Provider Details
Provider: Onni Onni Oxen Free
Teaching Artist
Onni Oxenfree is a professional arts educator and performer based in the Baltimore City & DMV area, specializing in multi-disciplinary arts instruction for youth. With expertise in teaching American Sign Language (ASL) through music and performance, as well as fiber arts and crochet, Onni creates engaging, inclusive, and hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and cultural awareness.
Through programs like Visual Voices: ASL Through Music & Performance and Stitch by Stitch: A Creative Crochet Program, Onni guides students ages 5–18 in developing expressive skills, fine motor coordination, and social-emotional learning. Her instruction emphasizes skill-building, collaborative creativity, and public presentation, culminating in performances and mini showcases that celebrate students’ growth and achievements.
Committed to accessibility and student-centered learning, Onni adapts her teaching for diverse learning styles and group sizes, ensuring every participant has the opportunity to explore the arts, build confidence, and express themselves creatively.
Events and Programs Offered
Visual Voices: ASL Through Music & Performance (One-Time Workshop)
Visual Voices: ASL Through Music & Performance is an engaging one-time workshop introducing children to American Sign Language (ASL) through music, rhythm, movement, and creative performance. Students learn basic ASL vocabulary and phrases while signing along to songs, exploring expressive movement, and developing communication skills.…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance, Field Trip - Performance, Field Trip, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Theater, Storytelling, Music, Dance and Movement
Visual Voices: American Sign Language Through Music & Performance
Visual Voices: ASL Through Music & Performance engages children in learning American Sign Language (ASL) through music, rhythm, movement, and creative performance. This inclusive and accessible program teaches foundational ASL vocabulary and basic sentence structures while integrating expressive movement, storytelling, and signing to music. Students…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance, Field Trip - Cultural Organization, Field Trip - Performance, Field Trip, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Theater, Storytelling, Music, Dance and Movement
O2S Stitch by Stitch: A Creative Crochet Program (Mini Fashion & Art Show)
Stitch by Stitch: A Creative Crochet Program introduces students to crochet and fiber arts in a supportive, engaging environment. Through guided instruction and creative exploration, students learn foundational crochet stitches while developing fine motor skills, patience, focus, and problem-solving abilities. This version of the program…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance, Field Trip - Performance, Field Trip, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Theater, Storytelling
O2S Stitch by Stitch: Crochet Workshop(One Time Workshop)
Stitch by Stitch: Crochet Workshop is a fun and engaging one‑time crochet experience designed for students ages 5–18 or older. Participants will learn foundational crochet stitches, practice hand positioning and yarn handling, and create a small wearable or functional project (like a cozy coaster, small…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance, Field Trip - Performance, Field Trip, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling