STL Design Week: Full Schedule

10:00am CDT

Sustainable Swag: Custom Merit Badge Workshop

Monday October 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

Cut down on wasteful, and, let's face it, sometimes boring swag, and make your own using salvaged materials!
Join Perennial's creative reuse instructors to do your part in reducing event-related waste, including the roughly 40% of event swag that ends up in the landfill, and make a one-of-a-kind badge you'll be able to brag about all week long. Inspiring samples and demonstrations will prepare you to create something epic with the various materials provided. All you need to bring is that creative brain of yours!

www.perennialstl.org
IG @perennialstl

THIS IS A FREE EVENT WITH LIMITED CAPACITY.

Monday October 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
CHERRY GARAGE 2936 Locust St

SUSTAINABILITY

Company PERENNIAL

3:00pm CDT

New font, who dis? Edward Jones × XYZ Type on the creation of proprietary fonts

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

CHERRY GARAGE

Nearly a year and a half ago, Edward Jones had a font problem that was part design, part intellectual property, part business value, we set sail on the course to create a custom font family. But along the way we stumbled across even more — the value of an incredible partnership, more design flexibility and more accessibility. The outcome was a merging of design, business and beautiful typography solutions with a little help from our friends. Enter XYZ Type.

Join Edward Jones and XYZ type as we present a look behind the scenes at our process, partnership and the product of this design story — and maybe even get a taste and a few tips on how design and business can work together in harmony and help each other along the way.

Agenda (~1hr, Q&A session pending total time allotment):
Pt 1 - The in-house agency story - Charlie Nowell - 10-15 mins
• The business + design problem > the solution.
• Finding the right partners — in and out of house.
• Big projects don't need to be major pains.
Pt 2 - The foundry and design story - Ben Kiel & Jessy Ragan (TBD) - 20-30 mins
• The creative brief, the inspiration and the process.
• The work and final output.
• Making the details count and the value that goes beyond just 'great design.'
Pt 3 - Audience Q&A (if time allows)

Speakers:

Charlie Nowell - Creative Director / Edward Jones Agency
Ben Kiel - Designer & Partner / XYZ Type
Jesse Ragan - Designer & Partner / XYZ Type (Attendance TBD)

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
CHERRY GARAGE 2936 Locust St

BRANDING & MARKETING

Company EDWARD JONES

3:00pm CDT

Dirty Drawings: Charcoal Portrait Drawing Workshop

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

CHERRY GARAGE

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this hands-on workshop will give you an opportunity to explore the expressive potential of charcoal.
Over the course of the workshop, you'll get your hands dirty learning fundamental techniques such as shading, blending, and mark making, all while working with this versatile medium. The instructor will guide you step by step, helping you develop your skills and confidence as you bring a portrait to life on paper. Come prepared to experiment, make bold marks, and truly get your hands dirty! By the end of the session, you'll have created your very own charcoal work to take home. All materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to explore.

Agenda:
1. Welcome & Introduction
2. Brief introduction to charcoal as a medium
3. Goals for the session and what participants will create
4. Demonstration: Portrait Drawing Techniques (20 minutes) - Live demonstration of charcoal portrait drawing.
Techniques for capturing facial features and expressions. Tips for achieving depth and contrast with charcoal
5. Warm-Up Exercises (15 minutes) - Experimenting with pressure, shading, and smudging techniques. Understanding basic facial proportions
6. Hands-On Drawing (1 hour) - Participants begin developing the portrait. Instructor provides individual guidance and feedback. Applying shading techniques to add depth and dimension. Focusing on key features: eyes, nose, mouth, and hair. Experimenting with blending tools to refine the portrait
7. Group discussion on challenges and discoveries so far Sharing tips and techniques among participants
8. Final Touches & Refinement (20 minutes)
9. Showcase & Feedback (10 minutes)
10. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)
Note: All materials will be provided, and participants are encouraged to take home their completed charcoal portraits.

Ryan Greis is Founder and Head of Instruction and Research at Drawn Studio. Guided by an active interest in late 19th/early 20th Century American Realism art, he has identified and located a number of previously lost works by painters such as Frederick Oakes Sylvester and Frank Duveneck. Ryan is also a specialist in representational drawing and brings his unique intrigue in historic art and illustrative drawing techniques to his teaching studio.

His artwork has appeared on the pages of New York Press, St. Louis Magazine, Riverfront Times and other local and regional publications around the United States, earning him numerous awards year after year from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Gries is a Kentucky Governor's School of the Arts alumni. He earned his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Visual Communication from Northern Kentucky University and his MBA from Lindenwood University.

www.drawn.studio
IG @drawn.studio

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
CHERRY GARAGE 2936 Locust St

VISUAL ARTS & ILLUSTRATION

Company Drawn Studio

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