AIS Directory 2013-14 Répertoire des artistes by Manitoba Arts Council

2013-14

RÉPERTOIRE | DIRECTORY

artistes à l’école artists in the schools

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Artists in the Schools

DANCE / DANSE

DIRECTORY 2013-14

ABORIGINAL SCHOOL OF DANCE JUDY COOK JESSICA MCMANN-SPARVIER CASIMIRO NHUSSI LOA OLAFSON OFIELD WILLIAMS

Artistes à l’école RÉPERTOIRE 2013-14

LITERARY ARTS / ARTS LITTÉRAIRES

5 6 7 8 9 10

FILM AND VIDEO / FILMS ET VIDÉOS

FILM ROOTS BY TOOZ A CROWD PRODUCTIONS 12 FREEZE FRAME 13-14 Français & English

RANDY GUEST

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

25 26 27

MUSIC / MUSIQUE

FUBUKI DAIKO TUSIA KOZUB KRAINK

29 30 31-32

TED LONGBOTTOM PHOEBE MAN MR. MARK DOMINIQUE REYNOLDS

33 34 35 36-37

SISTER DOROTHY JAY STOLLER LEN UDOW ELLIOTT WALSH OFIELD WILLIAMS

38 39 40 41 42

Français & English

INTERDISCIPLINARY / ARTS INTERDISCIPLINAIRES

CASIMIRO NHUSSI & JAY STOLLER EVANS COFFIE (COFFIEMAN) NEREO JR. EUGENIO KATE FERRIS BRENDA GORLICK CAROLYN GRAY TUSIA KOZUB & JUDY COOK

KARIN ADAMS DONNA BESEL MARGARET SHAW-MACKINNON

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Artists in the Schools

STORYTELLING / CONTES

DIRECTORY 2013-14

LAURIE BLOCK LEIGH-ANNE KEHLER JAMIE OLIVIERO BRIAN RICHARDSON

Artistes à l’école RÉPERTOIRE 2013-14

VISUAL ARTS / ARTS VISUELS

44 45 46 47

THEATRE / THÉÂTRE

BOB ARMSTRONG SHANNON GUILE DEAN HARDER STAN LESK SUE PROCTOR CHRISTOPHER SIGURDSON

49 50 51 52 53 54

KC ADAMS ALIZA AMIHUDE

56 57-58

ANNIE BERGEN CHARLENE BROWN ROBERT CHRISTIANI KAREN CORNELIUS ALEJANDRA DIAZ ROMAN CAM FORBES BUD GILLIES MARIANNE GOPALKRISHNA NATASHA HALAYDA

59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67-68

Français & English

BARRY HILLMAN GÉRALD LAROCHE

Français & English

ANTHONY JOSEPH MARTIN DIMITRY MELMAN URSULA NEUFELD ROBERT CHRISTIANI & ILSE MOHN TRISHA TODORUK-HARVEY

69 70-71 72 73 74 75 76

DANSE DANCE

ABORIGINAL SCHOOL OF DANCE

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: large empty classroom or gym with electrical outlets

The Aboriginal School of Dance is a Winnipeg-based dance company recognized for high-quality Aboriginal artistic entertainment. It was founded by award-winning dancer and choreographer Buffy Handel in 2008. As part of the company’s mandate, members participate in powwows and volunteer at fundraisers for youth and children. The company, above all, seeks to create a stronger, more inspired generation of youth. The Aboriginal School of Dance presents choreography that showcases evolved forms of dance, merging traditional and contemporary styles, and intended to provoke an intense emotional experience in people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. They also conduct interactive clinics and perform educational programs that explore traditional Aboriginal music, dance, and storytelling.

THE PROGRAM: Aboriginal Dance: Students are introduced to the techniques and the stories behind specific Aboriginal dance movements. They will learn about number combinations, basic rhythm, and more complex combination rhythms. Within minutes of receiving instruction, students will want to get up and dance! But, dance would not be dance without song. Students will also learn a round dance song in English, accompanied by special hand rhythms. The company’s program is tailored for each age group and will culminate in the students’ performing a choreographed dance routine and round dance song. CONTACT: PHONE/FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Buffy Handel (204) 956-2095 indianpearlproductions@shaw.ca www.aboriginalschoolofdance.com

JUDY COOK

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: gym or larger space

Judy has choreographed for Manitoba Opera, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Vagabond Theatre, television, and Fringe Festival performances, as well as for many musical theatre and multicultural events for high schools and communities. As a dancer she has appeared at the National Arts Centre, Rainbow Stage, and venues across Canada and the United States, and toured with Bravado Dance Cabaret. She has worked for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Contemporary Dancers, Osborne Street Dance Club, the University of Manitoba and ArtsSmarts. Judy is an expert at sharing her dance knowledge and creativity with children and teachers in the school setting, and loves to collaborate with others to create special dance/music performances. Judy was the dance specialist for a two-year research project creating a dance program focusing on children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Norway House Cree Nation, and was part of a panel to share the research at a world arts festival (V.S.A.) held in Washington, DC. She has had very positive experiences creating dance programs for children with disabilities.

THE PROGRAM: Emphasis is on developing individual and collaborative creativity while experiencing the joy of movement. Warm-up, coordination skills, body control, dynamics of movement, musicality, and improvisation are explored. A final performance is optional. Each school or individual class teachers can choose from the following: Dance Creation: Students begin by learning basic elements of dance and choreography through games and dance studies. Judy guides them to create original group dance works. Arts Integration: Poetry, paintings, stories, music, or class studies are used as an inspirational springboard to create original dance works. Special Performance Projects by advance consultation with the artist - Judy collaborates with teachers, students, and/or community artists for special events, usually culminating in a community performance. CONTACT: PHONE/FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Judy Cook (204) 284-1030 judymcook@mts.net www.skytap.ca 6

JESSICA McMANN-SPARVIER

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a large empty classroom or a gym, with electrical outlets

Jessica began Hoop Dance training with Alex Wells and Dallas Arcand. She attended the Universities of Calgary and Manitoba for Classical and Jazz Music performance and education. She trained with Raven Spirit Dance, studied under Michelle Olson, and attended the Red Sky Performance Residency and the Banff Center for the Arts Indigenous Dance Residency (Ballet and Contemporary). Jessica has been touring extensively for the past nine years, including two European tours; one with Buffalo Red Thunder and one with Laura Vinson and the Free Spirit, as well as festivals such as the Talking Stick Festival, Coastal First Nations Dance Festival, Q The Arts and the Big Dance on Broadway. Jessica has taught Hoop Dance all over Western Canada and as far away as Sweden. She brings all of these experiences to the classroom in innovative ways, yet always remains grounded in traditional values and teachings.

THE PROGRAM: Storytelling through Hoop Dance is a workshop that is based on traditional values and contemporary pedagogical tools. It offers a fast-paced, interactive approach to traditional teaching and knowledge. Jessica shares the cultural origins and stories behind Hoop Dance. The students learn about the original intents and purposes of the Hoop Dance: healing, self-expression, connectivity and education. Jessica encourages the creative development of the students in each age group. Students can have fun, enjoy physical exercise, and by the end of the workshops, achieve higher self esteem and self-respect, while learning about traditional Cree, Ojibwa or Blackfoot teachings. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Jessica McMann-Sparvier (204) 504-2450 jessica.l.mcmann@gmail.com www.indigenousdancestudio.ca

CASIMIRO NHUSSI

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

K – 12 7 groups/wk $450/wk gym or large empty classroom

Born in Mozambique, Africa, Casimiro has been a dance professional since 1982. He is the Artistic Director and founder of Winnipeg’s only African contemporary dance company, NAfro Dance Productions. Casimiro is a professional dancer, choreographer, dance instructor and musician. Between 1982 to 1997, he was the Artistic Director of the Mozambique National Song and Dance Company. Prior to this, he attended the Alvin Ailey American Dance School in New York. As a drummer and singer, Casimiro has performed with several African Jazz bands. He is also a composer whose music has been played on Radio Mozambique and CBC Radio in Winnipeg. In 2005, he was commissioned by the National Film Board to compose music for the animated short “Mind Me Good Now”. Casimiro has performed and taught dance classes in 28 countries and he has been part of AIS with Jay Stoller for nine years. THE PROGRAM: The program is simple and exciting; it gives students the opportunity to travel to Africa and experience African culture through dance, music and storytelling.

They will also experience the basic elements of choreography and improvisation using African dance and stories. Here is the breakdown: The students will sample some traditional dances including: “Mapiko”, the mask dance from Mozambique, “Gumboot”, known as the boot dance, “Indlamu”, known as Zulu warrior dance both from South Africa, and “Zikwatcha”, celebration dance from Mozambique and Tanzania. Finally students will travel with me, through stories such as: The Lion story, Human creation story, The Monkey story and my own childhood story. The students will have the opportunity to dress like African women and warrior dancers. At the end of our trip, the students and I will make a small presentation to the school. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Casimiro Nhussi 88 Barrington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2M 2A7 (204) 261-9475 (204) 951-1685 (204) 946-0829 nhussi@yahoo.com www.nafrodance.com 8

LOA OLAFSON

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: an empty classroom or gym with electrical outlets

Loa Olafson has a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Dance from the University of Winnipeg, and will graduate with her Bachelor of Education in the spring of 2013. As a choreographer, Loa has been commissioned to create work for several arts organizations. In November 2011, she created a trio for the opening of Plug-In Institute for Contemporary Art’s new building. In 2011, she also created a new commissioned work for núna (now). Loa has extensive experience teaching in diverse settings, such as Graffiti Art Programming, Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, Boys & Girls Club, NEEDS, IRCOM, Art City, David Livingstone School’s after-school program, Spence Neighbourhood Association, and Peaceful Village.

THE PROGRAM: Aspects of this dance program for Early Years students can include a focus on any of the following: fundamental movement skills, creative expression, musicality, movement memory and partner games, as well as the use of props, text, and imagery. Middle and Senior Years workshops focus more on technique in specific dance styles, developing and refining choreography, opportunities for composition, and freestyling, as well as performance. Ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop are all dance styles that can be explored with students. Residencies will be planned according to the school’s preferences and desired outcomes. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Loa Olafson (204) 998-8687 loa.olafson@hotmail.com

OFIELD WILLIAMS

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

K–12 8 groups/wk $450/wk

“Performance Art” would basically sum up the last 10 years of Ofield Williams’s life. Ofield is trained in dance, theatre, and music. He has spent the last six years playing the role of the B-Boy (break dancer) and DJ/Producer for Winnipeg’s most prominent Hip Hop groups. As part of Mood Ruff and Grand Analog, Ofield Williams has received numerous awards including Western Canadian Music Awards in 2006 and 2009 for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year, and 2005 Song of the Year from CBC. Ofield completed the Bikram Yoga College of India’s Teacher Training Course and he finds that yoga and performing art go hand in hand. Ofield has completed five successful years in Artists in the Schools with his breakdancing program. He hopes to help people of all ages achieve what most people lack in our society, a healthy lifestyle!

THE PROGRAM: Students will learn the fundamentals of break dancing, including uprocks, lowrocks, body rocking, footwork, freezes, chairs, popping, locking moon gliding, and windmills. The artist will share video footage to give students insight into how the art form began and current practice. The students will warm up with yoga exercises, designed to improve concentration and encourage good posture. At the end of the program the students will demonstrate a short routine, usually performed in teams of two. With safety and health always in mind, students of all abilities and skill levels are involved, including those with special needs. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Ofield Williams (204) 296-9642 (204) 783-7751 ofieldone@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ofieldone

FILM & VIDEO FILMS & VIDÉOS

FILM ROOTS BY TOOZ A CROWD PRODUCTIONS

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 MAXIMUM: 8 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $900/wk for two artists SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks and has electrical outlets

Tooz a Crowd Productions is an independent film production company with several film shorts and music videos to its credit. The company, comprised of filmmaker Randy Guest and actor/ screenwriter Leigh-Anne Kehler, has worked in schools for the past 10 years and co-created over 300 student films. Two of those films garnered top prizes at the national Panasonic Student Film Competition in Toronto. Randy has over 75 production credits to his name and Leigh-Anne performs around the world as a storyteller. The pair works as a husbandand-wife team and endeavours to bring a sense of artistry, creativity, and kindness to the classroom. THE PROGRAM: Students will be treated from beginning to end like professional filmmakers. K-Grade 3 will focus on using the camera to tell a story by choosing creative compositions. Grades 4-6 will work as a team, taking the roles of director, the talent, assistant director, director of photography, art department, and locations manager.

Junior and senior high will learn the process of going from idea to script, working in a writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop setting with the knowledge of all possible shots and angles. A variety of genres and styles will be encouraged, including music videos, clay animation, documentary, mocumentary, experimental, comedy, and drama. Editing workshops can be included but the bulk of the time will be spent understanding the relationship between the camera and imagination. In-camera editing without the need for software will be explored. Yes, you can make a movie in a 30-minute class! Secrets and tricks will be revealed. Your students will never view media the same way again. They will be able to create movies and run a film set like the pros. Roll camera! Action! CONTACT: Randy Guest or Leigh-Anne Kehler ADDRESS: 855 North Drive Winnipeg, MB R3T 0A7 PHONE: (204) 942-5815 E-MAIL: rg31film@gmail.com 12

FREEZE FRAME

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: SUPPLIES:

2–12 5 groups/wk $450/wk plasticine, paper, blank DVD LANGUAGES: French & English SPACE REQUIREMENTS: prefer a room that locks and has electrical outlets

Freeze Frame is Manitoba’s media arts centre for young people. The centre offers educational and cultural media arts experiences to young people and hosts the annual Winnipeg International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages. Freeze Frame is a not-for-profit organization and registered Manitoba charity incorporated 14 years ago. Freeze Frame’s mandate is to provide educational opportunities for children and youth to develop media literacy, critical thinking skills, and the ability to express themselves through film and video—essential attributes in a world where communication through all media is becoming increasingly important and complex.

