Author: Nandy Heule

Printmaking at OSA/Gravure à EAC!

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OGPC members are active in the community sharing the joy of print. See below for the extensive list of courses offered through the Ottawa School of Art in both official languages and both the downtown and the Orleans campuses. Want to learn a new technique? Brush up on an old favourite process? Hang out with other printmakers? Many of these courses are open to beginners, so please share with your friends who have not already embraced printmaking into their lives. They will thank you! – by Shibhan Arnott

OTTAWA SCHOOL OF ART: ADULT GENERAL INTEREST PRINTMAKING COURSES WINTER 2025. Please note you may register at: registration@artottawa.ca

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

W25D042 EXPRESSIVE LINOCUT (Intro – Inter) with Deidre Hierlihy Saturday from 09:00 – 12:00 from 01/11/2025 to 03/08/2025

Deceptively simple, a strong linocut design demands a strong sense of pattern and an ability to balance lights and darks in the image. We will explore how to transform any drawing or photograph into a powerful printed image. Focusing on black and white, students will develop expressive line and mark, explore composition, play with combining image and text. We will print with less toxic vegetable oil-based inks which clean up with soap and water.

W25D041 PRINT CURIOUS: AN INTRO TO PRINTMAKING FUN! (Intro) with Siobhan Arnott

Sunday from 13:00 – 16:00 from 01/19/2025 to 03/09/2025

‘Print Curious: An Introduction to Printmaking Fun’ is designed to introduce basic intaglio etching and relief printmaking techniques to students with minimal or no previous experience. The course will teach students how to create monotype, dry-point, and linocut prints in both colour and black and white using a variety of tools and materials. This will prepare them to work independently, pursue other printmaking courses, and make basic prints in their home!

W25D044 CREATIVE PRINTMAKING: INTAGLIO TO OFFSET (Intro – Inter) with Silviu Andrei Tuesday from 18:00 – 21:00 from 01/14/2025 to 04/01/2025

This course introduces students to intaglio and offset printmaking techniques, focusing on drypoint, etching, linocut, and monotype. Through hands-on instruction, students will prepare plates, in, and print, with an emphasis on exploring colour and combining intaglio and offset printing. No prior experience is required as the course accommodates both beginners and those with some printmaking background.

W25D046 ADVENTURES IN PRINTMAKING (Intro – Adv) with Murray Dineen Tuesday from 13:00 – 16:0001/14/202504/01/2025

Emphasis on creative expression through printmaking. Some previous experience with printmaking is welcome, but not necessary. Returning printmakers are encouraged to pursue their own projects with the assistance of the instructor. Instruction following classic print techniques: monoprint, linocut, drypoint,

etching on aluminum, zinc plates. (For silkscreen, please see Farouk Kaspaule’s course, Silkscreen and Beyond). Students are required to purchase paper suitable for printmaking (available at the school). Students will use primarily environmentally friendly, non-irritating materials. Please be advised, however, that odorless solvents and copper sulfate baths will be used in the classroom.

W25D040 SILKSCREEN AND BEYOND (Intro – Adv) with Farouk Kaspaules Wednesday from 18:00 – 21:00 from 01/15/2025 to 04/02/2025 ($415)

This course introduces students to different aspects of silkscreen making. Students will become familiar with screen drawing fluid, screen filler, photo emulsion (photo silkscreen), cleaning and repairing screens. Students will also work with transparencies for “photo-silkscreen’.

W25D045 EXPLORATIONS IN PRINTMAKING (Inter-Adv) with Murray Dineen Thursday from 18:00 – 21:00 from 01/16/2025 to 04/03/2025

For printmakers with at least one course or basic experience in a print studio. Building on previous experience, students are free to explore various print techniques: monoprint, linocut, drypoint, environmentally friendly etching, lithography. (For silkscreen, please see Farouk Kaspaules’ course, Silkscreen and Beyond). Students are required to purchase paper suitable for printmaking (available at the school). Students will use primarily

environmentally friendly, non-irritating materials. Please be advised, however, that odorless solvents and copper sulfate baths will be used tin the classroom.

ORLEANS CAMPUS:

W25S040 CREATIVE EXPLORATION OF PRINTMAKING (Intro – Adv) with Tina Petrovicz Wednesday from 13:00 – 16:00 from 01/15/2025 to 04/02/2025

Learn new ways to express yourself through printmaking! Demonstrations and guidance will be given in three types of printmaking: Monotypes, Tetrapak and Drypoints. The first two reuse materials that are often seen as “waste” to create art. You will have the opportunity to create single layered and layered prints that combine techniques. Beginner students will also gain familiarity with the use of press, inking, plate preparation and

non-toxic cleaning methods.

Happy Holidays!/Joyeuses fêtes

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Members of our Connective wish you a happy holiday season. Why not give the gift of art?/Les membres de notre Collectif vous souhaitent de bonnes fêtes! Pourquoi ne pas offrir l’art en cadeau? Consultez la liste de nos membres et leurs sites web pour vous donner des idées. Please check our membership list to browse through some of our members’ websites for gift ideas.

