GASKIYA'S COMPOUND

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Fees • Programs • Class Descriptions 1 • Class Descriptions 2 • Instructors

At Gaskiya’s Compound we specialize in Afrikan centered educational art programs. Our programs are specifically structured in this manner because of the “wholistic” manner in which the arts are incorporated into traditional Afrikan cultures. The success of Gaskiya’s programming is that through our instruction we eventually turn learning over to the learner by imparting intellectual strength and adaptability. Our Instructors create excitement by using artistic activity to teach a range of traditional and core subjects. This process encourages the participants to embrace knowledge through the medium of art. By using art as a teaching tool, our result shall be such that all involved approach learning with a new enthusiasm.

INSTRUCTORS
 
Alao S. Dipo
Nahsechay Dipo

 
FEES

  • Bookings for all programs are done by contract
  • Fees are per hour for master classes and per program for long term residencies
  • All supply fees are based upon total participants and the number of projects to be completed per participant
  • Additional fees are incorporated for per diem, lodging, travel, etc.
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PROGRAMS

Our programs have been provided for correctional therapy, educational purposes, work experience, and discipline training. We also provide workshops for administrative and instructional personnel. Class programming is customized to facilitate the needs and specific programming requirements of each facility. Bookings for all programs are done by contract and fees are per hour for master classes and per program for long term residencies. A supply fee is based upon the total number of participants and the number of projects to be completed per participant. Additional fees are incorporated for travel, per diem, lodging, etc.

Class Descriptions 1

  1. Tie and Dye – a resist dyeing process that consists of knotting, binding, folding or sewing certain parts of the cloth in such a way that when it is dyed the dye cannot penetrate into these areas.
     
  2. Adire Eleko – a resist dyeing process in which you use a paste mixture to cover specific areas of the cloth to prevent the dye, when applied from penetrating into specific areas.
     
  3. Batik on cloth – Batik is the technique of applying hot wax to cloth and subsequently immersing the cloth in a cold-water dye. The "batik on cloth" process uses the batik process to produce a piece of cloth with symbolic patterned designs.
     
  4. Batik wall hanging – a wall hanging piece produced using the process of batik to create a story cloth.
     
  5. Rice Paper Airbrush – this artwork is created through the combination of batik and airbrush techniques. Through a series of stages including design, outlining, waxing, and airbrush painting one can’t help but be pleased with the results.
     
  6. Sand Painting – this is a process in which glue and sand are used to create an image to which a variety of colors are subsequently painted onto.
     
  7. Appliqué – the act of cutting figures from brightly colored cloth and sewing them to a solid colored fabric in such a way as to create a symbol or picture.
     
  8. Oil Painting – the application of oil colors on paper in the creation of a drawing.
     
  9. Lino Cut – the engraving or carving of a picture or design onto i.e. plywood. Upon completion of the design a variety of inks are used on the design, which is then transferred onto paper or cloth.
     
  10. Drawing from the back – a process whereby you paint through the back of your paper onto a piece of colored glass.
     
  11. Bead Painting – a process in which a design (non-representational or representational) is created onto a board (plywood, masonite, etc.) and beads of various colors are used to provide the necessary design shades.
     
  12. Thread Art – used in the creation of story cloths by taking a design and applying yarns of various colors to areas of the design in lieu of paint.
     
  13. Mosaic – the use of different colors of tiles, broken glass or bottles to form patterns in a picture or drawing.
     
  14. Mural – the creation of a large pictorial illustration of history or a story.

Class Descriptions 2

    Participants explore the dynamic art of Afrika through their spiritual symbolism. Using the artform of batik each participant creates a beautiful piece of cloth art inspired by the symbols of Ghana & the Ivory Coast.

    Using a variety of assorted beads, participants recreate traditional beadwork from various Afrikan families. Beadwork and project selection is contingent upon the region of Afrika being studied. For example, if studying Region I - Northern & Central Region of Afrika, participants would produce a piece of beadwork using simulated silver, amber, or coral.

     

    Participants learn to build their own horizontal looms which are then used to weave pieces of cloth incorporating traditional Afrikan patterns, symbols, and colors.

     

    Why do male children get their ears pierced in the Eastern region of Afrika at a certain age? What do the brass rings mean that are worn around the neck of Maasai women? Participants learn the communicative nature of adornment embraced by a variety of Afrikan families and create a Wodaabe mirror purse.