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.” Bobi Ashley :: Grades K - 12, Adult
About the Artist Passionate about teaching dances from many lands to people of all ages, Bobi has taught folk dance as a classroom teacher (preschool through 7th grade); PE teacher, Mentor Teacher; presenter at teacher workshops, state and national conferences; and as a teacher for adult education. She performed 14 years with "Ensemble International", and is currently a board member of both The National Folk Organization and Stockton Folk Dance Camp. Residency Description Students will be introduced to fun, age-appropriate, no-partner dance activities, which will lead into learning dance(s) from a country chosen by their teacher (list of countries). Children will learn about the geographic location of their country, as well as costumes, culture and some history. The culminating event can be a multi-cultural school-wide assembly, with costumes whenever possible. Staff and Community Offerings Simple introductory classes can be taught to the teachers before the residency. After the residency, in-service trainng can be given, teaching the teachers other dances which they can teach their students. Music and dance descriptions would be provided. Information about dance videos and other resources for learning more dances would also be provided. Facilities and Supplies A large classroom space or gym free from desks and other activities is required for the entire residency; A CD player and microphone, large sheets of paper, and paint or markers, if classes make flags of their country. Material Costs Approximately $1 per child Connection to Other Subjects Music, P.E., Multi-cultural education, Social Studies/Geography, Math
Lisa Ayers :: Grades K -12, Adult
About the Artist Lisa 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 Lisa 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 SubjectsSpeech, Language Arts, History, Social Studies, Science Pam Jersey Bird :: Grades K - 12, Adult
About the Artist Pam is a mixed-media artist who enjoys the creative process of experimentation. She encourages students to be creative by asking “what if?” Pam spent many years working as an Art Museum Educator teaching classes to all ages, developing cultural programs, and providing resources for classroom teachers. She teaches art at Bend’s Art Station and community college, and offers private instruction. Her work may be seen at Tumalo Art Company Gallery, Bend. www.pamjerseybird.com. Residency Description Taking Lines & Colors for a Walk: A Mixed-Media Drawing, Painting and Printing Experience Students learn technical skills in mixed-media painting, drawing, and monoprinting plus gain an understanding of principles of design, artistic vocabulary, and problem-solving, plus aspects of art history. Emphasis in grades 2 and 3 is on imagination and fantasy; grades 4 and up focus on artistic fundamentals through still life, portrait, figure, and landscape. Staff and Community Offerings In-service workshops to help teachers implement art in their classroom as related to the Oregon Content Standards. Community watercolor or collage workshops. Facilities and Supplies A classroom space with large tables and access to water, where students may share materials and work on larger papers. Supplies: #2 pencils, black fine line marker pens, chalk pastels, oil pastels, colored markers, watercolor and tempera paint, and round and flat brushes. Watercolor and drawing papers.
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Paula Bullwinkel :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Paula is a Bend figurative oil painter who also explores printmaking. She has a master’s degree in art education and has taught art in public schools for 8 years, in addition to teaching at the Art Station and the Deschutes Public Library. Previously, for 18 years, she was a professional fashion and portrait photographer for major magazines in NYC and London. Self Portraits: (All grade levels) Identity is about a person’s essence: how they se the world and their place in it. Students will explore their own and family identity to discover how they will tell their story in their own artworks. Through several painting and collage projects, students will explore their own identity, how they see themselves and how they think others see them, and use it as the theme of their art. We will review famous artworks that show a “story” about the artist’s identity. full residency description Exploring Painting: (All grade levels) Through a variety of painting techniques, students will make several artworks including figurative, landscape, and abstract paintings. They will explore the different approaches and types of brushwork famous artists use, such gestural, stippling, and blending, as well as painting with tools besides brushes. Students will use tempera and watercolor paint. Each artwork made by the students will be unique. full residency description
