Our July Summer is Here!
Updated: 3 days ago
What is "Giclée"?
1.Giclée (zhee·klay) (noun) - a process by which high-quality prints are produced using an ink-jet printer.
2.Giclée Printing and Framing (noun) - a cozy archival print shop located on route 20 in Palmer, Massachusetts!
Welcome, Summer, Welcome July!
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
-John Lubbock, The Use Of Life
Schools are out, the days are long. The time of year so many people yearn for all those chilly long months has finally come. As many of us will spend a lot more time outdoors, exploring our local treasures and traveling anew, there is always a fresh way to enjoy our time on this planet.
With the magic and help from Caroline Ross, we can learn how to make our own art supplies using the natural materials we find in our own backyards! From fashioning your own paint brushes to preparing your own pigments, there is a lot how to to help us connect to the natural world. What's better than painting nature scenes? Painting what you see in the wild with what you find!
"Drawn from the Wild"
2025
What's Up & What's New?
Art Classes at Giclée
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Our first art class was a hit!
Mandala Paint Night, hosted by Tanya Miller, brought a calm and relaxing painting experience to Giclée. Everyone was guided through a multiple step creative process that leaves each individual painting unique to it's creator.
Using only the three primary colors, white, and black paint, Tanya is able to help you let go of creative blocks and expectations. Her guidelines enable you to loosen up and enjoy the process of creativity.
Are you a creative who may have something to offer to the community?
We are looking for more people to that may want to teach their craft to a class. Reach out to us at team@printatgiclee.com to discuss and see if we are a good fit to host.
Growing our local art community is important to us as well as sharing our talents. Let's see what we can achieve together!
Stay in the Loop
Another great way to find out about other art classes, workshops, exhibits, calls for art, and more in the Western Mass area is through the Valley Arts Newsletter.
We've talked about it before, but we feel it's over due for another share. Bronwen does such a great job at keep everyone updated with her weekly newsletter. If you want to check out local art galleries, participate, or just learn more about what's going on in the area, this newsletter really is a must!
Art Prompt Calendar
An art prompt is a great way to break free from a creative block. Prompts can often be a single word, lighting a spark for other creative ideas. In every monthly newsletter, we'll include a fresh calendar full of daily art prompts for our creative subscribers who could use a nudge of inspiration. We'd love to see what you come up with, so make sure to tag us on the socials if you share your art!
Closures, Hourly Changes, and Other Stuff:
Closed for July 4th
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That's all for now... catch ya next time!
~Team Giclée
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