Oiseaux
Sisters On The Road
How to book a workshop in your community
Please contact us for a full list of workshops
that we teach.
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As
mixed media artists, we craft objects that tell a story. We use
metal, cloth, clay, plaster, paper and paint to suggest a narrative.
Sometimes a found object may start the process. An old key, a
glove, a hat, a lunch box or ball of twine may initiate the imagining.
Perhaps a text may claim us. A song lyric, a poet’s language,
a fragment of a letter from home, or a folk tale or myth might
start the process. An image may be the catalyst. It may be from
art history, family history, the view of a favorite place, person
or thing. We are excited to see what you imagine and make as we
work together.
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One/Two
Day or more Workshops
We offer 1, 2 or 3 day workshops. We are also available
for longer residencies.
Fees:
$120 per student, for the first day
$100 per student for each additional day
Additional
Expenses
We have a 10 student per day minimum. The "One Day"
fee includes set up the day before the workshop, a 1-2 hour lecture/discussion
the evening before the workshop, and lab fees covering materials
and tools which we provide. The daily fee after the first day
includes 5 -6 hours of instruction, lab fees covering materials
and tools which we provide, and clean up.
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Class
Size and Space Required
The number of participants is limited by the size of the space.
Each participant should be equipped with a roomy, well lit work
surface (18" X 36" or more) and comfortable seating. 12
is an ideal number but we can accommodate up to 15 if the space
is large enough. We have taught in all sorts of settings—private
homes, garages, universities, art centers and libraries, to mention
a few. Our set up is flexible, but we will need, in addition to
participant work tables, a share table, and 2 - 4 areas tables for
tools and supplies. We like to set up the space with 2 - 4 common
work stations/demo areas, depending on the workshop we are teaching.
We will require a nearby source of water, and several electrical
outlets (or heavy duty extension cords to reach outlets). Ideally
we would love easy access to the outdoors and access to a copy machine.
A typical class day is roughly 6 hours long. We can be flexible
with scheduling, but find that 10 to 12 with an hour off for lunch
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Slide
Shows
We like to preface our workshop with a slide talk the evening before
to get participants thinking about the full range of possibilities
for their own work. Our slide talk illustrates the subject at hand
with inspiring images. This slide show is included in the cost of
the workshop.
We are also available to do a separate slide talk and trunk show.
This can open to the public and admission charged if the sponsoring
group wishes. Such a talk makes it possible to include people who
cannot attend a full workshop and perhaps interest them in participating
future offerings. We have several talks prepared, including one that
is focused on our life and work and images that inspire us. Our talks
last 45 minutes to 2 hours and allow time for Q and A throughout.
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Separate
or Extra Slide Talks
We are also available to do a separate slide talk and trunk show.
We do have several slide shows available.
This talk can be open to the public and admission charged if sponsoring
group wishes. Such a talk makes it possible to include people who
cannot attend a full workshop and perhaps interest them in participating
future offerings. We have several talks prepared, including one
that is focused on our life and work and images that inspire us.
Our talks last 45 minutes to 2 hours and allow time for Q and A
throughout. The fee for a separate slide talk ranges from $275 to
$500.
Expenses
Travel Expenses
If the location is 7 hours or less from our home studios, we can
drive. We charge $0.45 per mile, round trip from our home to the
teaching destination. Driving distance not to exceed 7 hours one
way. We will fly if the location is further. We will need round-trip
coach-class airline tickets, as well as any shuttle or rental car
costs incurred. We’ll book early and do everything we can
to get the lowest fare possible.
Meals
Dinner the night before the first day of teaching, three meals per
day when teaching, and breakfast the morning of our departure.
Lodging
We need separate rooms and easy access to a bathroom in a quiet
place. We are happy to stay in someone’s home a motel or hotel.
Please email
us and we'll give you our phone number so we can talk.
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