During Market Day 2024, CVAG is offering some easy, eco-friendly printmaking opportunities!
1. MAKE ART WORKSHOP – MAKING ANTHOTYPES | 1:00 – 4:00PM
On Saturday afternoon, join us at CVAG for a special Make Art workshop with Gabe Moore:
This workshop is an exploration into anthotypes: a camera-less method of creating images. Derived from the Greek word “anthos”, meaning flower, this workshop guides participants through the art of contact printing using the photosensitive properties of plants. Objects or a negative are used to block UV rays from reaching certain areas of a piece of paper coated with a light-sensitive solution. The light causes a chemical reaction in the coating, inciting an image to form.
Be sure to:
- Bring plant cuttings or other things to make images with
- Wear work/making clothing, this is a messy and wet process. We will be using a turmeric-based solution that can highly stain.
This workshop is by registration. The workshop is offered to people ages 10 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a supervisor.
To register, email register@comoxvalleyartgallery.com with your name, age, and the workshop you are registering for (Making Anthotypes). If you are a caregiver, include the number of participants and ages.
Participation is free — donations are gratefully accepted and contribute to ongoing community outreach.
FUN FACT: the anthotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842. World Anthotype Day is August 3, 2024. Learn more at www.alternativephotography.com.
WORKSHOP FACILITATOR – GABE MOORE | BIOGRAPHY
Gabe Moore is a printmaker and multimedia artist of settler ancestry, presently residing in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). They explore queer futurity through handmade processes such as analog film and screen printing. Moore employs lens-based media and archives to delve into themes of intimacy, gender, neurodivergence, and identity. They hold a Fine Arts Diploma from North Island College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from NSCAD University.
2. DROP-IN MAKE STATION – PRINTING WITH PLANTS | 1:00 – 4:00PM
The community is invited to create print transfers using plants at CVAG’s Make Station during Market Day 2024:
In addition to the facilitated Make Art workshop with guest artist Gabe Moore, there will be a drop-in Make Station at CVAG that is open to all ages and abilities (no registration required).
Visitors can create prints using plants for direct printing (object to paper) and/or rubbings. Various paper materials will be provided to print onto, so you can create custom art on kites or even field journals!
Participation is free — donations are gratefully accepted and contribute to ongoing community outreach.
MARKET DAY 2024
Saturday, June 20 is Downtown Courtenay’s 52nd annual Market Day.
Portions of 5th Street, England Avenue, and Duncan Avenue will be closed to traffic, creating a pedestrian-only zone filled with vendors of all types, activities, music and more.
Stages will be set up on Duncan Avenue near CVAG Plaza, as well as on England Avenue near the intersection of England and 5th. Live music and performers will be there for your entertainment as you browse the wares of Downtown Courtenay businesses and local vendors from all over Comox Valley.
CVAG’s regular Make Art Series workshops + Make Stations are facilitated by CVAG student interns inspired by the current exhibition at CVAG.