Russ Childers

Oh, Shucks! Cornhusk Crafts, Songs & Stories

Through the region’s music, songs, and stories, Russ Childers will relate how the people of Ohio—from Native Americans to African Americans, Appalachians, and Germans—viewed corn and how this important agricultural product helped fuel another industry: pigs and pig products. A hands-on craft demonstration allows children to learn first-hand about recycling on early farms, as they fashion cornhusks into dolls.

Recommended Ages: Grades 3-Adult

Maximum Audience: 25

Length: 1 hour

Cost: $275 first session/$45 each additional

Supply Fee: $10 per session

Limit No. Sessions: 3

Technical Needs

• Artist Arrival: 30 minutes prior to performance
• Organization representative should meet the artist and show him to the presentation area.
• Two people needed to assist with unloading equipment.
• Audience participation: workshop
• Equipment needed by artist: supplies to soak cornhusk in water and paper towels.
• Classroom space is suitable for this presentation. Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: size of a school art room, non-carpeted floor preferred since water will be used.
• Please have drinking water provided for the artist.