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SUMMARY:Drawing as Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This session has been cancelled.\n\n\nDrawing as Meditation\nLed by Juan Sebastian Restrepo \n$25\nAll Materials Provided\nThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces drawing as a calming\, meditative practice — a way to slow down\, breathe\, and reconnect with the present moment through mark-making. Using simple materials like pencils\, charcoal\, and ink\, participants will explore repetitive\, intuitive drawing exercises designed to reduce stress and enhance focus. There’s no pressure to create a “finished” piece — the goal is to experience the act of drawing as mindfulness and self-care. \nThis session will introduce drawing as a meditative and grounding practice rather than a technical skill. Participants will be guided through slow\, intentional mark-making exercises designed to quiet the mind and encourage self-reflection. Emphasis is placed on process over product\, helping students reconnect with creativity in a gentle\, accessible way. \n*This workshop has been relocated to the Creative Arts School in Old School Square. For directions\, click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJuan Sebastian Restrepo is a visual artist based in Florida. He received an MFA in Painting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute. Working across drawing\, painting\, and video\, his practice explores perception\, memory\, attention\, and the emotional logic of everyday life\, often blending abstraction and figuration through playful\, diaristic imagery. Restrepo has presented solo exhibitions in Miami\, including projects at the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and [NAME] Publications\, and has participated in group exhibitions across the United States and internationally\, including in London. His work has been exhibited at venues such as the Coral Springs Museum of Art\, 1310 Gallery\, and Arts on Douglas\, and has been featured in publications including Cultured Magazine\, saw palm\, Stonecoast Review\, and Inlandia Journal. In addition to his studio practice\, Restrepo is an experienced educator who has taught studio art and art theory at Florida International University and Miami Dade College\, and regularly leads workshops\, artist talks\, and community-based art programs throughout South Florida\, including programs with Dale Zine\, The Things Lab\, and collaboARTive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** Please note\, Refunds will be processed only if requested 72+ hours prior to scheduled workshop date/time. No refund will be given if requested less than seventy two (72) hours until scheduled workshop time for any reason. Only one ticket transfer will be allowed per person per workshop type\, and will only occur if requested outside of the 72 hour mark of the registered workshop. To request a refund and cancel your ticket\, please call 561-330-9614**
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SUMMARY:Colored Pencil Drawing & Painting 4-Week
DESCRIPTION:This session has been postponed to June 6th.\nClick here to learn more\n\nColored Pencil Drawing & Painting 4-Week\nLed by Galal Ramadan \n$220 \nWednesdays May 13\, 20\, 27 & June 3 | 5pm to 8pm (No makeup dates) \nJoin our 4-week creative journey and unlock the full potential of colored pencils! From mastering strokes and blending to rich textures and vibrant color effects\, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to bring your artwork to life. Each class includes hands-on projects\, personalized critiques\, and tips to help you develop your own artistic style. \nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills\, this class will inspire\, challenge\, and elevate your art! All you need is your curiosity\, creativity\, and a set of pencils – we’ll do the rest. Students must bring their own supplies. \n\nWeek 1: Introduction to Colored Pencil Strokes Techniques\, 12-colored pencil mixing chart\, Demo on how to set up 3-colored project\nWeek 2: Critiques of last week projects\, Blending with Colored Pencil\, Layering of Possibilities/Creating Values\, Color Saturation and Temperature\nWeek 3: Critiques of last week projects\, Image Transfer\, Creating Dramatic Texture\, Layering and Blending\nWeek 4: Critiques of last week projects\, Understanding Values\, Basic Color Theory and Mixing Colors\, Elements of Design & Achieving\, and Expressive Effects\n\nMaterials list:\n1. Colored pencils: Faber-Castell Polychromous (Preferred) 12 color set or more. Or Prismacolor Premier (12 color set or more)\n2. Prismacolor Colorless Blender Pencil\n3. Colored pencil paper Pad (Vellum Bristol or Stonehenge)\n4. Stumps or Tortillons\n5. H Graphite Pencil\n6. White block (chisel) eraser\n7. Gamsol (OMS\, Odorless Mineral Spirit)\n8.Tracing Paper 9″ x 12″\n9.Kneaded Eraser\n10.Clear Ruler\n11.Dusting Brush\n12.Tombow Mono Zero Eraser (Round Small and/or Rectangular)\n13.Q-tips and Cotton Balls\n14.Xacto Knife\n15.Stencil Brush\n16.Fine sanded paper (small piece to sharpen pencil lead) \nFor any question regarding this list\, e-mail the instructor Galal Ramadan at GRamadanArt@gmail.com or 786-587-3990. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nGalal Ramadan is an award-winning\, self-taught master of colored pencil art and an art instructor based in Fort Lauderdale. Ramadan’s career spans graphic design\, marketing\, and business\, but it is his passion for colored pencil that defines his artistic practice. A signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA\, CPX)\, UK Colored Pencil Society (UKCPS\, UKCPSO)\, and a member and an elected member of several prestigious international art organizations. Ramadan’s profile and his artwork have been featured in several International Art Magazines. Ramadan has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions. His work is known for its vibrant use of color and intricate detail\, creating artwork that moves between Expressiveness and Neo- Realism. Ramadan’s creative process\, rooted in colored pencil\, offers a therapeutic experience\, allowing him to enter a state of “flow” while exploring cultural themes\, the beauty of nature\, and the fundamental elements of life. Through his art\, Ramadan aims to shift perspectives\, telling stories that encourage viewers to see the world in a new light. Ramadan was born and raised in Alexandria\, Egypt and moved to the USA in 1985. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n** Please note\, Refunds will be processed only if requested 72+ hours prior to scheduled workshop date/time. No refund will be given if requested less than seventy two (72) hours until scheduled workshop time for any reason. Only one ticket transfer will be allowed per person per workshop type\, and will only occur if requested outside of the 72 hour mark of the registered workshop. To request a refund and cancel your ticket\, please call 561-330-9614**
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