Contemporary Kids
Shapes, Compositions, and Block Printing
January 7, 21 & 28
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
For children ages 4-12.
Join us for an Exhibition Tour and Printmaking Workshop inspired by the work of Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins.
Inspired by the paintings in THX 2020 by Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, this hands-on block printing workshop invites kids to explore shapes and composition. Considering ideas related to mark making, colour choices, and storytelling, participants will craft their own unique printing matrix and hand-pull prints from it.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
For children ages 4-12. Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.
Snacks and workshop supplies will be provided.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
This workshop is offered on three Sundays for your convenience: January 7, January 21 and January 28. Please choose a session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, January 7
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday, January 21
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday, January 28
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
About our TD Educational Facilitators
Poppy Ghasemi (she/her)
Poppy holds a bachelor's degree in Museum Studies and a master's in Anthropology. The awards she received from the University of Manitoba supported her research on child neglect. She has over four years of hands-on experience working with children and youth in museums and schools in Iran, Turkey, and Canada. Before joining Contemporary Calgary, she was a program educator at the Manitoba Children's Museum. Poppy primarily focuses on activating children's critical and creative thinking skills while delivering programs in English, French, Farsi, and Turkish. She enjoys cooking and walking with her husky along the Bow River during her leisure time.
Dandan Gu (she/her)
Dandan Gu graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design. Prior to that, she obtained her first bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. Dandan has worked as a graphic designer for various companies and creative projects. Currently, she passionately serves as an educational assistant for art-making programs within the community, sharing her creative expertise with young learners. In her free time, Dandan enjoys practicing ink art, Chinese calligraphy, and illustrating cats and people around her.
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