Art Jam at the Farm 2021
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August 14
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Workshop Descriptions
Cyanotype - Alannah Clamp
Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes, and it was popular in the Victorian Era. This process was used into the 20th century to make copies of technical drawings for architects and engineers, and is where the phrase 'blueprints' comes from.
This workshop is designed for everyone of all experience levels. We will be contact printing, which means each object will be printed on a one-to-one scale by direct exposure. We will mix chemicals (non-toxic), coat paper, and expose our prints under the sun during the workshop.
Supplies/bring:
Alannah Clamp is a visual artist from Vancouver who is interested in antiquated photographic techniques.
Plate Lithography - Alan Hartley
Bring a couple of your favourite sketches and turn them into black and white handmade prints, using a lithographic technique which captures the tonality and quality of hand drawings.
Supplies/bring:
Alan Hartley is a printmaker and transit planning consultant, with a professional degree in architecture.
Blockprinting Textiles - Edith Krause
Blockprinting is one of the most primitive and technical simplest forms of printmaking. Images or designs are carved into a wooden block, then inked and stamped or rubbed onto paper or fabric. For centuries, in many different cultures, blockprinting has been used as a means of decorating fabrics. The stamps can be used repeatedly to create patterns or borders.
Supplies/bring:
Edith Krause is a printmaker working primarily with screen-print, woodcut and digital media. She holds an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Alberta.
Finding the Right Spot: Outdoor Sketching - Wendy Mould
Are you looking to get out and sketch, become one with nature, capture the moment? Join Wendy for tips and techniques to help you find your spot and get you sketching with joy and confidence. The workshop will focus on picking subjects and setting up your page, as well as drawing and painting tips. Medium: ink and watercolour.
Supplies/bring:
Wendy Mould is a wildlife artist and an avid "sketchbooker" both in the studio and outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks, gnarled tress and creeks with quiet watery pools. artbywendy.com
Creative Mending - Suzanne Northcott
In this relaxing workshop, Suzanne will teach participants some simple stitches and two patching methods for denim.
Supplies/bring:
Suzanne Northcott is an interdisciplinary artist based in Langley. Always a painter, she has moved through video, installation and photography. She has collaborated with poets, biologists and artists in other disciplines. Recently, environmental and feminist concerns drew her to textile and hand stitching. Themes of swarm behaviour, migration and the relationship of the one to the many compel her.
Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes, and it was popular in the Victorian Era. This process was used into the 20th century to make copies of technical drawings for architects and engineers, and is where the phrase 'blueprints' comes from.
This workshop is designed for everyone of all experience levels. We will be contact printing, which means each object will be printed on a one-to-one scale by direct exposure. We will mix chemicals (non-toxic), coat paper, and expose our prints under the sun during the workshop.
Supplies/bring:
- Paper and chemicals will be provided.
- Participants are welcome to bring along any black and white negatives, translucent objects or any objects with an interesting silhouette. Botanical specimens work particularly well for this technique. There will be an opportunity to collect materials outside on the farm.
Alannah Clamp is a visual artist from Vancouver who is interested in antiquated photographic techniques.
Plate Lithography - Alan Hartley
Bring a couple of your favourite sketches and turn them into black and white handmade prints, using a lithographic technique which captures the tonality and quality of hand drawings.
Supplies/bring:
- Lithography plates and ink, and archival quality printing paper supplied for a $10 materials fee.
Alan Hartley is a printmaker and transit planning consultant, with a professional degree in architecture.
Blockprinting Textiles - Edith Krause
Blockprinting is one of the most primitive and technical simplest forms of printmaking. Images or designs are carved into a wooden block, then inked and stamped or rubbed onto paper or fabric. For centuries, in many different cultures, blockprinting has been used as a means of decorating fabrics. The stamps can be used repeatedly to create patterns or borders.
Supplies/bring:
- Tools, woodblocks and inks provided.
- Participants should bring along textiles to print on - anything made of cotton or other natural fabrics (swatches, tea-towels, table linens, clothing). Smooth, natural fabrics take print most clearly.
Edith Krause is a printmaker working primarily with screen-print, woodcut and digital media. She holds an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Alberta.
Finding the Right Spot: Outdoor Sketching - Wendy Mould
Are you looking to get out and sketch, become one with nature, capture the moment? Join Wendy for tips and techniques to help you find your spot and get you sketching with joy and confidence. The workshop will focus on picking subjects and setting up your page, as well as drawing and painting tips. Medium: ink and watercolour.
Supplies/bring:
- Participants should bring:
- sketchbook (approx. 5.5 x 8 multimedia books is a good portable size)
- 2B graphite pencil
- eraser-white vinyl and kneaded eraser
- .03 and .05 Micron Pigma Permeant Ink Pen or Steadler Permeant Ink Pens
- small pack watercolours
- water container (small)
- watercolour brushes - 10 and 6 or something close to that size
- a few pieces of paper towel
- a container to hold everything (Contact Wendy if you need help with supplies).
Wendy Mould is a wildlife artist and an avid "sketchbooker" both in the studio and outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks, gnarled tress and creeks with quiet watery pools. artbywendy.com
Creative Mending - Suzanne Northcott
In this relaxing workshop, Suzanne will teach participants some simple stitches and two patching methods for denim.
Supplies/bring:
- Needles, threads and pins, as well as examples to inspire will be provided.
- Participants should bring along a denim item to mend, scissors and a bit of fabric that inspires or use some of the pieces Suzanne will bring from her collection.
Suzanne Northcott is an interdisciplinary artist based in Langley. Always a painter, she has moved through video, installation and photography. She has collaborated with poets, biologists and artists in other disciplines. Recently, environmental and feminist concerns drew her to textile and hand stitching. Themes of swarm behaviour, migration and the relationship of the one to the many compel her.
