see current for workshops offered this month
CRITIQUE GROUP
Crit Club - a biweekly critique group - 2 hours every other week - ONLINE
Critique groups meet every other week for 2 hours throughout each term with participants receiving feedback on their work multiple times. A sense of trust and rapport always develops within the group, so that everyone gains an understanding of each other's process and way of thinking. This allows the feedback offered to be the most specific and relevant. The ongoing meetings encourage individuals to make new work in order to take advantage of this communal insight.
MINI WORKSHOPS - 1.5 - 2 hours
The Visuals - a visual support material workshop for applications
This workshop focuses on visual support material for any application type (exhibition, grant, school, residency,...). This includes guidelines, tips and examples of good artwork documentation. We will also discuss how to order your images and format image lists. Includes a handout to refer to in the future.
This workshop goes well with: The Visible Web, Grant My Wishes or Show Your Stuff
The Visible Web – a website starter/refresher workshop
This workshop will focus on figuring out your goals for your website and the best way to present your work online. We will look at a range of different website structures and templates. By considering example sites, we can compare layouts and discuss their effectiveness and appropriateness to your practice. A handout is provided for future reference.
This workshop goes well with: The Visuals
Pen to Paper - how to start writing your artist statement
This workshop outlines a process of reflection and articulation that will guide the reluctant artist to write about their work. The goal is to enable participants to express; in their own voice, the uniqueness of their practice, while also helping them move forward creatively. I will begin with statement guidelines and discussion about the act of writing, as a visual person. The task of writing will be broken down into manageable components. A handout is provided with tools to get you started.
This workshop is ideally paired with: Paper to Print
Paper to Print - refining your draft statement
This workshop lays out the process of editing and shaping your artist statement so that it truly reflects how you think and work. We'll begin with a refresher on statement guidelines and together we review the writing process. Then, I will lay out a process of editing that is clear and simple and will result in a statement you can be proud of. You will walk away with a handout that includes additional online resources.
A suggested precursor to this workshop is: Pen to Paper
Showing Up - an exhibition venue workshop
In this workshop, you will learn about the full range of ways that exhibitions can come about. We will discuss the diversity of exhibition settings, where to find and create exhibition opportunities and the pros and cons of each.
This workshop is ideally paired with: Showing Off
Showing Off - an application workshop
In this workshop, I will provide guidelines and examples of all the paperwork required for an artist package for an application, be it for an exhibition, residency or festival. You will learn about Cover Letters, CVs, Bios and Image Lists and leave with a handout that includes all the information.
This workshop is ideally paired with: Showing Up
Unstuck -getting through your creative lull
Being creative is hard, and staying creative over the long term can be difficult. This workshop provides knowledge and exercises to help you navigate around creative obstacles. I will present relevant research on creativity and together we will consider how it relates to your individual practice and creativity challenges. Hands on exercises allow you to reflect on what worked and develop individual strategies to guide you through any creative block.
WORKSHOPS - 3 - 3.5 hour
Grant My Wishes - a proposal writing workshop for any type of application - 3.5 hours:
This hands-on workshop focuses on proposal writing for grants, exhibitions or residencies. Although writing speculative proposals is challenging, in this workshop you will discover what is most important to convey by reading and analyzing examples. Then, when writing under a nom de plume and being part of a mock jury, you will experience how yours is read and what approach is most effective. A comprehensive handout with resources to take home is included. This workshop can be offered to large groups / classes.
DIY - artist collective primer - 3 hours - NEW!!
Starting a collective is hugely empowering as it bypasses the usual gatekeepers and gives you an opportunity to think outside of the box. This workshop will give you all the information you need to start your own. Toronto, in particular, has a long history of artist collectives and I've been part of three. In the workshop you will learn about a range of structures and intentions for forming a collective as well as the possibilities they present. This will help you consider things like who you want to work with and what role they might play within the group. We will talk about the grants you can access and what items to budget for. A comprehensive handout with resources to take home is included.
Show Your Stuff - an exhibition application workshop - 3 hours:
In this workshop, you will learn about the full range of ways that exhibitions can come about. We will discuss the diversity of exhibition settings, where to find and create exhibition opportunities and the pros and cons of each. I provide guidelines and examples of all aspects of an artist package for a curator or exhibition application. This includes Cover Letters, CVs, Bios and Image Lists and a comprehensive handout. A modified version of this workshop called, Show Your Colours, can be offered to large groups / classes. Showing Up and Showing Off, when taken together cover this material.
