This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
Images
STC | Virtual Art Workshop | Creative Conversations, Pen Pals
Digital
Craft Self-guided Visual arts Writing & literatureDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
St. Catharines Digital Activity
St. Catharines, ON
Directions: More information and registration (if applicable) can be found online at www.stcatharines.ca/culturedays.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Online
About
Virtual- Ongoing 3 week series
Live check-ins on Zoom, email correspondence
Arts and Crafts
Creative Conversations Pen Pals Project
Artist: Rhiannon Barry
See below for scheduled optional sessions, participants are encouraged to create and share works throughout the month at their own pace.
Adult participation required, suggested for Family Groups with kids ages 6+
Expect to spend approximately 10 hours participating across 3 weeks.
Participants supply their own materials
Virtual check-ins on zoom. Participants will need to supply an email address to participate and their own digital device and internet access. The Artist will match creative pen pals and exchange emails.
Register now, registration closes September 23.
Pre-Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-culture-days-activity-creative-conversations-pen-pals-project-tickets-168352176893
Designed to foster long-lasting creative connections for all types of individuals with all creative skill levels. Connect with others in a creative conversation using photography, animation, crafting, creative writing, painting, music, video or even poetry. Join alone or as a pair. We connect you creatively with another person or pair and you create back and forth for two weeks. Join in optional weekly zoom sessions to share your progress. In week three, your creative pieces will be featured in an online exhibit and you can take part in an Artist Talk.
A General outline of optional project participation sessions:
Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m. - FB LIVE on FB Page Be Whimsy Art Loft - Pen Pal Match-ups
Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. or Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m.- Zoom session - Questions and Info.
Oct. 1 and Oct. 8, 1-3 or 6-7 p.m. - zoom check ins
Oct. 17, 6-8 pm Artist Talk and On-line Exhibit Opening presented at www.bewhisiartloft.ca
Organizer
City of St. Catharines Cultural Services with Artist Rhiannon Barry
St. Catharines Cultural Services is a division of the Community, Recreation and Culture Services department with a focus on public art, community development, planning and policy related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines.
Each year selected Culture Days activities are funded through the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP).
This event is part of a hub:
St. Catharines Virtual Experiences
St. Catharines Cultural Services St. Catharines, ONJoin in for a variety of Live and pre-recorded virtual experiences from St. Catharines Ontario artists and organizations. Find full details and a complete line-up of virtual (and in-person) activities online at www.stcatharines.ca/culture...