Description
We all know how to paint — we just need to remember. In this immersive, five-day workshop, you’ll rediscover the joy of creating freely while exploring layers of materials like crayon, marker, oil pastel, collage, and acrylic paint. Each day builds upon the last as we move from playful experimentation to thoughtful composition, all while diving deep into color, texture, and creative expression.
Day 1 – Remembering: We’ll channel our inner four-year-olds and reconnect with the freedom of childlike creativity, using old photos of ourselves as inspiration and working with crayons, markers, pastels, and paint on paper.
Day 2 – Color: Learn to mix and harmonize colors that make your work sing through hands-on acrylic exercises in value, saturation, and color theory.
Day 3 – Composition: Explore balance and rhythm through shape, collage, and mark-making as you create a series of lively, layered compositions.
Day 4 – Bringing It Together: Refine your favorite ideas into cohesive works, adding paint and collage to bring each piece to life.
Day 5 – Finishing & Sharing: Wrap up your series, learn about fixatives, varnishes, and presentation, and share your work in a supportive, nonjudgmental setting designed to celebrate growth and discovery.
Light snacks will be provided each day, and you’re welcome to bring a lunch if you’d like. All materials will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their favorite paints, brushes, or mixed-media supplies to make the experience uniquely their own.
Open to ages 18 and up, this class welcomes all skill levels—whether you’re a practicing artist looking to explore new creative processes and invite more free flow into your practice, or you’re new to painting and eager to dive into a fun, immersive experience. The workshop is fully adaptable to meet you wherever you are in your artistic journey.
Dates: Nov. 9 – 13, 2026 Cost: $1,000 (early bird pricing through Sept. 30); $1,200 beginning Oct. 1 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Maximum: 9
Minimum: 3*
*If the CAA must cancel a class for any reason, registrants will be notified as soon as possible and issued a full refund. If cancellation is due to low enrollment, the decision will be made 48 hours in advance, and all registrants will be notified and refunded. If a registrant is unable to attend and notifies the CAA office at 850-622-5970 or hello@culturalartsalliance.com, the following refund structure applies for specialty classes: cancellations made 30 or more days before the workshop will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee; cancellations made 15–29 days before the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund OR can receive full credit to use towards a future CAA class or workshop within one year (365 days); cancellations made 0–14 days before the workshop are non-refundable.
Link: https://www.culturalartsalliance.com/event-details/the-art-of-play-with-laurie-kwo-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=CAA%20Arts%20Education&utm_campaign=%23ArtMatters%2010.12.26
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