State It Write - an artist statement workshop - 3 hours:
This workshop outlines a process of reflection and articulation that will guide the reluctant artist to write about their work. The goal is to enable participants to express; in their own voice, the uniqueness of their practice, while also helping them move forward creatively. I will begin with statement guidelines and discussion about the act of writing, as a visual person. Participants will be provided with examples of artists’ statements and online resources and have the task of writing broken down into manageable components. This workshop can also be offered to large groups / classes. Pen to Paper and Paper to Print, when taken together cover this material.
What Next? - a career planning workshop - 3 hours:
This career-planning workshop will help you create conditions for your own success. Hands-on exercises will help you reflect on where you are now and what you will need to move your work and your career forward. The discussion will be complimented by information about different types of exhibiting contexts and group brainstorming for short-term solutions that guide you towards your long-term goals.
Unstuck - getting through your creative lull - 3 hours:
Being creative is hard, and staying creative over the long term can be difficult. This workshop provides knowledge and tools to help you navigate around creative obstacles. I will present relevant research on creativity and the group will engage in a number of exercises designed to liberate their creative minds. Participants will reflect on what worked for whom and consider why, enabling the development of individual techniques to guide you through your creative block.
Video Dissemination - how to get your video based work out there - 3 hours:
This workshop is comprised of an anecdotal artist talk discussing a small selection of video pieces to demonstrate the range of contexts in which video can be shown. These include galleries, film festivals, online projects, events, pop-up exhibitions, DIY exhibitions and commissions. After a break, participants will have the opportunity to present a video excerpt and the group will brainstorm for the best context for that piece. This workshop can also be offered to large groups / classes.
COURSES
State of the Art - an artist statement writing course - 12 hours:
Over 6 sessions, this course will guide you from start to finish in writing an artist statement which can be used for applications to exhibitions, residencies, grants or to approach a gallery. We begin with guidelines and examples of artists’ statements and will then break down the act of writing into manageable components. Between meetings, you will have time to research, write and eventually refine your statement. Through hands-on exercises and feedback from participants you will enhance your ability to write about your work.
CRITIQUE GROUP
Crit Club - a biweekly critique group - 2 hours every other week - ONLINE
Critique groups meet every other week for 2 hours throughout each term with participants receiving feedback on their work multiple times. A sense of trust and rapport always develops within the group, so that everyone gains an understanding of each other's process and way of thinking. This allows the feedback offered to be the most specific and relevant. The ongoing meetings encourage individuals to make new work in order to take advantage of this communal insight.
MINI WORKSHOPS - 1.5 - 2 hours
The Visuals - a visual support material workshop for applications
This workshop focuses on visual support material for any application type (exhibition, grant, school, residency,...). This includes guidelines, tips and examples of good artwork documentation. We will also discuss how to order your images and format image lists. Includes a handout to refer to in the future.
This workshop goes well with: The Visible Web, Grant My Wishes or Show Your Stuff
The Visible Web – a website starter/refresher workshop
This workshop will focus on figuring out your goals for your website and the best way to present your work online. We will look at a range of different website structures and templates. By considering example sites, we can compare layouts and discuss their effectiveness and appropriateness to your practice. A handout is provided for future reference.
This workshop goes well with: The Visuals
Pen to Paper - how to start writing your artist statement
This workshop outlines a process of reflection and articulation that will guide the reluctant artist to write about their work. The goal is to enable participants to express; in their own voice, the uniqueness of their practice, while also helping them move forward creatively. I will begin with statement guidelines and discussion about the act of writing, as a visual person. The task of writing will be broken down into manageable components. A handout is provided with tools to get you started.
This workshop is ideally paired with: Paper to Print
Paper to Print - refining your draft statement
This workshop lays out the process of editing and shaping your artist statement so that it truly reflects how you think and work. We'll begin with a refresher on statement guidelines and together we review the writing process. Then, I will lay out a process of editing that is clear and simple and will result in a statement you can be proud of. You will walk away with a handout that includes additional online resources.
A suggested precursor to this workshop is: Pen to Paper
Showing Up - an exhibition venue workshop
In this workshop, you will learn about the full range of ways that exhibitions can come about. We will discuss the diversity of exhibition settings, where to find and create exhibition opportunities and the pros and cons of each.
This workshop is ideally paired with: Showing Off
Showing Off - an application workshop
In this workshop, I will provide guidelines and examples of all the paperwork required for an artist package for an application, be it for an exhibition, residency or festival. You will learn about Cover Letters, CVs, Bios and Image Lists and leave with a handout that includes all the information.
