About this Event
Sip & Paint with Michelle Peraza.
A Fundrasing art night!
Friday, April 10th, 7-10pm
Come and enjoy an evening in a relaxed atmosphere where you will be able to explore art materials and techniques with an experienced artist. An unforgettable night with an art instructor who will teach you about the healing properties of the same plants you will paint, while drinking tea from its leaves. Explore the intersections of botany and health, and the power of art to ignite your own creativity. Invite a friend, meet new ones, and follow a step-by-step process to help you create your very own artwork.
Chamomile: for anxiety, calming the nerves, soothing the soul, aids in sleep
Hibiscus: supports healing trauma, womb support, cooling, vitality and to heal the heart
Passionflower: induces sleep, calmness, relaxes the nerves, emotional distress, supports dream work
Tea and/or wine will help you relax and let those creative juices flow. All art supplies, refreshments and snacks will be provided. We will have a cash bar on site if you need to top up your drink of choice.
Limited seating/ Reserve your ticket today!
About the Artist
MICHELLE PERAZA (b. 1991, Windsor) is a visual artist of Cuban and Costa Rican descent. She holds a BA from Western University, a BFA from OCAD University and an MFA from York University. She has completed residencies at Mauser EcoHouse (Costa Rica), Vermont Studio Centre (United States), Arquetopia (Mexico), Art Gallery of Ontario (Canada), Sustainable Colour Lab Summer Institute at OCAD University (Canada), and Gibraltor Point Centre for the Arts (Mnisiing/Toronto Islands Canada). She has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards including support from Craft Ontario, Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Arts Council, Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Joe Plaskett Foundation. She has exhibited in public and artist-run galleries including Maison de la Culture Claude-Léveillée, Niagara Artists Centre, Cambridge Art Galleries, Sur Gallery, TAP Centre for Creativity, Guelph Civic Museum and upcoming at Tom Thomson Gallery and Neutral Ground. She teaches in the Faculty of Art at OCAD University and works and lives in Toronto/Tkaronto.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sur Gallery, 39 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Canada
CAD 71.03
