What to expect
- In this workshop, Henry the Snail (with assistance from Twin Cities artist Z Akhmetova) will guide you to slow down and create a postcard to mail to a friend, loved one, local government representative, or anyone you think should receive some good old fashioned snail mail.
- Art supplies, stamps, and prompts for writing, drawing, and reflection are all provided
- The only thing you need to bring is a willingness to reach out and connect.
More about Z Akhmetova
Z Akhmetova is an artist, educator, part-time librarian, and friend to animals and bugs, based in Saint Paul, MN. Their creative work spans include the natural worlds and the creatures that live there. You can visit these worlds with Z through sketch, textile art, zines, and comics. Z is the author and illustrator of Anchorhold, a 50-page queer historical science fiction comic. Whether stitching, drawing, or storytelling, their work reflects a deep attention to the natural world and queer histories.
More about Springboard for the Arts link to webpage Springboard for the Arts | Thrive as an artist, connect to artists
Springboard for the Arts' mission is to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection. Founded as an independent nonprofit in 1991, Springboard for the Arts has an innovative 30-year history of supporting artists making a living and a life and artist-led community development work.
*Minimum of 5 students required to hold in-person class. Refund requests must be made 48 hours in advance of class time.
