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OCTAGHANASCHOOL
"Where the arts dwell!"
Register for Online Classes:
*DRAWING - (beginners - advanced)
*PAINTING (beginners - advanced)
*ART HISTORY (comparative studies of aesthetics)
*INTRO TO DIGITAL ART
*POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
*COMMUNITY-BUILDING PERFORMANCES
*WORKSHOPS
*GALLERY TALKS
*ARTY PARTIES
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THE DRAWING CLINIC IS OPEN EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - Online- 7PM (EST)
Bring an idea or a visual art challenge you're having that needs some "TLC" (tender loving care). Or, join in an informal hour-long group session to begin making... or, simply talk about an art topic that is on your mind. Contact Dr. King for the Meeting ID and Passcode at prof.k.2013@gmail.com
TO VIEW PACKET OF ONLINE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
COPY & PASTE THIS LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZQac13BP4PNkoN6-sRe05fdZ6am58goy/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs
COPY & PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR WEB SERVER:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZQac13BP4PNkoN6-sRe05fdZ6am58goy/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs
Classes will be instructed by Sharon Lee Minor (aka Rev. Sharon Lee Minor King, Ph.D.) with SPECIAL GUESTS invited to expand the visions and imaginations of participants.
This one-hour workshop introduces viewers to art materials and how they work. The first section focuses on traditional materials. The second section encourages viewers to work with what they already have around the home, school, church, etc. The third section introduces new materials such as computer applications (apps) available online that can be downloaded for FREE!
THE ART OF HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS
PACKET GIVES DETAILED INFORMATION
Funding for this packet & videos is made possible by the Board of Directors of the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery Council (AHCMC), Maryland USA
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Classes are available for:
Children 3-5 years old (needs an adult to assist).
Students K-12 for independent studies and workshops.
Senior "Vintaged" citizens 1 hour workshops &
4 -week classes will be offered throughout the year.
- THE ART OF HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS:
- HERITAGE BOXES &
- OTHER “GOODIES” 2022 Classes & Workshops are now available for registering! Sponsors: Arts Organizations Museums Art Galleries Community Orgs. Schools Churches Art Businesses Art Collectors Art Advocates
During this Pandemic, many people might have simply given up and lost hope because of news reports and the losses of family and loved ones without familiar customs and rituals commonly practiced during departures at the end of life. Familiar rituals have been modified, and unfamiliar methods of memorializing losses of family and friends have required new ways of doing things. The daily unknown continues to cause people of all ages to be news-weary, and more unfamiliar adjustments must be made to navigate through what often seems like a plane being built while in mid-air. A step back into more familiar times, has proven to be therapeutic and a great way to relax.
featuring:"Techno-Granny" breaking through the VIRTUAL SCREEN to build online art communities of ALL AGES!
• RELAXATION• ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS• REINFORCING with HANDOUTS• SHOW & TELL
The EYE OF HORUS is also called the THIRD EYE. For more information go to: https://www.hapifilm.com/
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7. LOOKING AT ART:
What People “See and Say”
(Recommended for High School/College/Adult Audiences)
BECOMING COMPUTER SAVVY:
For Seniors With “Gumption”!This 50-minute workshop encourages the fun-loving benefits of becoming comfortable with online activities. I’ve created a video and a handout that “breaks the screen” between the “Knowers” and the “Wannabes”. It is also a great “icebreakers” between generations.
From the womb to the tomb, there is something for everyone to learn and share in these virtual classes.
USING EVERYDAY MATERIALS found around the home is a key component to these classes.
MAKING PAINTS out of natural materials is another key to success even if the artwork is never completed.
The PRIMARY FOCUS is on PROCESS....
HOW TO DO IT WITH JOY!!!
MAKE ART MAKE FRIENDS MAKE FUN FOR EVERYONE..........& PASS IT ON!
