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SUMMARY:Workshop: Intro to Screen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Hurry before it sells out!  \nScreen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image\, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop\, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently. \nThis course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nBoth analogue and digital methods of creating stencilsCoating a screen with emulsion\nBurning the screen on the exposure unit\nMixing ink\nRegistering multiple layers\nPulling prints\nCleaning/ reclaiming screens\n\nAbout the instructor:\nOriginally from Montreal Quebec\, Statz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2000\, and received his Masters of Fine Arts degree in Print Media at Concordia University in 2008. Currently based in Calgary Alberta\, Statz’s work has been exhibited across Canada\, The United States\, and Europe. \nInstagram: @statzart   \nWorkshop Fee\n$365.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 4 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/workshop-intro-to-screen-printing-1/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:Intro to Reduction Linocut
DESCRIPTION:This is an introduction to the multi-colour reduction linocut process! Learn to make engaging linocut prints using a variety of mark-making carving techniques and printing a single linocut in multiple colours through reduction. \nThis 4-evening workshop will cover image development for a 2-layer reduction linocut\, image transfer\, carving\, proofing\, creating a registration sheet\, prepping your paper\, setting up a press\, and printing on a press. The learning in the workshop will take place through technical demonstrations and hands-on experience. \nNo previous experience required. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nImage development for a 2-layer reduction linocut print\nImage transfer technique using transfer paper\nSafe carving of the linoleum\nPaper preparation\nRegistration creation\nProofing and printing on a press\n\nAbout the instructor:\nSamantha Charette (she/her) is a visual artist situated in Calgary\, located on Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta\, Canada. Charette received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Charette is a visual artist that combines academic research with the production of art\, with the goal of contributing to contemporary art discourse on interdisciplinary feminist practices. \nCharette’s work has been presented in exhibitions across Canada including at the Art Gallery of Alberta\, Western GM Drumheller Art Gallery\, Harcourt House\, Nickle Galleries\, Okotoks Art Gallery\, Leighton Art Center\, Alberta Printmakers Society\, Latitude 53\, FAB Gallery\, and Museum London. Charette is a member of the Calgary based artist collective\, The Fem Assembly\, and a visual art instructor at the University of Calgary and Alberta University of the Arts. \nInstagram: @s_charette  |  www.samanthacharette.com \nWorkshop Fee\n$245.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 6 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/workshop-intro-to-reduction-linocut-may-7-2024/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Photolithography Basics
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! \nPhotolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs\, digital creations\, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate\, exposing it to light to develop a printable image. \nThis course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nHow to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop\nHow to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates\nHow to develop a photolithography plate\nHow to prepare paper for registration\nHow to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nJamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history\, health\, and ethics informs her practice in print media\, drawing\, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, Mount Allison University in New Brunswick\, and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. \nInstagram: @piddlepress  |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$285.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 5 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n  \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/photolithography-basics-4/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Next Steps in Letterpress
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to expand your letterpress skills and broaden your printing abilities? \nJoin us for a deeper look at printing with platen and cylinder presses and increase your independence within the print shop! \nThe class is excellent for students who own or are considering purchasing their own press or those who want to independently use the A/P Studio presses with greater confidence. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nSkill and terminology refresher from Intro to Letterpress\nTympan Paper and Packing changes\nSetting Gauge Pins and aligning with your forme.\nBasic Typesetting Techniques\nMixing type and/or linocuts to print your own design\nBasic maintenance of Vandercook SP-15\, Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Presses\nTroubleshooting printing issues\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nMichelle Wiebe is a Cochrane\, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting\, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print\, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching\, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills. \nInstagram: @mw.artco  |  Website: michellewiebe.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$125.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \n\nThis workshop includes all project supplies\, students are recommended to:\n\nOptional: bring your own carved 3” x 4” or 4” x 6” linocut block (mounted or unmounted traditional lino – no pink or softcut lino please)\nArrive no more than 10 minutes before class.\nPark in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.\nBring a lunch and water bottle.\nBring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.\nBring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\nWear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\nWear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\nTie back long hair when operating machinery.\nPersonal PPE – none\n\n\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 6 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n—————————————————————————\n\nCode of Conduct:\nTo support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all\, no form of intimidation\, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur\, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop. \nAccommodation & Diversity:\nPlease inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity. \nA/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment\, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender\, race\, ethnic origin\, disability\, age\, nationality\, national origin\, sexuality\, religion or belief\, marital status and social class. \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/next-steps-in-letterpress/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240423T210000
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SUMMARY:Photolithography Basics
