Artisan Preparatory

Artisan Preparatory renders creative learning that is engaging, fun and sustainable. Our hands-on curriculum PREPARES each ARTISAN with a ingenious foundation that enriches future educational opportunities. We believe that artistry is gifted to every student, it is our aspiration to to Capture,

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Weeds to Writing

Program description

Students learn about transitions in their lifestyle, then learn about the transition of plant life to paper. They study plant life and the process of paper making. They then journal on their newly made paper about a transition in their life. Transitions could be a geographic move, transitioning to high school, a divorce or any topic students want to journal about.

Booking / scheduling contact

Tamla Boone

6158189914

Boone@artprep.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Out-of-School-Time, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Literary Arts, Visual Arts

Subject: English, Language Arts, Science, 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:

This residency’s availability is flexible.

Available times:

This residency’s availability is flexible.

Max number of students: 25

Length of program: 2 sessions- first 50 min/ second 40 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

Each student needs a 2 foot table space. This project requires access to water and electrical.

Location(s):

Mecklenburg county. There is a $50 trip fee, outside of county.

Fees / Ticketing:

this two day residency is $1000.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Common Core Standard
1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Students are presented with other nature art pieces by diverse media and formats. They collaborate and design their own community art project.
2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Students listened to instructions on reproducing nature in an artistic manner.
3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. The final piece of artwork provides visual display of students interpretation of the theme for natural art.

NC Essential Standards:

Remember the function of the following structures as it relates to the survival of plants in their environments:
• Roots – absorb nutrients
• Stems – provide support
• Leaves – synthesize food
• Flowers – attract pollinators and produce seeds for
reproduction
3.L.2.2
Explain how environmental conditions determine how well plants survive and grow.
3.L.2.3
Summarize the distinct stages of the life cycle of seed plants.

2.V.2 Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression. Students create art from real and imaginary sources of inspiration.
2.CX.2 Understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts. Understand relationships between art and concepts from other disciplines, such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and other arts.

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

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

References

Allison Houchins

Hiddenite Museum
316 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-6966

Tanya Staggs
Travellers Rest
636 Farrell Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8197

Sam Davis Home
1399 Sam Davis Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167
459-2341

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations should be made within two 2 weeks of the scheduled event. A cancellation fee of $250 will be charged per session.