P-K House: Virtual Art Wkshps / Celebrating Women’s History — af Klint / Kahlo / Thompson

CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY

Virtual Art Programs with

Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator

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PAINT FROM WITHIN: Hilma af Klint Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 12:00pm – 1:15pm (EDT)

How do artists paint their inner visions and spirituality? This workshop celebrates Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, now widely recognized as the first abstract painter in the West. Following a presentation, participants will do a short silent meditation, in preparation for painting or drawing the world within. Have drawing or paint supplies on hand.

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VIVA LA VIDA! (LIVE LIFE!): Frida Kahlo

Thursday, March 26, 12:00pm – 1:15pm (EDT)

Celebrate the art of one of Mexico’s most famous artists — Frida Kahlo – beloved worldwide. Discover how she told the dramatic story of her life in amazing paintings. Then create your own picture story that tells a memory in your life in an imaginative way.

DRAWING SUPPLIES: pencil or colored pencils, eraser, sharpener, white paper.

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MAGNETIC FIELDS: Mildred Thompson Workshop

Friday, March 27, 12:00pm – 1:15pm (EDT)

How do artists paint forces not visible to the naked eye? This workshop celebrates the work of abstract painter Mildred Thompson who conveyed energy and magnetic fields in her vibrant abstract paintings. Following the presentation, make an action painting that captures energy in art. Have paint or drawing supplies on hand and a surface that is at least 18 x 24 inches.

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Image: Hilma af Klint, Altarpiece, no. 1, Group X, 1915