Call for submissions/Appel à soumission

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The Connective Gallery Committee is inviting submissions to our winter exhibition Mixology. Sub-missions due January 6, 2025. /Le comité de la galerie Connective lance un appel à candidatures pour l’exposition hiver Mixology. Les soumissions doivent être envoyées avant le 6 janvier 2025.

You need to be an OGPC member to participate so if you aren’t yet, please have a look at our application form! If you are a member and need information about participating in shows visit our page OGPC Exhibition Par-ticipation. Check here for the submission form.

Si vous n’êtes pas encore membre du CAGOG, n’hésitez pas à consulter notre formulaire d’inscription ! Si vous êtes membre et que vous avez besoin d’informations sur la participation aux expositions, consultez notre page Participation aux expositions de CAGOG. Le formulaire de soumission, voir ici.

“Fat Cat” by Kathryn Shaw

 

Group Exhibition/Exposition de Groupe

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Animal Allegories/ Allégories animales. October 7 octobre, 2024/ January 20 janvier, 2025. Centre des arts créatifs de Nepean/ Creative Arts Centre. 35 rue Stafford Rd, #11, Ottawa.

RECEPTION/réception: November 24 novembre, 2-4 pm 

Artists/artistes: Siobhan Arnott, Karen Auger, Sylvia Bretzloff, Valerie Bridgeman, Louise Guay, Steven Heiter, Villia Maria Jefremovas, Debra James Percival, Rod Restivo, Madeleine Rousseau, Kathryn Shaw, Beth Shepherd, Dale Shutt

Image above: Dale Shutt. Below (left-right): Siobhan Arnott, Karen Auger, Debra James Percival, Steven Heiter, Kathryn Shaw

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Animal AllegoriesAllégories animales  
The representation of animals in art has a long and rich history of symbolism. Through Indigenous tales, classical mythology, biblical stories and many other traditions, animals convey important information about a society’s shared values and world view. Animal Allegories brings together works by 13 members of the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers’ Connective. Made using a variety of techniques, these 19 fine art prints explore the role of animals in historic and contemporary visual culture. Ravens, geese, spiders, butterflies, jaguars, griffins, cats, dogs and other delightful creatures populate these walls, telling stories of transformation, resilience, wisdom, fertility, warm companionship and more. Founded in 2010, the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers’ Connective brings together some 60 local printmakers to participate in exhibitions, print exchanges, and other activities related to fine art printmaking. It presents a cycle of three or four exhibitions a year in the Connective Gallery, as well as other shows in the region. The Connective also runs a small printing studio two doors down from the art gallery. To buy an artwork:  Most of the artworks in the exhibition are for sale. Please contact the artist directly using the contact information on the label, or contact us.  La représentation des animaux dans l’art a une longue et riche histoire de symbolisme. Dans les contes autochtones, la mythologie classique, les récits bibliques et bien d’autres traditions, les animaux transmettent des informations importantes sur les valeurs communes et la vision du monde d’une société.  Allégories animales rassemble les œuvres de 13 membres du Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau. Réalisées à l’aide de diverses techniques, ces 19 estampes explorent le rôle des animaux dans la culture visuelle historique et contemporaine. Grands corbeaux, bernaches, araignées, papillons, jaguars, griffons, chats, chiens et d’autres charmantes créatures peuplent ces murs, racontant des histoires de transformation, de résilience, de sagesse, de fertilité, de chaleureuse compagnie et bien plus encore. Fondé en 2010, le Collective d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau réunit une soixantaine de graveurs locaux qui participent à des expositions, des échanges d’estampes et d’autres activités liées à l’art de la gravure. Il présente un cycle de trois ou quatre expositions par année ici, à la Galerie du Collectif, ainsi que d’autres expositions dans la région. Le Collectif gère également un petit studio d’impression. Pour acheter une œuvre d’art:  La plupart des œuvres de l’exposition sont à vendre. Veuillez contacter directement l’artiste en utilisant les coordonnées figurant sur l’étiquette, ou ici

Exhibition Reception

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You’re invited! Please join us at the reception for Post-Marked, Sunday, September 29, from 2-4 pm at the Connective Gallery (35 Stafford Road, Bell’s Corners).

OGPC member, artist and educator Deidre Hierlihy will lead a really fun collaborative printing and drawing activity, suitable for everyone in attendance (i.e. no experience necessary).

If you haven’t yet seen Post-Marked, this would be a good time to take in this beautiful, fascinating show, the result of a collaboration between members of OGPC and the Manorhamilton Print Group in Ireland. Post-marked is on until October 7

Roger Sutcliffe OGPC Member Show

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This summer a selection of 17 work from the extended series Patience: A Space for Reflection and Thought will be on view in Ottawa at the Ottawa School of Art off-site location at Preston Square.  Roger Sutcliffe, an OGPC member, invites you to visit this excellent exhibition!

Later this summer if you are travelling to or from Toronto, Roger hopes you have the chance to take a break in Belleville and visit Shifting Lens 2024, an exhibition in Galleries 1 and 2 of the John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville, to see the works of 22 artists from the Ontario Society of Artists. This exhibition included 63 works and includes 3 of Roger’s abstract paintings (see attached invite).

