Got a sweetheart for Valentine’s Day yet? Join Sweet and Sour for a quick speed dating/speed friendship event with the opportunity to a handmade piece of art create for your new valentine. The workshop will explore linocut printmaking techniques and will be led for emerging Asian-Australian printmakers.

We will begin with a speed dating round where you have the opportunity to talk to everyone and get to know each other. You can then make your own linocut, and choose to gift it to someone you’ve met!

Who can participate?

You don’t have to be single to participate! During the speed dating round, the color of your name tag will indicate your relationship status, and whether you’re looking for a new friend or someone extra special. The workshop is also suitable for all abilities and you don’t need any experience to participate, just enthusiasm to create something cool. Experienced printmakers will also be there to help you out.

What is a linocut?

A design is drawn onto a piece of lino, which is like a thick piece of vinyl. Using special cutting tools, the design is carved into the lino. Ink is applied to the top surface and printed like a stamp. You can then reproduce this design as many times as you want.

The event will take place on Friday February 12 2021 from 6pm-9pm at aMBUSH Gallery in Kambri (Building 153, Cultural Centre Level 2). There will be limited spots available, so grab your free ticket now!

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Sweet and Sour is a quarterly Zine publication based in Canberra. Our focus is on Asian identities, and the unique experiences associated with being Asian in Australia. When more than one culture demands your allegiance, there is a bizarre sense of existing between multiple worlds, yet not fully belonging to either. Many of us belong to multiple cultural identities, and face issues relating to belonging, racism and identity. Sweet and Sour is a safe space to explore and share our cultures in a supportive and creative environment.