African Mudcloth Printing and Dyeing (3–12) "Bogolanfini” is imprinting symbols on fabric with the use of imprinting blocks (short-term residency)

Shibori Dyeing (3–12) The embellishment of fabric to form two and three-dimensional depth. Students will use fabric to discover the surprise of Shibori–the Japanese method of resist dyeing using cold water dyes and cord. (short-term residency)

Batik (4–12) The wax resist method of imprinting and dyeing cloth (short-term residency)

Weaving (3–12) Students will be instructed in the basic steps of weaving on a cardboard loom (short-term residency)

Gyotaku (1–12) Gyotaku is Japanese for fish print. Using realistic fish replicas, students will experiment with printing techniques to produce individually designed prints. Real fish may be substituted upon request. Interdisciplinary project: Japanese culture, species of fish, fish anatomy, ocean and marine life. (single session)

Mask-making (1–12) Students will use their imaginations to create masks from various materials. Cultural studies, drama, costumes. (single session)

Matisse Collage (2–12) Compare positive and negative in this process, which allows each student to create their own individual collage of shape and color. (single session)

Louisiana Coastline (2 -12) Students will explore the coast line of Louisiana to discover the birds, animals and reptiles of this habitat. Using various mediums students will draw, paint and create a collage.( Short term residency)

Listen to the Beat (2- 8) Students will create a drawing of their favorite musical instrument while listening to a selection of music (Jazz, Blues, Zydeco, African, Cajun). This will be followed with the oil pastel, crayons, and permanent marker to finish the drawing with color, the last segment of project will apply the resist method of painting to finish the process

Deborah Simeral has been involved in children’s workshops for over 20 years, teaching natural dyeing, shibori dyeing, weaving, basketry and paper-making, among other things. She also teaches in the PACE (Primary Academic and Creative Experiences) program.