2019 Workshops


All Workshops are at Local Project Art Space

COLLAGE

Sat, April 27, 2019
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

In this workshop, John Baber will introduce the various paper collage techniques used within his studio practice. A brief overview of his work will be shared among other collage artists including Ray Johnson, Hannah Hoch, and the Gee’s Bend Quiltmakers. Participants will gauge their approach to content and also experiment with various materials and surfaces. Individual and collaborative collages will be achieved by relying on imagination, spontaneity, and chance. Participants are asked to bring 2 magazines or newspapers – one they will keep, and one they will exchange in the workshop.
Ages: 18 u0026amp; over

FREE
Space is limited

PATTERN CUTTING


Sat, May 4, 2019
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Learn the basics of pattern making and how to make any adjustments you want to your garments.
Bring in your favorite top or dress (basic style) and copy the technique in class.
FREE
Space is limited
RSVP Required

PAPER FLOWER MAKING

Sat, May 11, 2019
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come join artist, Maria Liebana for a flower making workshop for you and your child. You and your child will learn how to craft basic tissue paper flowers and paper petal cutouts to create one big flower. Bring home a jar of paper flowers, a wreath, a bouquet, a garland to brighten up your home this spring or give them to a special person in your life in honor of Mother’s day.

Materials will be provided in class.
This workshop has a cost of  $25
All children attending must be accompanied with an adult.
Space is limited
RSVP Required

PIñATA MAKING

Sat, June 1, 2019
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come join artist, Daniel Valle in a piñata making workshop. Adults and children are welcomed. You will learn how to create a piñata using basic and traditional techniques with a variety of materials.Materials will be provided.
All children attending must be accompanied with an adult.
This workshop has a cost of  $25
Space is limited
RSVP Required 

RE(F)USE ME !

Sat, June 8, 2019
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join Annalisa Iadicicco, artist u0026amp; founder of The Blue Bus Project in Re(f)use Me! From reclaimed objects to artistic treasures.
In this workshop, you will learn what you can do with a broken microwave, blender, video recorder before hauling it to the Trash! Use pliers, screwdrivers, wrench and take everything apart, try all possibilities to recreate something out of all the disassembled pieces. Make necklaces, robot faces, lamps, coat hanger with metal, plastic, wires, nuts and bolts. Unleash your creative powers!
FREE
Materials will be provided.
Ages: 18 u0026amp; over.
All levels welcomed.

RSVP Required 

PAINTING WITH GOUCHE

Sat, June 22, 2019
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Artist, Janice Quiles-Reyes will be teaching a beginner gouche/watercolor workshop. She will provide basic introduction to the materials, teach approaches to optical mixing and transparent versus opaque properties of gouache — a compact, water-based medium and watercolor.

FREE
Materials will be provided.
All levels welcome.
Ages:18 u0026amp; over
Space is limited

RSVP Required