Stories Through Collage

Discover how art can be used as a form of visual personal archive with artist Kelly Stevenson.

Everyone's stories are important and deserve to be told. In this workshop we will explore ways to use found images, text and personal or family photos to uncover and express our own stories and consider the histories of those who came before us. Discover how art can be used as a form of visual personal archive and way to say “we were here, and we mattered”. No experience necessary to participate.

All materials will be provided to take part in the workshop and are included in the purchase fee. Additionally, participants are encouraged to bring copies of personal photos they may wish to use in their projects or other collage materials if so desired. Copies of photos can be made at any Huron County Library Branch leading up to the workshop. Please see printing and copy details here.

The fee for this workshop covers all materials. Please note, eventbrite fees do apply in addition to the $5 fee and will be reflected at checkout.

Artist Bio

Kelly Stevenson is an award-winning artist and graduate of OCADU's Drawing and Painting program in 2012. She is currently based out of Blyth, Ontario.

Her practice is multi-disciplinary including drawing, painting, installation and fibre art. Topics range from mental health to rural life, to religion, to memory and nostalgia, to technology and human connections. Much of her work has a social and/or political undertone with which she strives to use to open a dialogue between the viewer, the work and society at large.

Kelly believes art should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds and brings focus to the production of affordable art in the form of zines, prints, stickers, bags, tshirts, calendars, pins and greeting cards.

artLAB: Print Matters

This workshop is part of artLAB - an annual series of arts workshops and talks offered by Huron County Cultural Office across various Huron County Library Branches and community hubs. This series will offer a range of opportunities for all experience levels to explore techniques and topics spanning traditional craft to contemporary art practices.

The first edition of artLAB will celebrate Printmaking and Print Culture! Sign up for one class or take all four programs in this four-part workshop series. Participants will have the opportunity to experience methods ranging from relief printing to paper-based arts and collage while forming foundational skills and exploring various materials.

Whether you are a beginner who is curious about the possibilities of printmaking, a teacher looking to introduce active learning to your curriculum, or a seasoned artist looking to expand your material processes, this series offers a fun and inspiring introduction to these versatile artforms.