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! \nPhotolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs\, digital creations\, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate\, exposing it to light to develop a printable image. \nThis course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nHow to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop\nHow to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates\nHow to develop a photolithography plate\nHow to prepare paper for registration\nHow to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nJamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history\, health\, and ethics informs her practice in print media\, drawing\, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, Mount Allison University in New Brunswick\, and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. \nInstagram: @piddlepress  |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$285.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 5 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n  \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/photolithography-basics-3/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Studio Workshop: Reduction Woodcut
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240421T160000
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SUMMARY:The Nitty Gritty of Collagraph
DESCRIPTION:Collagraph is a collage-based printing technique which encourages participants to make soft textural images. \nThis process is loose and responsive. \nIn our workshop we will employ both dry and wet techniques to create imagery through textures. We will learn how to make collagraph imagery on plates\, and how to ink\, wipe\, and print our collagraphs. \nNo experience required. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nThe basics of how textured materials create tone\nHow to approach atmospheric imagery employing sandpaper\, cutting\, glue\, vinyl\, tape and fabric\nHow to ink plates with oil-based inks\nHow to print plates with an etching press\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nMorgan Melenka is a visual artist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). She uses architectural forms and materials to engage with history and place\, employing sculpture\, installation and printmaking. She teaches visual art and is a scenic painter for film and television. She teaches printmaking at AU Arts and has taught at the University of Calgary\, University of Alberta and NSCAD University. \nInstagram: @moth_mel  |  Website: morganmelenka.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$140.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \n\nThis workshop includes all project supplies\, students are recommended to:\n\n● prepare image ideas or other creative prompts\n● Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class.\n● Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.\n● Bring a lunch and water bottle.\n● Bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.\n● Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\n● Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\n● Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\n● Tie back long hair when operating machinery.\n● Personal PPE (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)\n○ goggles\n○ respirator if sensitive to cleaning chemicals\n○ nitrile gloves\n\n\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 6 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n—————————————————————————\n\nCode of Conduct:\nTo support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all\, no form of intimidation\, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur\, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop. \nAccomodation & Diversity:\nPlease inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity. \nA/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment\, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender\, race\, ethnic origin\, disability\, age\, nationality\, national origin\, sexuality\, religion or belief\, marital status and social class. \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-nitty-gritty-of-collagraph/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Multi-Day,Workshop Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240419T210000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Reception with Darian Golden Stahl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Reception to celebrate Lodestone by Dr. Darian Golden Stahl.  \nThe Artist Talk will begin shortly after 7pm\, followed by the reception until 9pm. \nLight refreshments provided. \nThis event is FREE and ALL ARE WELCOME \nAbout the Exhibition:\nLodestone exhibits our complex encounters with medicine in way that is inviting\, wonderous\, and enchanting. Lodestones are naturally occurring magnets\, a near-magical phenomenon that was eventually harnessed within biomedical imaging technologies like MRI machines \nLodestone does not necessarily depict a happy ending\, but a constant state of journeying and becoming. It is vital to introduce more complex and unsatisfying narratives of illness into our\nsociety. Neither triumphant nor tragic\, illness and disability are typical and valid ways of moving through the world. Presented as colorful and surreal prints with a hint of lore\, I aim for this\nexhibition to take up the visual and material culture of medicine and re-present them with affirming sensibilities that centre the patient perspective. Although this work represents the experiences of a single woman\, opening the imagery through translations of printmaking makes space for anyone to relate to the tales within. \nDr. Darian Goldin Stahl is interdisciplinary printmaker working between topics of medicine\, disability\, and well-being. Her work is based on the lived experiences of her collaborating partner and sister\, Devan Stahl\, as well as her own recent experiences navigating healthcare systems while pursuing parenthood. Darian is a printmaking instructor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna\, where she lives and works on the unceded traditional lands of the Syilx peoples. She is also a Research Associate at the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health. This unconventional mix of employment demonstrates her commitment to championing those who have been marginalized and othered in Western medical systems through advocacy\, research\, and art. \nAfter attaining a BFA in Printmaking from Indiana University Bloomington and an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Alberta  that both engaged healthcare topics\, she then went on to achieve a research-creation PhD in Humanities from Concordia University in 2021 that investigated how artists’ books become multi-sensory archives of illness and disability. This work awarded Darian a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the UNBC Northern Medical Program and Health Arts Research Centre\, where she works with patient groups to create artists’ books about their lived experiences within healthcare systems. Darian has exhibited her work all around the world\, but her most notable achievement was the acquirement of her entire suite of artist’s books by the acclaimed medical art institution\, the Wellcome Collection in London\, where her books continue to evoke health discourses with public audiences.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/artist-talk-and-reception-with-darian-golden-stahl/
LOCATION:A/P Gallery\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past,Event Past
