or through
Qld Arts Council Residencies
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My name is Rick Roser - I am an Aboriginal in Queensland, Australia, some of my
artworks have been collected in the National Gallery & State Galleries,
Museums etc....
I
have visited Qld Schools presenting
hands on Indigenous workshops since 1987
The aim is to create a positive first hand experience with Indigenous skills that have fascinated kids for millennia.
Also created murals and installations and Bush tucker gardens at many schools, and public art sculpture & installations, mentoring etc..
2
Indigenous
Studies activities for the classroom
today
Hi Rick, Thanks for that fantastic experience you shared with us. I really enjoyed the experiences, and I loved being able to try things for myself. That beautiful fish you did on my arm lasted for 3 days (although the fins on my fingers came off when I washed the dishes that night). I showed all my friends and they loved it as well. Thank-you so much for that privilege.I hope to see you again next year for NADOC week.
Dear Rick
. I didn’t really know what to expect
from the day but I have to say I enjoyed the activities immensely. I absolutely
admired your ability to make fire within minutes. One thing is for sure,
I am not going to try getting on the Survivor!!! Thankyou for making yourself
available for the day and that you have imparted some of the Indigenous
traditions to us. It was a fantastic and fun day!! I hope we will you
see next year, too!
Hello Rick,You are an absolute gem! Everyone was very happy from the State Librarian to invited guests and as I was here again over the weekend, a lot of people have been asking when you will be here again!
Dear Rick,
I'm so sorry I missed you on Wednesday. - when I came to say goodbye and pay
you, everyone had gone.Thanks again for a fantastic presentation at convention.
It was all I hoped for.Best wishes,
.....Thank you it has been my pleasure..Rick
or through
ABORIGINAL ART & CULTURE WORKSHOPS AT SCHOOL
Accredited - Education Queensland Programs Touring Queensland Schools
....P/12 & Special needs....
These
hands on workshops have proven to be excellent for engaging kids...and
with big shells of ochre, millions of emu feather hair decorations, scores
of firemaking sticks, didgeridoos, boomerangs, spears, necklaces, arm
bands...what's not to love? All the good things, all hands on - fully
accredited & perfectly safe... At the workshops students learn in a memorable way by actively investigating.... Invaluable as an Indigenous reference across
the curriculum...Science Technology Arts & Literacy..
Authentic Aboriginal tools and
materials are provided that are in themselves of great interest to people of all ages and nationalities
Workshop Activities :
Fire Making.......................................using traditional fire
sticks
Ochre Painting/Face/old T shirt 4 memento?.......
using Ochres
Feather Hair Decorations/Extensions............using Emu Feathers
Boomerang/Spear throwing using a woomera....Aboriginal Games
also available as alternatives/back up for inclement weather etc..........
Didjeridoo Workshops........... includes how to circular breathe
String making ..............................................using Bark,
Grasses etc..
Stone tools/Net making/Baskets................................as time allows...
Bush Cooking ---Murals,
Installations, Bush Gardens
A
Typical Time Table could look like this:
Session 1... 9:00 > 10:00
Session 2...10:00 >11:00
First Break
Session 3... 11:45 > 12:50
Second Break
Session 4... 1:30 > 2:15
Session 5... 2:15 > 3:00
Or ... times can vary as required
Prep/Yr.1 might double up etc...special
needs Welcome...
A typical day is 5 X 1hr or 6 X 45min sessions
Class sizes.... single/ double classes with teacher/s
The workshops are usually located
in an undercover outdoor area close to the oval. Vehicle access appreciated.
Total COST $880 per day All materials supplied (Travel costs may apply)
Min $550 * Please email for Enquiry or QUOTE
Thank you for taking the time to read this,
I do hope you find this outline of interest and look forward to hearing from
you.
Best Regards
Rick Roser
More Information on the individual workshops presentation.................
............FIRE MAKING.....
The Aboriginal art of firemaking....Fully Hands on, with connections accross the curriculum, fully
accredited & perfectly safe...
For
younger students there is also the story about the coming of fire....
15 mins
OCHRE PAINTING
Introduce Ochres,
and the roles different
coloured ochres play within Aboriginal Australia,
demonstrate their properties..... Bring
a spare shirt for a great souvenir
Story telling through ochre painting relating through
face/hair/hand painting..
15 min.
EMU Feather Hair Decorations
Create exquisite headdresses. Appropriate
protocols, cultural understandings and exploring ceremonial significance through
visual art...all materials provided.
15 mins.
Boomerang/Spear
throwing with Woomera
The
technology behind the
use of Boomerangs and a Woomera...
different
throws, hunting methods etc ........ Full demonstration.
Depending on the length of the sessions/weather/discretion,
students may take a turn at the boomerang or spear.
15 minutes+
The
above 4 activities would be first choice for a presentation, times can vary as required
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FEEDBACK:
Hi Rick,
- the kids loved it! Very hands-on and the best way to learn. The other teachers
loved it too and have already asked me to book you for next year.
...Thanks so much for the workshops you did for lead up to the 8th Biennial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Show and Cultural Festival , the kids loved them and we are still getting fantastic feedback.
Dear Rick
The event was fantastic and to see the kids with their Emu feathers was just
amazing. They all thought that they were the toughest warriors out there!
Thank you again
Thanks Rick!!!! We are blessed to have you working with our students
Dear Rick
…you have been so easy to deal with! I help organise a large literature
festival…if only all the presenters were as easy as you…
True, true,all so true.....rick.
Hi Rick, We had an amazing day last Thursday and the children have been able to make connections between what you have taught them and what we have been reading in fiction and non fiction text. We also love our mural and we hope to see a picture of it in the Western Times next week..
... forwarded your name onto my last school .. as i loved the hands on learning experiences.