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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">We hope your school year has been fantastic so far! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">Here at Texas A&M University-Commerce, we are gearing up for our annual fall Art Day on November 11, 2023! Each fall, we offer art workshops to share our knowledge and provide opportunities for students to explore
a range of art practices. It is a wonderful time to make some art and learn about our programs! All workshops are offered free of charge—just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">Students spend a Saturday on our campus working with our dedicated faculty during our Art Day event. Participants can arrive at 9:30 am for light refreshments in our Main Art Building at the University Gallery. Our
morning workshops run from 10 am - 12 pm, followed by lunch (provided by the department), and our afternoon workshops run from 1 - 3 pm. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Our morning workshops 10am - 12pm:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Cyanotype Workshop:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A"> This workshop will teach you the basics of the cyanotype process, using the sun as our UV
light source. The focus is on creating cyanotypes with paper and found objects, and simple film positives and negatives. All materials will be provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Raku Ceramics Workshop:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A"> Learn the traditional Japanese method of firing called Raku. Each participant will be
given a ceramic plate to decorate with glaze and then will participate in firing their piece. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and bring a long-sleeved work shirt. Bisque ware, brushes, and glazes will be provided. Ages 12 and above.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Twist and Shout, Bookmaking workshop:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A"> Learn how to make a spiral-bound sketchbook. In this workshop, participants
will create each aspect of a spiral-bound sketchbook, including cutting paper to size, fashioning covers, and making the coil binding. All materials and tools will be provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Our afternoon workshops 1pm - 3 pm:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Letterpress:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A"> Discover the art of letterpress printing and its rich history and craftsmanship. This hands-on session
will empower students with the skills to create unique, tactile, and visually stunning posters. Explore the magic of ink, type, and paper in a creative environment that fosters artistic expression.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Meaning Making, Creative Explorations in the Gallery:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A"> Have you ever walked into a gallery or a museum and considered
the ways in which you might respond to works of art creatively and meaningfully by engaging your own stories and experiences? In this workshop, you are invited to consider the ways to engage with works of art by writing narratives, poetry or by creating your
very own aesthetic response with different art media. All materials provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Cold Cast Bronze Clothespins</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">: Participants learn to use rubber molds, resin, pigments and real, ground, bronze
powder to create bronze, "cold cast" clothespins. This technique is an alternative to using traditional foundry methods for making cast, metal sculptures. All materials will be provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A"><a href="https://secure.touchnet.com/C20206_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1628" target="_blank" title="https://secure.touchnet.com/C20206_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1628"><span style="color:#4A6EE0">This
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">On behalf of </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Professor
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">Leigh Merrill & Gallery Director Christine Blackhurst</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0E101A">Art Day co-coordinators), and Dr. Laurel Jay Carpenter
(Art Department Head), we'd love for you to join us, and we hope to see you in November! Please feel free to email<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:art@tamuc.edu" title="mailto:art@tamuc.edu">art@tamuc.edu</a> with any questions or
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