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SUMMARY:Lodestone by Darian Goldin Stahl
DESCRIPTION:Lodestone exhibits our complex encounters with medicine in way that is inviting\, wonderous\, and enchanting. Lodestones are naturally occurring magnets\, a near-magical phenomenon that was eventually harnessed within biomedical imaging technologies like MRI machines \nLodestone does not necessarily depict a happy ending\, but a constant state of journeying and becoming. It is vital to introduce more complex and unsatisfying narratives of illness into oursociety. Neither triumphant nor tragic\, illness and disability are typical and valid ways of moving through the world. Presented as colorful and surreal prints with a hint of lore\, I aim for thisexhibition to take up the visual and material culture of medicine and re-present them with affirming sensibilities that centre the patient perspective. Although this work represents the experiences of a single woman\, opening the imagery through translations of printmaking makes space for anyone to relate to the tales within. \nDr. Darian Goldin Stahl is interdisciplinary printmaker working between topics of medicine\, disability\, and well-being. Her work is based on the lived experiences of her collaborating partner and sister\, Devan Stahl\, as well as her own recent experiences navigating healthcare systems while pursuing parenthood. Darian is a printmaking instructor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna\, where she lives and works on the unceded traditional lands of the Syilx peoples. She is also a Research Associate at the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health. This unconventional mix of employment demonstrates her commitment to championing those who have been marginalized and othered in Western medical systems through advocacy\, research\, and art. \nAfter attaining a BFA in Printmaking from Indiana University Bloomington and an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Alberta  that both engaged healthcare topics\, she then went on to achieve a research-creation PhD in Humanities from Concordia University in 2021 that investigated how artists’ books become multi-sensory archives of illness and disability. This work awarded Darian a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the UNBC Northern Medical Program and Health Arts Research Centre\, where she works with patient groups to create artists’ books about their lived experiences within healthcare systems. Darian has exhibited her work all around the world\, but her most notable achievement was the acquirement of her entire suite of artist’s books by the acclaimed medical art institution\, the Wellcome Collection in London\, where her books continue to evoke health discourses with public audiences.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/lodestone/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240416T210000
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SUMMARY:Photolithography Basics
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! \nPhotolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs\, digital creations\, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate\, exposing it to light to develop a printable image. \nThis course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nHow to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop\nHow to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates\nHow to develop a photolithography plate\nHow to prepare paper for registration\nHow to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nJamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history\, health\, and ethics informs her practice in print media\, drawing\, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, Mount Allison University in New Brunswick\, and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. \nInstagram: @piddlepress  |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$285.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 5 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n  \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/photolithography-basics-2/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240416T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T000135Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Workshop: Reduction Woodcut
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-reduction-woodcut-3/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20240409T031707Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Letterpress
DESCRIPTION:Get Started with Letterpress printing and try different types of letterpress printing presses! \nLooking for a quick and  beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. \nCompatible with Linocut printing\, Polymer plates and Woodcuts\, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses! \nNo experience required. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nOperation of Vandercook SP-15 Cylinder Press\nOperation of Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Platen Press\nTools and Terminology for Letterpress\nBasic Lock-Up Techniques\nPrinting Linocut and Type\nMachine Clean-Up\nTroubleshooting printing issues\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nMichelle Wiebe is a Cochrane\, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting\, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print\, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching\, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills. \nInstagram: @mw.artco  |  Website: michellewiebe.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$125.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \n\nThis workshop includes all project supplies\, students are recommended to:\n\nBring image ideas\, digital files or other creative prompts\nArrive no more than 10 minutes before class.\nPark in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.\nBring a lunch and water bottle.\nBring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.\nBring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\nWear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\nWear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\nTie back long hair when operating machinery.\nPersonal PPE (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)\n\n\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 6 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n—————————————————————————\n\nCode of Conduct:\nTo support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all\, no form of intimidation\, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur\, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop. \nAccomodation & Diversity:\nPlease inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity. \nA/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment\, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender\, race\, ethnic origin\, disability\, age\, nationality\, national origin\, sexuality\, religion or belief\, marital status and social class. \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-intro-to-letterpress/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240412T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240412T000000
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SUMMARY:Photolithography Basics
