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Flower Affirmations
The way we look at ourselves as artists and individuals is extremely important. This workshop is intended to promote positive thoughts and attitudes towards oneself while combining the creativity of art with affirmations. Together, we will be painting our very own personal flower gardens. It is expected that no two gardens will look the same as there are ample different types of flowers that can be incorporated. From the size, shapes, colours, and textures of each flower, there is great variation. The diversity of flowers as a whole is extremely beautiful and the differences displayed are what makes them so unique. There is no one way to create a garden and this will allow creative flexibility. After painting our garden, we will make speech bubbles of flowers talking to either themselves or another flower in the garden. These conversations between flowers are going to be affirmative and positive, encapsulating the connection between self and community. Sunday 6 March| 10am - 12pm Instructor: Constance Intounas |
Ages 13 - 17
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Collaborating with Nature
In this workshop, students will explore the idea of collaborating with nature in their artworks. Although the creation of forms is typically reserved for the artist, by painting with materials found outside, students will interact with nature as it imprints itself on their work. Nature is often unpredictable, and by encouraging fluidity students are able to relax and reap the benefits of the process of making art rather than focusing on art as a goal to be achieved. Students will create one to two postcard-sized paintings with the possibility of sending them to a loved one as a means of sharing a piece of their lived environment. From the integration of their surrounding environment in their artwork, students will gain an understanding of the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, and the value of making/the process of creating art rather than focusing on the result. Sunday 6 February| 1pm - 3pm Instructor: Heather Poechman |
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What Makes Art, Art?
This environmentally friendly workshop is designed for all young artists of any ability. Students will create contemporary art using everyday objects, exploring how intentions can change the purpose of an object and what it is used for. By using items that are seen as disposable to create art, students are giving objects a purpose again and actively working to combat environmental damage. Sunday 6 March| 1pm - 3pm Instructor: Heather Poechman |