Once filming is completed, our facilitator will offer an introduction to editing. We add titles, credits and a soundtrack. The final assembly can be a long process and will be completed by our facilitator at the Freeze Frame office. The DVD will be sent to school after the workshop is completed. Video Production – This workshop allows students to experiment with video cameras. Students will learn simple in-camera special effects from demonstrations and handson experience. Students can explore and learn the skills and techniques needed to tell their stories visually through a series of exercises, including the creation of a story, storyboard development, introduction to camera techniques…etc.

THE PROGRAM: Animation – Using plasticine, students will learn about the processes involved in the creation of an animated film, from story development to final editing. Students participate in special exercises, including imagining a story, storyboarding, and character and scenery creation. An introduction to camera techniques and frame-by-frame animation will also be provided.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Education Coordinator 465–70 Arthur Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G7 (204) 949-9355 (204) 957-5347 info@freezeframeonline.org www.freezeframeonline.org 13

FREEZE FRAME

NIVEAU SCOLAIRE: MAXIMUM: TARIF DE L’ÉCOLE: MATÉRIEL REQUIS: LANGUES: ESPACE REQUIS:

2–12 5 groupes / semaine 450 $ / semaine pâte a modeler, papier, DVD français et anglais préfère une salle qui ferme à clé et a des prises de courant

Freeze Frame le centre des arts médiatiques pour jeunes du Manitoba offre des services éducatifs et culturels en arts médiatiques pour les jeunes dans le cadre annuel du Festival International du Film de Winnipeg pour enfants de tous âges. Freeze Frame est un organisme sans but lucratif et organisme de bienfaisance enregistré au Manitoba depuis 13 ans. Freeze Frame a pour mandat de fournir des possibilités d’éducation pour les enfants et les jeunes à développer l’éducation aux médias, la pensée critique et la capacité à s’exprimer par le biais de films et de vidéos, qualités essentielles dans un monde où la communication à travers les médias est de plus en plus importante et complexe. LE PROGRAMME : Animation – Il s’agit de créer un petit film animé avec la plasticine. Dans cet atelier, les étudiants apprennent les processus de la création d’un film d’animation, depuis l’idée originale jusqu’au montage final. Des exercices seront proposés aux élèves; imaginer une courte histoire, la dessiner, créer les personnages et le scénarimage. Une introduction à la technique de la caméra et du procédé de la réalisation image par image sera également apportée.

Concernant le montage, les élèves seront donnés une introduction à cette technique. Nous ajouterons les titres, les crédits et la bande sonore. Le montage, étant un long processus, sera terminé par notre facilitateur aux bureaux de Freeze Frame. Le DVD sera envoyé à l’école après l’atelier. Production vidéo - Dans cet atelier, les élèves apprendront le processus de la création d’un film, depuis l’idée originale jusqu’au montage final. Dans un second temps, un exercice sera proposé aux élèves; inventer une histoire originale et en faire le scénarimage. Une introduction à la technique de la caméra sera également apportée. Nous poursuivrons par faire une sélection des scènes utiles au montage et par supprimer le reste. Nous ajouterons les titres, les crédits et la bande sonore. CONTACTEZ: TÉLÉPHONE: TÉLÉCOPIEUR: COURRIEL: SITE WEB:

coordonnateur / coordonnatrice d’éducation 70, rue Arthur, pièce 465 Winnipeg (MB) R3B 1G7 (204) 949-9355 (204) 957-5437 info@freezeframeonline.org www.freezeframeonline.org 14

RANDY GUEST

GRADE LEVEL: K-12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: maximum $50/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a room that locks and has electrical outlets

Randy Guest has been an independent filmmaker for 20 years. He has directed and produced six short films, 10 corporate/ promotional videos, and one feature-length documentary. Randy has also freelanced as a production manager, location manager, and assistant director to local production companies, most notably Farpoint Films. Randy has been an active arts educator for the past 10 years, having taught filmmaking to students of all ages, through Artists in the Schools, Learning Through the Arts, The Integrated Arts, ArtsSmarts Manitoba, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, The Winnipeg Film Group, and The Interlake Teen Summer Filmmaking Camp. Randy co-produced the following half- hour documentaries with Manitoba school studentsIn The Locker, Our Special Need, In Broad Daylight, and Gretna-History of a Bordertown. He also co-produced, with students at David Livingstone School the Eagle and Hawk music video, I See Red. Randy is currently in postproduction with his MTS On Demand TV hour documentary UNDER THE SAME ROOF, which explores the lives of four, Winnipeg-based, holocaust survivors.

THE PROGRAM: THE LANGUAGE OF THE CAMERA – The workshop will teach filmmaking principles at a grassroots level designed to help students think like filmmakers, and to creatively see the world through the frame. Students will learn the various ways the camera can be used to speak for them and how their relationship with it can go far beyond point and shoot. Elements such as composition, shots, angles, “cheating”, crew positions and on-set dynamics will be applied in the creation of a short product written, directed, shot, and acted by the students. Schools can choose from a variety of genres and subjects, including music video, short dramatic scenes, documentary, mocumentary, or school promotional video. School themes or curriculum can also be incorporated. The overall objective is to teach students that filmmaking is an organic process with the imagination being the primary tool. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: CELL: E-MAIL:

Randy Guest 855 North Drive Winnipeg, MB R3T 0A7 (204) 942-5815 (204) 946-1709 (204) 223-0556 rg31film@gmail.com 15

INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS INTERDISCIPLINAIRES

CASIMIRO NHUSSI & JAY STOLLER

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 MAXIMUM: 9 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $900/wk for two artists COST OF SUPPLIES: $1/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a gym or larger room and lockable space

Casimiro and Jay began working together in 1998 and have not looked back. Although coming from different parts of the world, they soon found their mutual interest in African music and dance would lead to a highly complementary partnership in this field. They co-founded the African Ensemble Bafana and have staged numerous performances and workshops across Canada. Their Artists in the Schools program has run since 2000. Jay holds a BPE, B.Ed and a Diploma in African Music from the University of Ghana, where he studied music for four years. Casimiro was the Artistic Director of the Mozambique National Dance Company for six years and currently leads Winnipegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NAfro Dance Productions. THE PROGRAM: This team offers an excellent African music and dance program incorporating elements of music, physical education, and social studies curricula. The music component of the program will focus on instruction in African drumming and traditional percussion instruments. The dance component will introduce students to African dance and movement.

They will also learn basic elements of choreography through improvisation. Students will be introduced to the importance and function of music and dance in traditional African societies as well as the diversity of styles present in Africa. They will learn how African people use dance, music, and stories as an integral part of life. On the final day, students will provide a demonstration of their skills in drumming and dancing for the school population and parents. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL:

Casimiro Nhussi 88 Barrington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2M 2A7 (204) 951-1685 (204) 946-0829 nhussi@yahoo.com

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Jay Stoller 178 Champlain Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 2K1 (204) 952-9117 beat_da_drum@yahoo.ca africandrumdrum.com 17

EVANS COFFIE (COFFIEMAN)

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES: LANGUAGES:

K–12 6 groups/wk $450/wk $1/student English, Akan & Ghanaian SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a gym or larger room and lockable space

NOTE: It is the school’s responsibility to have a class set of drums available. They can be borrowed from the school division, or rented from the artist. Used water jugs can also be used. Contact the artist for more information.

Evans Coffie was born and raised in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. In 1979 he joined the Ghana Dance Ensemble and travelled to Europe, the United States, the Soviet Union, the Caribbean, and Africa. In 1991 Evans immigrated to Canada and has been working as a dancer/drummer/vocalist and choreographer. Evans taught African dancing at the School of Contemporary Dancers and in 1999 recorded his first CD, Coffieman. In 2000, he opened an African dance studio in Winnipeg. THE PROGRAM: This program offers students of all ages a chance to explore African culture through music and dance. Students are given hands-on experience with African musical instruments. Participants are taught songs that tell stories from long ago using the basic movements in West African dances. A direct connection between music and dance of Africa and today’s styles is pointed out and demonstrated.

As the students progress they are given the chance to choreograph their own dances. Expression and curiosity motivate the students to experience their creative selves, to appreciate other cultures, and to break down racial barriers and stereotypes. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Evans Coffie 304-383 Gertrude Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3L 0M5 (204) 800-1781 coffie81@mymts.net & coffieman81@hotmail.com www.coffieman.com

NEREO JR. EUGENIO

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 6 groups/wk $450/wk

Nereo Jr. Eugenio (a.k.a Nereo II or Doctor Strange) is a multidisciplinary artist (visual, spoken word, and dance) who has been active in the local spoken word, hip hop and arts community since early 2000. He has shared his impassioned and adventurous performances across North America, Europe, and Asia at events such as the Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival, The World UK BBoy Championships, The Annual Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, Scribble Jam Hip Hop Festival, The Toronto International Poetry Slam, and Thin Air Winnipeg International Writers Festival. His work has appeared in Write On Magazine, Branch Magazine, The Filipino Journal, and CBC Radio. Currently, Nereo works for Graffiti Art Programming as a commercial artist, at Seven Oaks School Division as an after-school arts mentor, and as a freelance artist at his own art studio in downtown Winnipeg.

Activities are designed to build self-confidence and develop strong performance dynamics. The main objective is to overcome the fear of speaking your mind.

THE PROGRAM: Word Play is a literary and theatre-based workshop in which students explore their creative voice through the art of spoken word. Each participant will develop their own personal story, rant, lyric, monologue, or poem.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Heartwork - Explore Street Art Culture and Street Art Style. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a drawing factory line, painting on vinyl records, painting with coffee, making Scotch Tape body sculptures, fashion design collages, or wooden blockheads, or mashing up a whole bunch of found junk together to form interesting pieces of work, the Heartwork workshop is bound to invigorate the imagination. FREEFLOW FUN.DA.MENTALS - Breakdance Workshop. Learn the fundamentals of footwork, freezes, and the art of toprocking with Nereo II (B-BOY Doctor Strange), as he takes you through an intensive workshop on moving with style. Nereo Jr. Eugenio 1089 Sherburn Street Winnipeg, MB R3E 2M8 (204) 772-8092 (204) 330-9170 scenereo@hotmail.com 19

KATE FERRIS

GRADE LEVEL: 1–8 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks

Manitoba-born songwriter, storyteller, and music educator Kate Ferris is known for her love of stories, both spoken and sung. Kate has performed both as a solo artist and with numerous musical and theatre groups, and currently as part of the popular folk trio Small Rooms (with James Hickerson and Bill Quinn). Kate has travelled to schools, festivals, and theatres throughout Canada and the United States. She has contributed to recordings and national radio and television programs, and conducted workshops in both songwriting and storytelling. Kate’s short stories have aired on CBC’s Radio Noon, and she has appeared twice as guest storyteller with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, narrating Tubby the Tuba and Peter and the Wolf. THE PROGRAM: This year Kate is offering a choice of two programs. Get Animated! Telling Stories through Sound and Movement introduces students to the world of storytelling through soundscaping: illustrating stories with sound. Kate brings her three trunks full of noisemakers and unusual percussion instruments and uses them to demonstrate the power of sound effects.

Students will explore sound, using it to accompany written stories, create soundscape “postcards,” or illustrate tableaux. Sing Your Story has Kate guiding the students through the process of songwriting. Each class will write a song, starting with brainstorming and establishing the main song storyline, through establishing metre and tempo, to final polishing and rehearsal. Depending upon the class the songs may be ‘piggyback’ (written to pre-exisiting melodies), “spoken word” or Kate will write a melody/accompaniment to the lyrics. Classes – or the entire school – can request a specific theme around which the songs will be written. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Kate Ferris P.O. Box 508 Winnipeg Beach, MB ROC 3GO (204) 389-2024 (204) 389-2071 kateferrismusic@gmail.com www.kateferris.ca

BRENDA GORLICK

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES:

K–12 6 groups/wk $450/wk $2–$5 for CDs / sheet music SPACE REQUIREMENTS: prefer a gym or larger space

Brenda Gorlick has been involved in the performing arts world for over 30 years. As a performer, she has acted, sung, and danced her way across Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe. With roles ranging from Rainbow Stage’s Wicked Witch of the West to Lucy in Dry Cold’s Sweeney Todd, Brenda is well known for her character acting. She has performed in and/or choreographed over 150 Manitoban stage, stadium, and screen productions. Highlights include the 1999 Pan Am Games, Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s A Year with Frog and Toad, Winnipeg Jewish Theatre’s Funny Girl, and Altar Boyz for Prairie Theatre Exchange/ Winnipeg Studio Theatre. Brenda serves as associate artistic director for Winnipeg Studio Theatre, a cutting-edge professional musical theatre company, which also offers a training wing for youth and adults - StudioWorks and Adults Only Ensemble. Through Artists in the Schools, Brenda has created projects throughout the province for over 20 years. She also serves as the Manitoba representative for the Dancer Transition Resource Centre and sits on the council for ACTRA Manitoba.

