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Shopping Lists as Art workshop with Shannyn Reid

Shopping Lists as Art with Shannyn Reid
Date: May 7, 2022, 1-4pm
During this 3 hour workshop, participants will recreate handwritten shopping lists into a textiles art object. Using hand embroidery and quilt-making techniques to fabricate new textile copies of our own lists. In the end, everyone will have a soft sculpture list inspired by Shannyn’s rOGUE exhibition (un)familiar. Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own sewing kits, threads, and fabrics, as desired.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants. Please register in advance at the following link: https://forms.gle/ZG5DquCU8pP6G54B9
If you register but then realize that you will not be able to attend please let us know so that we can offer the slot to someone else. Thank you.
About Shannyn Reid
Shannyn Reid is an artist currently working out of her studio at the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Reid has graduated with a BFA at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus (2021), and has received several scholarships and rewards from the University as well as Pennecon Educational Funds during her studies. Since her graduation, Reid has been focused on creating art using found objects and textiles to make art that is interesting and accessible to anyone.
This workshop will take place in person at Eastern Edge, 72 Harbour Drive. Masks recommended.

Shopping Lists as Art workshop with Shannyn Reid