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Whether you have an interest in photography-related media or unique artistic processes, learn how to create one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints combining printing, photographic (light) processes, and nature.

WORKSHOP INFO

Join visual artist and educator Emily Rose Michaud for an afternoon of hands-on cyanotype creation and experimentation.

Cyanotype, also known as blueprint or sunprint, is a photographic print distinguished by its cyan blue colour. These prints are made by treating a surface (paper, textile, leather) with iron salts that react to UV light or sunlight.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic principles and techniques for creating cyanotypes prints, from working with photosensitive mediums to developing and drying prints, as well as experimenting with different objects, surfaces and treatments such as lemon, salt and soap bubbles .

Participants will take home their own cyanotype printed postcard, art prints and textile pieces.

All materials are included in the workshop fee, but participants are welcome to bring personal objects to create their image/print.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Pen/pencil

• Note books

• Small paper or textile of your choice for tests under the UV light (3” x 3”)

• All other materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring personal objects to create their image/print. Objects must be able to sit flat on the surface of the paper and can include chains, leaves, feathers, flowers, keys, paper cut outs, etc.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives from photographers to visual artists who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

No experience is necessary and all levels of creativity are welcome. Ages 15+. The workshop will be offered in English, and loose translation into French will be available upon request.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

"I came across a book of cyanotypes by Anna Atkins in 2016 and have been exploring the medium since. Botanical specimens find their way into my work on-site throughout the year. I have always experimented materially, so I love the surprises that make their way into the prints.”

Emily Rose Michaud is an interdisciplinary artist and educator working at the crossroads of community organization, ecology and civic participation. Her work highlights the social importance of marginal landscapes, engages with land as a living entity, and maintains a practice in ephemeral media. Her body of work encompasses land-based art, installation, drawing, writing, ceramic and intervention. She has exhibited nationally in art galleries, in less formal venues and spaces, and has attracted international media attention for her Roerich Garden Project (Le Champ des Possibles) in Montreal. A documentary about her practice can be seen here.

Emily’s art practice spans painting, drawing, ceramic, sculptural installations, land-based art, writing and imagining a new world into being. She uses art broadly to connect people to place. She finds ground and infinite inspiration in the surrounding landscape of her home region of the Outaouais and in the last 10 years has spent countless hours along the Kichi Sibi (Ottawa) River and its tributaries, compiling a vast body of work on the ecosystem and local watershed. She explores and creates outdoors, year round and many of her artworks are made on-site with foraged materials from the local landscape, in relation to what is around her, as the seasons progress.

In her education work, she specializes in art + nature projects and murals with youth and is a persistent advocate to make cultural programming more present in schools and society. For over 20 years, she’s offered visual art workshops in and out of the institution, as well as worked with youngsters, teens, adults and seniors in all media, for leisure, as emotional outlet, education, and portfolio development.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• Your own cyanotype prints on quality art paper and fabric.

• Handout on cyanotype printing basics.

Option 2: $60 CAD (Equity -Deserving Group)

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• Your own cyanotype prints on quality art paper and fabric.

• Handout on cyanotype printing basics.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 3-5 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

Please ensure you read our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy before registering.

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

WORKSHOP INFO

Explore the possibilities of the book form in this introductory workshop to bookbinding. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history and current context of artists’ books, followed by examples of bookbinding methods, including saddle stitch, 3-hole pamphlet, and Japanese binding . Participants will then work on assembling their own books using a selected bookbinding method, ready to take home with them at the end of the workshop.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. Melanie has led classes and workshops on bookbinding and other graphic arts at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, as well as for festivals and other institutions in Canada and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop // $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books

Option 2: Workshop + Kit // $100 CAD

• Set of bookbinding tools to take home

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books

Option 3: Workshop (Equity-Deserving Group) // $55 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

Please ensure you read our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy before registering.

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Learn the basics of Risograph printing through experimentation in this fun, introductory workshop.

The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the print process, the resurgence of the Risograph machine within graphic art and design circles, and examples of work from international print artists. You'll then get hands-on for the majority of the workshop: play with cut-outs, collages, drawings and text to experiment and create (1) a collaborative mini-zine and (2) collaborative art print to take home.

