Take part in a creative workshop led by Tla-o-qui-aht artist Ivy Cargill-Martin in partnership with the Pacific Rim Whale Festival. Participants will have the opportunity to design, carve, and print their own whale linocut, or create a design of their choice.
Get your tickets: Pay what you can, min donation $25
Linocut, also called lino printing, is a printmaking method where a design is carved into a linoleum block. The carved block is then rolled with ink using a brayer (a handheld ink roller) and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print.
A suggested $25 donation is requested to participate, and all materials will be supplied. Only 10 spots available.
About Ivy:
Born on Vancouver Island and raised on an off-grid float house in her own Tla-o-qui-aht Territory, Ivy has grown up with two very artistic parents. Her mother Robin Cargill, a “jill of all trades” in the art world, and her father Carl Martin, a Tla-o-qui-aht master canoe carver. From a young age, she found inspiration in every direction and was drawn to art as a form of self-expression. She learnt different techniques and art forms from her parents, friends, and family. Her explorations of drawing and painting grew to include carving, crochet, embroidery, block printing, jewelry, sculpture, and even traditional hand poked tattoos. She is constantly looking for new inspiration through art and expanding her artistic portfolio.