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! \nPhotolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs\, digital creations\, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate\, exposing it to light to develop a printable image. \nThis course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nHow to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop\nHow to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates\nHow to develop a photolithography plate\nHow to prepare paper for registration\nHow to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nJamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history\, health\, and ethics informs her practice in print media\, drawing\, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, Mount Allison University in New Brunswick\, and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. \nInstagram: @piddlepress  |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$285.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 5 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n  \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/photolithography-basics-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20240322T235941Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Workshop: Reduction Woodcut
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-reduction-woodcut-2/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240407T150000
DTSTAMP:20240328T155137Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Workshop: Intro to Silkscreen #3
DESCRIPTION:February sold out so fast so we got another one for yeah! Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image\, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop\, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently. \nThe instructor will cover: ​​​ \n\nBoth analogue and digital methods of creating stencilsCoating a screen with emulsion\nBurning the screen on the exposure unit\nMixing ink\nRegistering multiple layers\nPulling prints\nCleaning/ reclaiming screens\n\nNote: This class is for adults (18+ years) and is limited to 4 participants. \nInstructor Bio: \nOriginally from Montreal Quebec\, Statz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2000\, and received his Masters of Fine Arts degree in Print Media at Concordia University in 2008. Currently based in Calgary Alberta\, Statz’s work has been exhibited across Canada\, The United States\, and Europe.\nInstagram: @statzart
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-intro-to-silkscreen-5-3/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240402T210000
DTSTAMP:20240417T024410Z
CREATED:20240215T185504Z
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SUMMARY:Reduction Woodcut
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! \nThis intro to the reduction woodcut technique will teach the basics of the process through the creation of a 2 layer reduction woodcut at the Alberta Printmakers studio over 4 evenings. \nThe reduction process is a great way of introducing colour into your relief printing without the need to carve multiple blocks! You’ll be shown everything from designing your image\, to carving the block and finally setting the press and printing. \nNo experience required. \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nWhat should be considered when designing an image for the reduction process\nHow to transfer the image to the block\nThe basics of carving wood\nThe differences between carving wood and lino\nThe printing process\nHow to achieve accurate registration for multiple layers of colour\n\n \nAbout the instructor:\nMatt Dunlop is an English artist\, educator and printmaker based in Calgary and has a formal arts education from A.U. Bournemouth and the University of the Arts\, London.  He works in relief print\, primarily woodcut\, finding this ancient process to be the most enjoyable and natural way of translating the world around him into imagery. He has taught both online and in-person workshops at Alberta Printmakers. \nInstagram: @mattdunlopwoodcut  |  Website: mattdunlopdesign.com \nWorkshop Fee\n$275.00* prices not subject to GST \n*Access to using the A/P studio equipment\, including as a workshop participant\, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration. \nThis workshop includes all project supplies\, students are recommended to:\n\nImage ideas\, no bigger than 8”x 10”\nArrive no more than 10 minutes before class.\nPark in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.\nBring a lunch and water bottle.\nBring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.\nBring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\nWear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\nWear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\nTie back long hair when operating machinery.\nPersonal PPE (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)\n\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 6 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\nCode of Conduct:\nTo support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all\, no form of intimidation\, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur\, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop. \nAccomodation & Diversity:\nPlease inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity. \nA/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment\, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender\, race\, ethnic origin\, disability\, age\, nationality\, national origin\, sexuality\, religion or belief\, marital status and social class. \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend\, we require that you notify us as soon as possible\, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun\, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. \nIf A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment\, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, registrants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-reduction-woodcut/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240331T150000
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SUMMARY:Studio Workshop: Intro to Silkscreen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-intro-to-silkscreen-4/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240327T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240327T210000
DTSTAMP:20240417T182749Z
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SUMMARY:Printmaking: An Expansive Residency Showcase
DESCRIPTION:From October 2023 – March 2024\, Mountain Standard Time Performative Art (M:ST) and Alberta Printmakers (A/P) have had the pleasure of working with residents Jules de Guzman and Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker. \nThis exhibition showcases the fruits of their labour and learning during their time participating with: Printmaking and Interdisciplinary Creation: an Expansive Residency\, coordinated in partnership by both organizations. \nJules de Guzman\nArtist Statement:\nHaving begun their membership at Alberta Printmakers (A/P) with Cyanotype Magic with Gloria Gelo\, Jules took Silkscreen in Colour with Morgan Melenka and fell in love with the process and outcomes of printmaking. Within this residency\, they have taken additional printmaking workshops including: Introduction to Etching with Alison Frank\, Botanical Inks with Skye Louis\, Reduction Woodcut with Matt Dunlop\, Photolithography Basics with Jamie Lee-Girodat\, Painterly Printmaking with Christina Krentz\, Secrets of Chine Collé with Myken McDowell\, and Linocut Cardmaking through A/P’s community programming. \nThey began their printmaking