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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The Scene Between: An Exploration of When Cultures Meet
Solo Show Leighton Art Centre, Calgary AB January 30th - March 6th, 2021 Cultural disconnect and loss is a common theme running through many Canadian families. This exhibit explores one artist’s journey to find the beauty in the fragmentation within her own family. Loosely drawing from Anishinaabe beadwork patterns found on bandolier bags made in the 19th century, the heart of this exhibit is one set of letterpress printed hand carved linoleum blocks that in turn, symbolize lost language, cultural assimilation as well as genetic traits. Michelle Wiebe has created several small bodies of work that explore joining of her Scottish, French and Ojibwe heritage. Through the repetition of letterpress printing and various themes explored in these works, a pattern begins to emerge of personal identity as well as an awareness of what has been lost. Throughout this process is reflection on whether it is possible to appropriate from one’s own culture if a person was not raised within it. View the online exhibition catalogue here. |
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Linocut Printmaking for Letterpress
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Friday, March 12th, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 CST/ 11:30 - 1:30 MST Whether you are looking to make limited edition prints or carve your own re-useable set of blocks, carving your own linoleum is a useful skill for any letterpress printer. Learn the specific tools and skills for designing, carving and printing your blocks with a press. We will cover image transfer, safe carving methods, mounting and shimming blocks and achieving optimal ink coverage. Using lots visuals and demonstrating on a table top Kelsey Platen Press I will also demonstrate many different approaches and methods to get the results you are looking for as well as troubleshooting common issues. This class is perfect for beginners in linocut printmaking and/or letterpress printing or for those looking for a refresher. Sign up and start enhancing your projects with a professional looking handmade touch of linocut. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Beginner Block Printing on Fabric
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Friday, March 19th, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 CST/ 11:30 - 1:30 MST UPDATE: Originally February 19th, due to severe winter weather in and around Houston, this workshop has been rescheduled for March 19th Explore the possibilities of Linocut printmaking to create expressive patterns on textiles with this versatile fabric printing technique. In this fun, fast paced demonstration, students will learn basic linocut skills, fabric preparation and they types of ink that can be used for permanent prints. Also covered will be pattern development, custom color mixing and all sorts of tips and tricks for success. Learn new ways to transform fabric into custom printed works of art using basic materials found at your local art store. There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive event, participants who have sketches and ideas, need troubleshooting on current projects or fabrics they’d like to work with are encouraged to keep them at hand for specific advice on achieving successful prints. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Stay Sharp – Carving Tool Maintenance
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Saturday, March 20th, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 CST/ 11:30 - 1:30 MST Learn 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. Using a basic set up of easily made or purchased tools I will will show you how to hone, sharpen and repair dings on your U gouges, V gouges and Chisels. All items demonstrated can either be inexpensively purchased locally or else up-cycled from easily sourced scraps. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Block Printing with Repeating Patterns
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Friday, March 26th, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 CST/ 11:30 - 1:30 MST Learn how to design and print using tessellation patterns – the art of repeating motifs. This versatile type of design is useful for a variety of surfaces: paper, fabric and even décor! We will walk through the principals of creating linoleum blocks that create a grand motif when printed in tandem. You will learn tips, techniques and multiple approaches for simple to complex interlocking designs. Also discussed will be surface and ink considerations for a wide range of projects. This interactive demonstration includes places for lots of questions so that you can take this information and start customizing it to your projects with confidence. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Perfect Linocut Registration
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Saturday, April 10th, 2021 2:00 - 4:00 CST/ 1:00 - 3:00 MST Interested in expanding the variety of color in your print images? Learn the secrets of planning and executing multiple block prints lots of color. You will learn 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, you'll see a variety of approaches to locking up your multi block creations and neatly printing your layers. You will also get 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. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Upcycling Fabric with Block Printing
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Saturday, April 17th, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 CST/ 11:30 - 1:30 MST Have you inherited fabric that is in need of refreshing? Are you looking for new approaches to keeping textiles out of landfills? Block printing on fabric can bring a sophistication and contemporary twist to many dated textiles. Using a variety of fabrics, you will see how to design and print with linocut blocks that can work with existing patterns and colors of fabric to make your cloth stunning. During this interactive demonstration we will also discuss basic color mixing, choosing palettes that complement the base material as well as troubleshooting. There will be plenty of time to answer questions, so have some samples of your fabric or sketches of your project on hand to get all the information you need to start printing. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Stay Sharp – Carving Tool Maintenance
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Friday, April 23rd, 2021 6:00 - 8:00pm CST/ 5:00 - 7:00pm MST Learn 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. Using a basic set up of easily made or purchased tools I will will show you how to hone, sharpen and repair dings on your U gouges, V gouges and Chisels. All items demonstrated can either be inexpensively purchased locally or else up-cycled from easily sourced scraps. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Refurbishing a Small Press
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Saturday, May 8th, 2021 2:00 - 4:00 CST/ 1:00 - 3:00 MST Thinking about investing in some letterpress equipment or have a rusty little machine that you would love to bring back to life? We 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). 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 – you feel empowered as you acquire these skills and tackle a project with great rewards. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Stay Sharp – Carving Tool Maintenance
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Saturday, May 15th, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 CST/ 11:30 - 1:30 MST Learn 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. Using a basic set up of easily made or purchased tools I will will show you how to hone, sharpen and repair dings on your U gouges, V gouges and Chisels. All items demonstrated can either be inexpensively purchased locally or else up-cycled from easily sourced scraps. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Scarcity Letterpress Printing
Hosted by the Printing Museum, Houston TX Online Interactive Demonstration Friday, May 28th, 2021 6:00 - 8:00pm CST/ 5:00 - 7:00pm MST Are you new to letterpress printing or do you live in an area that is far from tools and supplies? Learn the dos and don’ts of improvising materials with your presses and projects. This interactive demonstration will cover the logic behind why we strive to use the traditional materials in our printing and alternatives that are safe for both you and your machine. Topics covered will include materials for lock up, printing and clean up that can be easily sourced from your local art or hardware store. Also discussed will be alternatives to press accessories such as gauge pins, tympan paper and rollers as well as how to get started with a simplified or incomplete set up. There will be plenty of time during this demonstration to cover questions and individual challenges, so specific questions are welcome. If you are facing challenges on completing your studio set up – this class is for you. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. Registration: $35. Register » Members receive a 10% discount. Learn more and register here. |
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Breaking Boundaries- Incorporating Linocut Printmaking into Mixed Media Art
Red Deer College, Red Deer AB 1 Week In-person Workshop July 26th - 30th, 2021 Elevate linocut printmaking through a variety of mediums and techniques. Class time will cover basic linocut carving, inking and printing skills as well as how to use them with other art materials. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing multiple mixed media approaches including acrylic, watercolours and dry media. We will explore the different types of ink and how they work with other art materials as well as paper, wood and fabric. Each day will be spent learning a new approach to use your carved blocks to create one of a kind art with a few simple tools. Excellent for beginner and intermediate linocut students. Registration: $575.00 Materials Fee: $45.00 Learn more and register here. |
