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 […]
Join Artist-in-Residence Laurie Shapiro for a fun and easy embroidery workshop suitable for kids and adults. In this session, we'll be creating embroidered designs of your choice. While materials are provided, feel free to bring your own, such as a jacket or shirt, and come with an idea of what you'd like to embroider, whether […]
Artist in residence Maxine Flasher-Düzgüneş will lead an introduction to using poetry scores in the creation of movement. It will consist of a physical and written improvisatory warm-up using the language aesthetics of erasure poetry technique, a form of found poetry where pre-existing text is blacked out to form new sequences of text. The warm-up will be followed […]
Artist-in-Residence Song Lu delves into the fascinating history and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on its intersection with the art field. She'll lead participants in an exploration of how AI originated, its evolution over time, and its profound impact on various aspects of our lives. By examining the connections between AI […]
Artist in residence Ainaz Alipour will introduce you to her traditional Iranian embroidery techniques and how this can be integrated with 2D animation, emphasizing cultural representation and self-expression. You will receive hands-on practice with basic stitches and patterns from northern Khorasan. Using these skills, you will create a small textile panel. Then, the participants will work together […]
WORKSHOPWRITING IMMIGRANT QUEERNESSSaturday, April 19th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm $25 : Surel's Place Sustaining Members$35 : General Workshop RegistrationPartial scholarships available on request to info@surelplace.org. People of color encouraged to attend, but writers of all backgrounds and levels welcome. Max participants: 20 Ages 15 & up REGISTER HERE DESCRIPTION How do you create a life you’ve never seen […]