practice making works about notions of home\, observing and communicating their diasporic intimacies of displacement\, survival and longing. Working in their personal archives of memories\, personal belongings\, and photographs\, they attempt to bridge gaps in knowledge of fragmented identities through stories of migration\, colonialism and capitalism. They also utilized the archives at Mount Royal University to place themself within larger narratives of queer resilience as a queer\, non-binary Filipino\, finding comfort in the community of ancestors that have lived before them. By understanding ways they have survived in hostility\, they nurture a future of belonging\, healing and joy. Jules also built skills in bookbinding through one-on-one workshops with Barbara Sutherland\, expanding possibilities for self-publishing and art book making. They also learned about creative processes and research practices in creative mentorship with Marigold Santos. Their printmaking explorations were immensely supported by the staff at A/P: Tracy\, Jamie and Rachel. \nJules’ Artist Bio\nJules de Guzman (they/he) is a queer Filipinx writer/poet\, artist and researcher currently based in Mohkinstis. Their work is shaped by their experience as a second generation immigrant in the Filipino diaspora\, their educational background in sociology and creative writing\, and their involvement with local arts and music communities. Decolonial activism and advocacy for marginalized narratives drives their passion for library/archival work\, creative writing and artistic practice. DIY publishing and zine making is foundational in their practice with their poetry and writing being published in several arts and literary publications. They began taking classes at Alberta Printmakers in the summer of 2023 beginning with Cyanotype Magic. Since then\, they have taken 8 more workshops in the past year including photolithography\, reduction woodcut and silkscreening in colour. They are a community taught artist having expanded their artistic skills through workshops and kinship practices of drawing\, painting\, photography\, filmmaking\, music and collage. Jules is moving to Tiohtià:ke to do a master’s in library and information sciences so they can further their knowledge of archives\, libraries and art. \nKamika Bianca Guerra-Walker\nArtist Statement\nAs a 2023/24 Artist in Residence for Alberta Printmakers and M:ST Performative Art\, I have been blessed with the opportunity to dream\, create freely and learn at my own pace. I took on this journey with the intention of exploring unknown territory through the learning of a new medium\, allowing me the chance to adapt my practice with vast modes of expression to share my message. \nThrough AP’s workshops\, I have been able to learn photolithography\, silkscreen printing and etching. I explored ; What inspires me and whom? Who do I want to connect with in this world and why? What figures have been dancing around the inner world of my mind waiting to land onto paper or canvas? When can I let them out… is it safe now? I think so. \nMy creations reflect these thoughts\, honoring a plethora of artists and revolutionaries that have inspired me through their music\, writing or message – giving me a sense of self as a young Afro-Latina Woman.I move onto my next journey of creations through self exploration\, connection to my vast communities and echoing my calls to action; to love one another unconditionally and support the marginalized. \nKamika’s Artist Bio\nKamika Bianca Guerra – Walker of Jamaican and Chilean heritage is a Calgarian\, Multidisciplinary visionary – creating as a visual artist\, poet\, model\, actress\, and excels as a film director\, producer\, and writer. Her films have garnered recognition from prominent organizations for their ability to evoke empathy and change in treatment towards those experiencing mental illnesses\, addictions\, and houselessness. Kamika is the founder of mental health organization -The Walker Foundation\, sits on the board of the Black Arts and Culture Council of Calgary and Latin Artist collective\, Como Se Dice. She has directed short films\, documentaries\, docu-series\, commercial advertisements and music videos. \nKamika is currently engulfed in several professional development residences across Canada producing different works of art in printmaking\, mixed media\, film and poetry. She has been exploring her practice and fine tuning her skills through artist-in-Residence programs by Arts Commons\, The Canadian Academy of Cinema & Television\, Marriott Residence Inn\, Alberta Printmakers and M:ST Performative Art. Her ultimate aspiration is to continue exploring and blending artistic mediums to ignite societal change and inspire individuals to always approach life with compassion as their leading principle\, triumphing over their human instinctive judgment.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/printmaking-an-expansive-residency-showcase/
LOCATION:NVRLND Boutique\, 1048 21 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240324T150000
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SUMMARY:Studio Workshop: Intro to Silkscreen #2
DESCRIPTION:February sold out so fast so we got another one for ya!  \nScreen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image\, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop\, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently. \nNo experience required. \nThe instructor will cover: ​​​ \n\nBoth analogue and digital methods of creating stencilsCoating a screen with emulsion\nBurning the screen on the exposure unit\nMixing ink\nRegistering multiple layers\nPulling prints\nCleaning/ reclaiming screens\n\nNote: This class is for adults (18+ years) and is limited to 4 participants. \nInstructor Bio: \nOriginally from Montreal Quebec\, Statz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2000\, and received his Masters of Fine Arts degree in Print Media at Concordia University in 2008. Currently based in Calgary Alberta\, Statz’s work has been exhibited across Canada\, The United States\, and Europe.\nInstagram: @statzart
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/studio-workshop-intro-to-silkscreen-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Day,Workshop Past
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
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SUMMARY:Even With Sharp Teeth You Can't Bite Water
