Artist Information :: Residency Descriptions
Okaidja Afroso :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, Okaidja began dancing and drumming at the age of 15. In 1994, at the age of 19, he was accepted as a professional dancer for the prestigious Ghana Dance Ensemble at the University of Ghana’s Institute of African Studies. During his five-year career with the Ensemble, Okaidja performed and conducted workshops locally and internationally. In 1999 he moved to the U.S. and worked as a lead dancer with Obo Addy’s Homowo African Arts & Cultures group in Portland, performing and teaching drumming throughout the U.S. As a solo artist/teacher, Okaidja conducts workshops and residencies on dance, rhythm, and traditional storytelling from Ghana, West Africa. www.okaidja.com Residency Description Okaidja’s drumming and/or dance residencies offer students the opportunity to learn about, experience, and perform Ghanaian movements and rhythm. Students are first introduced to the history, importance and power of rhythm and movement in the continent of Africa. They then learn basic rhythms, corresponding dance movements, and how to collaborate as a group. Students learn to create a sense of community, which allows them to appreciate the value of cultural diversity. The residency culminates in a group performance for classmates and family. Staff and Community Offerings Workshop on basic African rhythms on the drum and Ghanaian culture. A community or school dance and drum performance. Facilities and Supplies A large classroom space or gym free from desks and other activities is required for the entire residency. Material Costs $50 fee to provide conga drums for residency Connection to Other Subjects Music, P.E., African history and culture top Albert Alter :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Since 1984 Albert has conducted hundreds of workshops and residencies throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in Japan, Cambodia, and Vietnam. He toured as a clown with Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus and has performed in film and on television. He was co-founder of the Portland Mime Theater and was awarded the Sunburst award by Young Audiences of Oregon for his commitment to arts education. He is committed to taking time out from performing to share his talents with students of all ages. Staff and Community Offerings Albert has workshops for teachers and the community, including “Everyone Can Teach Mime,” “Bringing Reading Alive,” “Breathing Life into a Mask,” and “Using Humor to Survive in a Classroom.” He also offers performances. Facilities and Supplies Classrooms, stage, or gym, depending on residency. Artist provides materials except for mask supplies. Material Costs No additional costs except if the school wants students to wear make-up. Mask residency: $ .75 - $3. Rental fee for juggling items $6. Extra for making juggling balls. Connection to Other Subjects Performing Arts, Language Arts, History, PE, Science, Social Studies top Debby Ashburn :: K-12, Adult
About the Artist Deborah’s first experience with hand papermaking was in 1978 when she took a collage class at Oregon State. She started experimenting with making paper pulp from recycled materials and the vast array of plant fibers such as garlic, cedar, corn, and weeds. The resulting papers created from these fibers are delightful. She “loves to teach children the fun techniques of papermaking to show what each person can create from simple materials.” Lisa Elrod (Ms. Lovely) :: Grades K -12, Adult
About the Artist Ms. Lovely holds honor degrees in Aesthetic Studies with an emphasis on Teacher Education, and Theatre Arts and Music from University of California, Santa Cruz. She has thirty years experience working with children; currently she is stage director for Children’s Music Theater Group. Lisa also teaches, directs and mounts productions with the Bend Metro Park & Recreation District, the Art Station and several schools. Lisa has directed over 70 productions in Bend since 1999. She holds black belts in nine disciplines of Martial Arts and is often called on to teach it in Bend schools. Residency Description Ms. Lovely introduces the fundamentals and basic tools of acting, making use of improvisation, theater games, pantomime, stage movement, voice and diction. She can work with your school on a predetermined script or help your site identify or create an original script based on children’s literature or fairy tale adaptations. During residencies of one week or less, emphasis is placed on education in the art of theatre skills rather than on a completed, polished performance. If preferable, the residency may be used to assist in directing a class or school performance. Lisa can collaborate with staff specialists on specific school projects. Martial Arts can be integrated into any residency. Staff and Community Offerings Workshops on Acting Games, Elements of Performance, After-school Arts program. Facilities and Supplies A quiet, large, and well-lit area such as a stage, gym or classroom. CD player. Photocopying of scripts may be required. Additional cost may involve script royalties (if applicable), costumes, sets, and props. A sound and lighting system is optional. Material Costs No cost for theatre skills residency, nominal fees for costumes or set requirement in play productions. Connection to Other Subjects Speech, Language Arts, History, Social Studies, Science
Debra Fisher :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Debra has been creating mask and costumes since 1978. She has worked for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center for Performing Arts and was the resident costumer at COCC for 13 years. Debra has also shown her art masks throughout the Northwest in galleries and shows, while teaching in the schools since 1990. She enjoys sharing her passion for the arts and inspiring excitement with her students. Website: artmask.net. Abigail Merickel :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Abigail earned a BFA from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy and has been an award-winning painter and printmaker for over 20 years. She recently completed a MAT and teaching credential in Art and Spanish. She has taught foreign languages and fine arts to students of all ages and backgrounds. Her work has been in exhibitions in the Northwest. Website: abigailmerickel.com.Residency Descriptions Each residency includes art vocabulary, design, and