Brenda is in her 10th year on the teaching faculty for the University of Winnipeg’s Department of Theatre and Film, specializing in Dance for Musical Theatre. THE PROGRAM: This program offers students an introduction to dance for musical theatre through technical and interpretive exercises. Students will be exposed to a variety of styles and forms prevalent in musical theatre repertoire and have a chance to stretch their creative wings in a very supportive and collaborative environment. All students will be encouraged to participate physically and imaginatively, bringing to life their artistic instincts. As guest artist, Brenda’s emphasis is on the creative process and skill development of the students. There will be a sharing session at the end of the residency featuring the material developed over the course of the week(s). CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: CELL: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Brenda Gorlick 217 Clare Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3L 1R8 (204) 284-8645 (204) 795-9741 bregor@shaw.ca www.winnipegstudiotheatre.com 21

CAROLYN GRAY

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $2/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room with electrical outlets

Carolyn is an actor, director, playwright, puppeteer, and designer. She has been a member of the puppet theatre company Adhere and Deny for 10 years. She travelled to Prague to learn the art and craft of marionette construction. She has taught youth of all ages at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People: from Drama Ventures for three-year-olds to the directorship of the Shakespeare Company. Her play The Elmwood Visitation has been published by Scirocco Drama and won the Manitoba Day Award. She co-wrote, performed, and puppet-built The Apartment, which appeared at the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival, and designed, puppet-built, and acted in Saying Goodbye to the Goodwing for the Kid’s Fringe.

THE PROGRAM: Students will learn how to make puppets of their own design from traditional materials as well as found objects. They will learn the techniques of puppet design, from the first drawing to painting and costuming. Students will be introduced to performance and use their puppets in a short play. At the end of the week, students will have at least one original puppet they can use and the skills to build more. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Carolyn Gray 405A - 314 Broadway Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S7 (204) 890-9203 kneepal@yahoo.ca

TUSIA KOZUB & JUDY COOK

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

K–12 6 groups/wk $900/wk for two artists SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a gym or larger space that locks/has electrical outlets

Judy Cook and Tusia Kozub are professional artists with a wealth of experience as both performers and instructors. Together, they have created and appeared in musical theatre productions, children’s festivals, and stage shows. They have been instructors at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Manitoba Holiday Festival of the Arts, and ArtsSmarts. They have collaborated with schools and community groups on special projects, most recently with Vagabond Theatre Company in Binscarth, Manitoba. Individually, they have been associated with the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Manitoba Opera, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and Rainbow Stage. Currently Judy performs her original children’s shows at concerts and festivals, and Tusia acts as music director for a variety of theatrical productions including Shakespeare in the Ruins’ Threepenny Opera and Danny Schur’s acclaimed Manitoba musical Strike! THE PROGRAM: Students will have an exciting and realistic experience in the art of musical theatre. They will sing, dance, and act in performance pieces we create together.

As well as teaching vocal and dance skills, the program gives students the opportunity to express their creative selves while balancing technique and self-expression. We may create pieces based on existing songs or musical theatre repertoire, or students may choose to compose an original song as the basis for our performance piece. The program can also be an exciting addition to class studies in multiculturalism; Kozub and Cook have had several collaborations with schools as facilitators in the creation of concerts featuring songs and dances of various cultures. Longer projects can culminate in seasonal concerts or arts festivals. CONTACT: PHONE/FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Judy Cook (204) 284-1030 judymcook@mts.net www.skytap.ca

CONTACT: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL:

Tusia Kozub (204) 339-8747 (204) 338-7499 tusiakozub@hotmail.com 23

LITERARY ARTS LITTÉRAIRES 24

KARIN ADAMS

GRADE LEVEL: 3-8 MAXIMUM: 5 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: can move from classroom to classroom

Karin Adams is a Manitoba-based children’s writer devoted to sparking interest about the writer’s craft in young people. Her two middle grade novels, “Lights! Curtains! Cows!” and “No TV? No Fair!” (Lorimer, Toronto) are “humorous stories with heart” set in her home province. Karin is an enthusiastic creative writing workshop leader who loves working with young writers. She has offered her fun, engaging workshops to hundreds of students in Manitoba schools and through the Winnipeg Public Library. Karin has always had a profound interest in language and literature, a passion that comes through in her programs for young writers. As a graduate student at Harvard University, Karin studied ancient Hebrew, Greek and Akkadian in order to delve into the fascinating texts of the Ancient Near East. Karin continues to expand her writing skills and love of the written word by exploring new literary horizons, most recently writing for film.

THE PROGRAM: From Spark to Finish! - Karin’s fun, interactive creative writing program will help students to transform the first spark of an idea into expressive, engaging pieces of literary art. Karin will present techniques and strategies to help students learn the craft of creative writing, from brainstorming ideas, to writing a first draft, to the all-important stage of revising. Throughout the program, students will use these techniques to complete a short piece of creative writing. Each session will involve group discussion time, fun writing activities, and individual writing time. Students, working with their peers, will also give and receive positive feedback and constructive criticism, another invaluable aspect of the writing process. Throughout the program, Karin will share excerpts from her own books, presenting earlier drafts and the final published versions. Students will compare and analyze these drafts, seeing first-hand how a published story evolves from idea to book. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Karin Adams (204) 228-6591 kadams.writer@gmail.com www.karinadams.com 25

DONNA BESEL

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

4-12 6 groups/wk $450/wk

Donna Besel loves writing of all kinds: short stories, novels, poems, articles, songs. Her work has been published in anthologies and magazines. Donna has won scholarships and awards, including second place in Prairie Fire’s national writing contest, a finalist spot in CBC’s Canada Writes, and a short-list nomination for CBC’s Literary Awards. Her writing, fuelled by a strong desire to look long and hard at difficult subjects, has been called “deeply moving, yet realistic” and “powerful and compelling.” She teaches creative writing to all ages, in classrooms, workshops, retreats, and many other venues.

will be encouraged to observe people, situations, and the world around them with compassionate detachment. They will listen to each other, role play, and read their work aloud. If the school selects a two-week residency, students will also learn about the basic elements of a short story, including character, plot, theme, dialogue, mood, viewpoint, conflict, rising action, climax, resolution, and audience. They will write, revise, and edit an original short story. If requested, each class collection of stories can be bound and distributed, and students can do formal readings to a larger audience.

THE PROGRAM: Finding Your Voice. In these creative writing classes, each student will be challenged to find his or her unique writer’s voice. They will discover they all have something to say and the ability and the right to say it. Each session will include creative writing exercises, challenging discussions, imagination openers, verbal feedback from fellow students, and tips to access internal motivation. Students

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Donna Besel Box 1639 Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 (204) 345-8513 dab3@mymts.net

MARGARET SHAW-MACKINNON

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

K–12 8 groups/wk $450/wk

Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon writes for children, young adults, and adults. She has a background in both visual and literary art, with a BFA and an MA in English. Her award-winning literary fairy tale Tiktala, illustrated by Laszlo Gal, was published in 1996 by Stoddart in Toronto and Holiday House in New York, and was reprinted in soft cover in 2006 by Fitzhenry and Whiteside. She wrote 20 one-page stories for a National Film Board (Montréal) youth website. In 2001, her essay “Birth, Death and the Eleusinian Mysteries” was published in Dropped Threads, and she completed a Parks Canada Reader’s Theatre Play on Manitoba’s history for children in Grades 4-6. In April 2008, Margaret launched her youth novel The Beech Nut of Big Water Beach (Aivilo Press), and she has prepared an antibullying guide to accompany the book. THE PROGRAM: Margaret tailor-makes her program for each group she visits, from K-12. Each session will include discussions about story writing and/or illustrating, as well as time for students to engage in writing or illustrating exercises.

Young students will focus on illustrations and the connection between word and image. Older students will concentrate more on writing exercises to create strong character, plot, theme, and other elements of fiction. Margaret has taught children’s literature at the university level and always leads students into an appreciation of this rich world. One variation on Margaret’s program involves a creative immersion in Manitoba’s history through Margaret’s reader’s theatre play. An exciting new addition to Margaret’s program begins with a reading of her youth novel The Beech Nut of Big Water Beach, and takes off into a creative, transformative exploration of the theme of bullying. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon 14 Meadowbank Road Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1N8 (204) 489-7846 shaw_mackinnon@hotmail.com www.margaretshawmackinnon.com 27

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FUBUKI DAIKO

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 8 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $900/wk for two artists SUPPLIES: 14 rolls of duct tape LANGUAGES: English & Japanese SPACE REQUIREMENTS: gym or multi-purpose room (minimum of 40’ x 40’ area that is clear and level) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 21 chairs and 21 used car tires (cleaned and duct-taped; approx. 8-10 rolls). Tires may be obtained free from garages or schools that have previously participated in the program. Duct-taped tires can be loaned out to local schools, pending storage availability. Detailed instructions for making plastic trash-can drums with packing tape are also available.

The core members of Fubuki Daiko have over 20 years of taiko experience, including four years of traditional Japanese apprenticeship under Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka, the father of North American taiko. Collaborations with a wide range of groups - including Ron Paley, the Winnipeg Singers, Absent Sound, and the Northern Plains Ballet - continue to fuel their quest for excellence and innovation in this ancient art form. Their debut CD, Fubuki, was voted Outstanding Instrumental Recording at the 2001 Prairie Music Awards.

On subsequent days, two artists teach students the cultural etiquette of taiko, basic drumming skills, and a simple song. This can give a large number of students a brief taste of taiko, or provide a smaller number (4 to 10 groups per week) with a more intensive training experience. The age-appropriate sessions draw on elements of physical education, music, theatre, and dance, all within a Japanese cultural setting. For residencies with more contact time, participating students perform for the entire school on the final day.

THE PROGRAM: On the first day, the entire school is introduced to the art form through a performance by the full ensemble. For rural residencies, a presentation by the two visiting artists is offered on the first day.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Hiroshi Koshiyama P.O. Box 222, Station Main Winnipeg, MB R3C 2G9 (204) 943-2989 (204) 943-7196 info@fubuki.ca www.fubuki.ca

TUSIA KOZUB

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a room that locks/has electrical outlets

Tusia Kozub has been singing and playing music since she was a small child. Her professional life as a musician is very eclectic: piano teacher, vocal coach, recording studio singer, music director and performer (Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Shakespeare in the Ruins), stage performer, and folk choir director. She has conducted musical workshops for both children and adults. She has sung in many languages and has performed extensively with Aboriginal artists Tom Jackson and Winston Wuttunee. She has recorded two albums with her family, including songs honouring Louis Riel written by her father and The Kozub Family Sings – Celebrating 100 Years of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. THE PROGRAM: Students will experience our rich cultural diversity by exploring the music and singing the songs of the people who comprise Canada’s cultural mosaic. Students will appreciate the culture of a chosen country by watching videos and listening to recordings.

Students will sing a song from that country/culture in the original language and discover that every song is a story told through music. Students will always be encouraged to think creatively and contribute ideas, so that the final musical sharing/presentation is truly a collaboration among students, teachers, and the artist. The presentation could be part of a large multicultural celebration. Tusia also offers workshops on Canadian historical and folk songs, longer term projects at schools without regular music programs (vocal, keyboard, percussion), and special projects such as seasonal concerts and musicals. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Tusia Kozub (204) 339-8747 tusiakozub@hotmail.com

KRAINK

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: LANGUAGES:

5–12 5 groups/wk $900/wk for two artists English & French

Kraink has more than nine years of experience on the independent music scene. Kraink, with a repertoire completely en français, has a great deal of stage experience. The band has worked with high school students from all over Canada. Their three full-length albums Après la grande guerre, Roi, and Armée lunaire were nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards in the Outstanding Francophone Recording category. Kraink has been described as everything from macabre-folk orchestra to smartly conceived Pop. The Gosselin brothers, who together form this revolutionary trio, owe their talents to their parents: Dad - a visual artist; Mom an advocate for women’s rights. This is a great recipe for a rock group.

THE PROGRAM: Brothers Eric and Jérémie Gosselin will discuss elements of the popular song and will work with students to develop a song, from writing the lyrics to performing in front of a crowd. Students will work in groups in order to build a song arrangement. Then, the students will learn about stage setting and song interpretation. At every stage of the program, the students will be very involved in the creative process, led by a very energetic duo. CONTACT: PHONE : E-MAIL : WEBSITE:

Jérémie Gosselin 73 Hill Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 2L3 (204) 231-1766 jeremie@kraink.com www.kraink.com

KRAINK

NIVEAU SCOLAIRE: MAXIMUM: TARIF DE L’ÉCOLE : LANGUES:

5–12 5 groupes/semaine 900 $/semaine pour 2 artistes français et anglais

Kraink a plus de neuf ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la musique indépendante francophone. Avec des spectacles de Vancouver à Moncton, Kraink connaît bien la scène musicale. En plus, les membres de Kraink ont beaucoup d’expérience en tant que formateurs. Entre autres, ils ont eu la chance de donner de la formation à des élèves venant de toutes les provinces du Canada dans le cadre des Jeux de la francophonie canadienne. Leurs trois albums Après la grande guerre, Roi, et Armée lunaire ont été nominés pour des Western Canadian Music Awards dans la catégorie Enregistrement francophone exceptionnel. Les frères Jérémie, Eric, et Christian Gosselin forment ce trio révolutionnaire. Nés d’un père artiste visuel et d’une mère revendicatrice des droits des femmes, ces frères marient un style flyé avec du cran. LE PROGRAMME: Les frères Eric et Jérémie Gosselin travailleront avec les élèves pour développer une chanson en français, de l’écriture des paroles et de la musique jusqu’à la présentation.