Participants also have the added option of having their own 2-colour design printed after the workshop .

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Knowledge of the history and resurgence of the Risograph machine within graphic art and design circles

• How to create suitable artwork for the Risograph using collages, illustrations, text, photographs and more

• How the Risograph machine works

• The quirks and advantages of the Risograph machine

• How to print one or multiple colour prints

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

• You may bring your own art making materials to experiment e.g. markers, ink and brushes, pencils, collage materials, etc.).

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on prints or other paper forms, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. She has researched and written on the resurgence of the Risograph machine for various publications, curated shows featuring Risograph work through the series Prints & Inks, and has interviewed and visited the studios of dozens of leading Risograph printers around the world.

WORKSHOP FEE

Please note starting in 2025, we have slightly changed our options and pricing.

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop + Collective Prints ($110 CAD)

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• A collaborative mini-zine with fellow participants.

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide (online).

• List of online Risograph resources and publications.

Option 2: Workshop + Collective Prints ($90 CAD)

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• A collaborative mini-zine with fellow participants.

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide (online).

• List of online Risograph resources and publications.

Option 3: Workshop + Collective Prints + Own Prints ($160 CAD)

• 20 11x17" 2-colour prints of your own design. Prints will be created after the workshop to give participants time to create their final images. Participants choosing this option have 4 weeks from the workshop to submit their final print files. Files will not be accepted after this date.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• A collaborative mini-zine with fellow participants.

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide (online).

• List of online Risograph resources and publications.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

LOCATION

Possible Worlds
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Bring your ideas to life and print on paper, fabric, wood and more. Since 2006, thousands of participants have learned the process, possibilities and benefits of screenprinting (aka silkscreening or serigraphy) at Possible Worlds and through our collective Spins & Needles. We are frequently considered the leading educator in Ottawa-Gatineau for screenprinting education.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

In Screenprinting 101, learn the process of one-colour screenprinting (aka silkscreening) using the photo emulsion process.

• Step-by-step process of screenprinting your preferred image onto your material of choice

• Basics of designing artwork

• How screen exposure works

• Your own small art prints on paper or fabric you've brought with you.

• Check out the unique features of our workshop at Possible Worlds and stuff you can make. The possibilities are endless!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Your own materials to print on: paper, fabric (e.g. t-shirts, tote bags) or wood to print on

• Your own artwork to print or select from our stock images.

• All other materials will be provided

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on t-shirts or in poster form, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by artist-educator-director Melanie Yugo of Spins & Needles and Possible Worlds, recognized for her 15+ years of screenprinting and art education in Ottawa-Gatineau and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $169 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

Option 2: $199 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• A resusable Screenprinting Kit = squeegee + a blank screen or screen with your own artwork to take home and keep printing

• Use of a screen with your own artwork (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places.

Option 3: $139 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group screenprinting workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? More info here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at info@possibleworldsshop.com.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

Please ensure you read our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy before registering.

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

LOCATION

Possible Worlds
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Bring your ideas to life and print on paper, fabric, wood and more. Since 2006, thousands of participants have learned the process, possibilities and benefits of screenprinting (aka silkscreening or serigraphy) at Possible Worlds and through our collective Spins & Needles. We are frequently considered the leading educator in Ottawa-Gatineau for screenprinting education.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

In Screenprinting 101, learn the process of one-colour screenprinting (aka silkscreening) using the photo emulsion process.

• Step-by-step process of screenprinting your preferred image onto your material of choice

• Basics of designing artwork

• How screen exposure works

• Your own small art prints on paper or fabric you've brought with you.

• Check out the unique features of our workshop at Possible Worlds and stuff you can make. The possibilities are endless!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Your own materials to print on: paper, fabric (e.g. t-shirts, tote bags) or wood to print on

• Your own artwork to print or select from our stock images.

