Dean Zoch, The Fiber Guy

Dean Zoch is a Fiber Artist, Lapidist, Naturalist, and Educator. He has spent the last 6 years advocating for the importance of the arts into our education system. Always connecting art, science, and history into his workshops and residencies, Dean encourages students to take a hands-on approach to

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Eco Printing

Program description

This introductory 3-day residency covers the basics of natural pigments found in plant material, and the most basic method of transferring these pigments to print on paper or fabric. We will also talk about mordants and why they let fabric grab hold of color, and how colors can be modified by incorporating acid, base, aluminum, and iron. Students will see color changes in base solutions and

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Booking / scheduling contact

Dean Zoch

704-236-2027

dzoch704@gmail.com

Program Detail

Program type: Residency

Artistic Discipline: Multi-discipline, Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: Multicultural

Subject: Visual Arts

Population served: Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Flexible, please contact provider

Available times:

Varies, please contact provider

Max number of students: 20

Length of program: 1 hour per session

Space / technical requirements:

Hot and cold running water, work tables that allow each student at least 3 feet of work space, access to screen or smart board. Fiber projects will be processed off site and delivered to the school once complete.

Location(s):

Classroom or other school provided location. Will need the ability to go outdoors on the day of the plant and flower pounding, both for foraging, and due to noise.

Fees / Ticketing:

$650.00

Optional additional $5 per student if you prefer t-shirts over bandannas.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

SL.2.1
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners

SL.2.1.a
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

SL.2.1.b
Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

SL.2.3
Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

NC Essential Standards:

Physical Science Essential Standard

PSc.2.2 Understand chemical bonding and chemical interactions.

Visual Art Essential Standards

5-8.V.1 Use the language of visual arts to communicate effectively.

5-8.V.2 Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.

5-8.V.3 Create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately.

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

Heidi Magi

Middle School Teacher, Pioneer Springs Community School

heidim@pioneersprings.org

Angela Grauel

Program Director, Studio 345

angela.grauel@artsandscience.org

Amethyst Kein

S.T.E.A.M. Teacher – CMS

amethyst.klein@cms.k12.nc.us.

Cancellation Policy

We will work to reschedule if necessary, however, if you must cancel there will be a $50 – $150 cancellation fee.