Les étudiants apprendront au sujet des particularités de la musique francophone et devront se lancer eux-mêmes dans l’écriture d’une chanson. Ensuite, les élèves travailleront en groupe pour construire un arrangement simple de leur chanson. L’interprétation et la mise en scène de la chanson seront travaillées pour que les élèves puissent présenter leur chanson devant leurs pairs à la fin de la semaine. Les élèves seront très impliqués à chaque étape de l’atelier et seront dirigés avec expertise et énergie. Kraink offre un programme spécifiquement taillé pour les classes intermédiaires et un programme plus avancé pour les classes du secondaire. Le programme peut aussi être adapté pour les Boites à chansons dans l’école. CONTACTEZ: TÉLÉPHONE: COURRIEL: SITE WEB:

Jérémie Gosselin 73, rue Hill Winnipeg, MB R2H 2L3 (204) 231-1766 jeremie@kraink.com www.kraink.com 32

TED LONGBOTTOM

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

3–12 6 groups/wk $450/wk

Ted Longbottom is a Manitoba Métis singer-songwriter, recording artist, actor, visual artist, and playwright. He plays the role of Beaver in APTN and YTV Treehouse’s Tipi Tales. Ted’s music has been featured on CBC, The Discovery Channel, PBS, and the History Channel. Ted has also performed at music festivals and childrens’ festivals across Canada and the USA, as well as in schools and communities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Yukon. THE PROGRAM: Ted Longbottom’s program provides an excellent resource for Aboriginal content as he tells the stories of the Métis people, the Canadian soldier and pioneer life in Canada. He presents a variety of original and traditional folk music, including ballads, reels and hornpipes. Ted leads students in composing and performing an original song, which may be accompanied by a visual presentation.

The program allows students to learn about the history of Manitoba and Canada, with a focus on Aboriginal contributions to present day culture. He invites students to explore past and present attitudes, and encourages connections to themes from other subject areas such as music, art and literature. Critical thinking about issues is encouraged, as students examine the past and make connections with the present to develop an appreciation of what it means to be Canadian. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL:

Ted Longbottom Box 154 Scanterbury, MB R0E 1W0 (204) 766-2679 tedlongbottom@gmail.com

PHOEBE MAN

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES: TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:

K–12 6 groups/wk $450/wk $120/school not available to fly-in communities SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a gym or larger space

Hailing from Hong Kong, Phoebe has been playing the traditional Japanese art form of taiko drumming since 1989. She is considered to be a pioneer in expanding the arts vocabulary of Manitoba. Along with having been a founding member of local taiko group Fubuki Daiko, Phoebe has collaborated across diverse cultural lines with world music ensembles SAND and Just Drummin’, which has brought the art of taiko into a greater artistic realm. Other collaborative performances include world-class artists such as flamenco dancer Carmen de Torres from Spain, African drummer Bruno Genero from Italy, and taiko master Kenny Endo from Hawaii. Phoebe is a self-taught singer, dancer, actor, and is the former Artistic Director of Fusion Dance Theatre. A passionate percussion enthusiast and taiko educator, Phoebe has instructed in Learning Through the Arts with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and ArtsSmarts.

THE PROGRAM: Taiko (or “big drum”), a traditional Japanese art form of drumming, combines sheer physicality, exuberant movement, and innovative sounds. Students will learn the history of taiko as well as its basic playing techniques. The art of taiko offers students and teachers new artistic tools and techniques that serve as a vehicle in expressing individual interests and talents in a collaborative environment. The movements required in playing taiko are both visual and audio in nature. Exercises such as stretching, breathing, and body and voice strengthening play an intricate role. Through these exercises and hands-on drumming, students will demonstrate an understanding of how to utilize their muscles effectively. In addition, the students’ focus, posture, and artistic expression will be enhanced. The artist will provide all teaching materials. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Phoebe Man 498 Stiles Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 3A4 (204) 219-8328 shiningmoonwoman@gmail.com 34

MR. MARK

GRADE LEVEL: K–8 MAXIMUM: 8 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: dedicated room (for assemblies)

His real name is Mark Cameron but he’s known to countless kids and their families at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful dancing music for kids. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging. He has performed at many festivals such as the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival (including a Circus and Magic Camp run by the festival), Winnie the Pooh Friendship Day, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Folklorama, and numerous festivals throughout Manitoba and North Dakota. In the past, Mr. Mark has played with some of Canada’s better known family performers, most notably Fred Penner and Jake Chenier. THE PROGRAM: One person’s junk is another’s ... Music! This program explores the world of ‘found sounds.’ How many different sounds can you make on a garbage can? We will make the transition from noise to music by taking a pile of junk: garbage cans, buckets, and hoses, and transforming it into an orchestra.

Stomp for kids! The program begins with an interactive concert for the entire school, playing original songs on original instruments, and introducing to everyone the notion that all the world’s a drum. Each workshop session will begin with a Junk Jam, an improvisational setting in the style of a drum circle where kids are encouraged to explore and ‘find’ sounds. During the program the group will play several musical games intended to teach the concepts of rhythm, time, tempo, loudness, softness and...silence! The conclusion of the program is a performance by our very own bands. The students will perform their own compositions as well as perform as foley artists, providing the soundscape for a story. Follow-up materials are available to teachers, and dialogue between teachers and artist is encouraged. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE:

Mark Cameron 306 Baltimore Road Winnipeg, MB R3L 1J1 (204) 452-0365 mrmark@mrmark.ca www.mrmark.ca 35

DOMINIQUE REYNOLDS

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: LANGUAGES:

3–8 6 groups/wk $450/wk French & English

Dominique Reynolds is a French Canadian Métis chanteuse. After eight years with the world music group Madrigaia, Dominique is now exploring a solo career. Her latest recording entitled Tiny Burden was produced by Doc Walker’s Murray Pulver (multiple CCMA). Collaborating with the likes of Leela Gilday (Juno award winner for best Aboriginal recording 2007), Wab Kinew (Hip Hop artist and CBC host) and Ray Coco Stevenson (traditional Pow Wow singer for Eagle & Hawk), Tiny Burden eschews boundaries while maintaining a strong folk pop vibe. For the past few years Dominique has enjoyed teaching music in Manitoba schools with Learning Through the Arts and ArtsSmarts. THE PROGRAM: Songwriting “en français” for those who can’t sit still! For French Immersion and Basic French, students will experience Franco-Manitoban culture and write at least two French songs in different musical styles.

The workshops will improve students’ pronunciation and rhyming skills. They will learn song structure, rhymes, and vocabulary, while moving their bodies to the beat. They will develop melodies and arrangements, as well as movements to accompany each phrase. The final compositions, arrangements and choreography will be performed for their peers. Throughout the sessions Dominique will share her original songs as well as French cabaret classics and traditional songs.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Dominique Reynolds 26 Springside Drive Winnipeg, MB R2M 0X1 (204) 510-7475 pommepomme1@hotmail.com www.dominiquereynolds.com

DOMINIQUE REYNOLDS

NIVEAU SCOLAIRE: MAXIMUM: TARIF DE L’ÉCOLE: LANGUES:

3–8 6 groupes / semaine 450 $ / semaine français et anglais

Dominique Reynolds est une chanteuse franco-manitobaine métisse qui œuvre comme auteure-compositrice depuis plus de 10 ans. Après huit ans sur la scène avec le groupe de musique du monde Madrigaïa, Dominique se retrouve à l’aise comme artiste solo. En 2009, elle lance son deuxième album intitulé Tiny Burden avec l’aide de son réalisateur et guitariste Murray Pulver (Doc Walker). Elle collabore avec plusieurs artistes de renommés tels que Leela Gilday (gagnante du Juno meilleur album autochtone 2007), Wab Kinew (artiste Hip Hop et animateur à CBC) et Ray Coco Stevenson (chanteur Pow Wow traditionnel avec Eagle & Hawk). Tiny Burden est un pastiche de style et d’influences tout en gardant ses racines dans la musique folk pop. Depuis quelques années, Dominique enseignent des ateliers de composition et d’écriture de chanson avec le programme Apprentissage par les arts et GénieArts. LE PROGRAMME: L’écriture et la composition de chanson pour ceux qui ne cessent de grouiller! En participant aux activités et aux exercices de l’atelier, les élèves composeront et écriront au moins deux chansons de styles variés en français.

Ensemble, en suivant le rythme avec leur corps, les élèves apprendront la structure d’une chanson, les différentes rimes et ils développeront leur vocabulaire. Ils choisiront des arrangements et une mélodie et chaque phrase sera appuyée par un mouvement chorégraphié. Pour les élèves en immersion et en français, l’atelier développera la rimes, le vocabulaire l’articulation et poussera les frontières du processus créatif. Une fois que les élèves ont composé et chorégraphié leur chanson, ils la présenteront en classe sous forme d’un mini spectacle. Durant l’atelier, Dominique partagera des chansons de son répertoire, tels que ses propres compositions ainsi que des chansons de cabaret français et des chansons traditionnelles pour faire vivre la culturelle française. CONTACTEZ: TÉLÉPHONE: COURRIEL: SITE WEB:

Dominique Reynolds 26 Springside Drive Winnipeg, MB R2M 0X1 (204) 510-7475 pommepomme1@hotmail.com www.dominiquereynolds.com 37

SISTER DOROTHY

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 5 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room; require a larger space or gym for final concert

Classically trained but raised on classic rock, Sister Dorothy teaches music to children and adults. She has been a performer since childhood but her career took off in the early 1990s. Since starting her own company she has released 7 CDs and over 30 videos. Through Artists in the Schools, Sister Dorothy has taught guitar, recorder and song writing in Domain, Crane River, Poplar River, Cross Lake and across the province. Sister Dorothy embraces the idea of teaching language through music, and has been working with First Nations teachers and language specialists to write songs in Ojibwe. She has produced 2 cd’s and videos in Ojibwe and continues to draw upon her musical and production experience to broaden the scope of this work. Sister Dorothy is always in demand and performs at festivals, art galleries, nightclubs and schools from Winnipeg to Jamaica. THE PROGRAM: The objective of this program is to promote an appreciation of music by sharing the tools and building blocks used to write songs.

Designed in part for remote and rural schools who do not have a music program, this residency can be tailored to include guitar, keyboard, flute, recorder, fiddle or songwriting. Any instruments the students or schools have can be used. Sister Dorothy’s high-energy pop songs and the students’ own cd’s will serve as examples, as students learn to identify, notate and produce rhythms, and participate in percussion ensembles. Other topics will include dynamics, style, mood, instrumentation and what makes a good song. Students will be encouraged to write their own songs and apply their new knowledge to other artistic disciplines. Students can show what they have learned at a final concert. Each class may include a short video screening. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE/FAX: WEBSITE:

Sister Dorothy 551 Herbert Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2L 1E7 (204) 663-4170 www.sisterdorothy.com 38

JAY STOLLER

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 MAXIMUM: 8 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $1/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks

Jay is an African drumming specialist. He holds a B.Ed as well as a Diploma in African Music from the University of Ghana. Living and studying drumming in Ghana for almost four years has given him a deep understanding of African music and culture that he has been sharing with students in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario over the past nine years. He currently performs with African percussion group Bafana, the Ghanaian cultural dancers, and is also the musical director and lead drummer for NAfro Dance. Jay teaches adult group classes, and operates a corporate teambuilding franchise and an importing business. THE PROGRAM: Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s African drumming program is a favourite among school children of all ages. In addition to being an extremely enjoyable experience, it incorporates elements of music and social studies curricula. The music component of the program focuses on instruction in African drumming and traditional percussion instruments.

Students discover the importance and function of music and dance in traditional African societies as well as the diversity of styles and instruments present in Africa. They learn how African people use dance, music, and stories as an integral part of life. The first day begins with a full-school assembly and slide presentation from Africa (the crocodile and mud houses get a great response!). On the final day, students present a demonstration of their skills in drumming for the school population and parents. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Jay Stoller 178 Champlain Street Winnipeg MB R2H 2K1 (204) 952-9117 beat_da_drum@yahoo.ca africandrumdrum.com

LEN UDOW

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES:

K–6 8 groups/wk $450/wk $5/class

Len Udow is well known to Manitoba audiences as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. He performs regularly on stage, at festivals and fairs, on radio and television, and in recording studios across Canada. A multi-instrumentalist on piano, banjo, and guitar, Len has been a music teacher in St. Boniface schools, and has been participating in the Artists in the Schools program for 28 years. In 1994, Len recorded a collection of songs entitled Walk Right In, half of which were songs written by and for the children in songwriting workshops in Manitoba. Recently, Len celebrated his 24th year of music making and travelling with Fred Penner. In 2001 and 2002 Len wrote and recorded 24 songs with students at Brock Corydon School and Birds Hill School. In 2004 and 2005 Len helped to write and record two CDs of songs with students and staff at Minitonas School and Killarney School. THE PROGRAM: Say It With A Song: Songwriting – A Mode of Learning and Expression. In this workshop students are led through a process of creative song writing from beginning to end.

