Domefest 2020 Workshops Coming Soon!
Until then, check out last year's workshops below.
Expand your mind, body and soul in these complimentary workshops.
All workshops are included with your festival pass and take place in our workshop dome in the GA campground unless otherwise noted in the workshop’s description.
Friday
Radiant Body Yoga
11:00 am
Led By: Carter Layfield
Prepare your body for a day of celebration using dynamic breathwork and basic alignment poses. Experience the true essence of yoga by grounding into your energetic field to connect more deeply with your fellow domies. All flexibility and experience levels welcome. Excitement for Domefest highly encouraged. Please bring a mat or towel if possible, and water. Carter Layfield is a 300hr Yoga and Meditation teacher.
Crafts: Make Your Own Dome-stallation
12:00 pm
Led By: Rachel Brown
Come learn how to make one of this year’s on-site art installations with one of Domefest’s longtime site designers Rachel Brown! Make epic “space flowers” out of recyclable materials and keep Marvin’s clean in the process. Bring your own 2-liters or cylindrical plastic containers (encouraged but not required) and discover your inner craft!
Let It Flow: Poem Tell w/ Ben of PPPP
Led By: Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Schwa
More InfoLet It Flow: Poem Tell w/ Ben of PPPP
1:00 pm
Led By: Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Schwa
Words have benefits! Take a walk in the metaphorest with Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Schwa.
Rhythmetrix: Rhythm (Group Drumming)
2:00 pm
Led By: Colin Miller
RhythmetriX offers fitness, meditation, and rhythm classes through group drumming on large taiko drums. In this rhythm class, learn a series of traditional Japanese rhythms and create a polyrhythmic monster! Colin Miller is the newest addition to the RhythmetriX team, but has been a student and performer on drums for over 15 years and has experience in rock, jazz, funk, and of course — traditional Japanese taiko!
Appreciate Life & Flock Family Foto
3:00 pm
Led By: Nick Heller
Join me in a discussion about understanding different elements of life and creating an environment where your spirit will thrive. Learn the power behind your thoughts in order to manifest the life you wish and take charge of your own happiness. This workshop will conclude with a group picture. Led by Deemster Porn owner and co-founder Nick Heller.
Rhythmetrix: Fitness (Group Drumming)
4:00 pm
Led By: Colin Miller
RhythmetriX offers fitness, meditation, and rhythm classes through group drumming on large taiko drums. In this fitness class, get a cardio workout and hit muscle groups you didn’t know existed while creating the very beats you work to! Rhythmetrix will provide all taiko drums, all skill levels welcome. Colin Miller is the newest addition to the RhythmetriX team, but has been a student and performer on drums for over 15 years and has experience in rock, jazz, funk, and of course — traditional Japanese taiko!
Glassblowing Demonstration
4:00 pm
Led By: Mr. Kyle
Meets at Glass Flo's Vending Booth
Come one, come all, and watch Glass Flo in it’s liquid state at over 2,500 degrees! Learn how to blow glass as Glass Flo demonstrates how to make different items throughout the weekend, including pendants, marbles and more! Questions and comments encouraged. All glass blowing workshops will occur at Glass Flo’s vending booth, not the workshop dome. Led by Glass Flo’s own Kyle Troop.
Live Fantasy Pigeons Draft
4:20 pm
Led By: Paul Glace
Meets at Phantasy Tour's Vending Booth
Fire Safety (Required For Fire Performers)
5:00 pm
Led By: Steve Koellmer
Although Domefest strongly prefers no fire spinning, all fire performers must attend this mandatory safety workshop and receive a wristband that must be worn if handling fire at the festival. You’ll learn the appropriate places to spin fire along with the proper procedures to keep everybody safe while amazing them with your skills. Led by Steve Koellmer.
Juggle Struggle
5:30 pm
Led By: Steve Koellmer
Learn to throw and catch with 1, 2, and 3 balls. Introduce your mind to the fascinating patterns of juggling. Beginners welcome! Balls will be provided. Led by Steve Koellmer.
Yoga: A Kundalini Experience
6:00 pm
Led By: Carter Layfield
Enliven and refresh your spirit for a night of music and dancing with the science of Kundalini Yoga. Cleanse your auric field and stimulate your chakras to increase your joy and embrace your most radiant self. All flexibility and experience levels welcome. Excitement for Domefest highly encouraged. Please bring a mat or towel if possible, and water. Carter Layfield is a 300hr Yoga and Meditation teacher.
Glassblowing Demonstration
7:00 pm
Led By: Mr. Kyle
Meets at Glass Flo's Vending Booth
Come one, come all, and watch Glass Flo in it’s liquid state at over 2,500 degrees! Learn how to blow glass as Glass Flo demonstrates how to make different items throughout the weekend, including pendants, marbles and more! Questions and comments encouraged. All glass blowing workshops will occur at Glass Flo’s vending booth, not the workshop dome. Led by Glass Flo’s own Kyle Troop.
Saturday
Radiant Body Yoga
11:00 am
Led By: Carter Layfield
Prepare your body for a day of celebration using dynamic breathwork and basic alignment poses. Experience the true essence of yoga by grounding into your energetic field to connect more deeply with your fellow domies. All flexibility and experience levels welcome. Excitement for Domefest highly encouraged. Please bring a mat or towel if possible, and water. Carter Layfield is a 300hr Yoga and Meditation teacher.
Visual Artist Panel
12:00 pm
Led By: Domefest 2019's Visual Artists
Join the visual artists of Domefest for a chance to gain insight into the world of creating artwork in the high-energy environment of the live music scene. This will be an open discussion about anything and everything art-related from creating artwork, networking, inspiration, and more! Featuring Domefest 2019’s official visual artists.
Rhythmetrix: Meditation (Group Drumming)
1:00 pm
Led By: Colin Miller
RhythmetriX offers fitness, meditation, and rhythm classes through group drumming on large taiko drums. In this meditation class, let the power and reverberation of taiko drums sooth your soul as you fall into a repetitive series of rhythms. Rhythmetrix will provide all taiko drums, all skill levels welcome. Colin Miller is the newest addition to the RhythmetriX team, but has been a student and performer on drums for over 15 years and has experience in rock, jazz, funk, and of course — traditional Japanese taiko!
Coping Skills with Grateful Dad
Led By: S. Troy Pemberton
Meets at Grateful Pandemic's Vending Booth
More InfoCoping Skills with Grateful Dad
1:00 pm
Led By: S. Troy Pemberton
Meets at Grateful Pandemic's Vending Booth
Head to Grateful Pandemic’s vending booth for a mental workout! Build your coping skills and meet like-minded supportive friends along the way. S. Troy Pemberton aka “G.Dad” is a certified cognitive behavioral therapist.
Effects Pedal Workshop and Demo Station
2:00 pm
Led By: Matthew of noiseKICK FX
Come learn how effects and pedals are used in the making of your favorite jam music. Matthew from noiseKICK FX will have a demo station filled with many handmade custom guitar pedals. There will be a variety of effects for you to try including: delay, fuzz, wah wah, phase, and more! Featuring guitarist Ben Kolakowski of Dirty Grass Players. Amp and guitar provided, all skill levels welcome.
Rhythmetrix: Rhythm (Group Drumming)
3:00 pm
Led By: Colin Miller
RhythmetriX offers fitness, meditation, and rhythm classes through group drumming on large taiko drums. In this rhythm class, learn a series of traditional Japanese rhythms and create a polyrhythmic monster! Colin Miller is the newest addition to the RhythmetriX team, but has been a student and performer on drums for over 15 years and has experience in rock, jazz, funk, and of course — traditional Japanese taiko!
Lighting The Jam w/ Manny of PPPP
4:00 pm
Led By: Manny "The Human Lumen" Newman
Ever wonder what goes into a light show? Maybe you want to be a lighting designer… or maybe you just like to ask questions. This workshop will give you a look inside the world of lighting design and what it takes to “light the jam.” Led by Manny Newman, lighting designer of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.
Glassblowing Demonstration
4:00 pm
Led By: Mr. Kyle
Meets at Glass Flo's Vending Booth
Come one, come all, and watch Glass Flo in it’s liquid state at over 2,500 degrees! Learn how to blow glass as Glass Flo demonstrates how to make different items throughout the weekend, including pendants, marbles and more! Questions and comments encouraged. All glass blowing workshops will occur at Glass Flo’s vending booth, not the workshop dome. Led by Glass Flo’s own Kyle Troop.
Live Fantasy Pigeons Draft
4:20 pm
Led By: Paul Glace
Meets at Phantasy Tour's Vending Booth
Fire Safety (Required For Fire Performers)
5:00 pm
Led By: Steve Koellmer
Although Domefest strongly prefers no fire spinning, all fire performers must attend this mandatory safety workshop and receive a wristband that must be worn if handling fire at the festival. You’ll learn the appropriate places to spin fire along with the proper procedures to keep everybody safe while amazing them with your skills. Led by Steve Koellmer.
Poi: Balls On Strings
5:30 pm
Led By: Steve Koellmer
We will learn some introductory moves like weaves and stalls, and more advanced skills like flowers and tangles. All levels are welcome. Some extra poi will be provided. Led by Steve Koellmer.
Yoga: A Kundalini Experience
6:00 pm
Led By: Carter Layfield
Enliven and refresh your spirit for a night of music and dancing with the science of Kundalini Yoga. Cleanse your auric field and stimulate your chakras to increase your joy and embrace your most radiant self. All flexibility and experience levels welcome. Excitement for Domefest highly encouraged. Please bring a mat or towel if possible, and water. Carter Layfield is a 300hr Yoga and Meditation teacher.
Glassblowing Demonstration
7:00 pm
Led By: Mr. Kyle
Meets at Glass Flo's Vending Booth
Come one, come all, and watch Glass Flo in it’s liquid state at over 2,500 degrees! Learn how to blow glass as Glass Flo demonstrates how to make different items throughout the weekend, including pendants, marbles and more! Questions and comments encouraged. All glass blowing workshops will occur at Glass Flo’s vending booth, not the workshop dome. Led by Glass Flo’s own Kyle Troop.