DESCRIPTION:Even With Sharp Teeth You Can’t Bite Water is an exhibition of new works investigating The Diasporic Imaginary and the complications of self-fashioning while still in the midst of grappling with a fraught inheritance. The print works presented as part of this solo exhibition use abstraction and fragmentation as entry points to meditate on the spatialisation of diasporic consciousness and the utility of remaining within spaces of opacity\, unknowability and in betweenness. Through their avoidance of closure\, the works create an opening for re-spatializing the pluralistic\, multi-directional and multi-temporal scope of diasporic identity. With open linear geometries and unfixed topographies the prints utilise a sort of pragmatic ambiguity to foreground the slippery nature of witnessing\, the entangled relationship between place and placelessness and the fugitive\, emancipatory potential of a diasporic imaginary where belonging is allowed to exist not as an either/or\, but rather\, as an all at once. \n  \n\nNura Ali is a visual artist\, writer and curator\, living and working in Calgary\, Alberta. She received a BFA in Visual Art from Emily Carr University of Art and Design\, a BA in English Literature\, Art History and Italian from the University of Leicester and a BA in History from Goldsmiths College\, University of London. Her wide-ranging practise investigates the linguistic and cognitive scaffolding underpinning the ways we create meaning. Nura has shown her work across Canada and internationally\, received numerous awards and grants; most recently from the Canada Council for the Arts\, The Arts Canada Institute\, Calgary Arts Development and the Rozse Foundation and has taken part in various national and international residencies. When she is not curled up with a book or pottering around her garden\, Nura is dreaming up ways to dismantle oppressive structures and for this reason became one of the founding members of the Vancouver Artists Labour Union; a unionised workers cooperative whose mission it is to transform labour practises in the arts sector and create fair\, equitable and sustainable working conditions for artists and cultural workers.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/even-with-sharp-teeth-you-cant-bite-water/
LOCATION:A/P Gallery\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
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SUMMARY:2023 Not So Mini Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\nEach year\, A/P hosts a print exchange and exhibition in conjunction with an exciting sale and silent auction fundraiser. \nParticipants from around the globe submit an edition of ten original 8” x 10” prints to exchange with each other.  Two impressions of each edition are retained by A/P to sell and auction to lucky buyers/bidders at affordable rates. \nThe annual Not So Mini has become our most anticipated event of the year that showcases the work of local and international printmakers\, with all funds raised directly supporting A/P’s community programming. \nThis year we received 74 editions by artists from: \nCalgary\, AB; Edmonton\, AB; Spruce Grove\, AB; Sherwood Park\, AB; Saskatoon\, SK; Regina\, SK; Fruitvale\, BC; Kimberly\, BC; Lake Country\, BC; Nanaimo\, BC; Vancouver\, BC; Magog\, QC; Astoria\, NY; Asheville\, NC; Denton\, TX; Oxford\, MS; Moab\, UT; San Luis Potosi\, Mexico; Cuernavaca\, Mexico; Buenos Aires\, Argentina; Wonthella\, Australia; Ljubljana\, Slovenia; Brandenberg\, Germany; Tokyo\, Japan; and Viña de Mar\, Chile. \n  \n 
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/2023-not-so-mini-exhibition/
LOCATION:A/P Gallery\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
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SUMMARY:Centenary
DESCRIPTION:“What you see is a vacant space left by a rider who has crossed the desert!” \nBahman Mohasses – Iranian Contemporary Artist (1931-2010) \nThe main technique I have used to create this series of work is Mezotint. Mezzotint is a labor-intensive printmaking process which begins with the inky blackness of a fully textured or “rocked” copper plate\, and by burnishing and scraping the plate I create smooth places where the ink does not stick. Using the same plate\, Mezzotint allows for the reduction of tones to make new images and forms while the plate is inevitably erased by its own process; as a metaphor for life of an artist who leaves part of his existence into the works that outlive him. \nAs the main theme of these works is “life and its undeniable result: Death\,” this reductive process is a good reflection of the way that I consider the most inevitable happening in the Human being’s life. Rauschenberg’s “Erased De Kooning Drawing” had a major impact on forming this process. To take this concept further\, I have destroyed some of the physical prints by scratching\, burning\, pouring some concealing material and using other impromptu ways to further destroy them\, as I believe not every artist is lucky enough to have all of his artworks preserved. \nMehdi Darvishi was born in the summer of 1988\, coinciding with the Iran – Iraq peace resolution. In his war-stricken hometown\, Mehdi grew up unexposed to art galleries and museums. In 2007 he left home to earn a BFA in Painting at the University of Tehran where he learned basic printmaking techniques such as relief and intaglio. After receiving his degree in 2011\, his interest in printmaking grew into a life’s pursuit. He has since exhibited in over 30 countries and has participated in more than two hundred global exhibitions\, competitions\, residencies\, and as a visiting artist. His works have been widely collected by museums such as the China Printmaking Museum\, the Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Art\, Jyvaskyla Museum of Fine Arts\, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art\, and the US Library of Congress. He is the recipient of the Southern Graphics Conference Fellowship as well as the Pritzker fellowship from the Arts Institute of Chicago. He is also a finalist for the prestigious award “Mario Avati” that takes place in the fall of 2023 at the Academie Des Beaux-Artes in Paris.
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CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
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SUMMARY:Fuel
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \nIn the summer of 2022\, Nat Cann participated in a residency with the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation’s (CAAF) to find what fuels the sprawling city of Calgary\, Alberta\, a bustling place of quiet modernity within western Canada and the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika\, Kainai\, Piikani)\, the Tsuut’ina\, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations\, the Métis Nation. This was to be a new body of work entirely separate from current material\, something livelier than the current lonesomeness of the Atlantic. Not that Nat was seeking a relationship to the east coast as the city is far too big to pinpoint anything that particular. What blossomed\, perhaps in vain\, was a similarity to previous projects wherein towering pillars of residence\, commerce and capitalised prospect were found to be upheld by the local establishments and a startling amount of coffee. Using the very same products used to fashion these buildings both in construction and décor\, Fuel is an inspection of glass pillars built atop localized establishments and the people\, things\, and actors who dwell between such venues.  \nFuel was made possible by the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation’s (CAAF) national residency program\, as well as ArtsNB’s assistance funding. \nAbout the artist \nNat Cann (he/him) is an Atlantic Canadian based printmaker whose work hones upon the haunting of lands—relentless industries keeping afloat Canadian notions of colonialist heritage\, intentions which often find themselves misguided and victim to degradation by nature\, time\, economics\, and shifts in our understanding. Nat’s residencies and exhibitions have taken him from coast to coast where he’s gratefully acted as a mentor\, instructor\, and technical assistant to numerous students and professionals unversed in printmaking. His recent print projects have been intertwined with a variety of publications\, exhibitions\, and research grants\, and his efforts in these endeavors has been consistently supported by ArtsNB’s funding programs and the Canada Council for the Arts. Nat obtained his BFA from Mount Allison University (2012) and now resides in Moncton\, New Brunswick\, an Acadian colonial city which sits on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peoples.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/fuel/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
