Events/Workshops
TORONTO NIGHT MARKET, 415 King St West, June 27-29: I will have a booth at the early summer edition of Toronto Night Market located in the heart of King St West. Come enjoy an exciting and vibrant market experience with a variety of food, arts/crafts vendors and more.
Friday June 27: 6pm - 11pm, Saturday June 28: 5pm-11pm, Sunday June 29: 3pm-8pm
LETTERPRESS & LINOCUT WORKSHOP, 100 Symes Rd; 2 Sundays, June 8th and 15th, 1-5pm: I am very excited to announce that I will be hosting and teaching a linocut/letterpress workshop at my studio in Toronto’s stockyards district. From posters to art to greeting cards, this class will dive into this wonderful world where art meets production. The workshop will take place over two separate four-hour sessions and explore the relationship between text and images printed on the letterpress. We will examine successful linoleum carving techniques in combination with the application and process of setting wood and lead type. Proper use and care of the press will also be taught.
Cost: $125, materials included: (x3, 4”x6” lino blocks, minimum 20 sheets of various papers) ink to be mixed and used as required from studio supply) Maximum 4 attendees
Contact gidnaf@gmail.com to register