The language, theme, and concepts are developed cooperatively, based on the participants’ current interests and experiences. Students work together to create the tune, tempo, and lyrics. All the songs are recorded and lyrics are transcribed for a songbook provided to each participant. On the last day a concert of the songs is performed for the participants and their community. The recording is left behind as a resource for the teaching staff. Also available is a series of workshops designed to provide the community/school with a seasonal concert presented by Len and the students. The workshop may be based on special themes related to curriculum or social issues, such as social harmony, self-esteem, and freedom. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Len Udow 1368 Mathers Bay East Winnipeg, MB R3M 2J9 (204) 488-6296 lenudow@mts.net

ELLIOTT WALSH

GRADE LEVEL: 3–12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: dedicated room that locks, with electrical outlets

Elliott Walsh is a veteran independent hip hop artist of the Canadian music scene. Recording and touring under the name Nestor Wynrush (pron. Win’-rush), he is a respected storyteller whose topics range from family and community to socioeconomics. He is a pioneer of instructing and developing hip hop workshops in Manitoba. He’s worked with such groups as The Graffiti Gallery, OCN, WECC and Broadway Neighbourhood centre. He’s the co-founder of the annual UWSA Freestyle festival. He’s worked with CKUW, UMFM, and Uptown Magazine in the roles of radio show producer, and freelance hip hop journalist.

We walk through the importance of pattern through rhyme, breathing techniques, substance, style, beat selection, and basic recording skills and equipment. The aim is to have each class create a few completed songs. Educators are encouraged to contact Elliott in advance to discuss aspects of the curriculum they may want explored. This is a great opportunity for students to tell a story, build confidence, communicate and create.

CONTACT: PHONE: EMAIL:

Elliott Walsh (204) 293-7313 sachillp@gmail.com

THE PROGRAM: Lyric Lathered Beats teaches students about the intricacies of rap lyric composition and the recording process. Using literary devices, and a vast array of classic hip hop beats (students are also encouraged to bring in their favourite Hip Hop instrumentals), students learn to write and record their own hip hop songs. 41

OFIELD WILLIAMS

GRADE LEVEL: 5–12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: dedicated room that locks, with an adjoining room for recording booth

Ofield was the producer for the independent Hip Hop group Mood Ruff. They released 3LP’s Nation Wide, and 8 videos on Much Music, MTV, Vibe, and BET. In 2005 Ofield’s song Rocketship was chosen by CBC as the #1 song of the year. Also in 2005 Walk Don’t Run was picked up by the sitcom Falcon Beach. I Do My Own Stunts (Mood Ruff ) won Hip Hop Album Of The Year in 2006 at the Western Canadian Music Awards. Ofield’s work has been on such prime time television shows as Entourage & Beverly Hills 90210. In 2009 Rocketship was chosen as the 7th best song of the decade by CBC. Ofield’s latest project is called Grand Analog. Grand Analog won Best Hip Hop Recording Of The Year in 2009 at the Western Canadian Music Awards for the Touch Your Toes EP and again in 2010 for The Metropolis Is Burning.

Prior to the start of the residency, the artists will consult with teachers regarding topics and themes. Students will explore the world outside the schools, collecting/ recording environmental sounds, which will become an integral part of their compositions. Through phonemic and rhyming exercises, students will compose song lyrics in small groups. Students will learn how to produce music with computer software (Pro Tools, Reason, & Ableton), which will be provided by the artist. An “In school” studio will be brought in and built to give students the students the opportunity to record In a real sound studio. At the end of the residency each student will have a personal copy of their own masterpiece.

THE PROGRAM: Beats, Rhymes, & Life Hip Hop as well as Electronic Music have become highly influential genres with youth today. The objective of this project is to encourage students to examine their relationship to society and their responsibility to themselves ass well as their planet by creating and performing their own lyrical & musical compositions.

CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Ofield Williams (204) 296-9642 ofieldone@gmail.com

STORYTELLING CONTES

LAURIE BLOCK

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: LANGUAGES: TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:

Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 5 groups/wk $450/wk English and Spanish Brandon and 50km radius only

Laurie Block is an award-winning writer and storyteller from Brandon, Manitoba, who has performed in schools, communities, and festivals in Canada and the United States since 1987. A former Early Years educator, Laurie teaches and facilitates storytelling and creative writing workshops for all ages. His writing has been produced on the professional stage, and published in anthologies, in magazines throughout Canada, and in three volumes of poetry: Governing Bodies; the bilingual collection, Foreign Graces/Bendiciones Ajenas; and Time Out of Mind, winner of the inaugural Lansdowne Prize for Poetry. His stories have won the Prairie Fire Fiction Contest, the 2004 National Magazine Gold Medal Award, and a 2008 Western Magazine Award Gold Medal. THE PROGRAM: From a well-travelled suitcase jammed with everyday materials Laurie improvises props and costumes for stories that grab attention, liberate laughter and invite participation in a playful exploration of memory and make-believe.

Stories of homemade haircuts and bears in bad moods, tongue-tied monsters and long red scarves mirror the world of children. His aim is to support curriculum goals and literacy skills by helping students express and record their own narratives. Students share life experiences, memories and ideas using dramatic techniques such as voice, visualization and mime. Through creative writing exercises, story starters, memory triggers, drama and hands-on activities, students cross the bridge from oral to written expression by recording stories in various media including voice, print, visual art, modeling clay, improvisation and guided narrative drama. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE:

Laurie Block 1437 McTavish Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 1C5 (204) 571-1771 laurieblock27@hotmail.com www.laurieblock.ca

LEIGH-ANNE KEHLER

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

K–12 8 groups/wk $450/wk

Professional storyteller, playwright and arts-in-education specialist, Leigh-Anne is most at home on stage as a solo artist and as a collaborating artist in the classroom. With 18 years of experience, Leigh-Anne also holds a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Drama, and a Post-Bac in Arts-in-Education. She has travelled to festivals and schools around the world as a storyteller-in-residence. Her solo works have garnered rave reviews and sold-out runs at various Fringe Theatre festivals. Northern Light Theatre (Edmonton) and Theatre Projects (Manitoba) have produced her one-act plays. Canada Council for the Arts has funded her recent tour of Voices on the Wind, a collection of real-life stories of a cross-section of immigrant women who forged the southern Manitoba Prairie town culture. The Winnipeg Jewish Foundation has recently supported her work on a new play entitled The Girl Beneath My Feet. THE PROGRAM: Our Story Voice begins with a performance based on a school theme or curriculum connection.

Then the students go into the classroom or alternative space to experience the stories through both the body (creative drama) and the voice (retelling). In the following days, the class will create a new story using what they have learned from playing with the performance stories. This process of creating a new work includes poetry, character voice, narrative voice, and movement to represent imagery. On the final day, each class will have an informal sharing session with one other class in a story swap, or the school may choose to have each class work with the artist to create an audio file for a podcast that will play on the artist’s website, which includes every student’s voice. Longer residencies of three or four weeks may include a story play presentation for a spring or winter concert. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL:

Leigh-Anne Kehler 855 North Drive Winnipeg, MB R3T 0A7 (204) 942-5815 (204) 946-1709 leightale@yahoo.ca 45

JAMIE OLIVIERO

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

K–12 8 groups/wk $450/wk

Jamie Oliviero is a storyteller and arts-in-education specialist. For over 35 years Jamie has worked in schools finding creative ways to animate curriculum outcomes. Most recently he has performed and given workshops in Kenya, Brazil, Mexico, and of course here in Canada. Jamie’s commitment as a storyteller is to promote social justice and human rights by using the wisdom offered in traditional stories to create common ground between people of different cultures, and backgrounds. THE PROGRAM: At every grade level of the Manitoba Social Studies curriculum, in the Values section, there are fundamental, recurring themes. These are appreciation of others’ interests, abilities, and beliefs, respecting the needs and rights of others, contributing to the community, developing peaceful, nonviolent ways of conflict resolution, and remembering the lessons of the past through oral history and storytelling.

Teachers are invited to choose the most relevant themes for their classrooms. Jamie will present appropriate stories that relate to that theme. Then through a progression of physical, vocal, and creative writing exercises, each class as a group will create a new story that focuses on the chosen theme. The final step of the residency will be for each class to create a large pictograph representation of their story which will be photographed and then added to an online virtual gallery called ‘The Story Children’. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE/FAX: E-MAIL:

Jamie Oliviero P.O. Box 8 Grp 4, RR2 Lorette, MB R0A 0Y0 (204) 878-9567 jamieo@mts.net

BRIAN RICHARDSON

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 5 groups/wk $450/wk

Brian is a modern shanachie, carrying on the tradition of the storytellers of his native Ireland which dates back to the ancient bards of the Celtic society. This tradition forms the springboard for his performances, with a blend of folk music and storytelling. Brian is a well established actor of stage, screen, and radio. He has written plays, poetry, and short stories. His plays range from historical works presented at The Forks National Historic Site, ecological works for school presentation by Green Kids, sociological work for CancerCare, multi-cultural works for Fusion Dance Theatre, and vaudeville works for a variety of venues, including stage, radio and television. His poetry has been published in two volumes as well as on radio and magazines and has been presented on stage in a number of his works. His short stories have been broadcast on CBC Radio and performed at festivals and fairs across Canada and in Ireland.

THE PROGRAM: Rhythm, Rhyme and Recitation - Storytelling employs many different approaches. The spoken word is at the core, of course. The oral tradition carries a multitude of ways of carrying on tales. In the bardic tradition it was the use of verse which gave rhythm to the stories and histories, which in memorization of the tales made their commitment to the bardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repertoire easier. This workshop is intended to investigate this aspect of the storytelling tradition by exploring the vocal apparatus, an important instrument for the bard, and using it to create simple bardic verse.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Brian Richardson P.O. Box 86 Sandy Hook, MB R0C 2W0 (204) 389-3892 richebri@mts.net

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BOB ARMSTRONG

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

4–12 5 groups/wk $450/wk

Bob Armstrong is a playwright, novelist, performer, and freelance journalist. His plays have been performed professionally, by community groups, and in schools and universities from British Columbia to New York City. His comic novel Dadolescence, on stay-at-home fathers and the changing role of men in society, was published in 2011 by Turnstone Press. It grew out of a play he wrote originally for the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. As a playwright, he has written comedies and dramas with contemporary and historical settings, for a variety of audiences. He was commissioned by Parks Canada to write It’s a Wonderful Manitoba, a family-friendly educational comedy on major figures from Manitoba’s history, which toured the province in 2010. Bob has built a career through versatility with words, on the stage and on the page. THE PROGRAM: Let’s Build a Play - All sessions will involve drama exercises to build confidence, self-expression, and teamwork as students explore voice and characterization. Here are some ways I can help your students unleash their creativity: 1) Manitoba’s history is full of great characters: Chief Peguis, Marie Anne Lagimodiere, Louis Riel, Cora Hind, Nellie McClung, Grey Owl, Tommy Prince and many more. Why not bring them to life? Students will research characters and create scenes or plays that illustrate aspects of their stories.

2) Character building and play-creation: Students will develop their own scenes or plays based around issues of their choice or prompted by one of several scenarios provided in the workshop. Their scripts will grow out of questions: Who are these people? What’s happening to them? How do they feel? 3) Explore a theme through drama, such as natural resources, the web of life, globalization, Confederation, the fur trade. Students will develop characters, scenes, or plays that illustrate issues they are studying in science or social studies. 4) As a novelist, I can also help your students explore any of these themes in written stories, through the fiction writer’s techniques of character development and point of view.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Bob Armstrong 19 Baldry Bay Winnipeg, MB R3T 3C5 (204) 275-5018 bobandrosemary@mts.net www.bobarmstrong.ca

SHANNON GUILE

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a large empty classroom or gym. If it’s a fly-in community, the school must provide 2’X3’ mirrors.

Shannon fell in love with physical comedy when she took a mime course at the University of Winnipeg. She was inspired to create the mime comedy troupe that morphed into Hot Thespian Action. Shannon has also graced independent and professional stages around Manitoba, including Winnipeg Jewish Theatre’s Death of a Salesman, Manitoba Theatre Centre’s The History of Manitoba, and Foolish Wit’s The Mirror. Always physical, Shannon has fallen for an additional passion - stunt performing – with which she worked on several film and TV productions, including Space Network’s Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, Universal Studio’s Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure, and, most recently, Fox Television Studio’s Home Alone 5. When not performing, Shannon teaches mime, improv, and creative drama workshops. Recently, Shannon developed a mime program for students at the Deaf Centre of Manitoba and Manitoba School for the Deaf.

THE PROGRAM: Students will experience a journey of physical storytelling through mime. They will not only learn the skills necessary to perform the illusion of mime, but also how to see the world in a different way. They will assume different characters and discover how to tell a story through physicality. By the end of the program, they will have a better understanding of themselves and the world around them, and have a lot of fun in the process. Storytelling Through Movement – For Early Years. Students will use mime to bring character and story to life. Mime and Movement – For Middle Years. Students will have a more in-depth training in mime, and will create physical pieces inspired by mimed objects. Physical Comedy – For High School. Students will learn how to physically write comedic pieces using mime and character. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Shannon Guile (204) 997-4183 shannonguile@gmail.com 50

DEAN HARDER

GRADE LEVEL: 5–12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: dedicated medium to large size room - low echo

Dean Harder is an actor, writer, and director. He was a founding member and artistic director of Crosseyed Rascals improvcomedy troupe. His professional training includes a BA Honours in Theatre and Film from the University of Winnipeg, as well as improv training from Second City Toronto. He followed up with studies in Los Angeles and is a certified instructor of the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Technique. Dean has played many roles on Winnipeg Fringe Festival stages and has worked in various film and TV productions, most notably as Terry Roberts, lawyer to Samuel L. Jackson’s character Clinton Davis in Reasonable Doubt. Dean brings improv into the classroom in a way that encourages students’ inner talents. Working together with teachers, Dean strives for students to walk away with an understanding of the power of a positive, team-focused culture. THE PROGRAM: Improvisational theatre, or improv, is the perfect teaching tool for developing self-esteem and creative spontaneity.

