Petal to Paper: Paper Magnolia Workshop

Join paper artist Nancy Lalicon for the "Paper to Petal: Paper Magnolia Workshop." In this 4-hour session, participants will learn to create lifelike Magnolias with their leathery, two coloured leaves. Magnolia flowers come in shades of white, pink, purple and hints of yellow. Nancy will guide you through constructing the flowers in the colours of your choice by using templates for the petals and leaves. You will have the opportunity to use coloured media to enhance their beauty. Discover the art of paper floristry and leave with your own stunning creations.

Materials Provided:

Selection of doublette crepe paper

180g green crepe paper

Floral Wire

Floral Tape

Aleene’s Glue

Soft Pastels including PanPastels

Alcohol Markers

Various brushes and sponges

Kraft paper for wrapping flowers

What To Bring:

Sharp scissors (4”-5”) (optional)

Additional colouring materials (optional)

Saturday, January 31 from 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM. There will be a 30-minute break for lunch. We recommend bringing a lunch as there are limited options nearby.

Registration: Public $67, TBG Members $57 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Nancy Lalicon

Nancy Lalicon is a multi-media sculptor specialized in making botanically accurate paper flowers and plants, and in facilitating workshops for for community art organizations and local groups around Toronto and the GTA. From Peonies to Jupiter’s Beard to the Blazing Star, Nancy has mastered the intricate art of creating environmentally friendly paper replicas; a modern day, three dimensional take on botanical drawing.

Trained in the Fine Arts at the University of Victoria and the Emily Carr College of Art in BC, she received an MFA from Concordia University, Montreal. Nancy lives in East Toronto with a large family who lovingly tolerate all her studio hours and mountains of flowers and roots.

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