EXPLORATION & INSPIRATION
An illustration workshop with Teagan White
http://teaganwhite.com
July 3 - 5th (Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday)
Open to individuals looking to challenge their current practice to grow! We'll talk with Teagan about finding new ways of expanding your creative business into new arenas, build the foundation for ambitious new creative projects--- all while keeping authentic to who you are and why you do what you do!
THE WORKSHOP:
This workshop is open to locals and travelers! We believe that the best way to expand your creative practice is by connecting with other like-minded people in an environment that promotes exploration, innovation and discovery.
In this new 2.5 day workshop, illustrator Teagan White will share her perspective on what it’s like being an artist committed to two very distinct working styles, both influenced by her connection with the natural world, and why she makes exploration and discovery out in the wild environments of Minnesota a necessary part of her practice. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own stylistic spectrum, look to new sources of experiential inspiration to fuel a new body of work, and learn new ways of expanding their practice authentically through a series of demonstrations, discussions and studio sessions, both out in the (literal) field during a day at Lake Maria State Park and at Light Grey Art Lab.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Teagan White’s artist lecture and Q&A session on Friday Night at Light Grey Art Lab
• Meet other Twin Cities creatives at the Patches & Stitches Exhibition opening reception and Meet & Greet
• Artists wishing to diversify their practice will be prompted to engage with previously unexplored techniques, styles, or concepts
• Artists with multiple "styles” will gain insight into ways of promoting the spectrum of their capabilities and balancing a multi-faceted career.
• Travel to gorgeous Lake Maria State Park for a series of exploratory art-making sessions and time out in the field as Teagan discusses how the natural world influences our creativity.
• Participate in outdoor (and internal) exploratory sessions to help stimulate ideas for new projects and ways of working.
• Revealing the our personal authenticity and bringing our personal passions into every aspect of our practice.
• Opt in to barbecue and bike to the fireworks in Minneapolis with the Light Grey Crew and local artists on Saturday, July 4th.
• Explore alternative ways of making during demos and studio sessions.
• Chat with Teagan about your personal practice during one-on-one working sessions.
Teagan White is a freelance illustrator specializing in intricate drawings of flora and fauna, playful watercolors of animal characters, and illustrated typography. Her clients have included Target, Papyrus, American Greetings, Penguin Random House, Disney Hyperion, Nike, Honda, Ford, Wired Magazine, and the Washington Post. She lives and works in Minnesota, where she spends her free time following tangled animal paths through forest and field, attempting to befriend gulls on rocky lakeshores, picking wildflowers, and collecting animal bones.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
OUR SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY MAY. 22nd (7 - 10pm)
(7pm) Join us at Light Grey Art Lab for Teagan White’s artist lecture and Q&A session. Backed by the upcoming Patches & Stitches Exhibition, Teagan will lecture about her creative practice as a multi-faceted artist. Teagan's two distinctly different drawing styles have allowed her to span the gamut from advertising to children's books, gallery shows to surface and pattern design. Teagan will share her journey and insight into her practice as it grew to contain her two looks and how such diversity has allowed her to flourish as an artist and a creative business person. In addition to her public lecture, Teagan will be hosting a short Q&A session immediately following her lecture. Space will be limited, so workshop participants will receive reserved VIP seating for this event.
(8-10pm) Immediately following Teagan’s lecture, we will be opening the doors to Light Grey Art Lab for the opening reception of the Patches & Stitches Exhibition, which features work by Teagan and 60 other international artists. This opening doubles as a public Meet & Greet, where guests can meet Teagan and say hi to a whole host of other Twin Cities creatives. Participants are encouraged to bring their business cards for a night of fun mingling and art viewing.
SATURDAY MAY 23rd (9:30am - 6pm)
We’ll meet up at Light Grey Art Lab bright and early for a quick breakfast and introduction to our weekend! Teagan will share some of her plans for our weekend!
