NAISA Sound Byte 18 - Create a Story with Sound - and no words!
Winter Soundscape Workshop in Northern Ontario
It has been quite a winter this year where NAISA is based - South River, Eastern Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. Which begs the question, why not get together in the woods and record some sounds that capture the spirit of living in the rural north?
During this winter workshop hosted at Warbler’s Roost, we will explore telling stories through sound alone - with no words. The workshop will combine practical recording and audio production/creation experience with a curated listening session of Radio Art works, in order to consider the evocative potential of sounds to convey stories without words.
We will record winter soundscapes on a 14 acre rural property in Northern Ontario, including using hydrophones to explore the latent sounds of a frozen lake. Through guided field recording, group listening, and discussion, we’ll explore sound as story: non-linear, place-based, and more-than-human narratives shaped by winter environments.
All levels of Experience are welcome. Participants should bring a laptop and headphones and winter clothing suitable to keep your whole body dry and warm in sub-zero temperatures. Hydrophones will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal recording equipment. Recorders can be provided upon request.
Warbler’s Roost is located in the unorganized rural Township of Lount which is 22 KM west of the village of South River, Ontario, Canada and is in the same biosphere as Algonquin Park and equidistant between the cities of North Bay and Huntsville. There are comfortable indoor accommodations at Warbler's Roost with kitchens and bathrooms that are shared among the guests. Breakfast is provided each day.
Limited Spots Available. Accommodation discounts available for those wanting to share a room with a friend or partner.
Dates: February 6 to 8, 2026
Location: Warbler’s Roost, 3785D Eagle Lake Road, South River, Ontario
Cost: $339 CDN with 2 nights accommodation or $215 CDN with no accommodation