In this 3-day workshop, participants will explore the process of creating concept-driven art with Marie Mitchell, CASM Artist-in-Residence for a public exhibition at MEZ Artspace MANPAC.

Artists are often at the forefront of social change. Marie Mitchell artist, conservation advocate and educator will guide participants in developing their ideas into a personal story to be interpreted visually as an artwork for exhibition. Participants will be led through the creative process from designing the work to collecting natural materials and found objects to incorporate into a series of monoprints on a variety of fabrics and papers. Discussion of art & design elements and principles will be woven throughout practical hands-on designing and making activities.

Completed works will be exhibited in the MEZ Artspace at MANPAC in an exclusive public exhibition later in 2022. Exhibition dates to be confirmed.

This workshop is designed to support and encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills in creative youth aged 13 to 25 years with an active interest in environmental issues and/or climate change.

Marie has a current WA Working with Children and Police Check.

3 Day Program

Day 1 (morning): We will take a nature walk through the local area to draw inspiration, collect plant materials, and discuss the environmental issues that resonate with participants.

Day 1 (afternoon) & Day 2: Using the collected materials Marie will introduce a variety of monoprinting techniques using sun dyes and fabric inks. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with combining the techniques on a selection of fabrics and papers to explore layering, negative space and other design elements. Consideration will be given to how the final mounting and presentation of work will enhance the visual narrative.

Day 3: Participants will be assisted in selecting & assembling prints to create a personally meaningful composition. Marie will assist participants to create an artist statement and discuss pricing artwork.

To ensure meaningful engagement and shared experience the workshop size is limited to a maximum of 10 and a minimum 5 participants.

Most materials and equipment supplied, but participants will be requested to bring a few basic supplies (list to be emailed upon ticket purchase).

NOTE:

Marie has chosen to use Humanitix ticketing because 100% of Booking Fees for this workshop will be donated to:

A fairer world for disadvantaged young girls

Literacy and poverty are inextricably linked, with children in the most disadvantaged areas of the world often working instead of attending school to help their families. This fate most often falls to girls. Knowing how to read makes girls safer, healthier and more self-sufficient. 62 million girls around the world are out of school. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and contribute back to their community. This project transforms the literacy skills of primary school children in low income countries, and ensures girls have the skills and support they need to stay in high school and complete their secondary education.