Artist residencies strengthen the community by helping young people realize their creative potential through the arts. Residencies focus on building artistic skills, fostering self-expression and helping students discover, communicate, and understand the world. Art provides a positive way to express feelings and a forum to discuss critical issues.
Students will have the opportunity to create their own illustrated family history books. They will learn how to combine creative writing, reproductions of their old family photographs and painting illustrations to explore their family's stories, traditions and culture. Emphasis is on developing visual art, writing, and historical research skills through exploring positive family role models and celebrating each student's cultural heritage. The process of creating their handmade books is a wonderful way to honor their ancestors, learn from the wisdom and experiences of the past, and create a bridge between generations.
Through this project students increase their sense of pride in their cultural heritage and expand their awareness of diverse cultures and traditions through sharing with each other. This project also utilizes the arts as a bridge across language barriers and is very successful with English Language Learners.
Family Heirloom Art provides great opportunities for increasing parental involvement in their child's education through participation in the interview portion of the illustrated family history book process. Students will conduct interviews with their family members, which will be used as the basis for their writing and illustrations. The residencies often culminate with an exhibition for families featuring student work. Family Heirloom Art curriculum can be adapted for Family Art & Literacy Nights, giving students a chance to create collaborative books with their family members.
All residencies can be taught for grades K-12. The curriculum is adapted based on the students’ skills and developmental levels. Ways to integrate curriculum are explored with the teachers at the beginning of each residency.
- Approximately 50 minutes long
- Limited to a group of 30 students per session
- May take place during or after school
- 3 sessions minimum per participating class (more sessions are recommended)
- Minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 sessions per day
- $50.00 per session
- Additional cost for supplies
In addition to Family Heirloom Art residencies, custom residencies are available upon request. Areas of focus include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, book arts, murals, mask making, creative writing and mixed media. Descriptions of these additional course offerings are available online at www.LisaKaganDesigns.com/CustomizedResidenciesClasses.htm.
These collaborative workshops utilize the arts to strengthen bonds between students, families, and teachers.
- Approximately 90 minutes long
- $150.00 per session
- Additional costs for supplies
These inspiring professional development experiences offer participants an opportunity to learn strategies for incorporating art into year round curriculum. These workshops also explore a multitude of artistic techniques and mediums that can be brought into the classroom.
- Approximately 90 minutes long
- Limited to a group of 30 participants per session
- May take place before, during and after school
- $150.00 per session
- Additional cost for supplies
For scheduling and to receive more information contact Lisa Kagan at 503.347.1391 or email Lisa@LisaKaganDesigns.com.
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“This was a perfect workshop for my students and aligned beautifully with my school’s philosophy that family is the foundation of student success. I am always searching for ways to bring my students’ families into the classroom, both literally and metaphorically. Lisa’s workshop concept, effective teaching strategies, and art and writing expertise make her an invaluable resource to teachers.”
– 4th Grade Teacher, Nellie Muir Elementary School |
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“The Family Heirloom Art class ignited creativity, imagination, and curiosity in my child. In the past he struggled with insecurity around expressing himself artistically, after having participated in this process he was very proud to share his finished book at the student exhibition.”
– Parent, Oregon College of Art and Craft |
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“I admire my mom because she is honest and a hard worker. She taught me how to treat others with respect and to offer help when it is needed. Through creating this book I learned more about her life and got to thank her for all that she does for me. I also learned how to tell stories combining pictures and words.”
– Student, Augustana Academy |