• All other materials will be provided

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on t-shirts or in poster form, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by artist-educator-director Melanie Yugo of Spins & Needles and Possible Worlds, recognized for her 15+ years of screenprinting and art education in Ottawa-Gatineau and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $169 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

Option 2: $199 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• A resusable Screenprinting Kit = squeegee + a blank screen or screen with your own artwork to take home and keep printing

• Use of a screen with your own artwork (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places.

Option 3: $139 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group screenprinting workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? More info here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at info@possibleworldsshop.com.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

Please ensure you read our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy before registering.

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

WORKSHOP INFO

Explore the possibilities of the book form in this introductory workshop to bookbinding. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history and current context of artists’ books, followed by examples of bookbinding methods, including saddle stitch, 3-hole pamphlet, and Japanese binding . Participants will then work on assembling their own books using a selected bookbinding method, ready to take home with them at the end of the workshop.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. Melanie has led classes and workshops on bookbinding and other graphic arts at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, as well as for festivals and other institutions in Canada and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop // $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books

Option 2: Workshop + Kit // $100 CAD

• Set of bookbinding tools to take home

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books

Option 3: Workshop (Equity-Deserving Group) // $55 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Bring your ideas to life and print on paper, fabric, wood and more. Since 2006, thousands of participants have learned the process, possibilities and benefits of screenprinting (aka silkscreening or serigraphy) at Possible Worlds and through our collective Spins & Needles. We are frequently considered the leading educator in Ottawa-Gatineau for screenprinting education.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

In Screenprinting 101, learn the process of one-colour screenprinting (aka silkscreening) using the photo emulsion process.

• Step-by-step process of screenprinting your preferred image onto your material of choice

• Basics of designing artwork

• How screen exposure works

• Your own small art prints on paper or fabric you've brought with you.

• Check out the unique features of our workshop at Possible Worlds and stuff you can make. The possibilities are endless!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Your own materials to print on: paper, fabric (e.g. t-shirts, tote bags) or wood to print on

• Your own artwork to print or select from our stock images.

• All other materials will be provided

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on t-shirts or in poster form, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by artist-educator-director Melanie Yugo of Spins & Needles and Possible Worlds, recognized for her 15+ years of screenprinting and art education in Ottawa-Gatineau and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $159 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

Option 2: $199 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• A resusable Screenprinting Kit = squeegee + a blank screen or screen with your own artwork to take home and keep printing

• Use of a screen with your own artwork (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places.

Option 3: $139 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group screenprinting workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? More info here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at info@possibleworldsshop.com.

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Learn the basics of Risograph printing in this introductory workshop.

The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the print process, the resurgence of the Risograph machine within graphic art and design circles, and examples of work from international print artists. You'll then work with cut-outs, collages, drawings and text to experiment and create a collaborative art print with fellow participants you get to take home.. Participants also have the option of having their own 2-colour design printed after the workshop .

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

• Knowledge of the history and resurgence of the Risograph machine within graphic art and design circles

• How to create suitable artwork for the Risograph using collages, illustrations, text, photographs and more

• How the Risograph machine works

• How to print one or multiple colour prints

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• Additional option: Additional option: 20 11x17” 2-colour prints of one of your own designs. Prints will be created after the workshop to give participants time to create their final images. Participants choosing this option have 4 weeks from the workshop to submit their final print files.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

• You may bring your own art making materials to experiment e.g. markers, ink and brushes, pencils, collage materials, etc.).

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on prints or other paper forms, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. She has researched and written on the resurgence of the Risograph machine for various publications, curated shows featuring Risograph work through the series Prints & Inks, and has interviewed and visited the studios of dozens of leading Risograph printers around the world.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $95 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

Option 2: $135 CAD

• 20 11x17" 2-colour prints of your own design (to be printed after the workshop, see What You’ll Take Away section above)

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

Option 3: $105 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• 20 11x17" 2-colour prints of your own design (to be printed after the workshop, see What You’ll Take Away section above)

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

WORKSHOP INFO

Explore the possibilities of the book form in this introductory workshop to bookbinding. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history and current context of artists’ books, followed by examples of bookbinding methods, including saddle stitch, 3-hole pamphlet, and Japanese binding . Participants will then work on assembling their own books using a selected bookbinding method, ready to take home with them at the end of the workshop.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. Melanie has led classes and workshops on bookbinding and other graphic arts at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, as well as for festivals and other institutions in Canada and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop // $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books

Option 2: Workshop + Kit // $100 CAD

• Set of bookbinding tools to take home

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books

Option 3: Workshop (Equity-Deserving Group) // $55 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of three handbound books.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

Whether you have an interest in photography-related media or unique artistic processes, learn how to create one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints combining printing, photographic (light) processes, and nature.

