I love to be involved in teaching my knowledge of Indian folk art and culture to audiences of all ages. I work with children in many settings: in schools, at local art festivals, and in cultural celebrations. I customize residencies to the students' needs, emphasizing different aspects of the creative process. Through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on creations, I take students through the the creative process. I start with the development of ideas from different sources-their own cultural histories, life experiences, and the world around them, and guide them in using different media and techniques appropriate to their level to make their visions into reality.

I have completed successful residencies at Gatewood Elementary School, Museum Magnet School, St. Paul History Center, Brooklyn Park Heritage Center, and many others. I am listed in the Minnesota Folk Artists Directory, and am a Roster Artist for the Young Audiences of Minnesota. You can see in-depth examples of some of my recent residencies at various schools below.

Stained Glass and Painting at Brooklyn Junior High School

If you are an educator or school organizer, and are interested in scheduling a residency or finding out more about these programs, please email me or email/call Young Audiences at 651-292-3399.