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Alebrijes-Inspired
LINOLEUM PRINTMAKING AND COLLAGE

Alebrijes are brightly colored, fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art that often combine features from various animals—real and mythical—into a single, surreal form. Hosting their east coast debut, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens has multiple larger-than-life alebrijes sculptures currently on display! In this artmaking workshop participants will create alebrijes-inspired drawings, and will use the linoleum relief printmaking process to carve and print their magical animal imagery! We will also use colorful patterned paper to create collages and incorporate the vibrant aesthetic that is characteristic of alebrijes. Finally, we will then linoleum print on top of these collages to bring the whole animal design to life!

Fees: Member $75, Non-Member $94

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $75

Register Non-Member $94

Dates:
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time:
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Event Details

All required materials will be provided. However, students are welcome to bring any patterned papers (if they already have some) that they may like to incorporate into their collages. Students are also welcome, though in no way required, to bring any linoleum printmaking supplies they already have.

Meet the instructor

Grace Mae Huddleston (she/they) is a multi-media artist and educator based in Richmond, VA. She has taught for 10 years in community centers, schools, and universities. As an educator, Grace empowers adults and teens of all skill levels to deepen their connection to art making. Her teaching emphasizes skill building and creativity, and she loves it when students put personality into their creations! Grace primarily teaches all things 2D, including drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

In her own art practice, Grace creates vibrant prints, drawings, paintings, and textiles. Nature is her main inspiration, and currently she is working on a printmaking series based on native Virginia plants and animals. She has shown and published her art in contexts ranging from zines and academic journals, to cafes and formal concert halls, as well as galleries and museums. Grace is a recipient of the Russell Foundation Grant and the VCUarts Inclusive Grant.

Website: www.gracemaehuddleston.art
Instagram @by.gracemae