Workshops
Beginner-friendly Art Programs for Teens & Adults
My workshops place heavy emphasis on the creative process. We do not strive to create exact replicas of finished paintings. Instead, we focus on a specific technique or theme to explore. I always bring along at least two variations on the theme for whichever workshop I’m teaching & encourage participants to make their own choices as we craft our compositions. I find that having contrasting examples helps participants visualize a wider range of possibilities for their own work. No two paintings will ever be the same. Participants will leave my workshops with their own one-of-a-kind artwork, having learned a few painting techniques along the way.
About the Workshops
I will provide all the necessary tools and materials for the workshops (brushes, canvases, cups, paints, pallets, paper towels, hairdryers to expedite drying time etc). If you’d like to protect your tables or floors from paint, I recommend tablecloths and/or drop cloths be used at the host's discretion. Acrylic paint can be cleaned off most non-porous surfaces, but it does bind rather quickly to fabrics. For this reason, I encourage participants to wear clothes they aren’t afraid to get messy!
If you are interested in hosting one of my workshops, you will need to provide the following:
● A well-lit location with enough room for everyone to paint comfortably
● A functional sink to be used before/during/after the workshop
(filling water cups, washing paint brushes, etc.)
● Access to an electrical outlet (for our “drying station” hairdryers)
Note: Tables or desks should be arranged so all participants have a clear line-of-sight to watch the instructor. If you would like guidance on how best to do this, please reach out and I will happily assist you!
Currently Available Workshops
Abstract Acrylics
Learn the basics of painting with acrylics in this laid back beginner friendly course. Participants will create an abstract painting of their own design following a brief drawing exercise
Color Theory Crash Course
Learn the basics of color theory while creating a unique design of overlapping “transparent” shapes. A fundamental course for any beginner.
Peel & Reveal
Everyone loves a big reveal! Participants will utilize high-contrast color pallets & painters tape to create boldly unique, layered compositions. The reveal comes at the end, when painters peel their tape away to see the final result.
Make Your Own Mondrian
Create your own masterpiece in the style of Piet Mondrian. With simple lines and bold colors, even beginners can embody this Dutch master
Playing Pollock
Let loose & enjoy the process as we explore the experimental painting method made famous by Jackson Pollock
Let There Be Linework
Doodles, once reserved for the margins of your notebook, receive a fresh coat of paint. Get lost in your linework creating intricate paintings full of shapes and patterns.
Additional Workshops
(Sample Photos Coming Soon)
Reinventing the Color-Wheel
No artists' studio is complete without a color wheel! Break the mold by painting a color “wheel” of your own design. Wheel-shapes discouraged ;)
Galaxy Art
The possibilities are as limitless as the cosmos in this space-themed workshop. Participants will create their own skyscapes filled with stars and planets. UFOs optional!
Paint With Pride
Paint your pride flag! June is LGBTQ Pride Month, but this workshop is available year-round as a reminder that we should celebrate and protect the Queer community year-round.
Seasonal Landscapes
Learn how to approach landscape compositions in this beginner-friendly course. Adaptable for all four seasons!