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About Marilyn Patel

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Collaborative Meeting                 Alignment to Standards    

Gallery of Sample Projects               Artist-Provided Resources

Student Artwork

Marilyn Patel tailors her classes, residencies and programs to meet the needs of the group or individuals involved by means of a COLLABORATIVE MEETING.

The purposes of a collaborative meeting are:

• to identify goals and objectives

• determine the number and types of projects

• share artist resources

• plan lessons, including suggestions for introductory and follow-up activities

Course content is routinely ALIGNED TO SC EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.  To see how typical thematic units align with SC Standards, click on the appropriate link:

• K - 2

• 3 - 5

• 6 - 8

GALLERY OF SAMPLE PROJECTS

Spinning on CD Drop Spindles	Natural Dyeing	Reverse Weaving on Burlap	Weaving Bookmarks and Belts on Drinking Straws
Weaving Mug Rugs on Cardboard Looms	Weaving Purses, Eyeglass Cases and Cell Phone Cases	Felted Pictures

STUDENT ARTWORK

ARTIST-PROVIDED RESOURCES

Extensive Bibliography, with internet lessons and resources

Mobile Library of 100+ books, videos, CDs, magazines

Instructional Posters, Pictures, Handouts

Tools that Travel