A series of games and scenarios are introduced to establish an understanding of improv basics. A culture is established where negativity is not the norm. Students learn dramatic theatre basics, which can help them develop their own stories or scripts in the future. They learn to focus, to react to situations quickly, to feel confident about making choices, to realize the importance of working through differences, and to value the synergy of encouraging one another. Every day, new improvisation games are introduced. If the school has specific requirements or productions they would like to focus on, Dean is also willing to work with them in this capacity. At the end of each residency, students have the opportunity to perform in front of a participatory audience. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Dean Harder (204) 797-6388 dean@intervisceral.com www.deanharder.com 51

STAN LESK

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION:

K–12 8 groups/wk $450/wk

Well-known Canadian actor Stan Lesk originally hails from Toronto. His recent acting credits include: One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest for Theatre Calgary and MTC as well as White Xmas. Peter Pan and Beauty and The Beast for Rainbow Stage. Television and film credits include: Mother’s Day, Shall We Dance, Todd and The Book of Pure Evil, and Less Than Kind. Stan hosted the Calgary Stampede’s 2003 Grandstand Show and has over 25 years of experience in conducting workshops and performing in schools. THE PROGRAM: Stan’s program teaches theatresports, in which teams of actors improvise scenes based on audience suggestions. This theatre technique is non-competitive and is an excellent tool for cooperative learning and for building students’ self-confidence. Theatresports also incorporates current events and contributes to the development of acting skills such as improvisation, storytelling, and body language.

Stan works with students to improve their acting and improv skills, then introduces various games that can lead to a sharing session. If teachers wish, while Stan is at the school he will assist students and staff with any productions currently underway. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Stan Lesk 125 Claremont Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 1W3 (204) 233-7780 stanlesk@mts.net www.frankanstan.com

SUE PROCTOR

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: prefer an empty classroom or multipurpose room

Sue Proctor, Director of Clownwise Inc., has performed as a mime, clown, and storyteller for over 30 years. She has taught drama to people of all ages and abilities, written and directed community productions and developed and managed the Arts Ability Project with the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies. She is presently developing dramatic presentations for seniors and immigrants with her group the Drama Divas. Sue has performed or taught at many schools, festivals, and special events. Sue has an immediate rapport with children and an amazing ability to communicate with her audience.

The students portray colourful characters from the story and create costumes for the presentation. This program enhances thinking, writing, and organizational skills, and helps to build self-confidence and articulation. The program accomplishes several curricular goals and can be linked with the drama or language arts curriculum. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Sue Proctor (204) 786-1499 sproctor@mts.net

THE PROGRAM: Dramatic Story Creation This program combines storytelling and story making with dramatic skills, character exploration, and presentation. Stories are told, created, and explored by the artist and students along a theme chosen by the school. Physical drama games are enjoyed with a focus on nonverbal communication.

CHRISTOPHER SIGURDSON

GRADE LEVEL: K–12 MAXIMUM: 8 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk SPACE REQUIREMENTS: prefer a dedicated room with open space

Chris Sigurdson is a Winnipeg actor, director and mask-maker. He has performed throughout Manitoba and across Canada. Performing credits include The Tempest, Christmas Carol, Diary of Anne Frank, Rainmaker, Waiting for Godot (Manitoba Theatre Centre-MTC), Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast (Rainbow Stage), and Russell’s World, Pippi Longstocking (Manitoba Theatre for Young PeopleMTYP). Directing credits include Einstein’s Gift (Winnipeg Jewish Theatre), The Goat (MTC), and Assassins (Dry Cold). Chris has taught courses at Prairie Theatre Exchange, MTYP, and the University of Winnipeg. Chris received a Manitoba Arts Council Major Arts Grant in 1999. THE PROGRAM: Explore the imagination through the power of mime, mask and story. These workshops use mime as a vehicle to discuss how non-verbal communication influences our interactions with others in performance and in real life.

Daily activities provide performance opportunities for the students, helping to build self-confidence and shape performance skills. Kindergarten to Grade Three - Mime and Story Theatre Through an engaging series of interactive exercises, this program geared to younger students, builds an appreciation of mime and story in performance. Grades Four to Twelve- Mime and Empathy - Through the power of mask, one person can transform into a vast array of different characters, and seeing the world though the eyes of another can have a profound impact on a person. This workshop uses mime and mask as tool to discuss empathy. These programs are flexible and can be adapted to meet the needs of the school and the students. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Christopher Sigurdson 179 Bourkevale Dr. Winnipeg, MB R3J 1P3 (204) 774-1351 chris.sigurdson@gmail.com 54

VISUAL ARTS ARTS VISUELS

KC ADAMS

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES: SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

K–9 4 groups/wk $450/wk $5/student sink and electrical outlets

KC Adams is an Oji-Cree, multidisciplinary artist who holds a BFA in Studio Arts from Concordia University. Her artistic work investigates the relationship between nature (the living) and technology (progress). She works in various media that include sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, and kinetic art. Her work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. Her art is part of the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian. Adams has taught art to children and adults in many different contexts for the past 10 years. She has taught children (K-4) with Learning Through the Arts, troubled teens through Urban Shaman’s Pointing with the Lips program, and ceramics to adults and children at Art City.

THE PROGRAM: Contemporary and Indigenous Clay Pots: Student will be taught to hand-build a variety of clay pots reminiscent of the indigenous pots found in the Interlake region , and will embellish them with designs inspired by the Anishinabe’s Grandfather Teachings, commonly referred to as the Seven Teachings. Special attention will be placed on the meaning behind the Seven Teachings and the historical context of the pots. Students will be instructed on the techniques of hand building, sculpting, carving, firing, and painting. When the pots are completed, the students will arrange them on rocks to mimic a fire and will be given an opportunity to present their work in a sharing circle CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

KC Adams h: (204) 261-4621 c: (204) 801-4858 art.kcadams@gmail.com www.kcadams.net

ALIZA AMIHUDE

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES: LANGUAGES: SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

K–12 8 groups/wk $450/wk $5/student English & French a dedicated room that locks, has electrical outlets, and preferably a sink.

Aliza Amihude approaches jewellery as playful body sculpture. Since 1992 she’s sold her one-of-a-kind jewellery in Phoenix, Miami, Chicago, Maui, Singapore, Jakarta, Jerusalem, Paris, and across Canada. Some of her clients include Susan Sarandon and the Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. Following a liberal arts education at the University of Manitoba, Aliza received a Certificate in Manual Arts from École de Joaillerie et de Métaux d’Art de Montréal where she was her year’s thesis winner. She also studied at Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, winning the Student Legacy Scholarship. Recently she attended George Brown College in Toronto. Aliza’s extensive travelling experiences support her belief that the entire universe is connected, alive, and precious. As an art jeweller, she aims to create a change in people’s perceptions by using the ordinary in unusual ways. Aliza lives in her hometown of Winnipeg, where she creates, teaches, and sings with her performance art jazz band Small Girl.

THE PROGRAM: JEWELLERY!!! teaches students tool and material-specific techniques while increasing their awareness about the rich history of jewellery and present-day activity of jewellery through discussion and visual imagery. Using their hands alone or with the help of pliers, cutters, files, drills, etc. students will explore fimo, wire-work, copper sheet metal manipulation, vinyl tube time capsules, and/or found objects. This program is intended to increase students’ self-confidence by helping them explore their creative potential with practical and wearable outcomes. Boys and girls equally love making jewellery and ornaments. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Aliza Amihude (204) 589-3440 aliza@alizaamihude.com www.alizaamihude.com

ALIZA AMIHUDE

NIVEAU SCOLAIRE: MAXIMUM: TARIF DE L’ÉCOLE: COÛT DES MATÉRIAUX: LANGUES: ESAPCE REQUIS:

M à 12 8 groupes / semaine 450 $ / semaine 5 $ / étudiant français et anglais Préfère une salle qui ferme à clé, a des prises de courants et un évier

Aliza Amihude aborde la bijouterie en termes de sculpture corporelle enjouée. Depuis 1992, ses bijoux uniques ont trouvé preneur à Phoenix, Miami, Maui, Singapour, Jakarta, Jérusalem, Paris, et à travers le Canada. Parmi ses clients on retrouve Susan Sarandon et la Très Honorable Adrienne Clarkson. Dans le sillage d’une formation en arts à l’université du Manitoba, Mme Amihude a décroché un certificat en arts manuels de l’École de Joaillerie et de Métaux d’Art de Montréal, ce qui lui a valu de remporter le prix de Thèse pour cette année-là. Récemment, elle a suivi des cours au collège George Brown à Toronto. Elle a beaucoup voyagé, ce qui l’a conduite à croire que l’univers tout entier est interrelié, vivant et précieux. En sa qualité de bijoutière d’art, elle cherche à modifier la perception des gens en se servant de choses ordinaires de façons inhabituelles. Elle vit dans sa ville d’origine, Winnipeg, où elle crée, enseigne, et chante avec son ensemble de jazz d’art small girl.

THE PROGRAM: Accent sur la bijouterie!!! vise à enseigner aux enfants des techniques portant sur l’outillage et sur des matériaux spécifiques, tout en développant leur prise de conscience de la riche histoire de la bijouterie et des tendances actuelles dans ce domaine par le biais de discussions et l’imagerie visuelle. À l’aide de leurs seules mains ou de pinces, coupoirs, limes, perceuses, etc., les enfants explorent la manipulation de glaise acrylique fimo, de tréfilerie, de cuivre en feuille, de capsules témoins en tubes en vinyle, et/ou d’objets trouvés. Ce programme cherche à développer la confiance en soi chez les enfants en les accompagnants dans l’exploration de leurs capacités créatives pour produire des œuvres pratiques et portables. Tant les garçons que les filles adorent fabriquer des bijoux et des ornements. CONTACTEZ: TÉLÉPHONE: COURRIEL: SITE WEB:

Aliza Amihude (204) 589-3440 aliza@alizaamihude.com www.alizaamihude.com 58

ANNIE BERGEN

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM:

K–12 5 groups/wk you must consult with the artist about group size and scheduling requirements SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: consultation with artist is required LANGUAGES: English & German SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a large empty classroom that locks, with a sink.

Annie is a visual artist known primarily for her large-scale murals throughout Winnipeg. Though primarily working in acrylic paint, mixed media is an exciting exploration that Annie is currently incorporating into her art projects and murals. For the past two years, she has been coordinating an impressive mixed media mural entitled “Restoration”. Located on the north wall of the Red Road Lodge, this ambitious community project incorporates recycled materials and involves participation from inner city youth, residents and organizations in the collaborative creation of a stunning mural for Winnipeg’s core. An important aspect of her work is her ‘mural mentorships’, in which she guides students of all ages and levels of ability through the process of creating a mural for their school and community. Annie is open, flexible, and resourceful. She will work hard to meet your school’s particular needs, creative vision and to accommodate your particular schedule.

THE PROGRAM: Mural Making - Annie guides students through the exciting process of making a permanent school mural. Participants work alongside the artist to conduct research, design, and collectively

paint a mural using a range of techniques, tools and materials. The collaborative process of planning, researching and painting result in a beautiful legacy for the school, and a positive learning opportunity for students. The goal of the residency is to create a mural that is compositionally pleasing, that involves participation of many students, and that combines themes, histories and core values that hold special meaning to students, staff, and community. Students will learn about the history of murals and will experiment with lighting, symbolism, perspective, scale and proportion, blending and mixing paints. Annie’s hands-on method of working directly with small groups of students translates to a memorable, enriching experience for everyone. The process is flexible and will be altered to meet the school’s needs. CONTACT: Annie Bergen ADDRESS: 69045 PTH 44. Whitemouth, MB Box 325, R0E 2G0 PHONE: (204) 348-3038 CELL PHONE: (204) 250-5326 E-MAIL: abergen1@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.artbyannie.ca 59

CHARLENE BROWN

GRADE LEVEL: K-6 MAXIMUM: 5 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $3 - $4/student consultation with artist required SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated classroom with a sink and electrical outlets.

Charlene Brown is a visual artist, who has been working with clay since 1995. She holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Manitoba. She has participated in solo and group art exhibitions internationally, and in juried exhibitions for the Winnipeg Art Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Rental and Sales Department and the Manitoba Crafts Council. She has been commissioned to create works for private collections. Her sculpture is described as fluid and organic. It is influenced by nature and ocean life forms in particular. As an artist she tries to express the rhythm of life and the beauty of her environment. Charlene has taught private and group clay classes to people of all ages through her home studio, Clayhaus Studio, and in community classes around Winnipeg. As a teacher she focuses on the needs and abilities of the students and plans her projects accordingly.

