Antonio Ramos
 Antonio Ramos is a Pur’hepecha Indian. He grew up in the rich Purembe culture in the village of Cuanato near lake Paztcuaro in Michoacan, Mexico. When he was thirteen years old, Antonio learned his art by helping his father after school and at the family's shop. He makes furniture and woodcarvings. Antonio exhibits his work and also sells it in his family's shop in Woodburn. He teaches in community centers, libraries, schools, summer programs, festivals, cultural events and works at the Woodburn migrant education program.
Area: Statewide Supplies: reimbursement: approximately $3-4 per student Mexican Batea Painting Antonio Ramos hand-carves batea - or shallow wooden bowls - for students to paint. Ramos teaches them traditional painting techniques, and also shares extensive cultural information about Mexicans in Oregon as well as traditional arts and culture. Workshops can also be arranged to paint masks or animal figurines. Time needed: 3-hour minimum CONTENT STANDARD CONNECTIONS: The Arts: Aesthetics & Art Criticism; Historical & Cultural Connections; Creating, Presenting Social Sciences: World History; Geography |