SWEDEN - Bruno Faria Soundpainting workshop
Two soundpainting workshops for professionally active musicians, dancers, actors, artists. 14th and 20th March at Konstkollektivet, Mölndal, Sweden
Led by Bruno Faria — a cornerstone of the Swedish Soundpainting scene and a specialist in artistic research — these workshops draw on his extensive international experience as a flutist, educator, and multidisciplinary performer.
USA - Leese Walker & Walter Thompson
Soundpainting Weekend Intensive & Certification with Walter Thompson & Leese Walker
Saturday, April 11 – Level 1 Gestures
Sunday, April 12 – Level 2 Gestures
The West Village Rehearsal Co-op, 68 Gansevoort St. NYC 10014
Schedule:
Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Afternoon Session: 2:30 – 5:00 PM Certification Test (Optional): 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost: $200 for 1-day workshop $350 bundle (both days)
USA - Leese Walker & Walter Thompson (Copy)
Soundpainting Weekend Intensive & Certification with Walter Thompson & Leese Walker
Saturday, April 11 – Level 1 Gestures
Sunday, April 12 – Level 2 Gestures
The West Village Rehearsal Co-op, 68 Gansevoort St. NYC 10014
Schedule:
Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Afternoon Session: 2:30 – 5:00 PM Certification Test (Optional): 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost: $200 for 1-day workshop $350 bundle (both days)
FRANCE - Level 3 Workshop (Realtime Music + Walter Thompson)
Level 3 is the multidisciplinary gateway to Soundpainting: the Level-1 toolkit applied across music, movement, and theatre. Five focused days to become a confident soundpainting composer with mixed-discipline ensembles—ending with certification and a public showing.
FRANCE - La Palette (Whipple Workshop, Paris)
A hands-on introduction to Soundpainting, the language for live composition. Across two days we’ll build essentials (syntax, clarity, presence) and spend most of our time doing—short pieces you’ll compose/lead and perform.
FRANCE - Eric Chapelle Soundpainting Workshop (Copy)
Open to musicians, singers, dancers, actors and visual artists.
Advanced Workshop. A good knowledge of the basic language is required.
BELGIUM - Soundpainting Academy - with Walter Thompson, Ceren Oran and Johan Sabbe
With Walter Thompson, Johan Sabbe and Angélique Cormier
Join us for a three-day deep dive into the universal language of soundpainting—a dynamic and creative tool for your artistic or educational practice. Whether you're new to soundpainting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore its possibilities hands-on.
SWEDEN - Bruno Faria Soundpainting workshop
Two soundpainting workshops for professionally active musicians, dancers, actors, artists. 14th and 20th March at Konstkollektivet, Mölndal, Sweden
Led by Bruno Faria — a cornerstone of the Swedish Soundpainting scene and a specialist in artistic research — these workshops draw on his extensive international experience as a flutist, educator, and multidisciplinary performer.
FRANCE - Level 2 Workshop (Realtime Music + Walter Thompson)
Deepen your Soundpainting practice: five focused days to expand your vocabulary, sharpen your composing, and certify at Level 2—capped with a public performance.
FRANCE - Eric Chapelle Soundpainting Workshop
Open to musicians, singers, dancers, actors and visual artists.
Beginners and intermediate levels. No prior experience required.
FRANCE - La Palette (Whipple Workshop, Paris)
A hands-on introduction to Soundpainting, the language for live composition. Across two days we’ll build essentials (syntax, clarity, presence) and spend most of our time doing—short pieces you’ll compose/lead and perform.
FRANCE - Soundpainting Course with Eric Chapelle
Soundpainting Course — Lead a Choir or Multidisciplinary Ensemble
with Amandine Le Laurent (voice teacher, singer)
Guest: Éric Chapelle (Soundpainting trainer — Batik Productions)
Dates: 21–24 February 2026
Location: Lodève (34700), France
Who for?
Choir leaders, voice teachers, singers, musicians, actors, dancers, and visual artists—any adult wishing to discover or revisit the basics of the Soundpainting language. Beginners welcome; it’s always valuable to return to fundamentals.
Objectives
Integrate the basics of Soundpainting through vocal, physical, and instrumental practice.
Learn to lead a choir or a multidisciplinary ensemble using Soundpainting.
