Surface Sampler + Texture Techniques – New!
Adult Intensive | Available
Experiment with fun ways to combine 2D mixed-media techniques on paper, board, or canvas. Learn how to layer drawing, painting and printmaking methods including image transfers, acrylic polymers, stencils, and stamping with found objects to create a set of unique greeting cards or a larger artwork celebrating texture. You are encouraged to bring any scrap fabric or items you’d like to experiment with. You are welcome to bring your favorite surfaces (e.g., canvas, paper. etc). Weather-permitting, we will have the option to explore the VisArts' garden to collect organic materials for class use.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Anna Showers-Cruser
ASC (they/them) is a non-binary artist, arts educator, and herbalist working across object-making traditions, often in clay bodies and hybrid sculpture. Intersections of disability and queer aesthetics, materiality, neuro-inclusive craft, and ecologies of Appalachia are intrinsic to their work. ASC has been an artist-in-residence with sites including Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, Chicago Artists Coalition, and VisArts Richmond. With a passion for accessible arts programming since first engaging with VisArts as a Dogwood Middle School student, they also teach with museums and universities. ASC earned an MFA in Visual Arts from the University of Chicago, and a BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art.
Website: annashowerscruser.com
Instagram: @anna__s__c