Sandy Creek Weavers-Victoria Sowers

The art of weaving runs deep in the roots of Sandy Creek Weavers. Since 1998, Emily Hyatt and Victoria Sowers have been known professionally as Sandy Creek Weavers. On historic utilitarian looms they create contemporary works of art. Sandy Creek Weavers are renowned throughout the Southeastern

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Weaving Your History, A Fabric Time Capsule

Program description

The central focus of a fiber artist residency is hands on weaving by the participants on a 300 year old loom. During the past fifteen years Sandy Creek Weavers have woven individually with over 300,000 students and adults. Last year we conducted 30 residencies.

Residencies include the design and weaving of a large tapestry which incorporates items of sentimental value contributed by

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Booking / scheduling contact

Victoria H Sowers

252-908-0387

vsowers@sandycreekweavers.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Professional Development, Residency, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: American

Subject: Other, Social Studies / History, Visual Arts

Population served: Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9, Kindergarten, Pre-K

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Year Round

Available times:

Days, evenings and weekends

Max number of students: 500

Length of program: 4-5 five day residency 45-60 minute class time

Space / technical requirements:

Space requirements:
1) A secure quiet permanent space (classroom setting) with good lighting is needed during the residency for the large loom. (Minimum loom(only) space 10×10). 2) Tables and chairs for students to use as they work. Please place rectangular (6 or 8 feet) tables and chairs in a semicircle fashion around the loom area. All students will face the loom sitting on the outside of the tables. 3) Two long tables for weavers to use for supplies and equipment.

****Assistance is needed for installing/set-up/removal of Loom and materials. Please provide the names of three people who will help on the set-up date and to the final day, conclusion, of the residency. This is a critical element to the success of the residency.

(If help is not available upon my arrival I will wait for arrangements to be made. Not having help could result in a delay of the residency).

Location(s):

All of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas.

Fees / Ticketing:

The residencies range from 3 days to a week depending on the type of residency requested. Fees range from $1800-$2500. Expenses are additional and negotiated.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

SL.K-2.1, SL.K-2.2, SL.K-2.3, SL.K-2.4, SL.K-2.5, SL.K-2.6

SL.3-5.1.b-d, SL.3-5.2, SL.3-5.3, SL.3-5.4, SL.3.6

SL.5.5

SL.6-8.1.b-d, SL.6-8.2, SL.6-8.3, SL.6-8.4, SL.6-8.5

SL.9-10.1.c-d, SL.9-10.3; SL.9-10.4; SL.9-10.5

SL.11-12.1.c-d, SL.11-12.3, SL.11-12.4, SL.11-12.5

NC Essential Standards:

Although we work with all grade levels the following are for grades 3-6 Visual Arts:

3.V.1-3, 3.CX.1-2, 3.CR.1

4.V.1-5, 4.V.2.3, 4.V.3.1-3, 4.CX.1.1, 4.CX.1.4, 4.CX.1.5, 4.CX.2.1-2, 4.CX.2.4, 4.CR.1.1-2

5.V.1.1-2, 5.V.2.2, 5.V.3.1, 5.CX.1.1, 5.CX.1.4, 5.CX.2.1-2,
5.CR.1.2

6.V.1.1-2, 6.V.2.2, 6.V.3.1, 6.CX.1.1-2, 6.CX.2.1, 6.CR.1.1

Social Studies:

3.E.1-2, 3.H.1, 3.C.1.1-3

4.H.1.3, 4.G.1.2, 4.G.1.4, 4.C.1.2, 4.E.1.1

5.E.1.2, 5.G.1.3, 5.C.1.2-4

6.CX.1.2

Supporting Materials

Teachers Guide

Teachers-Guide-Sandy-Creek-Weavers-2017.pdf

School Contact Check List

School-Contact-and-Teacher-Checklist-2017.pdf

"list of items" sheet for Students to take home

List-of-Items-Sheet-SCW.pdf

Drawing of the Loom for handouts

Loom-Drawing-To-Print-Copy.pdf

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

References

Available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

All programs when scheduled and confirmed in writing with Sandy Creek Weavers Enterprises are considered binding. Should illness, inclement weather or other foreseen circumstances prevent the artist from performing, Sandy Creek Weavers Enterprises will offer the agency, association. School and or company the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Contracted services cancelled by the agency/association/school/company three (3) weeks or less before the scheduled program dates are to pay full fee excluding expenses. Cancellations must be received in writing. Programs rescheduled at the request of the association/school/company shall be confirmed in writing.

Deposit

For programs NOT funded through ASC: A deposit in the amount of one-third of the contracted fee to be paid when contract is signed and returned to Sandy Creek Weavers. Contract should be signed no less than five weeks prior to the residency.