Build a Canvas + Paint a Self-Portrait (Ages 13–14) - NEW!

Build a Canvas + Paint a Self-Portrait (Ages 13–14) - NEW!

Youth Summer Camp | This class has been canceled

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Drawing North

Ages 13–14

6/29/2020-7/2/2020

1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Mon Tue Wed Th

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$100.00

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Learn how to build a stretcher, then stretch and gesso a canvas. We will cover the process of creating a self-portrait. This process includes a fun photo shoot that involves silly costumes and accessories. Artists will leave class with a beautiful hand-stretched self portrait that was created from scratch.

  • VisArts will be closed on Friday, July 3.
  • ArtVenture classes are confirmed two weeks prior to their start date.
  • All materials provided.

Laura Mae Lucas multi-media artist ranging from painting to textiles. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA, majoring in Craft/Material Studies. She is a now a workshop facilitator for the Richmond Public Library as well as a volunteer for Art 180, a non-profit bringing art programs to Richmond city schools. She values building community and making art accessible to everyone. She is also a competitive powerlifter who strives to inspire other women to stand strong in their power and take up space in the world.