WHAT MAKES ME, ME? METAL EMBOSSING with Deirdre Potash
Heraldry is the science and art of describing coats-of-arms, which were originally used in the Middle Ages to
distinguish participants in battle. Using symbols to describe themselves, students will create an embossed
metal coloured personal crest.
Themes: This workshop provides an opportunity for discussion about belonging in Quebec.
Materials: Paper, pencil, metal sheet, permanent markers.
Grade Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary Cycle 1, 2, 3, Secondary Grades 7-11
Artist Profile: Deirdre Potash
Email: deirdre@artwill.ca
