Materials

 

Cotton, thread

Techniques

 

Collaged, raw edge appliquéd, reverse appliquéd, photo transfered, thread painted, free-motion stitched

 For over twenty years Marion Coleman worked in youth and family services, all the while crafting richly designed story quilts, a quintessentially African American form. Made in collaboration with community and social organizations, her creations, many of which are public art projects, are about health, state and local history, imagery and roles of women, recycling, and other environmental issues.

This is her statement:

As a fine craft artist my work is inspired by people, history, social/cultural events and their impact on our individual and community relationships. My work explores traditional and contemporary techniques related to quilting and fiber collage. I am particularly interested in narrative projects using technology combined with vintage and found materials. My work has its foundation in traditional quilting and shares roots with women who have used sewing and other needle arts for artistic expression and social community through generations. Although there are many similarities between my work and other African American narrative quilters, I have been striving to expand my range as I use a wider set of materials including plastics, whole garments, paper, and just about anything that will enrich the art and story I am presenting. I am most pleased when the viewer can identify with or is emotionally moved by the art I create. My goal is to promote discussion about the topic at hand, whether it relates to the definition of beauty or to human rights. As an artist I want to encourage appreciation of and respect for textile arts. I remain grateful for the influences of quilters such as Harriet Powers, Nora Ezell and my great aunt, Corine Porter Miller.

 

Coleman’s resume is extensive, from national and international exhibits to television programs, books, and articles. To learn more, head to her wonderfully designed website, www.marioncoleman.com/ .

 

 

tutoring hours

 

Zoom Tutoring Link and Hours

All WRC tutoring is via Zoom.  It works well, and is very similar to an in-person tutoring session, so please check it out!

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WRC Tutoring Hours (See WRC WebsiteLinks to an external site. for most up to date info, including holidays and professional development days.)

Tutoring begins Monday of Week 2

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

Friday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Drop-in Tutoring is available during all WRC hours of operation. The time limit for drop-in tutoring is 30 minutes per session, 2 sessions per day. No application or appointment needed, just drop in for WRC tutoring via Zoom. Here's howLinks to an external site.!

Weekly Individual Tutoring may be available, depending on your schedule and tutor availability...Request a weekly individual tutorLinks to an external site. early in the quarter!  You and your assigned tutor will meet in the WRC Zoom Room once or twice every week of the quarter to work on areas and topics that you need help with and improve your skills. If you cannot meet with a tutor during the hours available, please note this in the comments field, or contact Victoria Kahler at kahlervictoria@fhda.edu 

Online Tutoring with NetTutor or Smarthinking is an option for students who cannot make it to the WRC Zoom room during open hours.  More about Online Tutoring.

Before your sessions, take a look at How to Get the Most Out of Your Tutoring Sessions

Questions? Contact Victoria Kahler at kahlervictoria@fhda.edu for more information about tutoring.

English Performance Success Program

English Performance Success Program

Our English Performance Success (EPS) counselors offer comprehensiveLinks to an external site. services to support eligible students in their educational, career and personal development.

These services are for students who are not in another program or learning community and have either:

• • Entered De Anza from adult school or
  • Enrolled or been placed in any of these classes:
    • EWRT 1AS/1AT
    • LART 250
    • ESL 234, 244, 251, 255, 261, 265, 272 or 273 
    • ESL 434, 444, 451, 455, 461, 465, 472 or 473

Please note that once you are eligible for the EPS program, you can stay a part of the program during your time at De Anza College.