Willow Wells will guide you through the process of observing and mimicking patterns seen in nature and how to use these patterns to create something new. With a focus on the beauty and diversity of plants, you will draw and transform them into other things using various drawing techniques such as sketching and coloring. You […]
You can join Artist-in-Residence Mary Welcome during one of her workshops “Make Good Cheer: Holiday Cards as Mail Art.” These hour-long sessions will include a 15-20 minute presentation, following which you will be provided with materials to make mail art, postcards, or other postal correspondence. Presentations will include anecdotal samples of mail art projects, readings […]
You can join Artist-in-Residence Mary Welcome during one of her workshops “Make Good Cheer: Holiday Cards as Mail Art.” These hour-long sessions will include a 15-20 minute presentation, following which you will be provided with materials to make mail art, postcards, or other postal correspondence. Presentations will include anecdotal samples of mail art projects, readings […]
Come explore the world of weaving at Surel's Place!Take a break from the sensory overload of the season and discover how meditative tapestries are to make. Plus, they are a beautiful way to add texture vertically to your home or to give as a unique gift. This workshop, led by artist Amy Wood, is the […]
This workshop will give participants a base understanding of how to intentionally engage color in the making of their own artworks, and how to discuss color in most visual settings. The objective properties of color (hue, value, and saturation) as well as subjective properties of color and phenomenology will be central to our discussion and […]
Artists, sculptors, craft enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the art of casting are encouraged to register. This workshop provides participants with hands-on experience in crafting both reusable plaster molds and single-use alginate molds. Whether you're interested in casting a hand sculpture or an object of your choice, this workshop will equip you with the […]
Why does a fellow want a girl like hera girl who's merely lovely?Why can't a fellow ever once prefera girl who's merely me?-Rogers and Hammerstein Stepsister's Lament from CINDERELLABored with always centering too-good-to-be-true Cinderella and her prince? Let's tell the story from the point of view of a wicked stepsister, the magic coach, or even […]
Get ready for some big fun with some small art at this Shrinky Dinks all-ages workshop led with the knowledgable guidance of artist Lauren Kistner. This workshop is a chance to explore the medium of Shrinky Dinks, the plastic art toy from the 1970s. This is a family-friendly, drop-in workshop, so bring some friends and […]
Welcome to Introduction to Textural Painting with Kit Julianto! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of creating beautiful textured paintings with this indigenous artist from the Duck Valley. Kit will help you embrace the freedom of brushstrokes and layers of color characteristic in his own work, leading to a completed painting […]
This Collaborative Workshop introduces improvisational exercises through sound and movement designed to incorporate deep listening and awareness across creative disciplines. Local artist and dancer Callie Ritter and Surel's Place Artist-in-Residence, Daren Kendall, will demonstrate and lead in a series of structured sound and movement techniques designed to develop physical and spatial awareness while building trust […]
In this workshop, we'll bring to life a character who carries a city in a bag full of memories. Starting with a line-art animation base, each participant will color at least three frames, transforming the story with their personal touch. We'll use watercolors, ink, brushes, and markers to color this exciting project. Journeying from the […]
Artist-in-Residence Laurie Shapiro will guide you through the process of screen printing from start to finish. Screen printing is a versatile and accessible technique that can be used to create a wide range of designs. Shapiro will guide us through the process of creating a silk screen. Using premade designs by the artist, you will also have […]