THE PROGRAM: All About Clay! - Working closely with the teacher, this program introduces clay as a medium of selfexpression. In conjunction with the curriculum, the chosen art project adds an artistic and personal layer or meaning to the given subject and offer students a creative way to explore their own experiences about a specific topic. The students will create three-dimensional works from two-dimensional drawings. They will learn how to hand build using a variety of techniques. Students will glaze their work and colour theory concepts will be discussed. By tracing their process and through self and group evaluation, the students will learn how to think creatively and to solve problems. They will work with spatial relations to create a threedimensional piece of art. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Charlene Brown (204) 688-5821 char@clayhaus.ca www.clayhaus.ca

ROBERT CHRISTIANI

GRADE LEVEL: 4-12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $5/student (consultation with artist required) SPACE REQUIREMENTS: A dedicated classroom with a sink, electrical, outlets, and a door that locks. Separate space required to mix plaster.

Robert Christiani has a Bachelor of Fine Art and an Education degree from Queen’s University, Ontario. For 30 years Robert worked full-time as a Manitoba artist in healthcare (MAH). In his role as recreation coordinator, he created, promoted, and delivered programs and services that nurtured and improved the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health of Manitobans. In 2000 Robert moved to Brandon from Winnipeg. Since then his “eco-shamanic” pieces have been exhibited a number of times at The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba. Robert’s most recent work at the gallery shows a handmade book for a mail art exhibition called Reading the Landscape. His piece features the paper-folding progressions of an origami turtle against the changing phases of the moon. THE PROGRAM: With the help of earth, air, fire, and water students will combine wood, metal, clay, and stone to create threedimensional objects. Students experiment with these natural materials and elements as they learn one of four basic techniques for creating sculpture.

Assemblage is a three-dimensional construction technique combining various found objects. Carving is a subtractive technique, meaning to carve or cut away unwanted material to reveal the final form. Modelling is an additive technique, meaning to build up or shape a pliable material. Casting is a positive/negative technique in which liquid material is poured, shaped, hardened, and released from a mould. Students will develop an understanding of the modern Environmental Art Movement. Much environmental art is ephemeral, designed for a particular place, or involves collaborations between artists and others, such as scientists, educators, or community groups. Artist and teacher will consult prior to the residency and choose which techniques, elements, and materials will be used in their project. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Robert Christiani Box 3 Waldersee, MB R0J 2G0 (204) 352-4096 mythicmapping@gmail.com www.journeyhomeartistretreat.ca 61

KAREN CORNELIUS

GRADE LEVEL: 1–12 MAXIMUM: 5 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $3/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks and has a sink

Karen Cornelius is a visual artist/ printmaker. She has shown her work in solo and group exhibitions in Canada, the United States, Europe, China, and Africa. She holds a BFA from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. In Manitoba, she has taught mixed media and printmaking at the Winnipeg Art Gallery Studio Program, WAG Family Sundays, Art City, Children’s Museum, Martha Street Studio, Forum Art Institute, and Artists in Healthcare. Through the Artists in the Schools program, she has taught in northern fly-in communities, and rural, inner-city, and suburban Manitoban schools. Karen has also lived overseas, including in various parts of Africa. She has taught art to children and adults in many different contexts, including at the Asmara International Community School in Eritrea, the Lighthouse program in elementary schools in Ottawa, and through Yang Mythos Education programs in Shen Zhen, China.

THE PROGRAM: Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another as single or multiple editions. Students will explore printmaking using one of several techniques such as reduction relief blockprinting, collagraph, or silkscreen. The results are strong, colourful, and innovative images. Exploration of an idea or theme for the printmaking program is decided in collaboration with the teachers. Learning printmaking skills expands students’ visual vocabulary and opens up a whole world of creative expression. These printmaking techniques allow all students to participate and experience success.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Karen Cornelius 411 Oxford Street Winnipeg, MB R3M 3J1 (204) 487-6096 kjcornelius@yahoo.com www.karencornelius.com

ALEJANDRA DIAZ ROMAN

GRADE LEVEL: 4-12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $2 to $4/student contact artist for details LANGUAGES: English, Spanish SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated classroom that locks, with a sink, electrical outlets and window blinds. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: the artist only works within a 100 km radius of Winnipeg

Alejandra is a Mexican artist who currently lives in Winnipeg. She holds Decorative and Graphic Designer diplomas from the Technologic Center Coyoacan, MX. While in Mexico, she refined her artistic skills to transform the art of Mexican Paper Maché, resulting in a unique art style know as Alebrijes. Her works have been displayed in various shows throughout Mexico City. Several of her pieces were commissioned by private collections in Mexico and Canada. Alejandra is currently teaching art to people of all ages, through workshops and classes offered in her studio, La Casa del Alebrije. Her goal is to offer unique programs based on the Alebrije concept, designed to nourish and encourage her students’ creativity through many different themes and mediums. All programs incorporate the use of recycled and reused materials. THE PROGRAM: Alebrijes are colourful, fantastic and magical creatures of your imagination made from papier maché.

Students will learn about the history and cultural significance of Albrijes. As you create them it feels as though they are telling you how they want to look and that their purpose is to protect those who own them. Choosing from a series of pre-cut images, students will incorporate their creatures into a background to produce a bas-relief effect. Focusing on their creativity, through combinations of colours, animal shapes, forms, textures and materials, students will understand the connection an artist has with their unique creative work. Finding a name for their Alebrije and filling the “Certificate of Originality” will draw the students into a very meaningful relationship with their artwork. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Alejandra Diaz Roman 146 John Forsyth Rd. Winnipeg, MB R2N 1R8 (204) 261-1470 ianyale@mts.net www.alebrije.ca 63

CAM FORBES

GRADE LEVEL: 5-12 MAXIMUM: 5 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $3 plus t-shirt/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated classroom that locks, with a sink, electrical outlets and window blinds.

Cam Forbes is a painter and visual artist. Originally from rural northwest Saskatchewan, Cam has led art programming in community and school settings for over ten years. Most recently she has been the Executive Director for Winnipegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner city art centre, Art City. She holds a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and has studied craft at the Kootenay School of Arts in Nelson BC. She has been involved with community-engaged practices at the galleries, and alternative settings such as public access television, the internet, and local arts festivals. As an artist she develops painting projects that involve people in her community and connects their stories with others.

Students will discover the techniques and diverse contemporary practices that have inspired the world of logo design. They will have the opportunity to develop their own stencil designs and then silkscreen them on products such as t-shirts and cards. Silkscreening equipment will be provided for the period of the workshop. Teachers will come away with an understanding of how to set up and maintain a lo-tech and cost efficient silkscreening studio. This workshop can be adapted to fit with specific curriculum goals or special event preparations, where students can create their own promotional materials. Through partnering with older students, this workshop is adaptable to younger grades.

THE PROGRAM: Make Your Own Message with Stencils and Silkscreens is a fun and engaging way for students of all ages to explore the world of commercial design.

CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Cam Forbes (204) 960-4007 cjmforbes@gmail.com

BUD GILLIES

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES:

K–12 6 groups/wk $450/wk approx. $4/student, consultation with the artist required LANGUAGES: English & French Immersion TRAVEL RESTRICTION: Winnipeg or 150km radius SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room; sink and electrical outlets preferred

Bud Gillies is a visual artist known for his elaborate raku ceramics and oil paintings. He is a veteran of Artists in the Schools and ArtSmarts, and is an advocate for arts integration. Bud has taught workshops at the University of Manitoba, Manitoba Craft Council, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the provincial SAG Conference, Manitoba Children’s Museum, the Fort White Interpretive Centre, and many others. He has participated in shows at the Winnipeg Art Gallery including Clay at the Crossroads, Contemporary Art in Manitoba, and In Praise of Crafts. Bud’s work has been commissioned by the Winnipeg Art Gallery for their permanent art collection. His work has been purchased by the Government of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, and private and corporate collectors. THE PROGRAM: This multimedia art program, with an emphasis on clay components, which is tailor-made for whatever subjects are being taught. Bud will meet with the teachers about the units they are teaching and will suggest project ideas based on what has worked well in the past.

Bud is well known for Human Rights themed projects as well as the many permanent tile mural installations for schools, involving commemorations of school milestones or other themes. Bud also utilizes his mobile recording studio and ceramic equipment to facilitate multimedia projects. These involve dioramas made of clay, neighborhoods, villages, future cities etc, with kinetic components (i.e. spinning globe, spinning stars, waterfalls). This concept can also be explored through puppet and marionette theater, incorporating dialogue, singing, music soundtracks and effects, which can be videotaped. Some other successful projects include sculptures based on famous artists, African Masks, Inuit sculptures, ceramic 3D landscapes with ecology themes, life masks, and cityscapes on etched glass. Projects can be viewed at www.mts.net./~artistbg CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Bud Gillies 161 Maplewood Winnipeg, MB R3L 1A1 (204) 284-1946 bg_artist@hotmail.com and budgillies@gmail.com 65

MARIANNE GOPALKRISHNA

GRADE LEVEL: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $4/student LANGUAGES: English & German SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room with electrical outlets

Marianne is a multimedia artist who has been working with the Artists in School program for over 10 years. She holds degrees in Science and Fine Arts. She has had solo shows in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Brandon and has taken part in many group shows in Canada, USA and Britain. Her work includes painting, pottery, ceramics, glass and batik. THE PROGRAM: BATIK. The students will make a wallhanging using the Batik method. At first they will draw their design onto a piece of cotton and then they will apply melted wax onto areas they want to keep white. Then the cloth will be dipped into a dye and hung up to dry. The next day this procedure will be repeated until the students have three or four colours. They always start with the lightest colour first and then move on to medium and dark colours. At the end the wax will be removed and the Batik is ready to be framed.

CLAYWORKS. The students will be taught to handbuild a variety of objects., such as masks, tiles, reliefs, animals, bowls , vases or other objects. Special attention will be given to the different decoration methods, such as underglaze painting, stencils, wax and more. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Marianne Gopalkrishna 864 Lyon Street Winnipeg, MB R3T 0G7 (204) 284-8915 gopalkrishna1@hotmail.com

NATASHA HALAYDA

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES: LANGUAGES:

Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 4 groups/wk $450/wk $3/student English, French, Ukrainian SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated classroom that locks, with a sink, window blinds, and electrical outlets

Visual artist and crafter Natasha Halayda completed a BFA and studied world history at the University of Manitoba, as well as art history at Concordia University. Her interdisciplinary practice places priority on message over medium, drawing on a range of visual formats including painting, assemblage, installation, and sculpture. A background in history informs her art making, which largely centres on a contemplation of the human condition. She has worked extensively in Winnipegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner-city neighbourhoods, instructing a wide range of art programs. As an artist-instructor for invaluable community youth art centres, such as Graffiti Art Programming and Art City, she has developed dozens of courses and camp programs, including recycle-build, animation, video art, jewellery design, stilllife drawing, art history, and community art. THE PROGRAM: Recycled Expression is a great way for students of all ages to explore the broad history of art and art makers in an accessible and engaging way.

Using recycled materials, students will draw inspiration from historic works or styles to create a masterpiece of their own. Mimicking how a particular art piece was made or investigating why a style developed will help students relate to others and embrace art making as a universal tool for investigation, communication, reflection, and expression. Equally beneficial, making art with reclaimed materials teaches students to re-evaluate waste, challenges their creativity, and makes the study of art more accessible and less intimidating. Recycled Expression classes are extremely adaptable to the curricular needs of teachers and to the developmental needs of their students. Educators can work closely with Natasha to fine-tune a theme suiting their goals. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Natasha Halayda (204) 771-1729 natasha.halayda@gmail.com

NATASHA HALAYDA

NIVEAU SCOLAIRE: MAXIMUM: TARIF DE L’ÉCOLE: COÛT DES MATÉRIAUX: LANGUES: ESPACE REQUIS:

maternelle - 8e année 4 groupes/semaine $450/semaine $3/élève Anglais, français, ukrainien Salle de classe spécialisée, équipée d’un verrou, d’un évier, de stores et de prises de courant.

Artiste visuelle et artisane, Natasha Halayda a obtenu un baccalauréat en beaux-arts et a étudié l’histoire mondiale à l’Université du Manitoba, ainsi que l’histoire de l’art à l’Université Concordia. Sa pratique interdisciplinaire accorde la priorité au message par rapport au médium et elle s’inspire d’un éventail de formats visuels, y compris la peinture, l’assemblage, l’installation et la sculpture. Ses antécédents en histoire de l’art informent sa pratique artistique, qui se concentre principalement sur la contemplation de la condition humaine. Elle a beaucoup travaillé dans les quartiers du centre-ville de Winnipeg, où elle a participé comme formatrice à une gamme étendue de programmes artistiques. À titre d’artiste et de formatrice à l’emploi d’inestimables centres artistiques communautaires pour la jeunesse, tels que Graffiti Art Programming et Art City, elle a élaboré des douzaines de cours et de programmes de camps qui touchaient la création avec des matières recyclées, l’animation, l’art vidéo, la conception de bijoux, le dessin de natures mortes, l’histoire de l’art et l’art communautaire.

