Storytelling and Kinship through Drypoint

Thursday, September 5, 2024
6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00

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$50.00

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $50

Ages: 16+; for beginner students

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 5th, 2024

Enrollment: Maximum 15

Instructor: Joel Garcia

Join Joel Garcia (Huichol), the juror of our 2024 Stand Out Prints exhibition for a drypoint portrait workshop centered on storytelling and kinship. Participants will be able to create a 4x6 portrait of a loved one (human and non-human) and participate in a story circle sharing that special connection.

All materials will be provided.

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Storytelling and Kinship through Drypoint

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline. Please call 612-871-1326 or email info@highpointprintmaking.org if you have any questions.

DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members.

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