The Collective and AHHA Studio Artists

Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa Hardest Arts Center

November 6th, 4pm 7pm
Exploration: Creativity how artists think and where creativity comes from,
Positive Impact
Tentative Agenda
[4:00pm]

Teens Arrive
Teens arrive from school at the
Hardesty Arts Center.

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram

[4:05pm]

Introduction
Laura will introduce Haley Biram
and studio artist Sharyle Landis
and John Hammar to the teens.

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram
Sharyl Landis
John Hammar

[4:10pm]

Demonstrations with Studio

Artists
The teens will split into two groups
and shadow one of the studio artists
studio spaces for 30minutes and then
switch.
1. John Hammar Screen
Printing demonstration. Each
teen will create and take
home a self-made print
influenced by Johns art.
(30minutes)
2. Sharyl Landis - Origami and
fiber art demonstration. Each
teen will take home a selfmade piece of origami
influenced by Sharyls fiber

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram
Sharyl Landis
John Hammar

art. (30minutes)

[5:10pm]

Challenge(s)
Relating to Studio Artists and
Artistic Themes of Exploration:
Teens will separate into three
groups and be presented with the
same challenge however each
group will be limited to different
materials for completion.
Challenge: Come up with five
things you need to know about
being an artist.

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram
Sharyl Landis
John Hammar

1. Group One: Illustrate your

five things with drawing
and or sculpting materials
provided.
2. Group Two: Write a song
or written word to convey
your five things.
3. Group Three: Act out
through a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) video
your five things.
[5:30pm
6:30pm]

Dinner
Break for dinner during any time
thats most convenient for each
group.

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram
Sharyl Landis
John Hammar

[6:30pm]

Presentations
Completed Challenge:
Teens will meet and present to the
other groups their finished
artworks.

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram
Sharyl Landis

John Hammar
[6:55pm]

End of Session
Teens say goodbye and thank you
to Haley Biram and studio artists,
clean up the AHHA Studios, and
then head home.

Arts & Humanities Center

of Tulsa Hardesty Art
Center (AHHA)
Laura Voth
Haley Biram
Sharyl Landis
John Hammar

Supplies:
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Large drawing paper and/or large butcher paper

Drawing Pencils/ Pens/ Markers/ Colored Pencils
Glue/ Masking Tape
Flip Camera and Laptop
Sketch Paper and/or Sketch Pads

Artists:

(Descriptions taken from AHHA website)

JOHN HAMMER

first realized he was an artist in the 3rd grade. Since then,

hes never thought of being anything else (well, maybe a rock star but thats it!).
Throughout Johns primary school years, he most enjoyed the art of pencil and ink drawings. He
won several art competitions and that inspired him to keep developing his skills. When it came
time for college, he decided to pursue a degree in Commercial Art. At that time, hand skills were
the primary tools used to produce projects for clients. Once computer technology took over the
design field, he found himself developing those computer design skills and drawing less. But, he
never lost the desire to pursue his fine art.
In May, 2012, the day arrived that John would launch into that pursuit. He picked up a paintbrush
and took off on an exciting new direction in his career. In a variety of subject matter, his design
background and love of color really stand out in his current work. This style has been described
as Pop Impressionism. As John follows his fine art vision, the goals are to keep his art diverse
and his expressions varied. He says, Ill always paint and pursue new mediums, but I wont
forget my first lovethe pencil.

SHARYL LANDIS grew up in Laredo, TX and this Texas-Mexico border culture

profoundly influenced her development as an artist. She was mesmerized by the lively
environment and vibrant colors. Her travels to Holland, Brazil, India and Vietnam enhanced this
passion for color and ethnic cultures.

Sharyl began beading in 1997 and continues to expand her interest in a wide variety of fiber
related media, including hand dyed textiles, paper weaving, on-loom and off-loom weaving,
handmade paper and embroidery. Many of her pieces have a whimsical, happy quality and
sometimes beading is added to create texture and luminescence.
Visit Sharyls website: beadith.com