Whether the students are interested in the visual arts as recreation or as an avocation, Mr. Darling's experiences allow him to offer instruction for all interest and ability levels. In planning for a residency, particular attention is given to the needs of the students, the contact person, and working with the available facilities. Art is a great means of developing self esteem and pride in one's community, through art we can celebrate our culture and better appreciate other cultures. A residency with Nancy Fairbanks includes pottery techniques, and stories of the history, culture, and daily life of the Pawnee Tribe in Nebraska. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of the history of the Native Americans, combined with her talents in pottery make the workshop educational and fun.
Students learn handbuilding techniques and ancient pit-firing methods.
Through this primitive art form, she hopes to encourage awareness of the history of our area and interest in the art of pottery. Nancy has been a studio potter for 15 years and enjoys experimenting with unusual firing techniques. Jaime Lee Hackbart 1011 Bellevue Blvd. Jaime Lee Hackbart works with printmaking, collage, and painting in her art, embedding layers of personal and social meaning within her visual imagery. A residency with her will combine relevant art history, theory and technique to teach themes that are developed collaboratively with sponsors.