the history of art specific to the residency. All students finish with a presentation of their artwork. Japanese Bookbinding, Nature Printing & Haiku* Students learn a simple bookbinding technique to create their own book, embellishing it with twigs, beads, markers and colored pencils. Through the medium of Printmaking, they experience the visual arts language and hands-on printing techniques. They learn the history and uses of Nature Printing. Creating nature prints from leaves, feathers, etc. introduces them to the Principles of Design through their compositions. Japanese literature is explored when the students write their own haiku poetry complimenting their images. full residency description *This bookbinding and nature printing residency can be adapted to social sciences and science curriculums. Block Print Accordion Book Students learn the printmaking technique of block printing. They design, carve and print a block print while learning art vocabulary, design and the history of art relevant to printmaking. Using classroom curriculum, students will form groups around a brainstormed theme. Each student will create a specific image as part of their group’s theme in creating a picture storyline book. Each group will work together printing a complete book for each member. full residency description Ex –Libris: Art of the Bookplate Students will design, carve and print their own ex-libris (bookplate). Book lovers from the 15th century on have marked ownership of their books with a design called an “ex libris”. Affixed to the inside cover, it includes the words “ex libris” (meaning from the library of) along with the owner’s name. The design may depict a family crest, a beloved animal or special interest. Inspired by historical images and information about Ex-libris, students will develop their own idea, learn the art vocabulary of design, and gain skills in printmaking techniques. full residency description Playful Printmaking Possibilities Students explore in-depth one of the following printmaking techniques: block: a relief form of printing with safety-kut blocks; nature: printing leaves, feathers, shells etc. in a nature print composition; monotype: a painterly print made on metal plates and printed on an antique letter press; or collograph: a print made from found objects & stencils built up on the plate and printed on the press. Using themes from classroom curriculum, students design, carve and create an edition of prints while learning art vocabulary, design and the history of art relevant to printmaking. full residency description samples of student work Staff and Community Offerings In-service workshops to help teachers implement art into their curriculum. Community printmaking, papermaking, bookbinding workshops. Facilities and Supplies A self-contained classroom with sink is ideal. Supplies include paper, paint, inks, brushes. Set up and clean up volunteers. Drying and storage space is necessary. Costs Approximately $2 per student. Connection to other Subjects Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, History Other: Speaks Spanish and Italian. top Jyoti Noel :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Jyoti has created her fiber arts residency to share the joy of weaving, knitting, and fiber arts with her students. Jyoti is a professional weaver, fine artist and the Fiber Arts teacher at the Waldorf School of Bend. She is a professional weaver and has studied weaving in New Mexico and New Zealand and also has a B.A. in Fine Arts. Her weavings are displayed at the Ghost Ranch Museum in Abique, N.M. She has 15 years of teaching experience."My goal is to introduce students to the joy of weaving and fiber art through learning to work harmoniously with their hands and to have success in creating beautiful art work." Residency Description •Weaver’s Workshop: Fun and easy! Grades K-2 students will each weave on a sunloom that becomes a picture frame decorated with beads and feathers. Grades 3 and older learn to weave on individual wooden table looms. Students finish with an individual weaving and two school weavings from a floor loom and colonial wheel loom. •Knitter’s Workshop: (For Grades 2 and up) Students make their own knitting needles, learn to knit, caste on and off, and spin. Students will finish with a scarf in progress. Staff and Community “Continuing weaving and fiber arts activities in the classroom” - This workshop offers many projects for various grades and hands-on weaving, spinning, knitting, and needle felting for teachers and other groups. Facilities and Supplies Classroom or large space for 4-5 tables and a long table for display. Volunteer help. Knitter’s Workshop can travel w/cart. Material Costs Supplies provided by Jyoti. Weaving — $. 35 per student. Knitting —$.60-.70 per student. Prices can vary with availability of donated materials. Equipment use fee Equipment provided by Jyoti: 50 wooden table looms (12"x15"), small floor loom, spinning wheel, drum carder, spinning hooks. $18 per week, $35 for two weeks. Connection to Other Subjects Social Studies, Math, History, Language Arts top Carol Poppenga:: Murals, Language of Drawing
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Derek Sitter
Derek Sitter :: Grades 6-12, Adult About the Artist: Derek has spent the last 25 years working professional as an actor in film, television, and theater. He received his M.F.A. in Theater/Acting from Louisiana State University. He is a life-member of the well-known the Actors Studio. In addition to acting Derek is an accomplished acting instructor, coach and director. Residency Description: Acting in the Real World: Consequences, pathways, carreers (theater, film, video/tv), character development, auditioning, and more.Students will understand the realities involved in an acting career. They will respond in writing to demonstrate their understanding based on a prompt Derek and teacher create. Facilities and Supplies: Flexible space where students can see well and a DVD can be shown. Connection to other Subjects: Drama, music, speech, career development top
