Events

Erin can be contacted for a variety of events, talks and learning opportunities. Check out her offerings below. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact erinshuttleworth@gmail.com to inquire. 

Workshops

Erin is a compassionate and engaging instructor, with a process-based approach that encourages individual skill development and creative exploration. She can be hired to teach public or private programming. While she has a specialty in certain programming, she can always adapt workshops to suit specific learning outcomes. Erin also has experience working with neurodiverse children and adults. 

List of workshop topics:

  • Comic Illustration and Writing
  • Block / Lino Carving
  • Watercolour Painting
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Knitting / Fibre Arts
  • Sculpting / Ceramics
  • Book Binding / Finishing

Erin's base rate for instruction is $50/hr, plus additional fees for prep, travel and supplies. She is happy to work within your budget, especially if you are a non-profit or charitable organization. If you are an educator, Erin is also available to help apply for an ArtStarts grant to subsidize the fees for her services. 

Events

Erin is an efficient and talented live illustrator. She can be commissioned to create portraits of event guests, as well as popular cartoon characters or beloved pets. Each illustration is completed in less than 5 minutes, and is drawn with archival ink, with additional hand-painted watercolour details. 

Base rate: $250 for up to 3 hours of live illustration, supplies and travel within a 30km radius from Trail, BC. Additional costs for supplying a table, chairs or tent, as well as any setup. 

Exhibitions

If you are interested in exhibiting Erin's work, she is open to group and solo opportunities. There are several bodies of work to choose from, so don't hesitate to reach out for a portfolio of available work. 

To get an idea of the artist fees for your exhibition, check out the CARFAC BC Minimum Fee Schedule for their suggested rates. 

A banner from Erin's 2019 Solo Art Show. The banner includes comic overlay imagery in the title "MUSE"

Artist Talk

For a talk or panel, Erin is available to speak about a variety of topics. Please reach out for a quote if you are interested. Considerations to keep in mind are travel costs and accommodation, prep time and the scale of the event. 

Topics for talks:

  • Artistic process and idea generation
  • Comic Illustration and Storytelling
  • A specific series or body of work
  • Art business management and sole proprietorship
  • Producing prints of original artwork

Additional Considerations:

Some information to think about before requesting a quote for your next event:

  • If the price is a barrier, please contact me directly to discuss potential grant applications or sponsorship options for your organization.
  • Erin is based in Trail, BC. Any travel will be added on to the base event cost.
  • These prices are based on 4 hours of travel and labour total. (3 for Workshops)