares professional guidelines for success in her specially developed master workshops.
business for over thirty years. She has worked as her own booking agent, manager, and artistic director for
nearly twenty years.
Imakhu shares professional guidelines for success in her specially developed master workshops.
"Create Your Reality: Art for Positive Life Change"
Imakhu opens the world of visual, performing, and literary arts to young
people, employing positive African-centered themes that emphasize the
individual responsibility of creating a positive reality. This
multi-disciplinary approach exposes students to various aspects of the art
world, including art as expressive therapy. Projects are challenging and
engaging. Imakhu guides with technical discipline, yet empowers the
student by allowing choice in various aspects of composition. She also
encourages students to "think outside of the box."
Class length is 2 hours.
Offered as a residency.
"Teaching Art to Youth in the Juvenile Justice System"
Imakhu has taught visual and performing arts to At-Risk Youth throughout
much of her thirty year teaching career. Her experiences teaching New
York City youth in juvenile homes and the juvenile court system has given
her greater insights into how best to bring positive programming to this
special population which faces oft times grim circumstances.
This workshop guides participants through:
~ The reality of the Juvenile Justice system
~ Understanding art as therapy
~ Practical sensitivity training
~ Cultural awareness & communication
~ Creatively satisfying art projects that provide structure and latitude
~ Great projects on a tight budget (certain projects will be taught to and
recreated by workshop's participants)
~ Selecting a theme
~ Do's & Don't's of craft supplies
~ Consistent class objectives with transient populations
~ Learning the line between disciplinarian and affirming instructor
Can be presented as an eight hour intensive, residency, or eight week
certification course. Certification course (two hour length) includes a
weekly craft project overview with instructions.
Ideal for artists, art teachers, volunteers, educators, administrators.
Imakhu opens the world of visual, performing, and literary arts to young
people, employing positive African-centered themes that emphasize the
individual responsibility of creating a positive reality. This
multi-disciplinary approach exposes students to various aspects of the art
world, including art as expressive therapy. Projects are challenging and
engaging. Imakhu guides with technical discipline, yet empowers the
student by allowing choice in various aspects of composition. She also
encourages students to "think outside of the box."
Class length is 2 hours.
Offered as a residency.
"Teaching Art to Youth in the Juvenile Justice System"
Imakhu has taught visual and performing arts to At-Risk Youth throughout
much of her thirty year teaching career. Her experiences teaching New
York City youth in juvenile homes and the juvenile court system has given
her greater insights into how best to bring positive programming to this
special population which faces oft times grim circumstances.
This workshop guides participants through:
~ The reality of the Juvenile Justice system
~ Understanding art as therapy
~ Practical sensitivity training
~ Cultural awareness & communication
~ Creatively satisfying art projects that provide structure and latitude
~ Great projects on a tight budget (certain projects will be taught to and
recreated by workshop's participants)
~ Selecting a theme
~ Do's & Don't's of craft supplies
~ Consistent class objectives with transient populations
~ Learning the line between disciplinarian and affirming instructor
Can be presented as an eight hour intensive, residency, or eight week
certification course. Certification course (two hour length) includes a
weekly craft project overview with instructions.
Ideal for artists, art teachers, volunteers, educators, administrators.
"Always a pleasure. The kids just connect with
you right away --you have a rapport with them,
yet they respect you for the pro you are."
-- Bob Fabio, Burlington County Teen Arts, NJ
" Creative. Absorbing. Hands on. A lot of
information and informative. Students find her
engaging. Very engaging, popular speaker."
-- Anu Sachdev, Northampton Community
College Adjunct Professor for Early Childhood
Teacher's Workshop Series
"So much talent in that little, tiny body! What an
amazing stage presence and voice! A joy to work
with a talent like you anytime."
-- David Shaw, ARTBEAT Productions
"A pro and always an audience favorite who has
been consistent through the years...Always a
great show from a great talent."
-- Patrick Rinehart, Walt Whitman Cultural
Center's Programming Director
" ... I can't thank you enough for how incredibly
engaging and dynamic your program
was...everyone enjoyed themselves
immensely...It was educational, entertaining,
and everything that I had hoped for. I hope we
can do more programs in the future."
-- Randi Lund, The Arts Council of Princeton(NJ)
"...a truly gifted performer and inspiring teacher."
--L. Bubalis, former Warren County NJ
Teacher of the Year
"You dance like water! You're so beautiful to
watch!"
-- A.M. Bradie, SANKOFA
"You move like water --I wanna do that!"
-- V. Darling, audience member,
Stroudsburg PA's First Friday Celebration
"As you know, as a storyteller, it takes a great
deal for me to be entertained by someone else. I
was thoroughly entertained. You are
WONDERFUL."
-- Storyteller Lois Miller
"True Urban Legends"TM
“Renegade Storyteller” Imakhu presents TRUE URBAN LEGENDS, a
fun, contemporary urban spin on classic fables, folktales, poems, and
true human interest stories in urban life. TRUE URBAN LEGENDS is an
engaging, interactive, and successful vehicle for connecting urban youth
to the healing, artistic tradition of storytelling. Also ideal for adult
rehabilitation and therapeutic settings. Imakhu Mwt Shekemet guides
teachers and students use their creative juices as the group both
individually and collectively craft a new story.
