Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Traditional quilt block designs are perfect for exploring a variety of math concepts and community building, as well as elements of art. Students can practice what they’ve learned about patterns, fractions, geometric shapes, symmetry, translations, reflections, rotations, and even coordinate plains!
In session one, students get an overview of quilts and traditional quilt blocks, then take step 1 in creating the hand-painted papers they will use to create their blocks. In sessions 2 and 3, they will continue to create their papers with printing and stamping tools, as well as work on their block designs on grid paper. In session 4 the blocks are created, then joined to create a class quilt. Teachers can then use the finished quilt to discuss the math concepts that were used and the cooperation and community aspects involved in the creation of the quilt.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The artist is bilingual – instruction in Spanish is available!
This program offered by: Lulu Moonwood Murakami
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Connections: Community Building, Mathematics
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, K
Program Requirements: Preferably a designated classroom space with a sink and drying space
Instruction Language(s):
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 4
About the Artist
Lulu is a mixed-media visual artist with 12 years of experience as a certified teacher. She is well-versed in many forms of visual arts, including mixed-media painting, drawing, collage, sculpting with paper clay and papier mâché, and textile arts.
Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705
| Delivery Method | Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Class | Mileage/Travel Costs | Artist charges $0.58 per mile beyond a ten mile radius from the 97222 zip code. | |
| In Class | Additional Planning | 100.00 | Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc. |
| In Class | Prep Hours | 86.00 | Time spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.) |
| In Class | Culminating Event | 86.00 | Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc. |
| In Class | Planning Meeting | 100.00 | An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies. |
| In Class | Residency Session | 100.00 | Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost. |