Instructor: Gigi DeBerry
Course Dates: Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Course Time: 6 – 8:30 pm
This program is designed for: artists developing a body of work for art school, applications or open calls
Price: $380 + Free open studio access during open studio hours for the duration of the course
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Overview: Weekly workshop series is designed to help artists develop a personal body of work while exploring identity, storytelling, experimentation, and creative confidence. Through guided prompts, artist studies, collaborative critiques, and hands-on exploration across mediums, students will discover how their experiences, interests, memories, and curiosities can shape their artistic voice.
Rather than focusing solely on technical perfection, the program will emphasize, risk-taking, and exploration. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, photography, writing, and installation-based thinking while gradually building a cohesive portfolio or series of works rooted in their own narrative.
Goals:
- Help students identify themes, ideas, and stories meaningful to them
- Encourage experimentation across materials and artistic approaches
- Build confidence in creative decision-making and artistic voice
- Introduce students to diverse contemporary and historical artists
- Support students in developing a cohesive portfolio or body of work
- Foster a collaborative and supportive studio environment
Workshop Structure
Each session may include:
- Creative warm-up or sketchbook prompt
- Exploration of a theme or artist
- Studio work time and experimentation
- Group reflection, critique, or peer feedback
- Portfolio development support
- Curator visit
