Kat Manton-Jones
Join us on April 3 as we welcome the inspiring Kat Manton-Jones, a self-taught watercolor artist, sketch hiker, and sketchbook journalist. Kat is a Saguaro Fellow of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild and has served as an Artist in Residence at Guadalupe Mountains National Park (2018). She was also honored with the Arts Heritage Fund Award in memory of Janet Tifft (2018-2019).
Her signature series, "Katlas – Where Art and Science Meet," is a captivating blend of sketchbook illustrations, mini-paintings, maps, and musings on life—a testament to her deep connection with both artistic expression and the natural world.
Based in Tucson, Arizona, Kat finds inspiration in the landscapes she explores, spending her time backpacking, hiking, painting, and sketching. She is also an avid adventurer, having completed the Arizona National Scenic Trail as a section hiker on September 9, 2021.
At our April 3 meeting, Kat will share her artistic journey, creative process, and how she intertwines art, exploration, and storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a passionate artist who brings the beauty of the wilderness to life through watercolor and sketching!
erin harris - “Etched to Impress: Metal meets the Secret Belgian Binding”
erin harris
PaperWorks is pleased to welcome erin harris, a sentimental metalsmith whose work captures personal memories and emotions through handcrafted jewelry.
erin’s journey into memorial jewelry began with the loss of her beloved dog, leading her to create meaningful reliquaries that preserve deep personal connections. With a background in social work, she seamlessly combines artistry and empathy to craft pieces that offer comfort and remembrance.
Join us for an insightful presentation on the emotional significance of personalized jewelry and the power of tangible storytelling through metalwork.
For more information about Erin and her work, visit elmharris.com.
Judith Austen - A Painter's Journey: From 18 to 81
"Ever since I can remember, I've always seen the world as color—be it in dreams while I slept, in everyday moments and movements, or in painting flowers from my own garden. I paint 'ideas'."
Judith Austen is an accomplished artist and writer whose work spans decades of creativity and storytelling. A graduate of Pratt Institute with an MFA in Art Education from Boston University, Judith taught art at the renowned Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA, while continuing to develop her vibrant and reflective painting practice. Her work has appeared in numerous group shows and several one-woman exhibitions throughout the Boston area.
This special presentation, "A Painter’s Journey: from 18 to 81,” offers a visual journey through Judith’s early works to her present-day creations, accompanied by the stories and inspirations that shaped them.
Join us for an intimate look at Judith's artistic journey—one that transforms dreams, color, and everyday moments into timeless works of art.
Makaye Lewis
Personal Narratives of Life on the Border through O’odham Eyes
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Linda Feltner
Drawing Nature: The Creative Process of an Artist, Illustrator, and Naturalist
