Upcoming Events and Shows:
COVID-19 UPDATE: Below are current offerings for online and in person classes - scheduled post COVID-19. If you had been interested in bookings listed prior to March 14th, please keep checking back to see if they've been rescheduled or contact the host organization. Thanks!
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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Interactive Online Demo Pressing Onwards Series:
Basics of Letterpress Hosted by Alberta Printmakers via Zoom July 8th, 2020 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Learn about the history and evolution of letterpress printing and how you can incorporate it into your printmaking practice. Michelle Wiebe will discuss options available for home printing as well as Alberta Printmakers’ Vandercook SP-15. Using a Kelsey table top press during the demonstration, she 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. Learn more and register here to receive Zoom link to participate. |
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SOLD OUT: Plein Air Sketching
Leighton Art Centre July 18th, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Document your travels with creative flair! Using a variety of techniques with watercolour and ink, learn the secrets of capturing architecture, nature, and indoor scenes while you are on the road. This class will focus on a wide range of approaches for quickly capturing the moment with easy-to-transport supplies as well plenty of practical information of what to bring on your adventures! Each session will focus on different areas of the beautiful Leighton property as well as feature different drawing skills and techniques. Join for one session or come for all! Classes will be observing the latest recommendations for Covid-19 safety with outdoor social distancing and individual supply kits for each participant. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Registration cost: $85 plus GST & Eventbrite Fees* * or register by phone: 403-931-3633, Wed-Sun, 10 am – 4 pm to avoid Eventbrite fees Registration closes on July 17th, 2020 at 5 PM Learn more and register here. |
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Interactive Online Demo Pressing Onwards Series: Carving Tool Maintenance
Hosted by Alberta Printmakers via Zoom July 22nd, 2020 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Join Michelle Wiebe as she guides 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. Using a basic set up of easily made or purchased tools she 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. Learn more and register here to receive Zoom link to participate. |
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NEW! Plein Air Sketching
Leighton Art Centre August 22nd, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Document your travels with creative flair! Using a variety of techniques with watercolour and ink, learn the secrets of capturing architecture, nature, and indoor scenes while you are on the road. This class will focus on a wide range of approaches for quickly capturing the moment with easy-to-transport supplies as well plenty of practical information of what to bring on your adventures! Each session will focus on different areas of the beautiful Leighton property as well as feature different drawing skills and techniques. Join for one session or come for all! Classes will be observing the latest recommendations for Covid-19 safety with outdoor social distancing and individual supply kits for each participant. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Registration cost: $85 plus GST & Eventbrite Fees* * or register by phone: 403-931-3633, Wed-Sun, 10 am – 4 pm to avoid Eventbrite fees Registration closes on August 21st 2020 at 5 PM Learn more and register here. |
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NEW! Plein Air Sketching
Leighton Art Centre September 12th, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Document your travels with creative flair! Using a variety of techniques with watercolour and ink, learn the secrets of capturing architecture, nature, and indoor scenes while you are on the road. This class will focus on a wide range of approaches for quickly capturing the moment with easy-to-transport supplies as well plenty of practical information of what to bring on your adventures! Each session will focus on different areas of the beautiful Leighton property as well as feature different drawing skills and techniques. Join for one session or come for all! Classes will be observing the latest recommendations for Covid-19 safety with outdoor social distancing and individual supply kits for each participant. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Registration cost: $85 plus GST & Eventbrite Fees* * or register by phone: 403-931-3633, Wed-Sun, 10 am – 4 pm to avoid Eventbrite fees Registration closes on September 11th, 2020 at 5 PM Learn more and register here. |
