Build + Stretch a Canvas for Still Life Painting (Ages 12 – 14)
Youth After School | Available
Students will learn how to build their own canvas frame with different woodshop tools. They will then stretch and prime their canvas. After the canvas is built, students bring in an object to paint. At the end of class, each person will have a still life painting on a canvas they built themselves.
- Must wear closed toe shoes for safety in the woodshop. We will be using the table and chop saw. These tools are inherently dangerous but we will be going over proper safety!
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
This class does not meet on 2/18.
Alex Neckopulos
An RVA transplant from the Midwest, Alex Neckopulos received a BFA in Economics and Studio Art from Grinnell college. After finishing school, she lived out of a backpack for two years, worked in several different countries, and drew all the places she went. Seeking to add color and complexity to her black ink drawings when she returned to the States, Alex took to screen printing. She continues experimenting with the medium and focuses on creating hand drawn designs inspired by detail found in nature. As a teacher and an artist, Alex believes art is one of the best tools for learning. She is excited by every opportunity to bring this enthusiasm to the studio.