Homecoming Conference

ELEMENTS, the People's Art---Social and Ethnic Arts

General Education Conference in Conjunction with Homecoming

October 7^th at 12 pm- 7 pm

Conference Center

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Alverno Art and Cultures Gallery

Elements, the People’s Art

Showcasing Arts and Crafts From Around the World

Selected Items for Purchase

Kellogg Gallery-4^th Floor- LA Building

The Colors of Cameroon

Photography by Jill Moore

Jill Moore, Professor in Communication and Technology, spent the Spring 2011 semester teaching leadership skills at a girls' high school in Cameroon, W. Africa. This photography exhibit shows the people and landscapes of the country in vibrant color.

October 7^th -November 6^th

Opening Receptions – October 7^th 4-7 pm

This October, during the Friday of Homecoming Alverno hosts an interdisciplinary conference, this year, the event will showcase arts and crafts that have been passed down through generations. Currently, there is a revival of crafting utilizing traditional materials and methods. In this current economy, craft shows have gained popularity, with people selling handmade products to support themselves and their families.

The Conference is collaborating with the Alumnae Relations Office for Homecoming

Visit this link for session descriptions and registration.

This event will also joining forces with the Alverno Athletic Dept., which will be collecting cereal boxes for the /////Knock Down Hunger project in conjunction with Cans Across the Conference.

NOON -1:00 Opening

Dan Matre and Business students –TL Rotunda

IIIII Knock Down Hunger™

Knock Down Hunger™ (KDH) is an initiative of Alverno College that exemplifies the continuing generosity of all Alverno College stakeholders via the donation, collection, and ultimate distribution of boxes of cereal to hungry people in the community.

Prior to distribution to local food charities, hundreds and possibly thousands of (full and sealed) boxes of cereal will be assembled to create a large domino like assemblage that when activated will progressively fall and converge to a focal point in the Sister Joel Read Rotunda, with people witnessing and cheering the event.

The event is scheduled to culminate at 12:30, in and about the rotunda, as a part of Homecoming festivities. KDH is also partnered with the “Empty Bowls” initiative and is being combined with the “Cans Across the Conference” food donation traditionally coordinated with the athletic department.

The event will occur during Home Coming and will help to fill all "Empty Bowls" created.

1:00-3:00

Lynda Sommers and Art Students—Empty Bowl "Cereal" Project –Alumnae Courtyard‘

Make ceramic bowl to be donated to Empty Bowls Project in Milwaukee from 1-3 pm – Open to everyone –NO LIMIT -we’ll teach you how! 2 hour Session

1:10-2:00

Sharon Kubes and Holly Turpin- Special Olympics Scarf Project–Conference Ctr. B

Learn how-to knit and crochet! The red and blue scarves will be distributed at the 2012 State Winter Games. The athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters will receive one! Limit:25 persons

http://scarvesforspecialolympics.org/

Michele Burnie and Meg Pledl - Image of a Woman –Conference Ctr. C

A workshop on transformation--Imagine your most wonderful Self - full of life, full of strength, full of everything you wish for your Self. This workshop is about transformation and the vision we can hold for our future selves. Please join us as we each create a 3-D version of this most wonderful Self. No previous art experience necessary, just a willingness to explore. LIMIT: 25 persons

2:10-3:10

Jon Brown -- Storytelling/Drawing -Conference Ctr. A

The oldest of crafts- weave a story with drawing! A workshop on crafting a story through images. From cave paintings to modern film and media, they all share common written and visual elements and depict motion and movement in time. We will write short scenes and translate them into a series of drawings, or "shots", to create a "storyboard." No previous experience is necessary. Jon Brown is a traditional and Flash animator.

LIMIT 25 persons

Jill Moore – The Textures of Cameroon – Conference Ctr. B

Craft work plays an essential role in the Cameroon culture and economy. Jill Newton Moore, Professor in Communication and Technology, shares fabrics, carvings, jewelry, weavings, and photographs from her visit in Spring 2011. LIMIT : 40 persons

Carol Vollmer Pope and Business Students The Tapestry of Paraguay - Conference Ctr. C

Learn about South American women who turn their passion into a living-- including the handbags from Paraguay and other items made by other indigenous women in a cactus fiber style. LIMIT 40 persons

2:00-4:00

Angela Laughingheart (Milwaukee artist) and Donna Engelmann "Yarn Bombing" Conference Ctr. D

Wrapping with Yarn site specific items throughout Alverno, Yarn bombing takes that most matronly craft (knitting) and that most maternal of gestures (wrapping something cold in a warm blanket) and transfers it to the concrete and steel wilds of the urban streetscape. Learn to knit for site specific placement of the “wraps’ http://yarnbombing.com/

2 HOUR Session LIMIT:25 persons

3:10-4:00

Denise Crumble - The Art of Basketry –Conference Ctr. A

Ms. Denise Crumble became intrigued with the prospect of learning to weave from the first time that she saw a flyer advertising classes on a bus shelter on Wisconsin Avenue, in the 1980’s. She took lessons from Dr. Patrick Fusi, of Cameroon, a country in west Central Africa.

I love weaving because you can make a functional piece of art that last forever. Most of the baskets I have made over the years I have given to friends and family” LIMIT: 25 person

Kou Vang - "Homeland" Conference Ctr. B

A Milwaukee artist will discuss the history of the Hmong, art and images from recent travels in Vietnam and Laos. LIMIT : 40 persons

Josie Weishaar -- Bra Purse Making – Conference Ctr. C

Make a purse from a BRA! Participants may take completed purse with or donate for sale during the gallery evening reception--proceeds from sale of purses donated to Breast Cancer organization. LIMIT : 25 persons