Fall 2012 Albus Cavus Workshops are continuing popular educational series that we have offered on Capitol Hill since 2010. Each workshop is a unique platform that combines an artist talk, a performance and a hands-on learning session. You will learn about the roots of each presented technique or a style and get to meet some of the most notable local artists in informal and personal settings. The instructors were selected based on the participants’ requests.
Time and Location: If not noted otherwise, Saturday workshops are from 3pm to 5pm in
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th Street SE, Washington, DC. The workshops are followed by a social in the same location. Sunday workshops are from 10am to 12noon in
The Fridge DC, 516 8th Street SE in rear alley, Washington, DC. Both locations are in walking distance from Eastern Market Metro Station. If arriving by car, please find a spot on near street.
Attire: In general Saturday workshops are indoors, mostly using materials that do not require work-clothes or any safety devices. However, we encourage being ready to get dirty. On Sundays, we plan on using spray paint (except the dance workshop by Urban Artistry) and we suggest wearing clothes that you can get paint on and have a respirator. We provide gloves but feel free to have your own gear.
Fees: Suggested donation is $20 per participant per workshop and $260 for the entire Fall series (15 workshops in total) . We collect the fees upon arrival. Please inquire about scholarships. The workshop fees are used to make this experience possible and they are fully used for the instructor honorarium, all materials and tools, safety supplies, and to support the hosting organizations that provide us with the space. We offer scholarships sponsored by the by AIGA DC and all donors and supporters who visited
BLENDED exhibit in June.
Suggested donation for “Art Chill” is $3. “Art Chill” is a happy hour that follows Saturday workshops. It is free for the workshop participants.
Max Occupancy: We try not to turn anybody away, but sometime we must close the door after the limit has been reached. There are no reservations, please plan on arriving a few minutes early to secure your spot.
Schedule:
Saturday, 9/15/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
DECOY (Alicia Cosnahan)
Workshop: Wheatpasting
DECOY will present the history of poster-making and wheatpasting, relating it to her own popular and prolific work. You will experience all the steps the instructor uses in making her art and you will be encouraged to create your own posters. You can take your posters home or test them by pasting them onto a wooden substrate during the workshop.
Materials: Paper, house paint, rollers, markers, acrylic paint, projector, wheatpaste
Fee: $20
Saturday, 9/15/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, 9/22/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
CRI (Juan Pineda)
Workshop: Drawing Heroes and Ordinary Characters
The artist will present his unique style, discuss helpful drawing guidelines and explain all steps that go into drawing on a small scale and enlarging the drawing into a large mural.
Materials: Paper, pencils, markers, rulers, projector
Fee: $20
Saturday, 9/22/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, 9/29/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
WHO? (Matt Riegner)
Workshop: 3D Art in 2D Space
The instructor explores all three dimensions in his own paintings and drawings. He will share the tips and steps to consider if you want to draw letters or objects that appear rising up from the paper.
Materials: Paper, pencils, markers
Fee: $20
Saturday, 9/22/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Sunday, 9/23/2012, 10am-12noon in
The Fridge
Instructor:
WHO? (Matt Riegner)
Workshop: 3D Graffiti
The instructor will continue the workshop from the previous day by explaining and presenting the same principles using spray paint on an outdoor wall.
Materials: Spray paint
Fee: $20
Saturday, 10/6/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
Aniekan Udofia
Workshop: Weapons of Choice
The instructor builds the workshop around his popular series “Reloaded” that portraits weapons that spread creativity, imagination and peace. These weapons are pencils, markers and other creative tools. As you meet the artist, you will learn not only about his philosophy behind the artwork but will create your own piece with his directions and help.
Materials: Paper, pencils, markers
Fee: $20
Saturday, 10/6/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, 10/13/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
JAZI (Kevin Irvin)
Workshop: Stencils
The stencils are some of the oldest art tools that humans ever used. Recently, stencils have gained notoriety as an effective and fast tool for street artists. JAZI will summarize history and highlight some of his favorite international artists. Hands-on section will contain basics of image preparation, material selection, safety tips and instructions on how to cut paper and acetate.
Materials: Paper, projector, acetate, x-tacto knives, acrylic paint, sponges, pencils, markers
Fee: $20
Saturday, 10/13/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, 10/20/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
REI XXI (Bryan Conner)
Workshop: Art and Graphic Design
The instructor’s unique and clean style in his pieces goes hand in hand with his graphic design experience. He applies the same principles to a variety projects, whether they are on a brick wall, computer monitor or a printed brochure. You will get an insight into his creative process and valuable tips on how to create understandable and well-composed work of art.
Materials: Paper, pencils, markers, color paper, scissors, glue, rulers
Fee: $20
Saturday, 10/20/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Sunday, 10/21/2012, 10am-12noon in
The Fridge
Instructor:
REI XXI (Bryan Conner)
Workshop: Aerosol Art
The instructor will continue the workshop from the previous day by explaining and presenting the same principles using spray paint on an outdoor wall.
Materials: Spray paint
Fee: $20
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
Mark Jenkins
Workshop: Tape Sculpture
The instructor’s art is well known in DC and globally. You will learn about his beginnings and influences and will create your own tape sculpture. This is a rare opportunity to create art with Mark who is constantly on the road making art all around the world.
Materials: Packing tape, scissors, cutters
Fee: $20
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, 11/3/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
CON (Tim Conlon)
Workshop: Graffiti Letters
The instructor, an experienced graffiti artist will lead the discussion about the history and tradition of graffiti and presentation of styles from around the world. You will learn about color schemes, letter concepts and perspective while you work on your own sketches, developing your own style.
Materials: Markers, pencils, paper
Fee: $20
Saturday, 11/3/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Sunday, 11/4/2012, 10am-12non in
The Fridge
Instructor:
CON (Tim Conlon)
Workshop: Graffiti Letters
The instructor will continue the workshop from the previous day by explaining and presenting the same principles using spray paint on an outdoor wall.
Materials: Spray paint
Fee: $20
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
Jay Hudson
Workshop: Bike Art
Cranky Style is a DC-based business that specializes in complete customization of bicycles. The instructor will present his most recent models and will share his secrets on how to create your own rideable masterpiece.
Materials: Markers, pencils, paper, scissors, glue, metal pipes
Fee: $20
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor:
PORE (Bobby Moore)
Workshop: From Characters to Abstract
In his own art the instructor lets his imagination run. Come hang out with him and see how he masters various techniques to draw and paint various types of cartoon characters. They are getting more and more complex, sometimes on the border of abstract art.
Materials: Markers, pencils, paper
Fee: $20
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
No workshops on weekend of 11/24/2012: Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, 12/1/2012, 3-5pm in CHAW
Instructor: VICE VERSA (Eric Ricks)
Workshop: Metal Sculptures from Recycled Paint Cans
The instructor’s beautiful murals contain stenciled artwork as well as miniature sculptures and mobiles in shape of butterflies. He creates them by cutting empty and recycled spray paint cans. You will explore this technique under his guidance and create your own sculptures from sheet metal.
Materials: Recycled metal cans, sheet metal, metal working tools
Fee: $20
Saturday, 12/1/2012, 5-7pm in CHAW
Art Chill
Fee: $3 or free if for workshop paying participants
Art Chill on Saturday evening is a weekly social hour (or two) for all Albus Cavus artists, students, supporters and friends to relax together, make art, doodle, brainstorm or even critique each other’s portfolios. No planned programming unless noted otherwise.
Live performances, food, and libations to benefit arts education!
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