Rudell's favorite teaching experiences have been in integrated learning environments where "art" is not thought of as a separate subject. Her students learn how artistic endeavors have been around thousands of years all over the world, and continue today in every aspect of our modern society. Her primary focus is in the fiber arts, as seen in these photos of her students over the years. Her range as as an Art Specialist covers drawing, painting and pottery, just to name a few.
Rudell teaching Native American children simple off-loom weaving techniques during her visit with the Navajo people in Chinle, AZ (traditional Navajo weaver shown in background). Bookmarks, pouches and purses are some examples that can be created.
6-year-old weaving a rug on a 22" w. floor loom
9-year-old weaving log-cabin design on a 42" w. floor loom
Rudell's granddaughter Danielle weaving on a rigid-heddle table-top loom at age 4--she has progressed to more advanced weaving at age 8 and is a perfectionist when it comes to having straight selvedges (the edges of the cloth)
To find out how to bring these techniques to you contact: rudell@aol.com
Website is always being updated with new project images from my students, so please come back soon for another visit to view these amazing additions. (see next page)
Creating a design on a bead loom by first planning it on graph paper
Shown above: One of the many 3-D projects that Rudell teaches her students is a coiled basket using rope and yarn. Many other basket techniques are learned using materials such as reeds and wire.