Method
Short theoretical inputs
Playful, pedagogical exercises
Real-time leading scenarios
Content
Signs and syntax of Soundpainting
Physical mastery of gestures and their chaining
Building simple phrases, then exploring more complex structures
Preparing scenarios & composing in real time
Transmitting the Soundpainting language (pedagogical approach)
Practical info
Capacity: 10 places
Fee: €400
(Bring your instrument if relevant and wear comfortable clothing for light movement.)
FRANCE : Soundpainting Interactive Conference - Blois
After five years on pause, the Soundpainting Interactive Conference (S.I.C.) returns!
FRANCE - ERIC CHAPELLE SOUNDPAINTING DISCOVERY WORKSHOP
ERIC CHAPELLE - SOUNDPAINTING DISCOVERY WORKSHOP
The Batik Soundpainting Orchestra is back at the Maison de l'Eléphant. It’s the perfect chance to take part in a Soundpainting discovery workshop.
Used by musicians, actors, and dancers, this real-time composition technique structures performances from improvised material. With over 1,000 signs, this universal language enables a composer/director/choreographer to guide artists, resulting in a spontaneous, collaborative work.
Open to all levels: no prior experience is required, from beginners to professionals..
FRANCE - La Palette (Whipple Workshop, Paris)
A hands-on introduction to Soundpainting, the language for live composition. Across two days we’ll build essentials (syntax, clarity, presence) and spend most of our time doing—short pieces you’ll compose/lead and perform.
FRANCE - Soundpainting Workshop with Angélique Cormier , Blois
Ce stage mené proposé par Angélique Cormier s'adresse à toute personne majeure ayant une pratique amateure ou professionnelle artistique, et souhaitant découvrir la technique du soundpainting.
NYC - Soundpainting Intro Workshop
Certified Multidisciplinary Soundpainter Leese Walker and several other SA ensemble members will facilitate an Introductory Soundpainting Workshop at Hook and Eye PlayLab.
BRATISLAVA - Host_Opera / Soundpainting workshop
An open workshop with Soundpainting basics for anyone who might join as a choir member the performance of Host_Opera on the next day.
FRANCE - Eric Chapelle L2 Workshop
Level 3 - Multidisciplinary Soundpainting Workshop
Prerequisites: Good knowledge of the basic language
Multidisciplinary workshop with a more specific focus on movement, stage space management, and mobility. Presentation of the specific work that Eric Chapelle has developed with the actors and dancers of his Batik Soundpainting Orchestra.
FRANCE - Eric Chapelle L1 Workshop
Level 3 - Multidisciplinary Soundpainting Workshop
Prerequisites: Good knowledge of the basic language
Multidisciplinary workshop with a more specific focus on movement, stage space management, and mobility. Presentation of the specific work that Eric Chapelle has developed with the actors and dancers of his Batik Soundpainting Orchestra.
FRANCE - Level 1 Workshop (Realtime Music)
Get the foundations of Soundpainting in four focused days, then step straight into certification and a public performance with the creator of the language.
GERMANY - Soundpainting Masterclass & Certification (DE/EN) — Rostock
Two days, two languages, one living composing language. Join Walter Thompson & Sabine Vogel for a practical Soundpainting deep-dive—learn, lead, and (optionally) certify. Rostock, Oct 18–19.
BELGIUM - Soundpainting Academy - with Angélique Cormier, Walter Thompson and Johan Sabbe
With Walter Thompson, Johan Sabbe and Angélique Cormier
Join us for a three-day deep dive into the universal language of soundpainting—a dynamic and creative tool for your artistic or educational practice. Whether you're new to soundpainting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore its possibilities hands-on.
FRANCE Eric Chapelle L3 Workshop
Level 3 - Multidisciplinary Soundpainting Workshop
Prerequisites: Good knowledge of the basic language
Multidisciplinary workshop with a more specific focus on movement, stage space management, and mobility. Presentation of the specific work that Eric Chapelle has developed with the actors and dancers of his Batik Soundpainting Orchestra.
COLOMBIA - Arnau Millà workshop
5 days soundpainting workshop for intermediate level in Bogotá.
Del 11 al 15 de agosto, directo desde Cataluña, llega Arnau Millà —Soundpainter, compositor y director de proyectos en Europa y Asia.
Una semana intensiva para llevar tu conocimiento al siguiente nivel.