"I needed to be able to learn on the job and Paula Bullwinkel was a perfect fit for me. She not only gave a full presentation and assisted the students in learning some Photoshop skills but my skills have advanced to a new level as well. Paula made herself totally available and gave me some extra material that I can use again and again" Leslie Pierson; Art Teacher, Mt. View High School, Bend 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.Residency Description Mask-making: This residency offers a historical understanding of how masks function in the performance arts. Students design and create simple to complex masks, depending on the age and time. Types of masks include animals, imaginary, and people. •Theatrical Costumes: Children create simple costumes, props and accessories for a musical or school performance. Older students learn design, budgeting, shopping, sewing, fittings and costume accessories such as headgear, armor and footwear. •Relief Paintings & Group Murals: Grades 3 and up. Using paper, simple materials, and imagination, students will design and create a relief painting or class mural, incorporating natural history and science. Students will build box frame from paper and then build up the surface with a variety of materials. Project can be hung individually or combined together as a mural. Facilities and Supplies A self-contained classroom is ideal, however a cart to move supplies to and from classrooms is workable. Need storage and water. A volunteer parent or assistant. Reasonable time to present projects as a performance at the end of residency. Staff and Community Offerings In-service workshops to help teachers implement techniques into their curriculum. Material Costs Material lists are tailored for each residency’s budget—$.80-$3 per student. Connection to other Subjects Math, Music, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science top Bill Friday :: Grades K-12, Adult
About the Artist Bill’s work has been exhibited and collected worldwide and has won numerous state, regional and national awards. Most recently the Best in the Northwest in October 2007 from Cartoonists Northwest, Seattle. He has taught cartooning and drawing at Bend’s community college, Redmond Parks and Recreation District, the Art Station, several statewide Artist in Schools programs and private lessons. Bill loves sharing cartooning skills with the young and the young at heart alike.Residency Description Students learn about the history of cartooning and composition, expression, movement and action in cartoon form through easy to follow step by step demonstrations so that students learn to draw heads, hands, feet and figures. Self-confidence builds as students discover the fun of bringing simple forms to life. Additional handouts are provided with basic geometric and oval shapes help students to continue building their drawing and cartooning skills. full residency description Staff and Community Offerings Easy to follow instructions on drawing cartoons using basic geometric shapes. How to produce a funny pages of student cartoons and illustrations. Facilities and Supplies A large chalk or marker board per room with fresh chalk or markers, eraser. 4 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11white copy paper per child per day and two #2 pencils plus a pink eraser or white eraser per child. One sheet of 11x17 paper per child to fold and use as a portfolio. Material Costs $2 per student, or use classroom supplies Connection to Other Subjects Math, Language Arts, History top 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 Suzon Schulz :: Grades K-12
About the Artist Suzon earned her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. Oil painting has been her focus since 1982, and she has created seven on-going series of paintings on different aspects of her life. Each series consists of major works and sketches. For fun she creates experimental work in pen and ink, watercolor, collage and bookmaking. Since 1982 she has run her own art studio, Flying Shoes Studio. She “loves sharing with children all I am learning in my artistic exploration.” Deb Sether :: Grades K-12, Adult
Deb has been teaching school age children about clay since 1999. A professional sculpture, Deb's work is shown around the state of Oregon. She has been teaching clay at the Art Station and with the Artist in Schools program for the last 6 years. Her residencies focus on learning the basics of working with clay while producing fun, functional pieces for the students to take home and enjoy. Deb especially likes to work with teachers to create projects that tie into current curriculum themes. Deb has worked in remote schools that do not have their own kiln and can create a special clay residency for those schools without access to a kiln. See more of Deb's work at www.debsether.com Residency Description For first time clay students "Pinch Pots and Knee Bowls" allows students to learn about the tactile properties of clay and create their very own functional cup and bowl. Students will learn about working with slabs, slip & score, patterns, glazing and clay aesthetics. For schools whose students have previous clay experience, a special residency can be created that meets the students/schools needs. Staff and Community Offerings In-service workshops to help teachers implement art in their classroom as related to the Oregon Content Standards. Teacher training on kiln basics, supplies, tips and tricks. Facilities and Supplies A classroom space with large tables and access to water.
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