| Theater Games Residency |
In a series of workshops, artist Elliott Banen provides imaginative scenarios that provoke students to think creatively while solving “problems” presented. The actors are given rules and goals for each scenario but no scripts. The outcomes demand resourcefulness and originality. Workshops will focus on character building and scene development. By adhering to the basic rules of storytelling and character analysis, students become better writers. Through improvisation they become better communicators (both verbal and nonverbal) and through discussions of the scenes they learn literary criticism. Planning session with teachers prior to the residency allows the program to be customized to meet the school’s learning goals. Grades 5-12 |  | Theatre Skills | A workshop for students interested in further developing their acting skills is available for short- or long-term residencies. Some topics which can be addressed are acting techniques, voice projection, character development, scene development, and audition preparation. In addition, stagecraft components can be explored in depth. Grades 9-12
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts Literacy, Career Education
|  | Traditional (Wet) Felting Residency | Transformation of Wool to Felt Felt has an interesting history and was used for many practical purposes. Recently, it has had a resurgence in popularity as a design material used in fashion, jewelry, and home décor. This 3-7 day residency gives students the opportunity to create beautiful felt pieces - both flat and hand-shaped 3-dimensional forms - using wool fiber, moisture, agitation and pressure. This art form has many curriculum connections as students learn the humble beginnings of felt and the historical uses of the fabric; the physical make-up of wool and the “sheep to wool” process; and how to calculate the amount (weight) of wool needed for a project, taking into consideration shrinkage. Students will enjoy the amazing experience of the transformation of beautiful wool fibers to a new material – felt.
Photo shows some of the many colors of wool
that can be blended to create projects. Projects will be tailored to specific grade levels and can be individual projects (placemats, coasters, scarves etc.) that students take home, or a group project (wall hanging, rug, etc.) to be presented to the school as a lasting piece of art from the class. Grades 4-12 & Adult |
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