Stories from Imakhu's recorded TRUE URBAN LEGENDS series are
currently heard on public radio stations around the world.
"Storytelling Techniques For Public Speakers"
Want to add memorable textures to your speeches and lectures?
Learn the art of a well told, well timed, well selected story.
Give the audience something to remember you by.
Increase your marketability, stage command, self-confidence, and public
speaking techniques in this master workshop by master storyteller,
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet.
"The ART of Storytelling"
Every culture has a tradition of storytelling. Learn the art of weaving a
wonderful story and the artistry that goes into telling it from master
storyteller Imakhu.
Topics Include:
* Finding your own artistic voice as a storyteller
* Story selection
* Story development
* Building a good repertoire (and keeping it fresh)
* Professional courtesies (respecting other tellers' turf)
* Vocal techniques to keep your listener attuned
* Finding your audience
* Sensitivity to your audience
* Is music essential?
* Rehearsal techniques
* Self-promotion
* Finding your marketable value
* Building a good professional reputation
"Mother Drum Healing"
Black Cultural Groups and At-Risk Youth groups
Learn the history and application of the drum's original role as a healing
tool. African shamanic drumming techniques, healing methods, spiritual
& cultural history related to the significance of the African drum
throughout diaspora and the world.
Objective: Learning traditional African songs, the history, cultural origins,
and application of the instruments (includes relevance to today's popular
music). Intermediate and advanced students learn complex rhythmic
patterns and time signatures, and creative, multi-layered musical
arranging and composition with African instruments.
Special Education Groups
Students discover the basics of playing hand drums and percussion
through tactile, visual, and auditory learning. More challenging classes
offered to music students.
Objective: Clients feeling sense of accomplishment through the realistic
achievement levels and universal "feel good" connectedness to music &
rhythms.
"Making A Practical Living As A Performing Artist"
Take control of your career by learning the essential business aspects
of the performance art field. Workshop covers:
* Don't quit your day job...yet
* Appreciating yourself as a commodity
* When Opportunity Smacks You Upside the Head...
* Building upon your artistic/creative strengths
* Creating a marketable show
* Becoming your own booking agent (includes tips for finding gigs)
* Creating & negotiating a contract
* Developing discipline
* Generating free publicity
* Working your connections
* Building a competitive publicity kit
* Protecting your artistic work
* Re-entering the market after a hiatus ( "The Comeback" )
"The Sacred Artist: Practical Steps for the Divine Vessel"
An intensive, interactive workshop celebrating the artist as
The Divine Alchemist and Vessel. Practical application for the novice and
veteran visual, literary, and performing artist.
* I CAN Change the World: Defining Sacred Art
* Understanding the Origins of Sacred Art
* Ancestral Rituals for Opening to The Divinity Within
* Ancient Echoes Creating New Voices
* Addressing the Fear of Artistic/Spiritual "Channeling"
* What's My Message? Ego Vs. Higher Calling
* Coming Up For Air: Serious Signs of Becoming a Slave to The Muse
* Visionary or Chemical Abuser?
* Practical Tips for Staying Grounded
* Will My Art Pay My Bills? Knowing The Business of Art
* Lone Wolf or Artist Collective?
* Finding Courage in Uniqueness
* Maintaining Morality in a Morally Bereft World
"Creating Sacred Theatre"
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet guides workshop participants in applying the arts
to personal spirituality.
* Choreographing Sacred/Liturgical Dance to music and sacred texts
* Spiritual Drumming
* Blending Music and Spoken Word
* Creating and Performing Sacred Monologues
* Creative Costuming
for independent spiritual expression into the hands of multitudes.
for independent spiritual expression into the hands of multitudes.
Throughout her thirty year career, Imakhu has performed Sacred Theatre
in settings ranging from theatres, outdoor festivals, monument
dedications, and churches. She has produced numerous Sacred Art
events. Imakhu Mwt Shekemet, Kemetic Queen Mother & Elder High
Priestess, and Interfaith/Metaphysical ordained minister, sees all
aspects of life's work as Sacred Art.
"Water: The Path to Peace & Power"
Through sacred communal ritual, prayers, chants, drumming, dance,
and interactive discussion, Imakhu shares the peacemaking power of
African water traditions. Can be done as a Women's Healing Workshop,
or as a Co-ed Cooperative Workshop.
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet is initiated as a healer in the South African
Shona/Ndebele tradition. She is commissioned to build bridges to
individual and community peace.
******************************************************************************
“Renegade Storyteller” Imakhu presents TRUE URBAN LEGENDS, a
fun, contemporary urban spin on classic fables, folktales, poems, and
true human interest stories in urban life. TRUE URBAN LEGENDS is an
engaging, interactive, and successful vehicle for connecting urban youth
to the healing, artistic tradition of storytelling. Also ideal for adult
rehabilitation and therapeutic settings. Imakhu Mwt Shekemet guides
teachers and students use their creative juices as the group both
individually and collectively craft a new story.
