Event Category: ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs

CREATIVE LABS WORKSHOPS: Mindfulness in Creativity

Sun Jul 28th, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
all ages

Join us for a calming and freely expressive, creative workshop focused on integrating mindfulness into art!

WaterFire Accelerate artist, Sydney Darrow (@sydneydarrowart) will guide you through this interactive workshop which includes:

• Introduction to mindfulness and its benefits in art
• 15-minute guided meditation
• 45-minute music-based drawing exercise
• 20-minute closing meditation

Activity Highlights:

• Guided posture and breathing exercises
• Drawing prompts with a focus on mindfulness
• Music-inspired drawing to enhance creativity

Perfect for artists, friends + family, and creative individuals looking to deepen their practice or curiosity for the arts through mindfulness. All skill levels and ages are welcomed!

All materials will be provided but feel free to bring any additional art materials such as a sketchbook or yoga mat to further enhance your experience.

The workshop is free and open to all but space is limited.

ArtLab@WaterFire CreativeLabs programming is supported BankNewport.

Free & Low-cost Family-Friendly Art Workshops at the WaterFire Arts Center

Visitors of all ages are invited to ignite their creativity and experience the magic of making art together through these weekend workshops. ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs workshops are provided through collaborations with the WaterFire Accelerate and ArtLab@WaterFire Fellowship programs with support from the Papitto Opportunity Connection. These workshops offer a fun, immersive experience where our talented artist instructors guide you through specific art forms ranging from printmaking and jewelry to knitting and ceramics. All are welcome regardless of age or level of skill set. Workshops are open to the public; registration is required. Space is limited for these workshops. ArtLab@WaterFire CreativeLabs programming is supported BankNewport.

For more information regarding this workshop series, contact Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator, at [email protected] (401) 250-0124.

CREATIVE LABS WORKSHOPS: Summer Boardwalk Paint Night

Tueday, Jul 30th, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT

Recommended* 21 years or older

Join us for our next adult Paint Night taking place inside of the WaterFire Arts Center! 

Our talented and fabulous instructor, Sydney Darrow, who is also a WaterFire Accelerate artist, will guide you step-by-step through the masterpiece to then take home at the end of the night! This Paint Night is a Summer-themed Painting featuring a beautiful, sunset boardwalk landscape.

No art experience is required!!! Just an open mind for creativity, a positive attitude, and fun vibes all around will guarantee you a night you won’t want to forget!

REGISTRATION:
Seats are limited for this paint night session so we ask that all members of your party book your tickets together. Registration for this workshop will close on Monday, July 29th. 

This event is for all ages but provides complimentary glasses of either wine or beer will be available to participants 21 and older. A valid government ID is required for consuming alcoholic beverages. We anticipate this to sell out and we will allocate a waiting list for those who may have missed the deadline. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
All materials for this paint night will be provided for you including (1) 11 x 14″ canvas, a tabletop easel, a set of acrylic paint brushes in various shapes and sizes, mixing plates, and an acrylic paint palette with the corresponding colors for the painting. 

Each ticket does include a complimentary drink from our bar cart (limited selection of wines, beer, and other refreshments) and a Polaroid photo of you and your masterpiece at the end of the session!

ARRIVAL:
Our workshop will start promptly at 6:30 pm so we recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the session start time to get settled. Parking is available at no cost to you directly in front of the WaterFire Arts Center.

If you arrive after the session start time, please note we will not be able to assist you with catching up. This may result in an incomplete painting and we do not offer a refund or a reschedule in the event that you are late for your session.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this event, refunds will not be issued unless for unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather. These will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please refer to waterfire.org/creativelabs or contact Grechel, Programs Coordinator at [email protected]

ArtLab@WaterFire CreativeLabs programming is supported by BankNewport.

Free & Low-cost Family-Friendly Art Workshops at the WaterFire Arts Center

Visitors of all ages are invited to ignite their creativity and experience the magic of making art together through these weekend workshops. ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs workshops are provided through collaborations with the WaterFire Accelerate and ArtLab@WaterFire Fellowship programs with support from the Papitto Opportunity Connection. These workshops offer a fun, immersive experience where our talented artist instructors guide you through specific art forms ranging from printmaking and jewelry to knitting and ceramics. All are welcome regardless of age or level of skill set. Workshops are open to the public; registration is required. Space is limited for these workshops. ArtLab@WaterFire CreativeLabs programming is supported BankNewport.

For more information regarding this workshop series, contact Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator, at [email protected] (401) 250-0124.