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SUMMARY:My Data Body
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \nMy Data Body is a collaborative\, multimedia installation that includes sculptures\, video projection\, large scale prints\, an artist book\, a zine\, and a virtual reality artwork. My Data Body brings together different forms of personal data such as medical scans\, social media\, biometric\, banking and health data in an attempt to make visible and manipulable our many intersecting data corpuses so that in VR they can be held\, inspected and dissected. In My Data Body\, the medically scanned\, passive\, obedient\, semi-transparent body becomes a data processing site that can be pulled apart\, de- and re-composed or as Yuval Harari warns ‘surveilled under the skin’.  \nWhen developing the My Data Body VR project\, Oliver recognized the potential of the VR medium as a compositional and layering space where digital assets can be spatially arranged and then captured and exported as separate image layers. In this exhibition\, Oliver explores this affordance to create a series of large scale laser engraved images into spray paint on paper\, and a large artist book comprised on neon woodcut and screen prints.  \nMy Data Body is an interdisciplinary and collaborative project made as part of the research project Know Thyself as a Virtual Reality (KTVR). Collaborators include Marilène Oliver (visual art)\, Scott Smallwood (sound)\, J.R. Carpenter (poetry) and Stephan Moore (sound).  \nAbout the artist \nMarilène Oliver is an associate professor of printmaking and media arts at the University of Alberta. Marilène works at a crossroads between new digital technologies and traditional print and sculpture\, with her finished objects bridging the virtual and the real worlds. Oliver uses various scanning technologies\, such as MRI and CT to create artworks that invite us to materially contemplate our increasingly digitized selves and better understand what sociologist Deborah Lupton terms our\, human-data assemblages. Marilene’s print works have been featured in several high-profile printmaking books including Installations and Experimental Printmaking by Alexia Tala and Printmaking: a Contemporary Perspective by Paul Coldwell.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/my-data-body-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
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SUMMARY:Residue
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \nAndrew Testa and Guillermo Trejo are interested in the in-between spaces of printmaking. In their individual practices they see collaboration as necessity (not necessarily collaborating with one another but collaborating with materials\, the studio\, the ground\, etc.). They are interested in the lost and found relationships in print as translation (an imprint of an encounter between two or more things). Andrew creates images through gestures of walking and moving slowly while Guillermo creates through a resourcefulness and responsiveness to the print studio itself. Seeing both artists’ work together\, there is a presence of something that is slow (a long walk documenting many small marks on an intaglio plate being bumped and pulled)\, and something that is quick (a gesture towards space/studio becoming a monoprint). This exhibition explores in-betweenness\, collaboration\, and translations. It questions what becomes residue\, imparting a question of the encounters each artist explores together and apart.  \nAbout the artists \nAndrew Testa (he/him): Andrew Testa is an artist\, writer and educator currently living and working in Ktaqmkuk\, also known as Newfoundland. He has been awarded numerous grants including ArtsNL and a VP Grenfell Research Grant\, has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and has participated in residencies and conferences across Canada. Testa is the Chair of the Board of Directors at St. Michael’s Printshop and is an Assistant Professor in printmaking at Grenfell Campus\, Memorial University of Newfoundland. \nGuillermo Trejo is a Mexican/Canadian Artist based in Ottawa. He completed his BFA at the National School of Painting Sculpture and Engraving in Mexico City with a specialization in printmaking and moved to Canada in 2007. The experience of immigration and distance has shaped Trejo’s work. Since moving to Ottawa\, he has earned an MFA from the University of Ottawa and has been an active member of the artistic community.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/residue/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20240407T153641Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Not So Mini Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\nEach year\, A/P hosts a print exchange and exhibition in conjunction with an exciting sale and silent auction fundraiser. \nParticipants from around the globe submit an edition of ten original 8” x 10” prints to exchange with each other.  Two impressions of each edition are retained by A/P to sell and auction to lucky buyers/bidders at affordable rates. \nThe annual Not So Mini has become our most anticipated event of the year that showcases the work of local and international printmakers\, with all funds raised directly supporting A/P’s community programming. \n2022’s Not So Mini collection includes 51 editions by artists from: \nCalgary\, AB; Cochrane\, AB; Edmonton\, AB; St. Alberta\, AB; Stoney Plain\, AB; Saskatoon\, SK; Almonte\, ON; Surrey\, BC; Trail\, BC; Kamloops\, BC; Vancouver\, BC; Magog\, QC; Ogden\, QC; Verdun\, QC; Oakland\, CA; Astoria\, NY; Manhattan\, NY; Philadelphia\, PA; Derby\, UK London\, UK; Gloucestershire\, UK; Wechsel\, Austria; Enmore\, Australia; Ljubljana\, Slovenia; Nedelja\, Slovenia; Tokyo\, Japan; and Madrid\, Spain \n  \n 
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/2022-not-so-mini-exhibition/
LOCATION:A/P Gallery\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTSTAMP:20240407T160809Z
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SUMMARY:Found in oblivion
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \nFound in oblivion is an exhibition in praise of lost places and people. It is an attempt to revive those memories which might have been forgotten over time\, a contemporary interpretation of historical images by bringing attention to old family photographs of Iranians. \nThis exhibition consists of four projects: \nDistorted memories includes old photographs of children folded in transparent papers with printed the pattern of Persian handwriting “Do you remember?” which is borrowed from the text that had been written at the back of one of the photographs. Using the transparent papers refers to the sheeting papers used in old family albums to protect the photos. \nWanderers series is an attempt to bring life back to abandoned houses\, it is a combination of contemporary photos of demolished and abandoned houses and the ghostlike figures of people taken from old family photos that have been printed on transparent papers. \nA letter to… is the embossment of texts and letters that were written at the back of photos and postcards on white papers in transparent envelopes that alludes to the concept of emerging and disappearing of memory and history at the same time. \nDisplacement a series of double layered frames shows people detached from their surrounding environment and places without people. It is an invitation to touch\, observe and discover memories and stories of distance and displacement. \nAbout the artist \nMelika Forouzan Pour was born in Tehran\, Iran in 1986. She graduated in the bachelor of Fine arts and Master of Arts in photography from the University of Tehran\, Iran. She took her second Master in Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Over the years her focus shifted from photography to painting and printmaking. She explores place attachment and memory in her works. Her art pieces has been presented in exhibitions in Iran\, Britain and Canada. She has also published some articles in the field of family photography and collective memory in different\nIranian Art Journals. Melika has been living in Calgary since February 2021 and her pronouns are she/her.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/found-in-oblivion/