WORKSHOP INFO

Join visual artist and educator Emily Rose Michaud for an afternoon of hands-on cyanotype creation and experimentation.

Cyanotype, also known as blueprint or sunprint, is a photographic print distinguished by its cyan blue colour. These prints are made by treating a surface (paper, textile, leather) with iron salts that react to UV light or sunlight.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic principles and techniques for creating cyanotypes prints, from working with photosensitive mediums to developing and drying prints, as well as experimenting with different objects, surfaces and treatments such as lemon, salt and soap bubbles .

Participants will take home their own cyanotype printed postcard, art prints and textile pieces.

All materials are included in the workshop fee, but participants are welcome to bring personal objects to create their image/print.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Pen/pencil

• Note books

• Small paper or textile of your choice for tests under the UV light (3” x 3”)

• All other materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring personal objects to create their image/print. Objects must be able to sit flat on the surface of the paper and can include chains, leaves, feathers, flowers, keys, paper cut outs, etc.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives from photographers to visual artists who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

No experience is necessary and all levels of creativity are welcome. Ages 15+. The workshop will be offered in English, and loose translation into French will be available upon request.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

"I came across a book of cyanotypes by Anna Atkins in 2016 and have been exploring the medium since. Botanical specimens find their way into my work on-site throughout the year. I have always experimented materially, so I love the surprises that make their way into the prints.”

Emily Rose Michaud is an interdisciplinary artist and educator working at the crossroads of community organization, ecology and civic participation. Her work highlights the social importance of marginal landscapes, engages with land as a living entity, and maintains a practice in ephemeral media. Her body of work encompasses land-based art, installation, drawing, writing, ceramic and intervention. She has exhibited nationally in art galleries, in less formal venues and spaces, and has attracted international media attention for her Roerich Garden Project (Le Champ des Possibles) in Montreal. A documentary about her practice can be seen here.

Emily’s art practice spans painting, drawing, ceramic, sculptural installations, land-based art, writing and imagining a new world into being. She uses art broadly to connect people to place. She finds ground and infinite inspiration in the surrounding landscape of her home region of the Outaouais and in the last 10 years has spent countless hours along the Kichi Sibi (Ottawa) River and its tributaries, compiling a vast body of work on the ecosystem and local watershed. She explores and creates outdoors, year round and many of her artworks are made on-site with foraged materials from the local landscape, in relation to what is around her, as the seasons progress.

In her education work, she specializes in art + nature projects and murals with youth and is a persistent advocate to make cultural programming more present in schools and society. For over 20 years, she’s offered visual art workshops in and out of the institution, as well as worked with youngsters, teens, adults and seniors in all media, for leisure, as emotional outlet, education, and portfolio development.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• Your own cyanotype prints on quality art paper and fabric.

• Handout on cyanotype printing basics.

Option 2: $60 CAD (Equity -Deserving Group)

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• Your own cyanotype prints on quality art paper and fabric.

• Handout on cyanotype printing basics.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 3-5 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Bring your ideas to life and print on paper, fabric, wood and more. Since 2006, thousands of participants have learned the process, possibilities and benefits of screenprinting (aka silkscreening or serigraphy) at Possible Worlds and through our collective Spins & Needles. We are frequently considered the leading educator in Ottawa-Gatineau for screenprinting education.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

In Screenprinting 101, learn the process of one-colour screenprinting (aka silkscreening) using the photo emulsion process.

• Step-by-step process of screenprinting your preferred image onto your material of choice

• Basics of designing artwork

• How screen exposure works

• Your own small art prints on paper or fabric you've brought with you.

