Hi Folks,
This year at Summerfolk, we’re excited to provide a series of Arts workshops for you to enjoy.
Each workshop will only have 10 spots so make sure you claim your spot fast!
SAT Aug 19th
11:00am to 1:00pm – BLOCK PRINTMAKING CLASS
In this two-hour workshop you’ll learn how to cut, ink, and print a relief block on paper. You’ll leave with a
unique, retro-style folk festival poster personalized with your hand-cut block commemorating
Summerfolk 48! 14+
Leah Springate is a printmaker and book designer now living in Owen Sound. She graduated with honors
from the Ontario College of Art where she specialized in Printmaking and Book Arts. She now focuses on
producing her own work as co-proprietor of Mammoth Hall Press, a private printmaking and design
studio.
Paul Hunter is an artist now living in Owen Sound. He graduated with honors from the Ontario College of
Art in Printmaking and Book Arts. He is co-proprietor of Mammoth Hall Press whose work has shown
across Canada and Japan.
SAT Aug 19th
2:00pm to 4:00pm – GLASS MOSAIC CLASS – REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS
Use your own design or ours to create two small coasters or one trivet. You will learn how to nip and cut
glass then position your tiles into the desired shapes for your unique custom art commemorating
Summerfolk 48! 14+
Morag Budgeon graduated from the Jewellery and Metal program at Georgian College and immediately
pursued a successful career fabricating and selling her original jewellery. Along with Alan McIntosh, Morag
launched and continues to shape the Georgian Bay School of the Art and learn so many skills along the
way! Morag was a craft vendor at Summerfolk for over 20 years with her jewellery.
SUN Aug 20th
11:00am to 1:00pm – SALVAGED LATH BARN QUILT
Barn quilts have become a rural North American folk-art tradition. Recreate a barn quilt in miniature using
salvaged lath to reproduce a simple pattern commemorating Summerfolk 48. Participants will learn the
basics of cutting, painting, and assembling a star. The skills acquired in the workshop can be used to
continue your own exploration of this picturesque traditional style. 14+
Alan McIntosh has over 30 years of experience in metalwork. An Ontario College of Art graduate, Alan has
spent his career in the craft and metalwork industry. Along with Morag Budgeon, Alan launched and
continues to shape the Georgian Bay School of the Arts. Alan was craft vendor regular at Summerfolk for
over 20 years with Joriki Jewellery and Acme Anvil.
SUN Aug 20th
2:00pm to 4:00pm – JEWELLERY, SILVER SAW-PIERCED PENDANT
Saw piercing is a cutting technique commonly used in jewellery making. Simple and complex results can
be achieved with this versatile process. Following a quintessential Summerfolk image, students will cut,
file and polish a silver pendant, commemorating Summerfolk 48. Materials and leather thong are
included, silver chain will be available for purchase. 14+
Morag Budgeon graduated from the Jewellery and Metal program at Georgian College and immediately
pursued a successful career fabricating and selling her original jewellery. Along with Alan McIntosh, Morag
launched and continues to shape the Georgian Bay School of the Art and learn so many skills along the
way! Morag was a craft vendor regular at Summerfolk for over 20 years with her jewellery.
Sign up below!
Block printing please!
Hi Howard! You can sign up for the Block Printmaking class by clicking here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/gb-arts-sf1
See you at Summerfolk!
– Skylar (admin assistant)
I would like to do the jewelry workshop.
Hi Carole! You can sign up for the Jewellery class by clicking here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/gb-arts-sf4
Thanks! We’ll see you at Summerfolk!
– Skylar (admin assistant)