Upcoming Events and Shows:
If you are interested in any of these events, click on the link and it will take you to a page with more information and registration info. If you'd like to book me to instruct, please contact me here or check out this page for an idea of the type of classes, demonstrations and workshops I offer.
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Stay Sharp – Carving Tool Maintenance for Relief Printers Online Interactive Demonstration Hosted by The Printing Museum, Houston TX November 6th, 2020 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST Let me guide you through the science and practice of maintaining razor sharp edges on your gouges. Having a properly maintained set of tools will result in greater carving accuracy, longer lasting blades, reduced physical fatigue as well as less chance of injury. I will show you how to hone, sharpen and repair dings on your U gouges, V gouges and Chisels. This is an excellent resource or refresher for anyone who is intimidated by the world of sharpening, those who have inherited some long neglected tools as well as artists who are considering upgrading from their current student set of blades. This demonstration is interactive so there will be plenty of time during and afterwards to ask specific questions. Participants are encouraged to have their current set of tools and questions handy during the course of the demonstration for personalized guidance. Location: Online via Zoom Registration Cost: $25.oo USD (Printing Museum members receive a 10% discount.) Learn more and register here. |
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NEW! Exploring Texture in Acrylics (In Studio)
Inglewood Art Supplies, Calgary AB 2 Day Workshop November 7th & 8th, 2020 11:00am - 4:00pm Learn how to build rich layers into your paintings with simple tools and techniques. This class will help you identify the different types of products available and the myriad ways you can use them in your art. Participants bring home a set of textured paintings that build colour with different approaches. Excellent for beginner and intermediate acrylic paint students. $150.00 + GST Supplies included Learn more and register here. |
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Perfect Linocut Registration
Online Interactive Demonstration Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX November 14th, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST Interested in expanding the variety of colour in your print images? Michelle Wiebe will guide you in the secrets of planning and executing multiple block prints lots of colour. She will show you how to design and transfer your image to multiple blocks so that they are placed in correct alignment and using a table top Kelsey Platen press she will give a variety of approaches to locking up your multi block creations and neatly printing your layers. She will also give guidance in trouble shooting and making minor adjustments to account for carving or alignment errors. This class presumes a basic knowledge of linocut carving (even if you’ve never used them on press). There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration, participants who have example projects they are working on are encouraged to keep them at hand for specific advice on achieving successful prints. Location: Online via Zoom Registration: $25.00 USD (Members receive a 10% discount.) Learn more and register here. |
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NEW! Work in Progress (In Studio)
Inglewood Art Supplies, Calgary AB November 24th - December 8th 2020 6:30pm - 8:30pm 3 Sessions Finish up an older project or get started on something new! Designed as a fun introduction to acrylics. Learn the basics of colour mixing and brushwork. The instructor will encourage students to develop their personal painting style and experiment with different approaches to acrylic painting. The material list will be kept simple and various topics will be covered in each of the 3 sessions. $100.00 + GST Supplies not included Learn more and register here. |
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Incorporating Letterpress Printing Into Your Art
Online Interactive Demonstration Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX December 4th, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST Learn all about the history and evolution of letterpress printing and how you can incorporate it into your printmaking or mixed media practice. Using a Kelsey table top press during the demonstration, Michelle Wiebe will guide you through basic terminology, press operation as well as show you basic lock up techniques for type and linocuts. There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration. Thinking outside of the traditional realm of typesetting and printing text, she will show you ways to take letterpress printed material and incorporate it into 2D and 3D work as well as ways to achieve fine art quality limited edition prints on a press. If you are working with acrylic paints, relief printmaking, collages already, this will be especially helpful for you to find ways to explore new elements in your art making. Location: Online via Zoom Registration: $25.00 USD (Members receive a 10% discount.) Learn more and register here. |
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Wrap it Up - Hand Printed Linocut Cards (In Studio) Inglewood Art Supplies, Calgary AB 1 Day Workshop December 5th, 2020 11:00am - 4:00pm Using basic printmaking techniques, and learning how to prepare heavy paper, students will design and carve their own stamps and hand print cards (and other gift accessories) of their own designs that are perfect for the holidays! Excellent for beginner and intermediate linocut students. $90.00 +GST Supplies included Learn more and register here. |
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Refurbishing a Small Press
Online Interactive Demonstration Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX December 12th, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST Thinking about investing in some letterpress equipment or have a rusty little machine that you would love to bring back to life? Using a table top Kelsey Platen Press to demonstrate, Michelle Wiebe will cover basic press components and operation as well as how to spot damaged areas, cleaning methods, making minor repairs and sourcing replacement parts (much of this information is applicable to a wide range of press models and styles). She will also touch on where to gain printing knowledge and find resources that can lead you further into your letterpress journey. If you have been looking for a place to really understand the potential of letterpress printing as well as for those who may have inherited some equipment and are not sure where to start with restoring it – this class is for you! There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration, participants who already have a press they wish to restore should have it handy so that they can ask specific questions or show areas that they are unsure about. Never be afraid of rust – Michelle will help you feel empowered as you acquire these skills and tackle a project with great rewards. Location: Online via Zoom Registration: $25.00 USD (Members receive a 10% discount.) Learn more and register here. |
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NEW! Exploring Texture in Acrylics (In Studio)
Inglewood Art Supplies, Calgary AB January 19th - February 9th, 2021 6:30pm - 8:30pm 4 Sessions Learn how to build rich layers into your paintings with simple tools and techniques. This class will help you identify the different types of products available and the myriad ways you can use them in your art. Participants bring home a set of textured paintings that build colour with different approaches. Excellent for beginner and intermediate acrylic paint students. $140.00 + GST Supplies not included Learn more and register here. |
