[Full] Free Member Workshop: Basics of Mat-Cutting and Mounting with Stephen Wells

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Thursday, March 7, 10am-1pm

1 session | Free for PAAM members

This workshop is full. Please email Ruby T. to be added to the waitlist: rubyt@paam.org

This workshop is part of our Free Members Workshops series, offered every winter to PAAM Members. You do not need to be member prior to signing up for this workshop, simply select your desired Membership Level on the workshop registration form!

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In this workshop students will be shown the basics of mat cutting and mounting paper artwork.

Students will walk away with the confidence to mat their own work and gain some understanding of art preservation. A range of techniques and styles will be demonstrated. Limited hands-on experience will be available. 

All supplies will be provided. Please bring a small piece of artwork on paper to be matted.

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ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST

Stephen Wells is a Cape Cod native who lives and works in Truro and Provincetown.  His studio practice has focused on white line printing, oil painting and on honing his skills as an art instructor. Wells typically spends winters immersed in a variety of projects from stenciling buses to carving spoons.  In addition to being a working artist, Stephen has owned a frame shop in the Provincetown/Truro area since 2013 and has framed thousands of works of art from all over the world.  He is exceptionally passionate about learning, teaching, and collaborating within the local art community. Stephen participated in the newly formed Rugosa Residency in 2021 and 2022 and in 2022 became a teaching artist at Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM).

Website: www.studioprovincetown.com

Instagram: @subjectivesteve

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Images: Stephen Wells, Untitled, 2023