Artist Workshop with Christian Dinh

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT ARTIST WORKSHOP! In this Artist Workshop, join ceramicist Christian Dinh for an exploration of traditional cobalt painting techniques. In his work, Dinh references imagery that is reminiscent of his childhood, growing up within Vietnamese culture. Participants will develop and paint their own imagery utilizing...

Artist Workshop Recycled Sculptures with Jackie Inglefield

How can we reduce, reuse and recycle in our everyday lives? Join artist Jackie Inglefield in a workshop focused on sustainability and the use of recycled materials to create a New Orleans-inspired hanging door sculpture! Using hand tools, participants will explore quilting techniques to construct a vibrant sculpture out of recycled plastic. After learning about...

Artist Workshop with Sha’Condria Sibley Poetry for Change

Join poet Sha'Condria Sibley in an exploration of Luis Cruz Azaceta's exhibition, What a Wonderful World. In this Artist Workshop participants will take a deep dive into Luis Cruz Azaceta’s work to find power in personal action and evoke change in the community at large. Participants will write a poem inspired by work on view...

NFT Workshop With artist Dave Greber

Join artist Dave Greber to learn all about NFTs! What is an NFT? A NFT (non-fungible token) makes it possible to authenticate the ownership of digital assets. For artists and collectors, it makes it possible to buy and sell digitally created projects. In this Artist Workshop, participants will learn the basics of an NFT (Web3)...

Artist Workshop With Paige Valente

Join Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation artist, Paige Valente to explore non-traditional art-making techniques such as stenciling. Learn about Valente and other artists who incorporate text, narrative and storytelling in their work. Use your own personal story as inspiration for a text-based mixed media artwork. The workshop includes a guided tour of Louisiana...

Artist Workshop Figure Drawing with Gregory B. Saunders

Join artist Gregory B. Saunders to learn the basics of figure drawing. Use charcoal and other mark-making media to explore proportion and form while drawing from a live nude model. The workshop includes a guided-tour of Leaving Appalachia: The Art of Gregory B. Saunders. For ages 21 and older. All levels welcome All materials will...

Artist Workshop Portraiture Drawing with José Torres-Tama

Join Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation artist, José Torres-Tama to learn the basics of portraiture drawing. Warm up with gestural charcoal drawings, graduate to oil pastels and create a colorful self-portrait. The workshop includes a guided tour of Louisiana Contemporary 2022 Presented by The Helis Foundation. All materials will be provided. $40 Member...