Educator-In-Studio Summer Residency Program
@ the School of the Arts

June 6 – July 1, 2022 +
June 6 – July 15, 2022

+ make
+ experiment
+ play
+ do
+ create

+ be curious

January 21 | 6 - 8 PM
Unlikely Musical Instruments 

Instructor: Joe Rauen
Joe Rauen is a builder and performer of experimental musical instruments. His arsenal of one-of-a-kind instruments includes dozens of unlikely banjos, clarinets, and percussion made from household items. In this workshop, participants will learn about musical instruments of the world, instrument classifications, sound production, and basic construction techniques, and create a simple clarinet from provided household materials. Participants are also encouraged to bring in their own household/found items for this project.

February 18 | 6 - 8 PM
Letterpress Printing

Instructor: Terrance Chouinard/The Wing and the Wheel Press
Terrance Chouinard is a graphic designer and publisher, and owner of The Wing and the Wheel press, a book design & fine letterpress studio. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to tabletop clamshell presses and learn the basics of setting type, inking, and printing on chipboard.

March 18 | 6 - 8 PM
Weaving on a Cardboard Loom

Instructor: Bryana Bibbs
Bryana Bibbs is a Chicago-based textile artist, painter, and art educator.  In this workshop participants will learn the process of weaving on a cardboard loom. Participants are encouraged to bring their own meaningful and non-traditional materials such as tees, paper, jeans, plastic bags, etc.

April 15 | 6 - 8 PM
Zine Making 101

Instructor: Briana Petty
Zines, short for magazine or fanzine, are self-published, small, print-run books usually reproduced via photocopier. Zines are an incredibly powerful method of sharing stories and communicating ideas. Learn more from a professional zine artist, Briana Petty in this fun, hands-on workshop!

May 20 | 6 - 8 PM
Framing 101

Instructor: Beth Davis 
Beth Davis is an artist and custom framer working in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational principles behind picture framing, and learn the answers to frequently asked questions and inquiries: What types of glass glazing? How to select and cut mat boards and foam core? Tips for buying or repurposing used frames. 

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