Sigrid Hice

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A native of the former West Germany, I immigrated to North Carolina 45 years ago. Over a 20 year period I volunteered for several organizations and institutions, including Catawba Co. 4-H, Catawba Co. Schools, the Hickory Museum of Art, and Lenoir-Rhyne College in various capacities, such as youth leader, art docent, and competition judge. In 1991 I was instrumental in co-founding the Hickory Writers Group. Since 1998 I have been registered on the roster of the Mountain Arts Program and have served numerous residencies as writer and book artist in western North Carolina schools. In 2005, I was accepted to the roster of the South Carolina Arts Commission’s Art in Education program, and in 2008 I gained acceptance to the ArtStart program and subsequently the ASC Educator Provider Directory in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Some of my prose and poetry has been published in magazines and journals, such as 4-H Leader, Junior Trails, My Friend, Branches, and Sanctuary. In addition, I served as co-editor for Out of Their Minds, a 1995 collection of prose and poetry written by members of the Hickory Writers Group. In 2003 I was chosen as an Elizabeth Daniels Squire Writer-in-Residence at Peace College.

I have taught numerous artist book workshops for organizations and institutions, including the Turchin Center in Boone, Hickory Museum of Art, Girl Scouts, 4-H, John C. Campbell Folk School, and many more.

In 2007, the South Carolina Alliance for Art Education awarded me a scholarship to a teaching artist seminar with Randy Baron. The United Arts Council of Catawba County has also awarded seven Innovative Artist Grants to me to implement the community projects Capturing Creativity (2005), Shapes of War (2008), three high school residencies (2010), and numerous elementary school residencies (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015), which integrated writing with book arts. In addition, I received a Regional Artist Grant (2006) to study papermaking at Penland School for the Arts, a grant from the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg enabled my participation in the weeklong Lincoln Center Institute’s International Educator Workshop in August 2011, and a grant from the NC Arts Council paid for tuition for the Lincoln Center Institute’s International Advanced Educator Workshop in July 2012.

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Program description

During the first session, I introduce the artist book concept by showing and explaining various types of artist books, explaining how the content of the writing can be incorporated into the book construction. Following, I teach students how to decorate paste papers, which they will use for book covers and collage inside their books. During following sessions, students learn how to fold an artist

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Sigrid Hice

828-294-1561

bookartist@nc.net

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Program Detail

Program type: Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Literary Arts, Visual Arts

Subject: Language Arts, Literacy, Science, Social Studies / History, Visual Arts

Population served: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Any time school is in session.

Available times:

9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. or by appointment

Max number of students: 110

Length of program: 45 - 90 min./session, four sessions/day

Space / technical requirements:

Classrooms with running water are helpful but not necessary

Location(s):

I will travel to the school or workshop location. Fee includes travel expense.

Fees / Ticketing:

$250 one day residency; $900 four-day residency (four sessions/day); $1000 five-day residency (four sessions/day) Essential materials are included in the fee. Teachers may supply glue sticks, color pencils, color markers, pencils, and newspaper.

For papermaking workshops, please call or email to negotiate the number of students, time frame, and fee.

I am fluent in German and would be happy to integrate German language activities into a residency.

I can teach students to make a simple artist book during one classroom session. Teachers can integrate it into the curriculum after my visit.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. SL.3.2Identify details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. W.3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Middle School: SL.6.1 Engage in collaborative discussions. W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. High School: SL.9-10.1 Communicate with others in group interactions. W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiencesor events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

NC Essential Standards:

NC Essential Arts Standards 3.V.2 Students apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression. 3.V .2.1 Students create art through a process that includes generating ideas, planning solutions, and producing original art. 4.CX.2.2 Students apply skills and concepts learned in other disciplines, such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and other arts, in the visual arts. 4.V.3 Students create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately. High School: A.V .3.1 Produce art by using a variety of tools and media appropriately, safely, and effectively. A.V .3.2 Produce art by using a variety of processes appropriately, safely, and effectively. A.V .2.3 Generate art based on a creative exploration of a concept.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: 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

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

Dos-à-dos Secret Room Book

References

Jennifer Gorczyca
Elementary Art Teacher
Paw Creek Elementary School
1300 Cathey Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
Phone: 980-343-0003
Email: jennifer.fischer@cms.k12.nc.us
Elaine Goar (Teacher)
Rosman Elementary School
167 Rosman School Road
Rosman NC 28772
Phone: (828) 862-4431
Email: ecgoar@gmail.com

Tammy Hopkins
Executive Director
Transylvania Community Arts Council
PO Box 1229
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: 828-884-2787
Email: tcarts@comporium.net

Cancellation Policy

I require a contract prior to residency.

Sigrid Hice

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