City of Pickering West Shore Skate Spot Mural – Aerosol workshops

Dates: August 3rd and 21st, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm
Location: West Shore Community Centre. 1011-1015 Bayly Street, Pickering, L1W 1L3
Audience: For ages 12 – 18 yrs.
Participant number: 15 per workshop *Parents/guardians are welcome to join their participating youth
Cost: FREE. All materials provided.

Instructor: FATSPATROL

During this two-hour long workshop, FATSPATROL will do a demonstration of aerosol spray paint usage and share tips and techniques with participating youth. The artist will also speak to the graffiti art culture and the skillset needed to participate in mural projects.

The workshop will include:

A 30–45-minute presentation, addressing the following topics: the artist’s practice; graffiti art versus street art/murals; health and safety; the spray can (brand, pressures, temperatures, shaking, caps, etc.); stencils; and Q&A.

75-90 minutes for hands-on practice with aerosol. Participants will be able to receive feedback during practice to improve techniques.

For more information email Kim Dayman, Program + Project Coordinator at kim@muralroutes.ca

Project generously funded by: