Miso'shi Assembly: an informal introduction of Ghana and Africa in general, celebrating the differences and drawing strength in the similarities and diversity of cultures in the UK and contributions interspersed with rhythm clapping and music and hand jive. Storytelling: encouraging listening, participation, recall, discussion, retelling, either through drama, dance or performance of the story. Opening doors into another culture, exploring the hidden meaning of the morals of the story, drawing out citizenship, PSHE. Dance: improvised using space, gestures, facial expression and music from Africa generally. Retell stories. Music: texture, pitch, tempo, duration, composing, listening to African rhythms and drumming. Fabric Arts: Ghanaian traditional printing using Adinkra printing motifs on blocks, tie and dye, safe batik. The background of each art-form is explained. The children are allowed to have ownership and encouraged to fully participate actively as well as listening.
Cost per day:	£250
Additional Costs:	B & B and travel costs.
Materials:	Fabric arts materials: fabrics, paint, dyes. Music: sticks, objects to had. Drums if possible. Miso'shi has drums - these would be difficult and more expensive to transport.
Age Range:	Age 4 yrs., Infants (5-7yrs.), Junior (7-11yrs.), KS3
Contact:	Miso'shi
Address:	The Farthings, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1SH
Telephone:	01257 278745
Fax:	01257 241766
Email:	misoshi@aol.com
Web:	-
Art Forms:	Music, Literature, Drama, Dance, Textiles