LOCATION:A/P Gallery\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220514
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SUMMARY:Zones / Indicators
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \n“My practice as an artist begins with the study and research of parallel places and ecosystems. I observe and identify how they mirror each other’s function and form\, and how\, through their similarities they are able to exhibit uniqueness. Studying these sites is especially important in the face of climate change\, as highly sensitive places like islands and alpine areas become more vulnerable to fluctuating temperatures\, rising lake and sea levels\, which in turn impacts the survival of flora and fauna in these vulnerable landscapes. Specifically\, awareness of the presence of indicator species such as the American Pika\, or the distribution of the Purple Pitcher plant demonstrate the geographic range of ecological connectivity\, as well as indicate the zonal shifts within a warming climate. \nReferencing my own experiences traveling through altitudinal zones to alpine areas\, and across latitudinal lines\, I create work which connects geographically disconnected landscapes focusing on their shared ecologies: how each site is connected through climatic shifts\, soil qualities\, and habitat range. I repetitively rework traditional copperplate matrices\, often in combination and collage with photo-lithography\, and photography to extract observations\, uncovering cultural and natural histories.” \nAbout the artist \nElizabeth Claire Rose was born in Central Illinois and grew up exploring natural areas of the midwestern United States\, which cultivated her creativity and interests in ecology\, biogeography\, and the ecological value of varied landscapes. Rose received her MFA in Printmaking from Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University and a BA in Fine Art with a minor in Wilderness Studies from the University of Montana. Rose is an alumna of the Fulbright Program in Poland (2019-2020) where she was awarded a research grant in printmaking.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/zones-indicators/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220305
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SUMMARY:WYSIWYG
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \nWhat is so new about “new media”? The original definition of “media” meant “material” (wood\, bronze\, ink\, and so on). How ironic is it that new media (or digital media) is viewed as holding an immaterial existence? The digital image is “made” of light and a language of binary code\, not ink and paper. But why is this shift towards immaterialism an important distinction between our original definitions of media? As printmakers\, we know why the adoption of new forms of media marks important cultural shifts\, having intimately studied the implications of the printing press. With the birth of print media\, radical changes in fundamental concepts such as originality\, ephemerality\, identity\, and time were forced to suit the existing media models. We are now once again faced with an epistemological and ontological crisis of the image in contemporary times. \nMaterials such as dust are known for their strong connection to the passage of time and human indexicality. However\, through the works in this exhibition\, many fundamental concepts of being are defamiliarized through subtle digital manipulations of familiar materials and surfaces. \nAbout the artist \nAlex Linfield is a multidisciplinary artist\, newly based in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. Linfield holds an MFA from NSCAD University and a BFA from the University of Alberta.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/wysiwyg/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
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SUMMARY:Basic Social Unit Hierarchies
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition \nBasic Social Unit Hierarchies focuses on matriarchal and patriarchal elements within a basic social unit – a family. I study the distinction between these two models\, based on my and my partner’s genealogical histories. I investigate the generational (three generations) and ethnographic (Slavic and Acadian) differences and transformations regarding gender-imposed roles within studied families. I hope that the process\, along with the installation culminating my research will\, to some extent\, elucidate my position and identity as a woman in my own family.  \nThe work consists of two pillars. The first one depicts the dynamics between matriarchal and patriarchal elements within my family. The second one is a graphic representation of these dynamics in my partner’s family. The inspiration for this project was my curiosity to find out how our (my and my partner’s) different histories and experiences have impacted our understanding of the partnership in a domestic context. I want to be aware of any behavioral tendencies we both might have inherited into our home life. I hope for this piece to also inspire my audience to revisit the homes where they come from and to analyze how the domestic models that they have experienced influence their current relationships.  \nInspired by the 18th century Toile de Jouy\, my pieces are printed on canvas in monochromatic blues and reds. The motifs of traditional Toile de Jouy depicted idyllic scenes of every-day life. My drawings of family life might seem to be pleasant at first\, but after a closer look\, they also show loneliness\, neglect\, boredom\, and anxiety.  \nAbout the artist \nKasia Koralewska is a textile-based artist and art educator currently living in Calgary\, Canada. She received her education at the Alberta College of Art & Design in Calgary\, Canada and Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz\, Poland (Master of Fine Arts 2009). She presently teaches in the Fibre program at the Alberta University of the Arts.  \nHer research focuses on various techniques and processes that transform the surface of the cloth. Her artistic practice involves creating large-scale silkscreen printed\, dyed\, and painted textiles\, wearable objects\, drawings\, and installations.  \nHer work has been exhibited in Poland\, Germany\, Czech Republic\, and Canada. 
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CATEGORIES:Exhibition Past,Past
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