💥 Música, cuerpo y creación en tiempo real.
🎯 Cupos limitados
📍La Gata Cirko
PARIS MASTERCLASS
An intensive workshop immersing you in the dynamic application of Soundpainting. This interactive format is designed to refine your skills in improvisation and real-time composition. Explore new dimensions of collaborative creation and enhance your artistic responsiveness through practical exercises and spontaneous creation sessions.
PARIS MASTERCLASS
An intensive workshop immersing you in the dynamic application of Soundpainting. This interactive format is designed to refine your skills in improvisation and real-time composition. Explore new dimensions of collaborative creation and enhance your artistic responsiveness through practical exercises and spontaneous creation sessions.
FRANCE - Jean Baptiste CHARLOT Summer Workshop
We invite you to dive into the universe of SOUNDPAINTING, the multidisciplinary live composing sign language created by Walter Thompson, during a 6-day immersive workshop in a truly special place: an old 19th-century church in the Cévennes, now transformed into an artistic and self-managed creative space — La CASA BARBARA.
Soundpainting Ithaca - Monthly workshop (Copy) (Copy)
Join us for Soundpainting Ithaca's monthly Soundpainting workshop! In this workshop you will learn different soundpainting signs and together we will create short compositions. Soundpainting allows us to ground ourselves in a specific place and time with the people around us while also fostering creativity and collaboration. Open to musicians, actors, and dancers of ALL skills and abilities.
Free access
PARIS - Walter Thompson Masterclass
Le Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental Jacques Higelin de Pantin et le Pôle Sup' 93 accueillent Walter Thompson, pianiste, percussionniste, instrumentiste à vent, pédagogue mais également compositeur Soundpainter internationalement reconnu, pour une masterclass de Soundpainting à destination des étudiants du Póle Sup' 93 et des élèves du CRD de Pantin.
Soundpainting Ithaca - Monthly workshop (Copy)
Join us for Soundpainting Ithaca's monthly Soundpainting workshop! In this workshop you will learn different soundpainting signs and together we will create short compositions. Soundpainting allows us to ground ourselves in a specific place and time with the people around us while also fostering creativity and collaboration. Open to musicians, actors, and dancers of ALL skills and abilities.
Free access
NYC Workshop with Walter Thompson and Leese Walker
Class Description: Each participant will learn the methodology of *Soundpainting. They will learn the basic 44 gestures (Level 1) as a performer and also as a Soundpainter – a composer in real time. We will explore what each gesture means, how to play it and how to physically sign it and some of the ways it is used when composing. After reviewing the first 44 gestures we will add new signs (Level 2). At the conclusion of the Soundpainting workshop each participant will be familiar with approximately 75 Soundpainting signs both as a performer and as a Soundpainter. No previous Soundpainting experience is necessary.
PARIS MASTERCLASS with WALTER THOMPSON and JOHAN SABBE
For this Parisian master class, Johan will be focusing on pedagogy and assessment strategies,, emphasizing how we teach Soundpainting and explore effective learning methods.
NYC Masterclass - Strike Anywhere
Join Leese Walker for Tuning In: Soundpainting for Leaders and Creators, a 4-part masterclass designed to help professionals in education, advocacy, and activism harness the power of improvisation to become more effective, adaptive leaders.
NYC Masterclass - Strike Anywhere
Join Leese Walker for Tuning In: Soundpainting for Leaders and Creators, a 4-part masterclass designed to help professionals in education, advocacy, and activism harness the power of improvisation to become more effective, adaptive leaders.
Initiation au Soundpainting pour l’orchestre à l’école
Cette formation propose, à travers le Soundpainting, d’expérimenter des approches créatives de la direction d’orchestre. Comment travailler avec son ensemble afin de stimuler la créativité musicale ? Comment développer l’attention et les capacités d’exploration musicale des élèves, quel que soit leur niveau ? Le Soundpainting propose d’acquérir un langage gestuel adapté permettant de guider l’improvisation collective par le jeu musical. Une approche plurielle mêlant méthodes ludiques, utilisation des différents modes de jeux et exercices pluridisciplinaires permettra d’amener chaque musicien à s’exprimer et à faire preuve de créativité. Des séances de travail avec un orchestre à l’école permettront aux participants de mettre en application leurs apprentissages