Training Date: Tues. October 5, 2010 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5

In this project, students will learn some of the American culture and history of basket making, then make their own basket by weaving wire.
Learning Goals:    

History of basket making in America    

The role of baskets in American culture    

Everyday items as works of art

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"Pieces and Patterns"

Training Date: Tues. January 11, 2011 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5

This project will teach students some of the American culture and history of quilt making, then piece together a quilt pattern using felt.
Learning Goals:    

History of quilt making in America    

The role of quilts in American culture    

Everyday items as works of art

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"Spirit of the Southwest"
Presenting Artist: Odessa Poole

Training Date: March 1, 2011 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5

In this project, students will learn about the indigenous people of the American Southwest, the role of the Hopi kachina doll seen so often in that part of our country, and how to make one of their own.
Learning Goals:    

History and culture of the first people of the American Southwest    

Techniques for doll making

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"Heart of the Pacific"

Training Date: May 3, 2011 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5

The image of the salmon infuses many cultures found in the American Pacific Northwest; it plays a huge role in life here even today. Students will learn about salmon and how it fits into our local culture, then will paint a salmon suitable for framing.
Learning Goals:    

The life of salmon    

The roles salmon play in life and culture in the Pacific Northwest    

Techniques for painting and drawing

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