• Check out the unique features of our workshop at Possible Worlds and stuff you can make. The possibilities are endless!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Your own materials to print on: paper, fabric (e.g. t-shirts, tote bags) or wood to print on

• Your own artwork to print or select from our stock images.

• All other materials will be provided

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on t-shirts or in poster form, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by artist-educator-director Melanie Yugo of Spins & Needles and Possible Worlds, recognized for her 15+ years of screenprinting and art education in Ottawa-Gatineau and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $159 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

Option 2: $199 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• A resusable Screenprinting Kit = squeegee + a blank screen or screen with your own artwork to take home and keep printing

• Use of a screen with your own artwork (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places.

Option 3: $139 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group screenprinting workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? More info here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at info@possibleworldsshop.com.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Bring your ideas to life and print on paper, fabric, wood and more. Since 2006, thousands of participants have learned the process, possibilities and benefits of screenprinting (aka silkscreening or serigraphy) at Possible Worlds and through our collective Spins & Needles. We are frequently considered the leading educator in Ottawa-Gatineau for screenprinting education.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

In Screenprinting 101, learn the process of one-colour screenprinting (aka silkscreening) using the photo emulsion process.

• Step-by-step process of screenprinting your preferred image onto your material of choice

• Basics of designing artwork

• How screen exposure works

• Your own small art prints on paper or fabric you've brought with you.

• Check out the unique features of our workshop at Possible Worlds and stuff you can make. The possibilities are endless!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Your own materials to print on: paper, fabric (e.g. t-shirts, tote bags) or wood to print on

• Your own artwork to print or select from our stock images.

• All other materials will be provided

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on t-shirts or in poster form, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by artist-educator-director Melanie Yugo of Spins & Needles and Possible Worlds, recognized for her 15+ years of screenprinting and art education in Ottawa-Gatineau and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $159 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

Option 2: $199 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• A resusable Screenprinting Kit = squeegee + a blank screen or screen with your own artwork to take home and keep printing

• Use of a screen with your own artwork (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places.

Option 3: $139 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group screenprinting workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? More info here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at info@possibleworldsshop.com.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Bring your ideas to life and print on paper, fabric, wood and more. Since 2006, thousands of participants have learned the process, possibilities and benefits of screenprinting (aka silkscreening or serigraphy) at Possible Worlds and through our collective Spins & Needles. We are frequently considered the leading educator in Ottawa-Gatineau for screenprinting education.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

In Screenprinting 101, learn the process of one-colour screenprinting (aka silkscreening) using the photo emulsion process.

• Step-by-step process of screenprinting your preferred image onto your material of choice

• Basics of designing artwork

• How screen exposure works

• Your own small art prints on paper or fabric you've brought with you.

• Check out the unique features of our workshop at Possible Worlds and stuff you can make. The possibilities are endless!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Your own materials to print on: paper, fabric (e.g. t-shirts, tote bags) or wood to print on

• Your own artwork to print or select from our stock images.

• All other materials will be provided

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on t-shirts or in poster form, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by artist-educator-director Melanie Yugo of Spins & Needles and Possible Worlds, recognized for her 15+ years of screenprinting and art education in Ottawa-Gatineau and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $159 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

Option 2: $199 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop.

• A resusable Screenprinting Kit = squeegee + a blank screen or screen with your own artwork to take home and keep printing

• Use of a screen with your own artwork (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places.

Option 3: $139 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• Use of a screen with your own artwork at the workshop (or select from our stock images)

• List of where to purchase materials locally or online

• Knowledge of how to set up your own temporary or permanent screenprinting space at home, studio, or other places

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group screenprinting workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? More info here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at info@possibleworldsshop.com.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

WORKSHOP INFO

Explore the possibilities of the book form in this introductory workshop to bookbinding. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history and current context of artists’ books, followed by examples of bookbinding methods, including saddle stitch, 3-hole pamphlet, and Japanese binding . Participants will then work on assembling their own books using a selected bookbinding method, ready to take home with them at the end of the workshop.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. Melanie has led classes and workshops on bookbinding and other graphic arts at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, as well as for festivals and other institutions in Canada and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop // $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

Option 2: Workshop + Kit // $100 CAD

• Set of bookbinding tools to take home

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

Option 3: Workshop (Equity-Deserving Group) // $55 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

LOCATION

We’ve moved!
Possible Worlds is now located at
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
(inside Arts Court, beside the Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre)

WORKSHOP INFO

Learn the basics of Risograph printing in this introductory workshop.

