ACW Emma Norton Teaching Info:
Address: 2265 Hillcrest Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116 (or 801 Mount Curve Blvd, after hours door is on Mount Curve side).
Thank you for agreeing to teach! Classes 6-8pm; please arrive by 5 or 5:30 to set up.
Parking: limited free street parking on Hillcrest, south of building.
If full, Teachers can use the free parking ramp for the M Health Fairview clinic. Turn onto the driveway off Woodlawn Ave behind Emma Norton complex. Then turn left, and go down into the ramp just before entering the clinic street level parking lot. You’ll have to walk back up ramp to return to Emma Norton, so you can drop supplies off inside first, or bring a rolling suitcase or rolling cart for your supplies.
Getting In: “Restoring Waters” door on Mount Curve Blvd at building corner at corner of Hillcrest Ave & Mt Curve Blvd. OR enter through “Emma Norton” doors just around the corner on Hillcrest Ave. Doors are locked but Security will let you in. (after 5pm use Mount Curve entrance).
Angelo: usually front desk staff on Thursdays & point of contact during each event unless a staff member is present, but the front desk is your fall back person.
Staff can get you a supply cart if needed, & escort you to 2nd FLR Classroom if your first time.
NEVER LEAVE THE KEYS UNATTENDED OR GIVE THEM TO ANY RESIDENT FOR ANY REASON. MAKE SURE TO RETURN THEM TO THE DESK STAFF AT THE END OF THE DAY OR CALL KELLY IF THERE IS AN ISSUE. DON’T LEAVE THEM AT THE DESK IF NO ONE IS THERE. WAIT FOR STAFF TO RETURN FROM ROUNDS OR BATHROOM. SOMEONE WILL BE THERE.
You’ll be given a keychain with 2 keys and an elevator fob that you hold up to spot in elevator, and told how to find a bathroom (on entry lobby level) if needed.
One key is for art classroom on 2nd Floor; one for room next to classroom which has an additional table & more ACW art supplies you can use if needed. Keep 2nd room locked when not getting supplies out- don’t let residents go in there. (per management)
Clean up at end; put furniture back; Lock both doors; return keychain to front desk on way out.
Can’t get in or emergency? Front Desk: call 651-224-1329 Ext. 834 (always email, text or call Kelly if there is an issue so she knows what’s going on, even after it’s solved).
Nick: Staff Emergency Contact: 651-251-2636. Emergency: Kelly F Cell: 651-470 4765
Classroom: Unlock door, & possibly prop open with chair during class period so residents can see room is open as they walk by- they may be inspired to join you!
Classroom Setup: there are two tables that hold 4- 5 people each; about 8 chairs, a print/painting drying rack, and a big sink with counter space to get water & wash things out.
If need more table space for supplies, can get 3rd table out of room next door & return it after.
Welcoming Participants: Expect 4-8 participants; bring supplies for 10. Some may come early- you can invite them in & ask them to help with set up if you like. Some may come late- just welcome them & accommodate them as best you can with where project is at.
Supplies on Hand on Shelves: we expect you’ll bring everything you need for your project, but if you need additional supplies or run out, here’s an evolving list of what is usually on hand. You can use these to supplement your supplies, & substitute what you’re missing.
-scissors, decorative scissors, sharpies, markers, pencils, paint brushes, basic paints
-Colored cardstock, watercolor paper, cardmaking supplies
-tape, gluesticks, hot glue guns, Modpodge, Glitter, stickers
Watch the nicer supplies you want returned.
Near End of Class: (before folks start leaving)
- Encourage participants to put sticker by name on wall attendance sheet- (Session prize)(usually done by the start of class, but remind those before they leave).
- Hand out surveys with 2 questions: (at home photograph completed surveys & send photo to Barbara Bridges )
- Ask if anyone willing to be photographed making art: or just their art; most will say no for various privacy reasons; or they may agree to only in-house poster use; not for internet. (there is a spot on the attendance chart for their permission). If they did not mark it’s okay, or give you verbal permission and then mark on the chart, then you should not take their photo or crop them out before you send session photos to Kelly. Kelly will assume your photo had permission and will post on our website.
- If you’re ever unsure about something, text, email, or call Kelly. If you need immediate help and Kelly doesn’t answer, call Barbara or Layl. Barbara: 612-845-0416 Layl: 612-201-8056