Art Illuminating Science: Gyotaku impressions from the seaOctober 14, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Ages 10 +ArtEasy/BeginnerWheelchair Accessible

Host: Garibaldi Cultural Initiative, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, Explore Nature

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Dive into the world of nearshore creatures and plants in this workshop combining science and art. Learn how to make fine art prints from direct impressions of seaweeds, crab, rockfish, octopus and salmon. Printing master Duncan Berry will share his knowledge of printing and archival paper and inks in this remarkable tradition. He will be joined by Alanna Kieffer who is a marine biologist that will share her wealth of knowledge regarding many of the species we will be printing.

Each participant will take home between 6 to 12 beautiful fine art prints.

• See Duncan Berry’s work at By Land + By Sea + By Air

• See Alanna’s offerings at Shifting Tides NW

How accessible is the event space?
This event will be held at the Historic U.S. Coast Guard Boat House in Garibaldi, Oregon. This location is wheelchair accessible. To enter the Boat House, participants must use a ramp or staircase to access a 200 ft board walk over the bay. See the attached video and pictures to get a better idea.

Does this event have a fee?
This event has a fee of 100$ per person to cover the cost of materials and to compensate the instructors for their expertise.

How many participants can attend this event?
This event will be capped at 20 participants to ensure each participant has time with the instructors.

Will I be able to take home my prints?
Yes! Each participant will take home 6 to 12 beautiful prints.

Is there an age requirement for this event?
Due to safety and accessibility of the activity, participants must be 10 years old or older.

***This event has a fee of 100$ per person to cover the cost of materials and to compensate the instructors for their expertise.

***This event will be held at the Historic U.S. Coast Guard Boat House in Garibaldi, Oregon. This location is wheelchair accessible. To enter the Boat House, participants must use a ramp or staircase to access a 200 ft board walk over the bay. See the attached video and pictures to get a better idea of the space.

***Light refreshments will be available.

***Please bring layers because the historic boat house can get cold.

This event is hosted in partnership between the Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative, Shifting Tides, By Land + By Sea + By Air, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, and Explore Nature.

This is is an Explore Nature Event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Visit Tillamook Coast and Tillamook PUD.

Please contact Clair Thomas with any questions at clairothomas56@gmail.com

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Details

Date:
October 14, 2023
Time:
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
$100.00

Venue

Garibaldi Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse
1209 Bay Lane
Garibaldi, OR 97118 United States
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