Outreach Program

The Outreach Program is a series of instructional workshops provided to elementary and secondary schools in Augusta County and beyond. The presentation of a series of 2-hour workshops offers a unique and experiential opportunity that is not available in the public school system due to the lack of funding for regular art instruction. Artisans discuss the process they use in developing their work and demonstrate their craft. Students are given an opportunity to create their own handmade project using a hands-on interactive approach to facilitate the educational process. Artisans work directly with educator to ensure that desired Standards of Learning (SOL’s) are addressed.

Artisans selected to take part in the Outreach Program must go through a critical review process to qualify for participation. The Center's standards insure that unique items of the highest professional quality representing hand-made crafts are presented.

The Outreach Program’s success is measured by the number of schools and students participating in the workshops. The Artisans Center requests an evaluation questionnaire be completed by the supervising educator and students are also encouraged to communicate the impact of the presentation in writing.

The goal of the program is to fill all requests made and to be able to continue to offer the workshops at no cost to the schools. If you are interested in scheduling an Outreach visit or if you would like to support the program contact Elizabeth Moss, Director of Programs and Exhibitions and Program Coordinator or Michael Dowell, Executive Director.