talking / weathering with Hannah Ferguson

 November 15th 2026

On November 15th, join Artist in Residence Hannah Ferguson for an afternoon of chalk making, experimental writing, and talking about the weather!

Did you know that seashells, eggshells, and chalk are all made of the same material–calcium carbonate? Come learn how to make your own chalk with seashells collected in and around Port Union!

Using photocopied texts on weather and maritime signalling Hannah has collected for her residency, we will also do some magnetic poetry-style experimental writing. How do we talk about the weather? What kind of messages does the weather send us? What kind of language does it have? What’s the forecast and how do we feel about it?

Weather permitting, we will be using our chalk to translate our messages to pavement, as a collaborative, ephemeral text!

Through this sustainable material workshop, we will explore how everyday materials–shells for sure, but maybe also rain, fog, etc. – can be reframed and reused in our practices. All materials will be provided, but please bring a small container to bring your chalk home in!

This workshop is $45 per person. Only 8 spots are available so register now!

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