Art Windsor-Essex respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Anishinaabe Territory – the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. Today the Anishinaabe of the Three Fires Confederacy are represented by Bkejwanong. We want to state our respect for the ancestral and ongoing authority of Walpole Island First Nation over its Territory.
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Sundays in the Studio! Exploring Natural Textures with Sarah Smitherman
DATE: Sunday, August 6, 2023
TIME: 1pm- 4pm
LOCATION: 2nd floor, Education Studio
This workshop series covers a variety of mediums and techniques for exploring nature through art. Each week introduces unique ways to incorporate natural materials during mark making.
To Participate:
- Drop-in between 1-4pm on Sundays.
- This program is free with admission to AWE and open to all.
- Questions? Please contact Sophie Hinch, Education and Public Programs Coordinator at shinch@artwindsoressex.ca
Exploring Natural Textures
In this activity, we will explore textures found in nature and exercise our creativity by creating art at different scales. The goal of this activity is to understand how to create abstractions from the textures explored through small-scale studies.
Meet the Artist: Sarah Smitherman
Sarah Smitherman is an interdisciplinary artist living in Windsor, Ontario. Her work has been displayed within Canada, Europe, and the United States. Sarah utilizes natural elements in her practice to explore notions of place and impermanence. The way light and shadow activate space inspires her creativity.
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