LE PROGRAMME: Le programme Recycled

Expression (expression recyclée) est un excellent moyen pour les élèves de tous âges d’explorer l’histoire générale de l’art et des créateurs artistiques de manière accessible et engagée. Utilisant des matériaux recyclés, les élèves s’inspireront d’œuvres ou de styles historiques pour créer leurs propres chefsd’œuvre. L’imitation du processus de création d’une œuvre particulière et l’exploration des motifs du développement d’un style aideront les élèves à créer des liens avec les autres et à adopter la création artistique comme un outil universel d’enquête, de communication, de réflexion et d’expression. Tout aussi bénéfique, la création d’œuvres d’art avec des matériaux récupérés enseigne aux élèves à réévaluer les déchets, à stimuler leur créativité, et à accroître l’accessibilité et à atténuer le caractère intimidant de l’étude des arts. Les cours du programme Recycled Expression s’adaptent facilement aux besoins pédagogiques des enseignants et aux besoins de développement des élèves. Les éducateurs peuvent collaborer étroitement avec Natasha pour préciser un thème adapté à leurs objectifs. CONTACT: TÉLÉPHONE: COURRIEL:

Natasha Halayda (204) 771-1729 natasha.halayda@gmail.com 68

BARRY HILLMAN

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES: TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:

4-12 5 groups/wk $450/wk $2/student not available to fly-in communities

Barry’s photographs have been shown at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba Museum, Plug-In Gallery (Solo exhibit entitled Children), the University of Manitoba, and the University of Winnipeg’s Gallery 1C03, and in touring exhibitions in the Soviet Union, Brussels and Amsterdam. He has extensive experience teaching photography over a 30-year period to adults, youth, and children at schools, arts/cultural organizations, and continuing education programs. He is presently exploring new photography styles and working as a freelance photographic arts consultant and educator. He believes children’s natural creativity skills can be integrated with technology and curriculum activities.

Students will participate in team and individual activities to practice the art of seeing, explore light, follow simple rules of composition, use the language of photography, communicate using images and symbols, and create memorable photographs. Barry will also present a brief history of photography and students will view and discuss examples of work by famous photographers. On the final day of the residency students’ work may be displayed in an exhibition or a large screen projection, according to the school’s resources. This program can also link to technology and other curriculum. Consult with the artist regarding availability of cameras.

THE PROGRAM: Photography - Students will learn to think, feel, and see like photographers as they participate in this hands-on program in visual literacy. They will experiment with their picture taking and use their cameras as creative tools to foster imagination and creativity.

CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Barry Hillman (204) 223-9982 (204) 275-8844 photozen@mts.net

GÉRALD LAROCHE

GRADE LEVEL: 4–12 MAXIMUM: 5 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $30–70/school LANGUAGES: French & English SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room with a sink

Gérald Laroche is an internationally known musician and artist. He received a certificate in commercial arts from Red River College and since then has worked as an artist, musician, and teacher, giving workshops to both children and adults. His paintings have been exhibited throughout Manitoba since 1993. Wildlife, the native people, and their legends inspire both his music and his artwork. His paintings contain multiple images that bring together elements of the land, the people, and their history. Through his paintings he succeeds in expressing something of the North’s mystery and beauty.

Cartooning Plus Course (Grades 4–12) is a workshop in creating and drawing original cartoons. Gérald begins with a discussion/demonstration of line and symbol, and guides students in exploring the range of expressions these convey. Students proceed through the workshop by drawing objects, then developing and drawing characters, and finally creating a story situation and resolution. Students enjoy the technique of cartooning and the development of their own artistic ideas. They also learn how symbolic characteristics can express personality.

THE PROGRAM: Colour & Souls is a workshop in painting with gouache, and uses different styles and techniques in a multiple-image painting. This hands-on program incorporates sketching exercises and discussion about composition, light & balance, and the properties of gouache.

CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE/FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Gérald Laroche 370 Desautels Street Winnipeg, MB R2H OJ7 (204) 231-0907 info@geraldlaroche.com www.geraldlaroche.com

GÉRALD LAROCHE

NIVEAU SCOLAIRE: MAXIMUM: TARIF DE L’ÉCOLE: COÛT DES MATÉRIAUX: LANGUES: ESPACE REQUIS:

4 À 12 5 groupes / semaine 450 $ / semaine 30 $ à 70 $ / école français et anglais une pièce avec un évier

Gérald Laroche est un musicien et un artiste visuel de réputation internationale. Il a obtenu un certificat en arts graphiques au Collège Rouge River et depuis lors travaille comme artiste, musicien, et enseignant, et anime des ateliers pour des enfants et pour des adultes. Depuis 1993, ses peintures figurent dans des expositions à travers le Manitoba. Sa musique et ses ouvres artistiques s’inspirent de la faune, ainsi que des peuples autochtones et de leurs légendes. Ses peintures comprennent des images multiples qui rassemblent des éléments du territoire, des peuples, et de leur histoire, et donnent vie à des composantes du mystère et de la beauté du Nord. LE PROGRAMME: Colour & Soul Couleur et âme est un atelier pratique de peinture à la gouache, où l’artiste présente divers styles et techniques. Le programme comprend des exercices de croquis et une discussion sur la composition, la lumière et l’équilibre pictoral.

Cartooning Plus Bande dessinée plus (4 à 12) est un atelier sur la création de bandes dessinées. Les élèves discutent d’abord des notions de ligne et de symbole, puis ils élaborent et dessinent des personnages. Ils créent ensuite une situation et sa résolution. Les élèves apprennent la technique du dessin humoristique ainsi que la manière dont les caractéristiques symboliques expriment la personnalité des personnages. CONTACTEZ: TÉLÉPHONE/ TÉLÉCOPIEUR: COURRIEL: SITE WEB:

Gérald Laroche 370, rue Desautels Winnipeg (MB) R2H 0J7 (204) 231-0907 info@geraldlaroche.com www.geraldlaroche.com

ANTHONY JOSEPH MARTIN

GRADE LEVEL: 3–12 MAXIMUM: 6 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $2/student LANGUAGES: English & Ojibway SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks (preferably with a sink) OTHER: two display tables

Anthony’s career as an artist began at age five, when Canada Post printed his design on 44 million five-cent Christmas stamps. For the past 15 years Anthony has worked as a carver-artist with natural raw resources found in Manitoba, such as bones and antlers of elk, moose, caribou, deer, and buffalo, as well as wood and soapstone. Anthony creates jewellery and First Nations traditional pieces such as pipe cleaners, antlers, whistles, toys, musical instruments, and harvesting tools. Anthony’s artwork can be seen in the Manitoba Archives and in several Manitoba galleries and museums, as well as internationally. Anthony is the subject of an Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) documentary on carving. He has enjoyed teaching in Manitoba schools and communities for the past six years.

A smudge is optional if the school is interested. Anthony provides all the files for carving, as well as authentic materials gathered in the environment, including horns, tusks, teeth, bones, and driftwood. The students see a display of his finished pieces. Anthony demonstrates the techniques of carving, with special emphasis on safety. The students choose their medium and are helped to create their own carvings. The finished piece can be a necklace, earrings, hair ornament, drumstick, or walking stick. CONTACT: Anthony J. Martin PHONE: (204) 843-3259 (204) 870-2584

THE PROGRAM: Anthony teaches by example. He shows students the relationship of his art to the environment and First Nations traditions. The week may include showing a video presentation that was done by APTN. 72

DIMITRY MELMAN Dimitry Melman (Komar) is a Winnipegbased visual artist whose recent practice has concentrated on the delivery of mosaic classes and commissions, and the creation of oil paintings and oil/mosaic mixed media works. His contemporary approach is rooted in classical training, as he was educated in the disciplines of drawing and painting as a youth in Moscow, Russia. GRADE LEVEL: K-12 MAXIMUM: 8 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $450/wk COST OF SUPPLIES: $5/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: flexible (depending on size, nature and duration of program) TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: 100km radius of Winnipeg

Dimitry has taught art to people of all ages, through mosaic workshops and classes offered in his home studio, Studio on Strathcona, as well as through the Winnipeg School Division, the Winnipeg Art Gallery Studio Programs, and other venues. His artistic practice lends itself to involving people, especially those who do not have prior artistic experience or inclination. He takes a very hands-on approach, and always strives to make art accessible and meaningful. For Dimitry, art is about the process: art is created â&#x20AC;&#x153;one piece at a time.â&#x20AC;? THE PROGRAM: The Art of Mosaic teaches participants how to create distinctive artworks made with pieces of ceramic or glass tile.

Projects can range from individual mosaics affixed to wood panels, trays, or other three-dimensional objects, to largescale, permanent installations on walls, furniture, or building exteriors. A typical residency begins with an introduction to the art of mosaic and a demonstration of the tools, techniques, and supplies that will be used to create the artworks. Students will be encouraged to come up with ideas for their individual or group projects and to sketch these out on paper. Subsequent workshop sessions are then dedicated to creating the mosaic: finalizing designs; cutting or selecting tile pieces; plus assembling, gluing, and grouting the tile compositions. This program is suited to all ages and skill levels, and is guaranteed to spark creativity and instill confidence. CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Dimitry Melman (204) 475-3076 mosaika@mts.net www.studioonstrathcona.com 73

URSULA NEUFELD

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES:

1-12 3 groups/wk $450/wk $5 - $10/student Consultation with artist is required SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated classroom that locks, with a sink and electrical outlets

Ursula Neufeld is an innovative and collaborative mosaic artist whose creations adorn schools, community buildings, homes, and playgrounds. Ursula’s work has been shown in galleries and gardens throughout Canada, including Wayne Arthur Gallery, Cre8ery, Assiniboine Park Conservatory, and Uma’s in Gimli. One of the fundamental aspects of Ursula’s community mural collaborations has been to give voice to participants who are creating the artwork, so that their ideas, interpretations, and dreams make up the subject of the finished art. Recent works include large, exterior community murals at Red Road Lodge and Hugh John MacDonald School in Winnipeg. Ursula has conducted workshops through ArtsSmarts, Arts Junktion, University of Winnipeg, and Daniel McIntyre St. Matthew Community Association.

Large-Scale Mosaic Installations. These group creations can be located in a school garden or playground, or on a bench, stairs, or walls. Students will learn the history of mosaics, mosaic terminology, and the use of appropriate tools to shape tesserae (tile, stained glass, dishes, etc.). The surface to be covered in mosaic will dictate the process used for application. Forms can be created using polystyrene, mesh, and mortar.

CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Ursula Neufeld h: (204) 837-6538 c: (204) 479-9037 neufeldu@mymts.net

THE PROGRAM: Individual Mosaic Creations. Students will create individual mosaic artworks using found, natural, and constructed materials. 74

ROBERT CHRISTIANI & ILSE MOHN

GRADE LEVEL: 6–12 MAXIMUM: 4 groups/wk SCHOOL PORTION: $900/wk for 2 artists COST OF SUPPLIES: $6/student SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks, with a sink, electrical outlets and window blinds OTHER: a room with good air exchange

Ilse Mohn and Robert Christiani have teamed up! Integrating their individual styles and years of experience as teaching artists, they deliver a program that is both play-full and art-full, linking art and creativity with the environment. Eco-art demonstrates that arts-infused curriculum improves the lives and learning capacity of children and nurtures the intrinsic healing qualities found in the creative experience. Ilse has participated in the Artists in the Schools program for eight years, presents clay programs for children at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, and teaches private lessons. She describes herself as a ceramic slab artist who intuitively incorporates found material into her work. Robert has a BFA and B.Ed from Queen’s University with 30 years’ experience carving stone and mixing media to create what he terms “eco-shamanic” art. He has also taught in a variety of alternative settings, helping clients explore their creativity.

THE PROGRAM: Masquerade: Kids of all ages love masks! Masks have been in use for up to 20,000 years. Robert and Ilse are passionate about the creative process and sharing their combined years of artistic skills with others. This program offers students an opportunity to work in pairs and learn direct face-casting techniques using a plaster bandage. Following the casting process, students will be able to build upon their foundation mask using Polyfilla as a sculpting medium. The last two stages will include painting and the techniques for adorning their new second skin with recycled and naturally found objects. CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Robert Christiani Box 3 Waldersee, MB R0J 2G0 (204) 352-4096 journeyhomeartistretreat@gmail.com and mythicmapping@gmail.com

TRISHA TODORUK-HARVEY

GRADE LEVEL: MAXIMUM: SCHOOL PORTION: COST OF SUPPLIES:

1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 5 groups/wk $450/wk $4/student (consutation with artist required) LANGUAGES: English & Ukrainian TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: Winnipeg or 100km radius only SPACE REQUIREMENTS: a dedicated room that locks with a sink, electrical outlets and window blinds

Trisha is a clay artist with a primary focus on wall murals and mixed media. She graduated from Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson, BC. She has taught several workshops and community art classes for children and adults at The Banff Centre and the Town of Banff. She worked as assistant artistic director for an art camp for children and youth. Trisha has been making her living as an artist for the past several years and she is currently being represented by various galleries within Canada. Her work has been commissioned by several establishments as well as private and corporate collections. THE PROGRAM: This is a multimedia art program with focus on clay murals and sand paintings. The artist will plan and implement activities with the teachers based on what the students are currently learning.

Students will be given the exciting opportunity to take part in unique individual and group art projects, which will open up an entirely new world of creative expression. The program is designed to promote visual perception and encourage creative thinking. Students will learn basic techniques and skills such as form, texture, surface design, problem solving, and attention to detail. Projects may include themed tempera sand paintings, clay murals, and small sculpture.

CONTACT: PHONE/FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Trisha Todoruk-Harvey (204) 661-9538 trisha@trishatodoruk.com www.trishatodoruk.com