Meet our Feature Artists for February  
Meet our Feature Artist for February

Wayne Cardinalli 
 
Wayne Cardinalli has been a potter for over 48 years, ever since he graduated from Tyler School of Art, Temple University with an MFA in ceramics. Wayne has happily never had any other job, earning a living and raising a family as a full-time potter and part-time instructor. He has won numerous awards, been featured in many exhibitions and publications and generally been a leader among Ontario's clay community. His work is always relevant, beautiful and functional.
 
We are delighted to feature Wayne's textured, sculptural and fully functional ceramics at META4 Gallery.  
Wayne will also be making an appearance as an instructor in our studio. If you love his elegant and tactile works, you can join Wayne for a full-day handbuilding workshop on Saturday, April 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm. 


 
Save 10% on Wayne's work for the month of February!
 
In Appreciation of our M.E.T.A. Members 

Valentine's Day will soon be here! 
To share the love, M.E.T.A. Members can take advantage of our 
first ever RED sale. 
If it's red, or even has a bit of red, you'll save 15%.
Until Sunday, February 14th only. 
We're saving a spot for you in the studio...

There's no snow to shovel, hardly enough for skiing, sledding or snowshoeing...so why not sign up for a workshop or class in META4's studio? Here are a few suggestions to keep your body, mind and spirit active.

Cuff Bracelet with Valerie Davidson  
Saturday, February 20th, 10 am to 4 pm
Learn how to work copper, bronze or brass to craft a beautiful cuff bracelet. You'll design your own bracelet and use traditional jewellery making techniques to cut and shape your bracelet, then embellish it with stamping and piercing. Note: students may work in sterling silver (additional fee & 1 week's notice required) Course Fee: $105 includes lunch (+ $40 materials fee) 

Intro to Soft
pastel
 Pastels with Leslie Beauchamp
Sunday, March 20th,1 pm - 5 pm
Soft pastels are a wonderful medium for absolute beginners as well as artists working in other media. Improve your knowledge of colour value and temperature and learn how to use under painting, textures and edges to give depth and focus to your work. You'll finish a small piece in just an afternoon.
Course Fee: $55 (supply list available) 

Non-Acid Etching with Bonnie Thomson 
Saturday, March 19th, 10 am - 4 pm
Learn a safer and easier technique for applying designs onto metal, whether you work in jewellery, printmaking, metalsmithing or mixed media. This new etching method, which uses ferric chloride, can be used to add imagery to copper, brass and bronze. You'll learn different methods for applying your designs, how to monitor the etching progress and how to clean, finish and add colour to your pieces. Course Fee: $105 includes lunch (+ $30 materials fee payable to the instructor)
 
Pet Portraits in Watercolour with Linda Edwards
February 18th to March 10th 
Thursdays, 1 pm - 3:30 pm 
Bring a photo of your beloved pet and learn how to capture the delicate textures of fur or feathers. Some experience with watercolours is recommended.  
Course Fee: $130 (4 weeks; supply list available)
 
 


Gelatin Plate Monoprints with Corina Chester
Saturday, February 27th,10 am - 4 pm
Explore this exciting printmaking technique without the need of a mechanical press or toxic solvents. Create unique prints using a printing plate made of ordinary household gelatin, printing inks and textured materials. Experiment with designs on fabric too! No previous experience is required, just your imagination and enthusiasm.
Course Fee: $105, includes lunch (+ $30 materials fee; some additional materials required)


Wire Sculpture - Large Heron
with Charles O'Neil
Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13   
10 am - 4 pm
Great blue herons are an iconic bird in this part of Ontario. We look forward to their return every spring. In this 2-day workshop you'll sculpt your own elegant heron with wire. Charles takes you through it step by step so you can't go wrong.
Course Fee: $250 includes lunch both days in a local restaurant
(+ $40 materials fee)

Register on-line here! 
 



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March Break Art Camp registration is now open! 

Half day programs for young artists age 6 & older. Work with professional artist instructors and top quality materials to make something you'll be proud to display!


All the details are here... Make my March Break Memorable!    

META4 Contemporary Craft Gallery
200 Queen Street
Port Perry, ON
L9L 1B8

T. 905-985-1534
W. www.meta4gallery.ca