We’ll caravan to Lake Maria State Park, where we’ll set up our base camp at a private cabin amongst old growth forest , creeks and plenty of marshland. We’ve prepared a full day of exploratory demonstrations and exercises that will help stimulate our sense of discovery and wonder. Teagan will discuss how being outdoors has influenced her practice and provided inspiration for her two illustrative looks. Each participant will receive an explorer’s kit of drawing tools and prompts to help stir up some potential new concepts that are reflective of your personal creative identity as you explore. Our morning session will help unlock some of your conscious (and subconscious) creative desires, and we’ll be using what we find throughout the weekend to craft a personal list of objectives and concepts for new projects.
We’ll have a discussion about authenticity, adapting and evolving, and building maps for our creative travels. We’ll talk about how to take some of those big ideas you have for your practice, and put them into action. Then, we’ll set out by land and sea (we are looking forward to taking advantage of Lake Maria’s paddle boats!) in groups to draw and gather ideas and content using some of Lake Maria’s wild spaces and trails. You’ll use this time to gather more content and converse about concepts amidst the wilderness. As the day winds down, we’ll meet back at the cabin where we’ll recap before heading back to Minneapolis to grill outdoors and participants can opt in to bike down to catch the fourth of July fireworks!
SUNDAY MAY 24 (9:30am - 6pm)
We’ll meet bright and early and begin our day with a discussion on balance, authenticity in building your brand, and some of the considerations we face when marrying our passion projects with business. Afterward Teagan will begin our first studio session with a demonstration on her ideation processes. We’ll explore alternatives to our tried and true methods of making during a studio session built to expand the way we think of subjects we love.
In the early afternoon Teagan will demonstrate how she uses a variety of different mediums in her varied practice including a gouache and watercolor demo and we’ll get a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating her two looks.
After lunch, We’ll head into a series of mini back-to-back creative workshops, expanding on new formats such as incorporating hand-done type in your work, thinking about patterns, or building on narratives in new ways for our work and further developing the ideas for new potential projects and meeting one on one with Teagan for a personalized look at where to go from here. As the workshop winds down, we’ll head to a celebratory dinner at one of Minneapolis’s local eateries to celebrate the new ideas we’ve built together!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
*** Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday are provided in the cost of the workshop as well as all State Park entry feels, boat rentals and transportation to Lake Maria State Park. The Light Grey Staff will be reaching out to all participants to inquire about any food allergies or mobility concerns during the trip.
This workshop sessions will be held outdoors on Saturday, and we will send updated information to all of our participants to prepare for the workshops so you will be comfortable. Participants should be prepared for a mild level of physical activity during the outdoor portion of the workshop. This would include walking, paddling a boat or mild hiking (up to the participant). Questions? Let us know! hello@lightgreyartlab.com
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This event is open to all local and visiting artists! Please register below to participate.
The space is limited, so early registration is advised.
Please note that this is a non-refundable event, so please ask as many questions as you need to help make your decisions.
TRAVELING TO MINNEAPOLIS?
We welcome and encourage individuals that would like to travel to Minneapolis to participate!
Individuals interested in traveling to Minneapolis to attend the workshop can choose the Workshop + Hotel Accommodations option below. This option will guarantee you a spot in a double occupancy room for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night with another guest at the workshop. We are happy to provide transportation to and from the hotel to Light Grey Art Lab for anyone in need! Please note that flights are not included in this option and are the responsibility of the participant (so book early to get a good rate!).
All participants will be provided with a Light Grey Art Lab supply bag and a workbook when they arrive. A detailed agenda with times and locations and a list of information and participants will also be provided to everyone upon registration closing and Teagan will be reaching out to everyone individually to get to know you before the event. We will let you know what supplies and information you may need before you come, and we will also be asking about health or dietary restrictions before booking reservations for our outings so we are able to accommodate everyone.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone come out! It's a great time to explore new sides of your practice and we can't wait to see you!
Questions? contact hello@lightgreyartlab.com