Pen Power - Online Workshop

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Mark making with a twist. In this online workshop, participants will be guided by facilitator and artist Yaz Gaté to make their very own piece of art inspired by three modern day artists. Participants are invited to use their chosen pen, marker or texta to create a unique piece of art with a hidden message.   

With easy to source materials, keep warm this winter with a cuppa, art and other creatives online.  

This workshop is suitable for all ability levels.  

Location

This program will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This is a live streamed event which is accessed via a link. You will receive the link before event starts.

Participants will require the following

  • Black permanent fine liner
  • A variety of pens
  • Textas in different colours
  • A4 mixed media or watercolour paper - several sheets
  • Watercolour (optional)
  • Jar with water
  • Brushes  
  • Paper towel  

Accessibility

Please email arts@cgd.vic.gov.au if you have any accessibility requirements. If you require an Auslan interpreter, please let us know at least 48 hours before the event day.

Images courtesy of Tiny Cupboard Creatives.

About your teaching artist: Yaz Gaté

Melbourne-based Yaz Gaté, née del Mar, is founder of Tiny Cupboard Creatives - a small enterprise providing exciting in studio and virtual classes, workshops and events for learners of all ages, as well as commissioned artwork and creative collaborations with other artists and organizations such as The Tarra Warra Museum of Art, City of Greater Dandenong, Glen Eira Council, Linden New Arts and the Philippine Embassy of Australia.

Yaz specializes in canvas and digital art but has a wide practice that includes textiles and sewing, lino printing and drawing. She has a strong interest in botanicals, their connection to cultural identity and the way culture and life stories shape art making. Over the last two years, she has drawn on her own Filipino Australian background to explore the way migration and family can impact storytelling in art. Yaz typically uses bold black lines and vibrant colour palette making her work distinctive.  

If you require additional assistance to participate, please get in contact with us.

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Date and Time

Wednesday 14 August, 7pm-8.30pm

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Cost of Event (if any)
Free event. Registration required

Registrations open on Monday 29 July, 10am. Link will provide on this date to register. 

Add to Calendar 2024-08-14 19:00:00 2024-08-14 19:00:00 Pen Power - Online Workshop Mark making with a twist. In this online workshop, participants will be guided by facilitator and artist Yaz Gaté to make their very own piece of art inspired by three modern day artists. Participants are invited to use their chosen pen, marker or texta to create a unique piece of art with a hidden message.   With easy to source materials, keep warm this winter with a cuppa, art and other creatives online.  This workshop is suitable for all ability levels.  LocationThis program will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This is a live streamed event which is accessed via a link. You will receive the link before event starts.Participants will require the followingBlack permanent fine linerA variety of pensTextas in different coloursA4 mixed media or watercolour paper - several sheetsWatercolour (optional)Jar with waterBrushes  Paper towel  AccessibilityPlease email arts@cgd.vic.gov.au if you have any accessibility requirements. If you require an Auslan interpreter, please let us know at least 48 hours before the event day.Images courtesy of Tiny Cupboard Creatives.About your teaching artist: Yaz GatéMelbourne-based Yaz Gaté, née del Mar, is founder of Tiny Cupboard Creatives - a small enterprise providing exciting in studio and virtual classes, workshops and events for learners of all ages, as well as commissioned artwork and creative collaborations with other artists and organizations such as The Tarra Warra Museum of Art, City of Greater Dandenong, Glen Eira Council, Linden New Arts and the Philippine Embassy of Australia.Yaz specializes in canvas and digital art but has a wide practice that includes textiles and sewing, lino printing and drawing. She has a strong interest in botanicals, their connection to cultural identity and the way culture and life stories shape art making. Over the last two years, she has drawn on her own Filipino Australian background to explore the way migration and family can impact storytelling in art. Yaz typically uses bold black lines and vibrant colour palette making her work distinctive.   Australia/Melbourne public