Seeing Poetry
Thursday, April 30, 6-9p
$50

Kirie is an ancient art form that originated in China before spreading to Russia, Western Europe, Indonesia, and South America. In Japan, it was traditionally used for stencil-making, its original purpose, and that technique remains part of the practice today.

In this workshop, teaching artist Rebecca Edwards will guide attendees through the fundamentals of kirie using craft knives and self-healing mats, all of which are provided. Please note that this workshop is for ages 15 and up, as sharp blades are required.

A note from Rebecca: If you have arthritis in your hands, she recommends bringing your own ergonomic craft knife, as some pressure is needed to cut the paper. These can be found online at retailers like scrapbook.com.

Rebecca Edwards is an Australian poet and visual artist based in San Francisco. She has exhibited works on paper and found object sculpture in Japan, New Zealand, and Australia, with work held in private collections across these countries as well as in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The University of Queensland’s Fryer Library houses a collection of her works on paper alongside manuscripts, journals, and other ephemera (Rebecca Edwards Papers UQFL434).

A childhood spent in remote parts of the South Pacific—Papua New Guinea and Nauru—and various regions of Australia, including the Northern Territory,Queensland, and New South Wales, exposed Rebecca Edwards to many different modes of existence, and many different ways of experiencing and creating art.

 An experienced educator, she has taught drawing, paper-cutting, mosaic, poetry, prose writing, collage, and bookmaking to students of all ages, and has performed her poetry at major literary events in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. 

10 participants max

The Art of Kirie will be held at Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio, 40 29th St, San Francisco 94110.

All sales final.

ADA Note: Attendees must descend one flight of stairs to access The Studio.