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Red Yarn

Folk Song Puppet Show

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Program Model	In Class
Artistic Discipline	Music
Grades	Pre-K \| K \| 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5
Min. residency sessions/classroom	3
Program Requirements	None.
Instruction Language(s)	English
Availability Notes	Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year!

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Red Yarn

About the Artist

Red Yarn, aka Andy Furgeson, is a TX-born, OR-based family performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows and engaging arts programs. Through performances and residencies, he reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

Teaching Philosophy

Children carry the potential for profound self-expression. Andy helps them explore several expressive art forms at once. Through group singing, lyric-writing, puppetry and performance, Andy engages all types of learners in the creative process.

Testimonial

"Red Yarn is not only an amazing artist and musician, he knows how to work with young learners. He challenges them, builds confidence, helps them identify art in the world...all while having so much fun! I recommend this experience highly." K-5 Teacher

Program Description

In this 4-5 session residency, teaching artist Andy Furgeson (AKA Red Yarn) will help students adapt a traditional folk song into a lively musical puppet show. First, students will learn to sing a traditional folk song, exploring its cultural roots, structure, meter and rhyme. If time allows, they will write original lyrics connecting to a unit of study. Then they'll design and build inventive sock puppets of the song's characters and develop movements to enhance their puppetry while they sing their folk song. Finally, the class will perform their musical puppet show for their families. This program supports students' literacy, historical understanding of folklore, visual and sculptural art skills, musical aptitude, and performance skills. Folk songs can be chosen or rewritten to connect to current curriculum or student interests.

Keywords

folk music, folk tale, guitar, literacy, narrative, music, puppets, puppet-making, puppeteer, singing, storytelling

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How to Schedule Programs

Performance | Residency | Workshop

Delivery Method	Component Name	Cost	Participant Capacity	Description
In-Person	Residency Session	$107.00	35	A residency is a program with 3 or more sessions per classroom. Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.
In-Person	Workshop Session	$286.00	35	Workshops can be one or two sessions per class. Each session is 50 minutes long.
In-Person	Family Arts Night Workshop	$571.00	100	A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends.
In-Person	Teacher Workshop	$571.00	50	A 90 minute workshop for teachers.
	Planning Meeting	$71.00		An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
	Additional Planning	$71.00		Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
	Prep Hours	$71.00		Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). Plan on 0.5 hours per session.
	Culminating Event	$107.00		Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc.
	Mileage/Travel Costs			Artist charges the federal rate after 15 miles outside of SE Portland. This program is available within 45 miles of Portland.
	Supplies			Expect supply costs of around $1-2 per student.