   

Open House/Portes Ouvertes

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Nepean Creative Arts Centre/ Centre des arts créatifs de Nepean

June 23 juin , 1 to 4 pm/ 23 juin, 13 h à 16 h

Free admission/ Entrée gratuite

Join us for an afternoon of live performances, art exhibits, workshops, demos, and tours featuring: 

  • Canadian Showtime Chorus 
  • Capital Circus 
  • Divine Rhythm Creative Arts 
  • Kalinka Dance Group  
  • KingDom Theatre 
  • Les Petits Ballets 
  • Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers’ Connective 
  • Outaouais Wood Carvers 
  • Suzart Productions 
  • The Lakeside Players 

Food vendors will be on site for tasty purchases. 

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Joignez-vous à nous pour un après-midi de spectacles en direct, d’expositions artistiques, d’ateliers, de démonstrations et de visites guidées. Au programme :  

Canadian Showtime  
Chorus Capital Circus  
Divine Rythm Creative Arts  
Kalinka Dance Group  
KingDom Theatre  
Les Petits Ballets   
Collectif d’artistes graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau  
Outaouais Wood Carvers  
Suzart Productions  
The Lakeside Players  

De délicieux aliments seront en vente sur place. 

Group exhibition/Exposition de groupe

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Expressive Movement: dance, rhythm and flow / Mouvements expressifs: danse, rythme et fluidité.

Members of the Ottawa-Gatineau Connective/ Membres de Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau. March 4 to June 24/ 4 mars au 24 juin, 2024. Centre des Arts Créatifs de Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35, rue Stafford Rd, Unit 11, Ottawa ON K2H 8V8.

All works are for sale by contacting the artists as noted on the exhibition’s labels.

Print by Patti LeFebvre

Above (left to right) works by exhibition participants Patti Lefebre, Josée Couture-Luk, Dale Shutt (detail), Beth Shepherd, Valerie Bridgeman, Leonard Gerbrandt (detail). Come see all our artists at the Centre des Arts Créatifs de Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35, rue Stafford Rd, Unit 11, Ottawa ON K2H 8V8.

Dale Shutt, Luigina Baratto, Patricia Slighte, Valerie Bridgeman, Madeleine Rousseau, Patti Lefebvre, Deidre Hierlihy, Katherine Stauble, Beth Shepherd, Murray Dineen, Josée Couture-Luk, Leonard Gerbrandt

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Expressive Movement: dance, rhythm and flowMouvements expressifs: danse, rythme et fluidité 
The 12 artists represented on these walls have drawn inspiration from the dance students who move so gracefully through the Connective Gallery on their way to class. Hearing the rhythmic sounds of music and footsteps next door, these artists have responded with lively images of dancers, flowing patterns, and leaves fluttering like tutus.   Expressive Movement: dance, rhythm and flow presents 18 works of art made with varied printmaking techniques, from linocut and collagraph to etching, lithography, and silkscreen.While some of the artists have responded to the theme with figurative images, others have taken a more abstract approach, exploring rhythms in graphic patterns or in nature.   Founded in 2010, the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers’ Connective brings together some 60 local printmakers to participate in exhibitions, print exchanges, and other activities related to fine art printmaking. It presents a cycle of three or four exhibitions a year here in the Connective Gallery, as well as other shows in the region. The Connective also runs a small printing studio two doors down. To buy an artwork:  Most of the artworks in the exhibition are for sale. Please contact the artist directly using the contact information on the label, or visit www.ottawagatineauprintmakers.ca/contact/.Les 12 artistes représentés sur ces murs se sont inspirés des élèves en danse qui traversent avec tant de grâce la Galerie du Collectif pour se rendre en cours. Entendant les sons rythmés de la musique et des pas à côté, ces artistes ont répondu par des images vivantes de danseurs, de motifs fluides et de feuilles flottant comme des tutus.   Mouvements expressifs: danse, rythme et fluidité présente 18 œuvres d’art réalisées à l’aide de différentes techniques d’impression, de la linogravure au collagraphe en passant par l’eau-forte, la lithographie et la sérigraphie. Alors que certains artistes ont répondu au thème par des images figuratives, d’autres ont adopté une approche plus abstraite, explorant les rythmes dans les motifs graphiques ou dans la nature.   Fondé en 2010, le Collective d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau réunit une soixantaine de graveurs locaux qui participent à des expositions, des échanges d’estampes et d’autres activités liées à l’art de la gravure. Il présente un cycle de trois ou quatre expositions par an ici, à la Galerie du Collectif, ainsi que d’autres expositions dans la région. Le Collective gère également un petit studio d’impression situé deux portes plus bas.   Pour acheter une œuvre d’art:  La plupart des œuvres de l’exposition sont à vendre. Veuillez contacter directement l’artiste en utilisant les coordonnées figurant sur l’étiquette, ou visitez le site www.ottawagatineauprintmakers.ca/contact/.