The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the print process, the resurgence of the Risograph machine within graphic art and design circles, and examples of work from international print artists. You'll then work with cut-outs, collages, drawings and text to experiment and create a collaborative art print with fellow participants you get to take home.. Participants also have the option of having their own 2-colour design printed after the workshop .

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

• Knowledge of the history and resurgence of the Risograph machine within graphic art and design circles

• How to create suitable artwork for the Risograph using collages, illustrations, text, photographs and more

• How the Risograph machine works

• How to print one or multiple colour prints

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• Additional option: Additional option: 20 11x17” 2-colour prints of one of your own designs. Prints will be created after the workshop to give participants time to create their final images. Participants choosing this option have 4 weeks from the workshop to submit their final print files.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

• You may bring your own art making materials to experiment e.g. markers, ink and brushes, pencils, collage materials, etc.).

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, those looking to put their artwork on prints or other paper forms, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. She has researched and written on the resurgence of the Risograph machine for various publications, curated shows featuring Risograph work through the series Prints & Inks, and has interviewed and visited the studios of dozens of leading Risograph printers around the world.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: $95 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

Option 2: $135 CAD

• 20 11x17" 2-colour prints of your own design (to be printed after the workshop, see What You’ll Take Away section above)

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

Option 3: $105 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 1 spot per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or a person of colour; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• 20 11x17" 2-colour prints of your own design (to be printed after the workshop, see What You’ll Take Away section above)

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A collaborative art print with fellow participants

• How to Riso 101 Mini-Print Guide.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

WORKSHOP INFO

Explore the possibilities of the book form in this introductory workshop to bookbinding. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history and current context of artists’ books, followed by examples of bookbinding methods, including saddle stitch, 3-hole pamphlet, and Japanese binding . Participants will then work on assembling their own books using a selected bookbinding method, ready to take home with them at the end of the workshop.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. Melanie has led classes and workshops on bookbinding and other graphic arts at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, as well as for festivals and other institutions in Canada and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop // $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

Option 2: Workshop + Kit // $100 CAD

• Set of bookbinding tools to take home

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

Option 3: Workshop (Equity-Deserving Group) // $55 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT

If the workshop is sold out or you would like to be informed of future workshops on this topic, please add your name to the wait list:

WORKSHOP INFO

Explore the possibilities of the book form in this introductory workshop to bookbinding. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history and current context of artists’ books, followed by examples of bookbinding methods, including saddle stitch, 3-hole pamphlet, and Japanese binding . Participants will then work on assembling their own books using a selected bookbinding method, ready to take home with them at the end of the workshop.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• All materials will be provided.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for any level: beginners, those who want a refresher, or creatives who would like to add a new skill to their current skill set.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Melanie Yugo, print artist and co-director of Possible Worlds. Melanie has led classes and workshops on bookbinding and other graphic arts at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, as well as for festivals and other institutions in Canada and internationally.

WORKSHOP FEE

To make this workshop as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators and operating the space.

Option 1: Workshop // $75 CAD

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

Option 2: Workshop + Kit // $100 CAD

• Set of bookbinding tools to take home

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

Option 3: Workshop (Equity-Deserving Group) // $55 CAD

We are offering a reduced rate for 2 spots per workshop to those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.

• Access to the full in-person workshop

• A set of two handbound books

• How to Bookbind Mini-Guide.

NEXT STEPS

• After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.

• Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 5-10 days before the workshop, reminding you about the upcoming workshop + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.

Please note – You must be 18 years or older to take part in a workshop. If you wish to enroll someone under 18 years old please contact our studio to discuss.

GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Dates don’t fit your schedule? Want to organize a group workshop? Prefer to learn one-on-one? Contact us.