Join us for a two day exploration in both a variety of media and food-related inspiration. Friday begins with watercolors. Together we’ll create a number of still life setups, made from items from your kitchen that you are fond of, either food or food-related, like a favorite utensil, delicious cheese, bowl, mug, or a piece of grandma's china. There will be a demonstration in watercolors. You’re encouraged to make a large variety of smaller pieces as you explore what the group built. An intricately designed plate or the room as a whole might grab your eye.

On Saturday, we will progressively break and/or remake our still life, deconstructing our creation from the first day.  You are encouraged to undo the still life, ripping a piece of bread into interesting shapes, utilizing these newly created broken still life for abstract paintings, through the use of watercolors, oils, or acrylics. These still life setups change and shift as the session unfolds, creating fleeting images, adding an element of surprise. There will be a demonstration with fluid acrylics, which will be available for you to try as well. Your focus could include forms, shadows, colors, values, as you let go and explore. 

At the end of each session the group discusses the work they’ve made and give one another feedback.

Experience is not mandatory, beginners are more than welcome.

This is in conjucntion with the weeknd-long fundraiser at PAAM.