Bookmaking Workshop set for Saturday at North Pacific Cannery Historical Site

Port Edwards' North Pacific Cannery Historical Site is the location 
for a Saturday bookmaking program
(image from NPC FB)

An opportunity to learn more about bookmaking  comes up this weekend at the North Pacific Cannery Historical site, as Artist in Residence Cat Sivertsen hosts a program of instruction and tips for a ne activity for North Coast residents.

The session takes place Saturday July 22, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM and no experience is required to participate.

What to expect from the session is detailed on the event page for Saturday's workshop.

An artists book is a book created by an artist and not a biography about an artist. It is experimental in the media and methods, it could tell a story - or maybe not. It is always beautiful, unique and relevant to the maker and, of course, the viewer. 

The workshop will begin at the hardest part and that is, getting started and, as such Cat is delighted to share some of her ‘tricks of the trade’. These are based in simple drawing, printmaking, collage and writing processes to help you get your pencil, pen, brush and materials onto paper. 

You will then combine those into a take away as an artists book. The best part is you take home these tricks and exercises as part of your creative making practice. 

Register by emailing prcac@citywest.ca to submit your name. Registration will be confirmed when an EMT is received.

Learn more about Saturday's event from the Event page hosted by the Prince Rupert Arts Council and North Pacific Cannery Historical Site.

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