Image: courtesy of the artist.
Magnify Youth: Teen Artists in Residence is our visual arts program especially for teens aged 14 – 17 years. If you're a teenage maker who wants to create and connect, this is for you!
Magnify Youth will run over three afternoons during the September school holidays, facilitated by professional artist Youbi Lee. This is an exciting opportunity to learn new creative skills and get a taste of what it’s like to work in an artist studio - and you might even meet some new friends!
Submissions for this program have closed. Contact us on visualarts@kingston.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.
what's an artist residency?
An artist residency gives artists time and space from everyday routine to focus on making or thinking about their artwork. Artist residencies are gaining recognition as valuable professional development for artists. Here are more details on Kingston Arts' Magnify: Artists in Residence program.
workshop dates
Dates: 23, 24, 25 September
Duration: 1 pm – 3 pm
Artist facilitator: Youbi Lee
Participants age: 14 – 17 yrs
Places: 10
Cost: free
workshop themes
Tuesday 23 September - Woodcut Footprints: Discover the powerful connection between woodcut printmaking and activism. You'll create bold, striking images by using your feet to "dance" on the woodblock.
Wednesday 24 September - Stencils on Tote bags: Learn a brief history of stencil printmaking and street art, then design unique patterns to print onto a tote bags.
Thursday 25 September - Printmaking and Zine-making: Learn a brief history of a traditional East Asian printmaking technique and explore how it's used today.
In this final workshop, you'll combine the skills from the previous days (woodcut, stencils, and East Asian printmaking) to create a personal zine to take home.