Stories from Imakhu's recorded TRUE URBAN LEGENDS series are
currently heard on public radio stations around the world.
"Storytelling Techniques For Public Speakers"
Want to add memorable textures to your speeches and lectures?
Learn the art of a well told, well timed, well selected story.
Give the audience something to remember you by.
Increase your marketability, stage command, self-confidence, and public
speaking techniques in this master workshop by master storyteller,
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet.
"The ART of Storytelling"
Every culture has a tradition of storytelling. Learn the art of weaving a
wonderful story and the artistry that goes into telling it from master
storyteller Imakhu.
Topics Include:
* Finding your own artistic voice as a storyteller
* Story selection
* Story development
* Building a good repertoire (and keeping it fresh)
* Professional courtesies (respecting other tellers' turf)
* Vocal techniques to keep your listener attuned
* Finding your audience
* Sensitivity to your audience
* Is music essential?
* Rehearsal techniques
* Self-promotion
* Finding your marketable value
* Building a good professional reputation
"Mother Drum Healing"
Black Cultural Groups and At-Risk Youth groups
Learn the history and application of the drum's original role as a healing
tool. African shamanic drumming techniques, healing methods, spiritual
& cultural history related to the significance of the African drum
throughout diaspora and the world.
Objective: Learning traditional African songs, the history, cultural origins,
and application of the instruments (includes relevance to today's popular
music). Intermediate and advanced students learn complex rhythmic
patterns and time signatures, and creative, multi-layered musical
arranging and composition with African instruments.
Special Education Groups
Students discover the basics of playing hand drums and percussion
through tactile, visual, and auditory learning. More challenging classes
offered to music students.
Objective: Clients feeling sense of accomplishment through the realistic
achievement levels and universal "feel good" connectedness to music &
rhythms.
"Making A Practical Living As A Performing Artist"
Take control of your career by learning the essential business aspects
of the performance art field. Workshop covers:
* Don't quit your day job...yet
* Appreciating yourself as a commodity
* When Opportunity Smacks You Upside the Head...
* Building upon your artistic/creative strengths
* Creating a marketable show
* Becoming your own booking agent (includes tips for finding gigs)
* Creating & negotiating a contract
* Developing discipline
* Generating free publicity
* Working your connections
* Building a competitive publicity kit
* Protecting your artistic work
* Re-entering the market after a hiatus ( "The Comeback" )
"The Sacred Artist: Practical Steps for the Divine Vessel"
An intensive, interactive workshop celebrating the artist as
The Divine Alchemist and Vessel. Practical application for the novice and
veteran visual, literary, and performing artist.
* I CAN Change the World: Defining Sacred Art
* Understanding the Origins of Sacred Art
* Ancestral Rituals for Opening to The Divinity Within
* Ancient Echoes Creating New Voices
* Addressing the Fear of Artistic/Spiritual "Channeling"
* What's My Message? Ego Vs. Higher Calling
* Coming Up For Air: Serious Signs of Becoming a Slave to The Muse
* Visionary or Chemical Abuser?
* Practical Tips for Staying Grounded
* Will My Art Pay My Bills? Knowing The Business of Art
* Lone Wolf or Artist Collective?
* Finding Courage in Uniqueness
* Maintaining Morality in a Morally Bereft World
"Creating Sacred Theatre"
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet guides workshop participants in applying the arts
to personal spirituality.
* Choreographing Sacred/Liturgical Dance to music and sacred texts
* Spiritual Drumming
* Blending Music and Spoken Word
* Creating and Performing Sacred Monologues
* Creative Costuming
for independent spiritual expression into the hands of multitudes.
for independent spiritual expression into the hands of multitudes.
Throughout her thirty year career, Imakhu has performed Sacred Theatre
in settings ranging from theatres, outdoor festivals, monument
dedications, and churches. She has produced numerous Sacred Art
events. Imakhu Mwt Shekemet, Kemetic Queen Mother & Elder High
Priestess, and Interfaith/Metaphysical ordained minister, sees all
aspects of life's work as Sacred Art.
"Water: The Path to Peace & Power"
Through sacred communal ritual, prayers, chants, drumming, dance,
and interactive discussion, Imakhu shares the peacemaking power of
African water traditions. Can be done as a Women's Healing Workshop,
or as a Co-ed Cooperative Workshop.
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet is initiated as a healer in the South African
Shona/Ndebele tradition. She is commissioned to build bridges to
individual and community peace.
******************************************************************************
Imakhu's art therapy student projects were
recently selected to be part of the student
exhibition for New York City's Department of
Juvenile Justice. Imakhu and her teaching style
were highlighted in an article for the DJJ website.
recently selected to be part of the student
exhibition for New York City's Department of
Juvenile Justice. Imakhu and her teaching style
were highlighted in an article for the DJJ website.
Order Imakhu's book about
Nu Afrakan culture &
spirituality here.
Nu Afrakan culture &
spirituality here.
