Visual Art: Printmaking Exploration (Adults)

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Free Visual Arts Workshop for Adults

All Experience Levels Welcome

Printmaking Exploration

At the St. Catharines Public Library, Central/Downtown Branch – Mills Room

Hands-on art-making workshop for adults

Free, all materials provided

Pre-registration is required, each session has unique registration link - please see below.

All sessions on Saturday, October 7

Session 1: 9:30 am | Register: https://events.myscpl.ca/event/3751025

Session 2: 10:45 am | Register: https://events.myscpl.ca/event/3751034

Session 3: 12 pm | Register: https://events.myscpl.ca/event/3751038

Join local artist Michelle Nicholls on a printmaking exploration. Learn how you can use everyday items and modern printmaking equipment and techniques to make beautiful art. At the end of this workshop you will have created multiple printed masterpieces that you can take home! Printed papers can also be used in other independent art projects like mixed media and collage. (A separate workshop is also offered for family participant groups - Print it!).

Details:

Maximum 8 participants per session

Please bring an apron and wear clothing suitable for art-making.

Learn more about the artist: www.facebook.com/decemberleehandmade

This activity is provided free to participants thanks to the generous support of the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program and the St. Catharines Public Library.

Links

• Learn More about the Artist facebook.com
• Register for Oct 7 at 9:30 am events.myscpl.ca
• Register for Oct 7 at 10:45 am events.myscpl.ca
• Register for Oct 7 at 12 pm/noon events.myscpl.ca

Organizer

Michelle Nicholls, Artist and Educator

Michelle Nicholls is an Artist, Educator and Arts Administrator.

She is a practicing visual artist who explores various forms of printmaking, mixed media, painting and book-binding in her work. She is the artisan behind "December Lee Handmade" featuring hand-made vintage-inspired art, greeting cards and stationery including hand-bound journals.

Through her work as an arts and culture administrator, Michelle is currently developing and delivering large-scale events and festivals for the City of Burlington. In her previous role, she was responsible for outreach, special events and marketing for the City of St. Catharines Cultural Services Office (including management of the City’s Culture Days Portfolio). At Rodman Hall Art Centre, she managed and delivered arts education and outreach programs for the community for more than 15 years.

She is an experienced educator of all ages (and abilities) with more than 20 years of creating and delivering educational opportunities for Niagara residents in the mediums of painting, printmaking, drawing, mixed media and sculpture. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and is also a graduate of the Visual Arts Honours Program at Brock majoring in Studio Arts.