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Maria Geary
Maria Geary is a mixed media and fiber artist based in Durham who works to explore the relationships between lived experiences and current society issues. A ‘creative inspirationalist’, her creative practice and business Relaxing In Art, is a word play of her nickname, ‘Ria. It serves as a
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Program Description
This residency is full of play! Students will have the opportunity to learn the Japanese Stab Binding technique to create a 10 page journal that they can call their own. This program connects great with English and Visual Arts Programming.
Day 1: Setting Sail – Creating Your Art Journal.
In our first session, students will craft their own unique art journal to accompany them on their artistic
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Program Detail
Please contact Maria Geary to book preferred dates.
Monday – Friday 7:00 – 4:30 PM; Afterschool hours: 3:30 – 6PM
Classroom or art environment with large tables and chairs and reasonable proximity to water source.
School classroom or activity club (ex: Boys and Girls Club)
Residency: 5 days for $1950 – $2100*
Additional fees:
—$15 charge for additional students over the count of 25 to cover additional materials
*Grades 4-8 will have pre-punched sewing holes / Grades 9-12 will be required to create sewing holes using provided awl.
EDUCATION STANDARDS
Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.
Create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately.
Grades 6-8): Analyze the potential outcome of positive stress management techniques
(Grades 9-12): Create positive stress management strategies.
ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.10
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- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.5
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- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
Supporting Materials
Qualifications
References
Anne Gregory, Artist
http://www.annegregorypainting.com/ anne.gregory@frontier.com
Sharon Griffith, Ed.D., NBCT –
Secondary Literacy Integration Specialist, Durham Public Schools
Myra Stotesbury – Northern High School Art Teacher
Cancellation Policy
A minimum fee of $100 will be charged for program cancellation if not cancelled within 15 business days of contracted date. If supplies were purchased in preparation for the program, the contracting party will be required to reimburse for all materials purchased.