Graffiti Stencil Workshop at W&B-July 9th

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Graffiti Stencil Workshop at Willoughby and Baltic in Davis Square, Somerville.

July 9th, 6:30-9:30pm

Annelies Kamen will be holding a graffiti stencil art class at Willoughby and Baltic a week from Wednesday. This is a low cost class and perfect for beginners. Please sign-up by July 7th so we can make sure we have enough supplies on hand.





The immediacy and poignancy of stencil art has made it a prominent tool in DIY political, social and artistic movements. Stencils are a creative and easy way to express opinions, spread messages and expand the boundaries of your artistic language.

This workshop will teach you how to make your own stencil from a found or original image for use on clothing, in fine arts, as wall decoration, or for any purpose you choose. Among the topics covered will be altering images to translate to stencil format, single and multi-layered techniques, large scale and portable stencils, types of paint and stencil frames to use, and how best to use your stencils on different surfaces.

All materials are included in this workshop. Please bring an image or two you would like to use in a digital format (thumbdrive or CD). If you do not provide an image, we will provide one to you for the class. Letter stencils will also be provided if you would like your stencil to have text elements.

Please sign up by July 7th at www.willoughbybaltic.com to be eligible for the workshop.

Price:
Members: $20 plus $15 materials
Non-Members: $40 plus $15 materials
(Sign up for Willoughby and Baltic membership at the same time and save $5!)

Comments

[laryu.livejournal.com]

This looks like a lot of fun! Too bad I already have plans that day.

On the other hand, I would hope that the curriculum includes serious mention of the legality of graffiti, regardless of the content and context of the message. I would hate to wake up on July 10 to a Davis Square with public or private property covered with stencil graffiti.

[purpless77.livejournal.com]

Graffiti would be a lot better then what is left behind after the bars close. But I do agree about the legality, I wouldn't want to see someone get in trouble for it. I'd definitely gather some friends and join this workshop but it's way too expensive for us.

[sweettosee.livejournal.com]

we'll definitely make sure to announce that graffiti is illegal and can upset community members, even in its attempt to beautify. Willoughby and Baltic will in no way encourage the use of the stencils made in the class on public property or the property of others. Just for personal use on clothing, in artwork, or on the property of the artist.
Hope to see a lot of people in the workshop!
-Annelies