ARTISTIC PROFILE SHARON LEE MINOR
Sharon Lee Minor (aka Sharon Minor King, Ph.D.) is the founder of A MINOR ENTERPRISE, a consultancy and cultural exchange firm that produces quality educational materials representing communities, globally. She is a Visual and Performance Artist, Cultural Anthropologist, and Arts Educator. She has presented lecture-demonstrations, performances, and exhibitions at numerous colleges, universities, galleries, churches, communities centers, and international conferences. Sharon synthesizes art and anthropology in her visual and performance artwork. She is the first recipient to receive the combined degree of Art & Anthropology from the Ohio State University (Education, 1989). She has been exhibited throughout the U.S., Canada, and Ghana, West Africa. Local exhibitions include the “Ordinary Woman” exhibit (Howard County Cultural Arts Center), the annual MSPGS exhibition at Strathmore Mansion, and the “Art ‘n” Soul” exhibit (National Center for Children and Families). During the throes of Covid-19, through the support of emergency funding, she created an online re-enactment of a symposium held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969 which featured seven outstanding Black artists discussing their approaches to Black Art and Aesthetics. The online presentation was portrayed by residents of Montgomery County as the artists. The community building experience from that project has spawned many opportunities to reach other communities throughout the nation and worldwide. Sharon is the recipient of funding support from AHCMC for FY22 and FY23. Her research foci are on Art, Health, and Aging based on collecting medical evidence that supports the benefits gained from the process of making art, beginning with early childhood and throughout elderhood. Also, she is an advocate and collector of research based on the importance of removing stigmas towards Aging that includes biases towards online and virtual learning experiences. Sharon has received many awards and recognitions, including the GRUMBACHER medallion for painting, as well as the Rauschenberg award for her work with exceptional and gifted students. She has performed and taught classes throughout Montgomery County including the Jewish Community Center, Sandy Spring Slave Museum, and Montgomery County Public Schools. Her work as an art instructor for both Leisure World, and Michaels stores synchronized her natural entrepreneurial attractions towards building better relations between commerce and Aesthetics.Sharon continues to expand her artistic skills by creating original jewelry, wearable art clothing, and exploring the creative process of making digital music that synthesizes her love for the spoken word. Her current artwork is in video and filmmaking. Tagging herself as “Techno-Granny”, Sharon creates YouTube videos for all ages that tell stories, document significant events, and enhance quality online learning experiences for viewers and contributors. Sharon is a graduate of George Washington University (B.A.); Wright State University (M.Ed.); Howard University School of Divinity (M.Div.); The Ohio State University (Ph.D.). As a proud fourth-generation Washingtonian (DC), Sharon has also become an enthusiastic and contributing MOCO resident for 23 years.
Sharon Lee Minor (aka Sharon Minor King, Ph.D.) is the founder of A MINOR ENTERPRISE, a consultancy and cultural exchange firm that produces quality educational materials representing communities, globally. She is a Visual and Performance Artist, Cultural Anthropologist, and Arts Educator. She has presented lecture-demonstrations, performances, and exhibitions at numerous colleges, universities, galleries, churches, communities centers, and international conferences. Sharon synthesizes art and anthropology in her visual and performance artwork. She is the first recipient to receive the combined degree of Art & Anthropology from the Ohio State University (Education, 1989). She has been exhibited throughout the U.S., Canada, and Ghana, West Africa. Local exhibitions include the “Ordinary Woman” exhibit (Howard County Cultural Arts Center), the annual MSPGS exhibition at Strathmore Mansion, and the “Art ‘n” Soul” exhibit (National Center for Children and Families). During the throes of Covid-19, through the support of emergency funding, she created an online re-enactment of a symposium held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969 which featured seven outstanding Black artists discussing their approaches to Black Art and Aesthetics. The online presentation was portrayed by residents of Montgomery County as the artists. The community building experience from that project has spawned many opportunities to reach other communities throughout the nation and worldwide. Sharon is the recipient of funding support from AHCMC for FY22 and FY23. Her research foci are on Art, Health, and Aging based on collecting medical evidence that supports the benefits gained from the process of making art, beginning with early childhood and throughout elderhood. Also, she is an advocate and collector of research based on the importance of removing stigmas towards Aging that includes biases towards online and virtual learning experiences. Sharon has received many awards and recognitions, including the GRUMBACHER medallion for painting, as well as the Rauschenberg award for her work with exceptional and gifted students. She has performed and taught classes throughout Montgomery County including the Jewish Community Center, Sandy Spring Slave Museum, and Montgomery County Public Schools. Her work as an art instructor for both Leisure World, and Michaels stores synchronized her natural entrepreneurial attractions towards building better relations between commerce and Aesthetics.Sharon continues to expand her artistic skills by creating original jewelry, wearable art clothing, and exploring the creative process of making digital music that synthesizes her love for the spoken word. Her current artwork is in video and filmmaking. Tagging herself as “Techno-Granny”, Sharon creates YouTube videos for all ages that tell stories, document significant events, and enhance quality online learning experiences for viewers and contributors. Sharon is a graduate of George Washington University (B.A.); Wright State University (M.Ed.); Howard University School of Divinity (M.Div.); The Ohio State University (Ph.D.). As a proud fourth-generation Washingtonian (DC), Sharon has also become an enthusiastic and contributing MOCO resident for 23 years.
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Auntie Afrika tells the story,
A TRIBE DESPISED
for the Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Maryland, USA