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Shady here, I run Bad Art and wanted to say thank you for your patience and support. May was challenging for me, and I needed to take a break from some work tasks to have time with myself to do therapy/rest/recovery tasks.
The good news:
The next two Bad Art Clubs are OPEN! Printmaking and still life painting await you. Learn more below.
I have a lot more free time this summer! Hire me, invite me to an event, share a scholarship or opportunity; I have time and want to connect with you.
Right now I’m planning classes with some exciting new partners, coming soon!
I also gave The Bad Newsletter a visual update. I hope you enjoy!
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Create a poster, banner, or sign celebrating Pride Month. All supplies provided and all skill levels welcome. This program is free thanks to Downtown Raleigh Alliance. DRA is hosting multiple activities at Commerce Place for First Friday, including making art with Bad Art! Join me there :)
Description: Make a signs, banners, and posters to celebrate Pride month as a part of Raleigh’s First Friday. This event is part of a larger block party at Commerce Place.
Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Commerce Place, Raleigh, NC
Cost: Free
For June BAC, we are practicing printmaking and stamp-carving! First, we will draw designs to create our stamps. Guest artist Margaret Maples will guide us in transferring our drawings and carving our stamps. We will ink our stamps with a variety of color options to make prints.
Each participant will leave with stamped cards, envelopes, and papers. Bring your own linoleum / rubber and carving tools or use ours!
Watch this short video of Margaret making a stamped print!
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 2-5 pm
Location: The Carrboro ArtsCenter
Cost: $30
Link: canvas.artscenterlive.org/classes/551
Practice painting a still life, but you don’t have to draw it! Guest Artist Elisa Holley will provide pre-drawn canvases, all you have to do is paint. You are welcome to draw your own still life as well. Materials provided, all skill levels, and best for ages 8+.
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 2-5 pm
Location: The Carrboro ArtsCenter
Description:
Cost: $30
Link: canvas.artscenterlive.org/classes/552
Dates: M-F, July 27-31
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Artspace
Description: Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of branding and design! Participants will engage in hands-on projects that include crafting logos, mockups, buttons, and posters while learning essential design principles through fun, interactive activities. By the end of the week, students will have honed valuable skills in digital artistry, enhancing their creativity and problem-solving abilities in a lively and energetic atmosphere. (Session 6, Grades 6-8)
Cost: $160 Artspace members / $182 non-members
Link: artspacenc.org/summer-class-schedule/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-25
Dates: M-F, August 3-7
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Artspace
Description: Engage with the wonderful world of paper arts! Projects include creating collaged boxes, artist trading cards, buttons, and postcards. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that promote creativity and community. Each day features structured lessons on techniques like collaging, drawing, and printmaking. Expect a supportive and friendly environment where students design unique projects to take home. (Session 7, Grades 3-5)
Cost: $160 Artspace members / $182 non-members
Link: artspacenc.org/summer-class-schedule/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-25
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