Explore Tetra Pak printmaking! Starting with a demo, be guided through the basics of design, carving into Tetra Pak, how to ink the plate and run through the press. Enjoy the rest of the time working on your own print, socializing with others, and receiving guidance along the way. Each participants will leave with 2-3 prints of their design. Open to older teens and adults. We are using sharp tools that are not suitable for children.

No previous experience required.

Please note: While there will be some instruction, this day is not run like our printmaking intensive courses. Encouragement between participants to share ideas, offer their own personal experiences and feedback working with the materials (if you have any) and to be working in a collaborative and creative environment with others is also what this day is about.

All basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack for yourself.

About the demo artist:

Francesca is a printmaker on Vancouver Island who has been exploring this multi-leveled medium since university. Starting in traditional printmaking, she now focuses on finding ways to continue printmaking that are affordable, accessible and use non-toxic materials. Francesca enjoys working with various techniques from monotype and drypoint on plexiglass, gelli plates, tetra paks and other materials. She also loves combining printmaking with other forms of art. Francesca currently teaches classes at Ladysmith Arts and The Old School House in Qualicum Beach. She has taught at the Salt Spring Island Printmaking Studio, Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery and in the school district's as part of the Artist In The Schools program with the Nanaimo Art Gallery.

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