Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Using recyclables, fabric, yarn and assorted tactile materials, students create curriculum-based weavings on a supported framework. Projects are small or large scale, individual or collaborative, with possible auction and installation art options.
Please note: Auction and installation projects incur extra costs for supplies and artist materials preparation (see below). A minimum of 8 sessions per week required.
Program Model: In Class
Art Form(s):
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Requirements: Classroom, student desks, chairs, good light, sink with water, secure storage for materials and equipment.
Instruction Language(s): English
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 3
About the Artist
Peggy is an award-winning teaching artist trained in visual art and textiles. She paints, collages and weaves and has been inspiring students to learn and create since 1995.
"Peggy is incredibly creative, easy to work with, inspiring, and she is fantastic with students and teachers. Our kindergarten students joyfully collaborated on three beautiful pieces of art. It was a wonderful experience for all!" -- Teacher, WLWV
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 | Supplies | Plan on $4-$6 per student. Add $125 per classroom for large collaborative weavings. Costs and availability can be volatile. Check with artist before final budgeting. School community collects and prepares some materials. | |
| In Class | Materials Preparation Fee | Expect materials preparation costs for time spent preparing materials outside of program days. $50-$200 per contract WITHOUT large collaborative weavings. Additional $100 for collaborative weavings. | |
| In Class | Planning Meeting | 96.00 | An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies. |
| In Class | Mileage/Travel Costs | IRS mileage rate charged per round trip from Cedar Hill Library. Drive time longer than 60 minutes per round trip, billed at rate of $50 per hour. Program available within 40 miles of Portland. Greater distances possible with add'l fees (lodging, etc.). | |
| In Class | Prep Hours | 96.00 | Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). Plan on 1-2 hrs./classroom (fewer classrooms on the higher range). Add .5 prep hours per classroom for large collaborative weavings. |
| In Class | Additional Planning | 96.00 | Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc. |
| In Class | Residency Session | 96.00 | A residency is a program with 3 or more sessions per classroom. Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost. |
| In Class | Equipment Use | Expect equipment use fees determined by scope of the project. $5-$40 per contract. |