This workshop is ideally paired with: Showing Up
Unstuck -getting through your creative lull
Being creative is hard, and staying creative over the long term can be difficult. This workshop provides knowledge and exercises to help you navigate around creative obstacles. I will present relevant research on creativity and together we will consider how it relates to your individual practice and creativity challenges. Hands on exercises allow you to reflect on what worked and develop individual strategies to guide you through any creative block.
WORKSHOPS - 3 - 3.5 hour
Grant My Wishes - a proposal writing workshop for any type of application - 3.5 hours:
This hands-on workshop focuses on proposal writing for grants, exhibitions or residencies. Although writing speculative proposals is challenging, in this workshop you will discover what is most important to convey by reading and analyzing examples. Then, when writing under a nom de plume and being part of a mock jury, you will experience how yours is read and what approach is most effective. A comprehensive handout with resources to take home is included. This workshop can be offered to large groups / classes.
DIY - artist collective primer - 3 hours - NEW!!
Starting a collective is hugely empowering as it bypasses the usual gatekeepers and gives you an opportunity to think outside of the box. This workshop will give you all the information you need to start your own. Toronto, in particular, has a long history of artist collectives and I've been part of three. In the workshop you will learn about a range of structures and intentions for forming a collective as well as the possibilities they present. This will help you consider things like who you want to work with and what role they might play within the group. We will talk about the grants you can access and what items to budget for. A comprehensive handout with resources to take home is included.
Show Your Stuff - an exhibition application workshop - 3 hours:
In this workshop, you will learn about the full range of ways that exhibitions can come about. We will discuss the diversity of exhibition settings, where to find and create exhibition opportunities and the pros and cons of each. I provide guidelines and examples of all aspects of an artist package for a curator or exhibition application. This includes Cover Letters, CVs, Bios and Image Lists and a comprehensive handout. A modified version of this workshop called, Show Your Colours, can be offered to large groups / classes. Showing Up and Showing Off, when taken together cover this material.
State It Write - an artist statement workshop - 3 hours:
This workshop outlines a process of reflection and articulation that will guide the reluctant artist to write about their work. The goal is to enable participants to express; in their own voice, the uniqueness of their practice, while also helping them move forward creatively. I will begin with statement guidelines and discussion about the act of writing, as a visual person. Participants will be provided with examples of artists’ statements and online resources and have the task of writing broken down into manageable components. This workshop can also be offered to large groups / classes. Pen to Paper and Paper to Print, when taken together cover this material.
What Next? - a career planning workshop - 3 hours:
This career-planning workshop will help you create conditions for your own success. Hands-on exercises will help you reflect on where you are now and what you will need to move your work and your career forward. The discussion will be complimented by information about different types of exhibiting contexts and group brainstorming for short-term solutions that guide you towards your long-term goals.
Unstuck - getting through your creative lull - 3 hours:
Being creative is hard, and staying creative over the long term can be difficult. This workshop provides knowledge and tools to help you navigate around creative obstacles. I will present relevant research on creativity and the group will engage in a number of exercises designed to liberate their creative minds. Participants will reflect on what worked for whom and consider why, enabling the development of individual techniques to guide you through your creative block.
Video Dissemination - how to get your video based work out there - 3 hours:
This workshop is comprised of an anecdotal artist talk discussing a small selection of video pieces to demonstrate the range of contexts in which video can be shown. These include galleries, film festivals, online projects, events, pop-up exhibitions, DIY exhibitions and commissions. After a break, participants will have the opportunity to present a video excerpt and the group will brainstorm for the best context for that piece. This workshop can also be offered to large groups / classes.
COURSES
State of the Art - an artist statement writing course - 12 hours:
Over 6 sessions, this course will guide you from start to finish in writing an artist statement which can be used for applications to exhibitions, residencies, grants or to approach a gallery. We begin with guidelines and examples of artists’ statements and will then break down the act of writing into manageable components. Between meetings, you will have time to research, write and eventually refine your statement. Through hands-on exercises and feedback from participants you will enhance your ability to write about your work.
- maximum 8 participants for in-person workshops & 10 participants for online workshops
- conducted in a studio setting or on Zoom
- a different workshop each month
- can be conducted on request (minimum 3 participants)
- check current for dates
School Programs:
Lectures:
Artist talk
Professional Practice anecdotal talk
Large Group / Class Workshops:
The Proposal
Show Your Colours
State It Write
Video Dissemination
Critiques:
Mock Portfolio Interviews
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Lectures:
Artist talk
Professional Practice anecdotal talk
Large Group / Class Workshops:
The Proposal
Show Your Colours
State It Write
Video Dissemination
Critiques:
Mock Portfolio Interviews
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