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Arts briefs: A cyanotype workshop, 'Friendsgiving' concert and two local productions

Cyanotype workshop Artist Nikki Gardner will teach a two-session cyanotype printing workshop at 33 Hawley in Northampton on Sunday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cyanotype is a photography printing process that uses chemistry and UV light to create vibrant Prussian blue prints on fabric or paper. The first session will focus on canvas tote bags; the second session will focus on watercolor paper and zines. In a news release, Gardner said, “Cyanotype has been part of my fine art practice for a number of years. I am interested in pushing the process and seeing […]

Margarita Cruxent Zamora

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Elsie R. Racz

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Sidney A. Montague

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Evelyn Goldenberg

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