Susan Strauss :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Susan is an internationally recognized storyteller and author of four books (three children’s books) and six award-winning audio recordings. For over 25 years, she has presented performances and workshops at multiple international congresses, leading museums, aquariums and national parks throughout the world, including Australian Botanical gardens, Smithsonian Natural History Museum, National Geographic Society, Royal Botanic Garden Edinbough, National Gallery of Art and Oregon Symphony. She received a BA in English and a Masters in Education from the Univ. of Virginia. She has taught Eurythmy movement at the Waldorf School of Bend. www.straussstoryteller.com Melinda Strobel :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Melinda has been a professional actor for over 20 years. Her training began at Willamette University and continued at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Her stage work in both Atlanta and Portland has included a range of work from Shakespeare to Pinter. Additionally, she has written and performed several one-woman shows, which have toured across the country. Providing a safe learning environment, Melinda encourages students to creatively explore the world around them with the minds, bodies and imaginations. By combining acting skills with your choice of material, students will develop an enthusiastic appreciation of the humanities through the medium of performance art.Residency Description Humanities Alive! (following options available) Theatre Games--Skill-building activities include character, movement, vocal projection, imagination and problem-solving. Targeted to all ages, especially good for K-3. Literature or History—using a novel, fairy tales, or historical material, we can “workshop” or script a play or scenes for students to perform. Poetry: Rhythm, presentation, vocabulary search, and style all play a part in this language work. Play Production: Using existing scripts, students can mount a play or scenes. Suitable for a longer residency. Mime: The technical craft of mime, coupled with student-created narrative, is a good way for students to focus on creating story and disciplined body movement. Improvisation: Older students learn to combine imaginative characters with unusual situations. Good for problem-solving and cooperative interaction. full residency desription Staff and Community Offerings Performances by the artist; workshops using historical figures; master classes using poetry Facilities and Supplies Photocopies of scripts if used and possibly royalties, Large open space such as a gym, stage or multi-purpose room that is free of other activities. Connection to Other Subjects History, Language Arts top Kelly Thibodeaux:: Grades K-6
About the Artist: Residency Description & Objectives: Students will be able to play at least 2 to 3 complete fiddle tunes (1 to 2 tunes for a 1 week residency) and acquire a basic working knowledge of the violin and its relationship to folk music traditions. RESIDENCY VIDEO Staff and Community Offerings: I can offer a pre-residency workshop for teachers, parents, and volunteers so that they may assist and encourage their children or students in this creative endeavor. Or; the above people may simply participate from day one with the residency and offer assistance as they acquire their skills. Facilities and Supplies: Generally, all that is needed is a large room located in such a way as to not disturb any others with enough chairs for everyone. Kelly will supply all of the fiddles (sizes 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4). Connections to Other Subjects: Math, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts William Walther :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist William Walther has been a professional artist for 30 plus years. He has developed special techniques using Styrofoam and paper mache', enhancing the ability of every child to be successful. William has lectured and taught puppetry and sculpture in many Northwest universities,colleges, and public schools. William has an excellent handle on the dynamics of a classroom, the need for rules, order and consistency while keeping the fun in learning. Website: centerstagepuppets.com.Residency Description •Puppetry: Students create quality puppets based on legends, fairy tales, animals, or class curriculum. Styrofoam balls and Styrofoam meat trays will shape the puppet characteristics. Paper mache’ will be added – (a virtually mess-less kind!) A minimum of three one-hour sessions per classroom. •Sculpture: Also based on the Styrofoam technique, taking it several steps further. Ideal for creating forms based on curriculum, such as spaceships, insects, animals, buildings. Staff and Community Offerings William offers an evening two-hour workshop for the community or teachers creating a sculpture or puppet. William offers a 45-minute evening presentation or school assembly showing puppets from around the world, including a 100 year-old puppet from China and shadow puppets from Indonesia. Facilities and Supplies Room with sink or cart for several rooms. Wheat paste, Styrofoam trays, Styrofoam balls (can buy from artist for $.65/student), round tooth picks, fabric (volunteers sew puppet clothes before residency), normal school supplies. Material Costs $.75—$1 depending on the donation of fabric and materials. Connection to other Subjects Language Arts, Math, Science, Theatre, Social Studies top Karen Williams :: Grades K-12
About the Artist Karen studied drawing and painting at Cal State Long Beach and is currently working as a mixed-media artist. She works with acrylic, digital and collage, but has experience working in many types of art media. She enjoys being very experimental and likes to work "in the moment" with her paintings. Karen spent many years teaching middle school, writing art curriculum and developing an art club. She has taught seminars to other teachers, helping them incorporate art and art history into their curriculums. Her art has been displayed at various art shows and she has won several awards. A limited collection of her art can be viewed on-line at karenwilliams.nobullart.com. Large Colorful Paintings in the style of Paul Bennett (grades 1-8) Students will enjoy the experience of painting, by using a variety of colors and creating different shapes. They will have the opportunity to create interesting art forms and designs. They will become familiar with the art elements of color and shape and will use these elements to create a fun colorful painting of their own. They will be introduced to famous artist such as Picasso and Warhol. By using a variety of shapes to create their compositions, they will also be learning about the principles of design. full residency description
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