Painting with Maud: Three Black Cats

Service Description

Get to know Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis and enjoy creating your own painting inspired by her much-loved Three Black Cats. Maud found inspiration in animals, flowers, and the everyday world around her. Her colourful, imaginative paintings invite us to appreciate small things and enjoy making art without worrying about getting every detail “right.” In this relaxed two-hour workshop, Morganne will share a short video and a little about Maud’s life and work before supporting you through your own painting. There will be guidance to help you get started and room to make it your own. Whether you’re trying painting for the first time or finding your way back to it, join us for a little learning, a little conversation, and the pleasure of making something with your hands. Thursday, November 12 | 1:00–3:00 pm $45 per person No previous experience needed. All materials are provided. About Morganne: Morganne Blackwell is a multidisciplinary artist, lifelong learner, and community art facilitator whose practice is driven by curiosity and a passion for exploring how art is made. Living with ADHD and identifying as a polymath, Morganne embraces a diverse range of creative interests, including drawing, watercolour, acrylic painting, linocut printing, felting, papier-mâché, photography, collage, graphic design, and natural-material construction. With experience in community recreation, art facilitation, and graphic design studies at St. Lawrence College, Morganne combines hands-on experimentation with traditional and digital techniques. Her work with The Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen's University, including Tracing Kingston's Solidarities and Stories Out Loud, reflects an interest in storytelling, community history, and the power of art to connect people. Morganne approaches each new medium as an opportunity to investigate, experiment, and learn. For her, creativity is an ongoing journey of discovery, adaptability, and sharing artistic experiences with others.