Patterns and Designs with Relief Printmaking

Patterns and Designs with Relief Printmaking

Families are invited to create their own wrapping paper, cards and messages using relief printing techniques with illustrator Kento Cady.

By Workers Arts & Heritage Centre

Date and time

Saturday, December 14 · 1 - 4pm EST

Location

Workers Arts & Heritage Centre

51 Stuart Street Hamilton, ON L8L 1B5 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Children and families are invited to join Hamilton based illustrator Kento Cady to make patterns and designs using relief printing techniques. Shop less by creating your own wrapping paper, cards, and messages for the holiday season using simple printmaking techniques. Come explore the artsy side of DIY with us, and take home prints made by yourself and other workshop participants. All materials provided.


SECOND SATURDAYS

Patterns and Designs with Relief Printmaking is presented as part of our monthly series of programs for familes, Second Saturdays. Second Saturdays will continue in 2025 . Find out more about our Second Saturday programs here: https://wahc-museum.ca/event/second-saturdays-4-2/ Second Saturdays is presented with support from the United Steelworkers Family and Community Education Fund.


GETTING HERE

WAHC's address is 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton, ON, L8L 1B5. Located in the historic Custom House beside Hamilton’s West Harbour GO station, you can get here easily on the Lakeshore West line via GO transit. Hamilton’s HSR bus lines and Sobi bicycle share options are also available nearby. You will find free parking on both sides of Stuart Street and in the nearby West Harbour GO parking lot. Our main entrance is now the east-side door. Look for our accessible entrance with the ramp!


ACCESSIBILITY

WAHC is physically accessible for those who use mobility aids. All building floors are accessible via the elevator. Two gender neutral bathrooms in the basement have a physically accessible stall. If you have accessibility needs, please speak to a member of staff. You can also access more detailed accessibility info on our website, https://wahc-museum.ca/accessibility/


FOOD

No food or drink is provided during Second Saturday programs, but you are welcome to bring a water bottle and small snack to nourish yourself and those you care for, during the event.


CLOTHING

Wear clothing that you don't mind getting ink on, or bring an apron to cover your clothes.


MASKING

Masks are still required in all indoor areas of the Custom House. We will have free disposable masks available at the front door for those that need them.


We look forward to seeing you very soon!

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