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Artist Bio
Artist Bio
Melissa Marr is a socially engaged artist and educator working within printmaking, drawing and participatory arts in HalifaScrx. She is part of the programming team at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and was for has been dedicated to the co-creation of Wonder’neath Art Society. With a BFA from Mt Allison University and a MEd from Acadia, Melissa has extensive experience designing curriculum/workshops for P-12, creating art in collaboration with schools and neighbourhood groups, and enjoys pushing the boundaries of simple mediums to see what’s possible.
Elizabeth Lalonde is an arts maker, arts educator and arts advocate. Elizabeth is a retired CBVRCE teacher and is currently working as the Cape Breton Regional Coordinator for ArtReach and ArtsSmarts. They live and work in Louisbourg, in Unama’ki.
Workshop Description
Workshop Description
Screen printing & the curriculum!
Silk screen printing is magic! Simple but technical, dynamic yet practical – it's an art form that lends itself to many possibilities. This workshop is for all educators who want to bring screen printing into classrooms to meet diverse learner interests. Our focus will be on making prints using simple and available materials; problem solving technical aspects of the medium and play; and adapting screen printing for the classroom. The day will include demos for how to build/find DIY screens and source mesh and squeegees; multi-colour print techniques; ink varieties; considerations for stencil making approaches for a variety of ages and abilities; and classroom management. Folks will come away with samples, some DIY screen printing gear, and confidence to take this into various classroom contexts, and consider how to make it happen at your school with support through AGNS artist in schools programs.
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