Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 “Express Yourself! Fun and easy art experiments” Local artist Kelly Slater and the Saugus Public Library invite the public to enjoy free online art workshops Editor’s Note: The following info is from a joint press release by local artist Kelly Slater and the Saugus Public Library – to let Saugus town residents know about a series of free online art workshops which begin next week (Thursday, Feb. 25). K elly Slater teams up with the Saugus Public Library this winter and spring to present four free online workshops, “Express Yourself! Fun and Easy Art Experiments.” Ranging in subject from kitchen table printmaking to artists accordion books, the workshops share a common emphasis on fun and experimentation. No previous art experience is required, and all art supplies will be provided free at the Saugus Public Library in “Take and Make” bags. • The series will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 25 with “Kitchen Table Printmaking.” Participants will explore the many possibilities of making “trace” or “transfer” prints using common arts and crafts supplies, as well as office supplies. • In the second workshop, to be held Thursday, March 11, we will explore several different ways of making watercolor prints. • The third session, scheduled for Thursday, April 15, will focus on drawing experiments and will invite participants to overcome any and all fears of drawing by letting go of control. • Finally, the series will conclude on Thursday, April 29 with a foray into making accordion-style artists books. All four sessions will last 90 minutes – running from 6:308:00 p.m. on a Thursday. Workshops are open to ages teens through adults. Students may sign up for anywhere from one to all four sessions. Advance registration is required through the Saugus Public Library. Zoom information, as well as information about how and when to pick up “Take and Make” art supply bags, will be sent to all registered students. Space is limited – so be sure save your spot by registering by Monday, February 22 at the latest for the first workshop. At the end of the four sessions, interested students can submit class work for a virtual art exhibit, hosted through the Saugus Public Library website. To reserve your space at the www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM free workshop, send an email to sau@noblenet.org with “SPL workshops” in the subject line. If you have questions about the content of the workshops, please contact Slater at kellyslaterart@ hotmail.com with “SPL workshops” in the subject line. This program is supported in WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Zoom support is provided by the Saugus Public Library, and select art supplies are provided by your local Artist & Craftsman Supply, which is located at 751 Broadway (Rte. 1 South) in Saugus. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kelly Slater (www.kellyslaterart.com) is a self-taught artist who specializes in abstracts of landscapes and trees. For the past several years, she has focused on the landscapes of New England. Her philosophy is that art making is not just for experts. Instead, art can and should be fun and accessible. All people can improve both their artistic skills and their quality of life simply by making art into a playful and experimental form of recreation. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) SOME OF KELLY SLATER’S WORK: Birch Trees. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)
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