At the Saugus Public Library

Urban Tree Care Presentation and Tree-Inspired Printmaking Workshop on June 5

(Editor’s Note: The Saugus Public Library issued the following press release this week.)

  Please join us for this two part workshop on urban tree care and printmaking, inspired by trees, on Monday, June 5, from 6 to 8 pm.

  Landscape designer Laura D. Eisener will talk about the importance and care of urban trees, followed by a printmaking workshop led by local artist Kelly Slater. Participants will make one-of-a-kind prints inspired by urban and old-growth trees.

  No experience required! This is a free workshop, but registration is required. See our Events calendar athttps://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events/

  Laura D. Eisener is the landscape designer at Northeast Nursery and teaches in the horticulture department at North Shore Community College. Her workshop, Urban Tree Care, will include information about the significance of urban trees in improving life for residents and those who work in these environments, how trees improve morale and property values, enhance safety and separation of vehicle traffic and pedestrians, decrease noise and glare, improve air quality, reduce heating costs, improve views, and provide other benefits. There will be sufficient time for questions and answers.

  Kelly Slater, a local printmaker who teaches stress-free improvisational art workshops, will lead participants in a trace monotype workshop. Inspired by urban and old-growth trees of Massachusetts, participants will make one-of-a-kind prints without a press using the simple but expressive trace monotype technique. Participants will have the opportunity to use the solvent-free, least toxic Akua Intaglio Inks and one or two homemade inks created with items such as blue spirulina powder, turmeric, rice paste, and honey. Photos of urban and old-growth trees will be provided for inspiration, but people are encouraged to bring pictures or drawings of their favorite trees.