BEFORE . NOW . AFTER | AVANT . MAINTENANT . APRÈS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES | MAKE ART PACKETS, STATIONS + WORKSHOPS
An invitation to take in the exhibition and to deepen the experience of the artist’s work through responsive making:
This summer’s Make Art Series workshops, drop-in Make Stations, and Make Art packets have been developed by CVAG’s summer student interns, who have been inspired by the work presented in the exhibition: Diane Landry: Matière dans le Temps | Matter in Time from June 15 – September 14. Landry is known for her kinetic sculptural works and performances that utilize light, shadow, sound and movement. Much of her work incorporates the use of upcycled materials.
Workshop activities will be facilitated by the student interns. Drop-in sessions are self-guided using materials created by the students; participants are welcome to ask students for assistance. Make Art packets with materials and creative prompts are also available off-site at various locations throughout the community.
STUDENT INTERNS – Naia Lisch | Rhea Whitehead | Griffin Halpin | Rachael Henshaw
Make Art activities are suitable for all ages + abilities, except where specified. Children and those who require support to participate must be accompanied by a capable + responsible person.
No cost — donations are gratefully accepted and contribute to ongoing community outreach.
MAKE ART PACKETS
Make Art packets have recently been distributed throughout the community. Use these materials to draw or write about your summer life, make pinwheels, write to someone you care about, or just be creative!
Packets are available at the following off-site locations:
- Mudsharks Cafe
- James’ Twisted Mint Cafe
- Shone’s Cafe
- VI Regional Library – Comox
- VI Regional Library – Courtenay
- Comox Community Centre
- Impresso Cafe
- Taco Bandido
- The Mill Coffee
DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in these self-guided art-making stations set up in CVAG’s Community Gallery space Wednesdays – Saturdays during gallery hours.
Materials + making tools are provided. There will be instructions that you can take home so you can continue creating!
MAKE ART SERIES
Wednesday and Thursday workshops require REGISTRATION, as spaces are limited.
Email register@comoxvalleyartgallery.com with your name, age, and the workshop you are registering for. If you are a caregiver, include the number of participants and ages.
Workshop Dates:
Friday, June 28 – Kites
Wednesday July 3 – Bookbinding
Thursday, July 4 – Bookbinding
Wednesday, July 10 – Handmade Paper
Friday, July 19 – Pinwheels
Friday, July 26 – Cast Shadows
Friday, August 2 – Found Material Sculptures
Friday, August 9 – Kites
Friday, August 16 – Pinwheels
See the individual series descriptions below for specific guidelines.
NOTE: During Downtown Courtenay’s annual Market Day on Saturday, July 20, there will be a bonus Make Art workshop facilitated by guest artist Gabe Moore.
There will also be Make Art activities from 5:00 – 9:00pm on July 26 and August 23 as part of Summer Pulse on the Plaza.
KITES + PINWHEELS
Kites – Friday | June 28 + August 9 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | all ages + abilities
Pinwheels – Friday | July 19 + August 16 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | all ages + abilities
Influenced by Diane’s kinetic work, these projects move with the wind or by the makers’ intentional interactions. The kites and pinwheels being created during the workshops are simple to make and work in the lightest of breezes. Participants can create kites all summer using found materials at home or while on holidays.
BOOKBINDING
Wednesday + Thursday | July 3 + 4 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | ages 15+
Based on Diane’s use of upcycling, CVAG’s summer interns have planned papermaking and bookbinding workshops.
In the bookbinding workshop, participants will be learning to make small hand-built books using discarded and handmade paper. This type of book is relatively simple to construct but requires the ability to do precise hand-folding.
This workshop is by registration (now closed). The workshop is offered to people ages 15 and up.
HANDMADE PAPER
Wednesday | July 10 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | ages 10+
In the papermaking workshop, participants will learn how to create handmade paper from recycled paper using household appliances and tools. The gallery will supply the materials for making the paper.
Be sure to:
- Bring four medium-sized old towels to dry the paper.
- Wear work/making clothing, this is a messy and wet process.
This workshop is by registration (now closed). The workshop is offered to people ages 10 and up, all minors must be accompanied by a supervisor.
CAST SHADOWS + FOUND MATERIAL SCULPTURES
Cast Shadows – Friday | July 26 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | all ages + abilities
Found Material Sculptures – Friday | August 2 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | all ages + abilities
Participants will create fascinating creations inspired by the artist’s practice of building with discarded items and playing with light and shadows. Following the concept of the artist’s larger sculptural works, participants will use boxes, miscellaneous items, and recycled objects to craft a sculptural installation within a larger cube. By building an opaque image onto a transparent material, then placing it in front of a light source, interesting and surprising shadows can be created.