Block printing for lanterns

In this collaborative workshop, master printer Lawrence Lowe and lantern maker Naomi Singer will share resources to help you design your own simple lantern. Lawrence will demonstrate a variety of block printing techniques, inks and tools, and Naomi will assist you in creating your own tiny lantern using your newly printed tissue paper. You will be provided with a selection of block prints to choose from and we’ll discuss the cycles of nature and the winter solstice to inspire your design. As additional inspiration Lawrence will bring samples of his eclectic art, from drawings on stone, drums, and canvas to large-scale carvings and prints.

This Lowe/Singer collaboration has been over 30 years in the making and is guaranteed to be as entertaining as it is informative. And you get to go home with a lantern!

Event Notes / Be Prepared:  

• Tickets are available by sliding scale ($30-$50). Suggested admission: $35
• Doors open at 5:30 PM
• Space is limited to 20 participants
• Complimentary tea & snacks

Your donation contributes directly to supporting our programming to continue ongoing learning and cultural sharing. We thank you for your support. If you have financial barriers preventing you from purchasing a ticket, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate.

Facilitator Bio:

Lawrence Lowe is a practicing artist in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He graduated in Print Media from Emily Carr College of Art + Design and has taught Print Media extensively throughout British Columbia and taught Relief Printmaking at Emily Carr Institute in both Continuing Studies and Degree Programs. His studio is at 1000 Parker Street, Studio 352 in East Vancouver. His main focus is ink drawing on various surfaces (paper, wood, stone, elk antler and deer and elk hide on drums) and relief printmaking.

Be sure to visit Lawrence in Studio 352 at 1000 Parker Street for the EastSide Culture Crawl November 14-17.

Secret Headquarters is gratefully situated on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. We honor, respect, and give thanks to our hosts.

Host or Publisher Secret Lantern Society