2021 WORKSHOPS

~ ​Learn new art techniques from our expert artists ~
Workshops are held virtually, via Zoom. Workshops are non-refundable unless cancelled by the GAA.


JUNE

Phone Photography
Artist: Zee Lacson
June 26, 2021
​2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make the most of the camera that's always with you! Pick up some general photography tips and phone photography cheats to help maximize your phone camera. Instructor will demonstrate simple photography techniques. Students will have an opportunity to practice and ask questions.

Materials needed:​ Students just need their phone!

Past Workshops:


JANUARY

The Art of Journaling
Artist: Jennifer Evans
Participants will learn how to develop skills to overcome fear of the blank page, how to work through thoughts and emotions by journaling with symbols, color, and words. Art journaling can be a powerful tool for managing anxiety, as well as exploring new ideas.

Materials needed: water-soluble pencils, crayons, watercolor, fluid acrylic, stencils, markers. Students are urged to bring an art journal, but if they want to wait until after class to purchase one, they can follow along with the demonstrations on loose leaf mixed media paper and then duplicate the process later in their own journal.


FEBRUARY

A Poet in Everyone
Artist: Tish De La Mora (-.tel)
Students will learn basic writing techniques, including how to find inspiration, not only from within but from the beauty around us. The instructor will walk through the process of poetry writing. By the end of the workshop, students will have written their own original poetry piece.

​Materials needed: pens, pencils, and paper/journal


MARCH

Introduction to Mail Art
Artist: Bonnie Shorr
Mail Art is a popular artistic movement centered on sending small scale works through the postal service. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, students will learn how to create a base collage using color and pattern theory. Students will be guided into creating their own personal small art pieces for mailing.


​Materials needed: any materials one can find at home, including old magazines, markers, paint, fabric, beads, etc...


APRIL

Getting to know Watercolors
Artist: Paula Casey
Watercolors shouldn’t be intimidating! In this GAA workshop, students will be introduced to different watercolor techniques and their uses. Our highly skilled instructor will demonstrate different watercolor techniques and participants will have an opportunity to practice together. By the end of the class, students will have begun their very own painting to complete on their own.

​Materials needed: Watercolor papers (any grade), watercolor pallet (artist recommends Windsor & Newton Cottman Watercolors), 2 watercolor brushes (size 8 and size 4) (artist recommends Princeton), 2 separate cups of water, Hard pencil


MAY

Silhouettes & Flowers
Artist: Heather June Toser
Students will learn to use flowers for self expression as they exercise visualization and creativity by applying their choice of flowers to their very own silhouette. Instructor will demonstrate step by step instructions on how to decorate the silhouette with flowers. By the end of the class, students will be on their way to creating their unique work of art. What a wonderful Mother’s Day present!

Materials needed: A sheet of black construction paper, Pencil, Scissors, Glue, Flower cut outs (from magazines, colored paper, scrapbook paper, artificial flowers, or real flowers!)