This is a beginners course in carving and printing woodblocks. The student will be shown how to prepare tools, paper, transfer, cut, register and print the blocks. Demonstrations will be given on the various ways to apply ink and print, from using a press to hand printing. The ink is water-based. Different types of paper will be used and their properties explained.

Supplies List: Bring a 9″ x 12″ sketch, a white pencil and an HB pencil. Please also bring whatever cutting tools you have as a sharpening demo will also be given. If you’re concerned about your clothes please bring an apron. All other materials and tools are supplied.

Price: $200 • Course runs for two Saturdays – April 6th and April 13th, 10am – 4pm

To register, email: palettebrett@yahoo.com

Join us between 6-9pm to view Ben’s latest series and meet the artist. This series of illustrations is motivated by skateboard and youth culture. Art and skateboarding have always been linked and inspired by each other with similar values of taking risks and being creative. Show runs until April 30.

About the Artist: Ben is a Canadian illustrator from Toronto with a recognizable style — drawing inspiration from figurative art and graffiti culture. His observations deftly inform his paintings, enabling him to capture the essence of a character, then distort that view anyway he desires. Frenetic lines, swaths of colour and intimate angles all convey a sense that Tour may not only be drawing inspiration form the lives of strangers but manifesting his own experiences as well.

Ben has worked on murals, album art, editorial Illustration, brand commissions and self-directed fine art as well as being an In-house Illustrator for Color Magazine (2003-2013). His album art for musician Bohdi Jones ‘Bones’ album (2013) was nominated for a JUNO for best album artwork. He has shown in galleries across Canada and the US, most notably at LA’s BLK/MRKT Gallery (2005-2007),SF’s 50/24 Gallery (2008) and Joshua Liner Gallery(2009).

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Join us for our community clothing swap. All leftover items will be donated to the woman’s shelter. All clothes must be in good condition and washed. Drop offs can be on the day of or day before.