Contemporary Kids: Press Into Fall

Join us for a special workshop with artists Samantha Leriger and Monica Ila. Get ready to design, press, and create! Kids will explore colours and shapes as they turn a plain canvas tote into their own artwork in this vinyl heat press workshop. Inspired by the changes in nature and the autumn season, we will cut and layer vinyl before using a heat press to bring their compositions to life!

No experience needed—just bring your imagination, get creative, and take home a unique tote bag!

Kids are also welcome to bring one piece of their own fabric or cloth to this activity. Please make sure it is made from 100% natural fibres, such as cotton or linen.

Safety note: As this workshop uses a heat press to transfer vinyl to fabric, high temperatures are involved and there is a risk of heat-related injuries. The artists will supervise and assist participants in using the heat press safely.

 

Our Free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities. 

 

For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 20 children, with one guardian per child. 

 

Questions? Please visit our FAQ page: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/faqkidsprograms

 

Contemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish not to be photographed, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival, and they will assist you.

 

Contemporary Kids: Press Into Fall

The same workshop is offered in two sessions on October 25 for your convenience. Please choose the session that best suits your schedule.

Date: October 25, 1 PM - 2:30 PM

Date: October 25, 3 PM - 4:30 PM

 

Artist Bios: 

Samantha Leriger (she/her) is an educator and emerging artist who resides in Calgary on Treaty 7 territory. While teaching math, science, and makerspace, she grew her appreciation for patterns, design, and the natural world. Her art practice involves writing, painting, illustration, and ceramics. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn, play, and create alongside others. 

 

Monica Ila (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist from Calgary within the Treaty 7 territory of southern Alberta. Her work includes sculpture, murals, painting, and puppetry. Playfulness is at the heart of everything she makes. Monica is pursuing a BFA in Sculpture at the Alberta University of the Arts. She has had the privilege of exhibiting her artwork in galleries and public institutions across Canada. Monica believes that art is instrumental in bringing communities closer together and rediscovering the whimsy within our daily lives.