Upcoming Classes
Lois Mailou Jones Painting Workshop
This workshop focuses on creating beautiful and colorful compositions inspired by the iconic art of Lois Mailou Jones. Participants will learn acrylic painting techniques, color theory, and elemental composition principles to create their versions of her fantastic works. All materials are provided by the instructor, as well as step-by-step guidance access to complete the painting. This class is for all ability levels, from creative beginners to professional artists. Everyone will leave with a beautiful, unique painting they can proudly display in their home.
Abstract Painting Workshop
This abstract painting workshop is the perfect opportunity for beginner and experienced artists alike to explore their creativity and learn about abstraction. We will use acrylic paint to explore basic color mixing, brush techniques, and textures. We will learn about historical abstract styles and techniques and some of the great abstract artists that we can look to for inspiration. We will discuss the principles of abstract art and practice creating our own compositions. There will be ample opportunity to share our ideas and artwork with the class and receive feedback. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have created a unique abstract painting that they can take home with them. Join us and explore the exciting possibilities of abstract art!
Art Talk, Painting, & Motown
This freestyle painting class is a unique experience that not only lets you explore the creative side of art but also gives you the chance to listen to some of the greatest hits from the Motown era. Upon arrival, you will be provided with all the necessary materials to create your own masterpiece. Each student will be given a canvas and a selection of paints to choose from. During the class, the instructor will provide guidance and tips on how to create a beautiful painting.
At the same time, you will be able to listen to the best of Motown music. The instructor will use this music to provide a cultural backdrop to the class, letting you learn more about the history of the Motown era. The instructor will provide some background information on the songs and the artists who created them, giving you a better understanding of the era as you create your painting.
RREFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!
Untitled Event
This beginner still-life painting class is perfect for those starting out. It covers the fundamentals of still-life painting, from basic composition to mixing colors and applying paint to canvas. With guidance from the instructor, you'll learn to observe light and shadows and create a painting with depth and dimension. This class will provide the tools and techniques to begin exploring still-life painting.
The class can be a great way to better understand the fundamentals of painting and to express your creative side. You’ll gain a better understanding of color theory, composition, and painting techniques that can help you create unique and interesting pieces of art. In addition, the class will provide a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the process of creating your own artwork.
Painting Lois Mailou Jones
Come and explore the works of the iconic Harlem Renaissance painter and art educator, Lois Mailou Jones! Create your own masterpiece inspired by her rich, colorful, and culturally influenced paintings. Immerse yourself in her history and legacy while you recreate one of her legendary works. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to get to know the art of Lois Mailou Jones!
Lois Mailou Jones was an iconic artist who dedicated her life to producing art and educating aspiring minds. Her works are highly acclaimed, and renowned for their vivid colors, cultural influences, and unique subject matter. During her lifetime, Jones had a successful career as a painter, muralist, art educator, and textile designer. She was also an active member of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of great cultural and artistic expression that heavily impacted the Black-American community. Jones continuously strove to be a positive role model for artists throughout her life. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, making her one of the most celebrated and respected artists of all time. Join us in this special workshop to experience the art and legacy of Lois Mailou Jones.
Remembering The Masters ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP
This workshop will explore the great Black American Artists in History and teach the basics of acrylic painting in a judgment-free space.
Painting Mindfully
Learn how to use mindfulness and chocolate to create beautiful artwork. Guided meditation, painting techniques, and experiencing creativity.
Black History Month Creative Celebration
This Black History Month-themed painting workshop is a great way to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black-American culture. Participants will explore the rich history of Black-American art, from folk art and portraiture to abstract and contemporary styles. During this workshop, participants will create their own works of art inspired by the Black-American experience, incorporating techniques and materials that evoke the spirit of this community's long legacy of creativity.
Remembering the masters: the life and art of lois mailou jones
This presentation focuses on the life and art of Lois Mailou Jones, a renowned Black American artist who made a significant impact on the art world. We will start by exploring her life, from her childhood in Boston to her early beginnings as an art teacher in Washington D.C. We will then look at her travels to France, Haiti, and beyond, and how these experiences shaped her art. We will explore her distinct styles and techniques, as well as her use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Throughout this presentation, we will also highlight some of the lesser-known facts about her life and experiences, from her friendships with other prominent artists to her numerous awards and recognitions. Finally, we will discuss the legacy of Lois Mailou Jones and her lasting impact on the art world.
Remembering The Masters: The Life and Art of Aaron Douglas
This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the life and art of Aaron Douglas. We will explore the personal story of his life, from his childhood in Topeka, Kansas to his key role in the Harlem Renaissance. We will look at his education, his early career, and his eventual move to New York City.
As we explore his art, we will discuss the themes and styles that embody his work. We will also learn about how his art was shaped by the social and cultural changes of the Harlem Renaissance. We will look at how Douglas combined traditional African motifs with classical European styles in his works.
Painting Mindfully
Painting and mindfulness help reduce stress, increase creativity, and improve overall wellness.
Painting With Purpose (James Baldwin)
You've never had a workshop that combines a fun painting class with art history, music, and interactive activities. We'll take you through the basics of painting and how to use different mediums. You'll learn how to mix colors, balance them on the palette, and create a masterpiece that will be wall ready when you complete the process. Youth Friendly! This class is suitable for ages 14 and up!
We will explore the life of James Baldwin as we paint a large-scale portrait of this literary giant from various perspectives. We will explore a variety of Black American artists' histories and how they played a role in the growth and evolution of contemporary art. We will explore color theory and a variety of painting techniques.
In this three-hour workshop, you'll learn about the lives and works of various Black American artists and how they shaped contemporary art. You'll also learn about color theory, painting techniques, and the history of African-American art.
Beginner & Intermediate Painting Workshop
Come out to our painting workshop and learn to paint the African aesthetic. This workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate participants. This class is an exploration of not only painting but culture, history, and your potential of you as an artist. Come out and be surprised at what you can accomplish painting alongside Yaqub Shabazz.
Painting With Purpose
Receive the gift of creative fulfillment with a journey in creativity and cultural education with painting exploration!
Learn in a 100% non-judgment zone. This program is all about growth, learning, and free expression!
Explore foundational artists' techniques related to color, tone, texture, traditional and non-traditional methods of painting, glazing, self-portraiture, and much more. Explore the basics of painting with acrylic.
Learn more about the Black American contribution to contemporary art!
Create a MASTERPIECE of your own!
Painting With Soul
Join this lively 90-minute painting beginner-level class and explore your creative side while learning some fundamental painting techniques with artist Ya'qub Shabazz as you complete an original canvas painting in the beautiful space at the historic Wilder Building at 1 East Main Street in downtown Rochester, NY.
Everything you need to create your masterpiece is included. Paints and 16"X20" Canvas. (You may want to bring something to protect your clothes. or wear something suitable to paint in).
In this class, we will be enjoying some classic music while we paint. There will be some fun and interactive exercises involving the songs that we listen to as we paint.
Some of the areas we will explore while creating the piece will include:
1. How to mix your colors
2. Adding life to the painting
3. Adding accents
4. Creating dimension and character
I am certain that after incorporating the tips learned here, you will be able to transfer the skills to other creative pieces.
REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED!
Painting With Purpose
Receive the gift of creative fulfillment with a journey in creativity and cultural education with painting exploration!
Learn in a 100%non-judgment zone. This program is all about growth, learning, and free expression!
Explore foundational artists' techniques related to color, tone, texture, traditional and non-traditional methods of painting, glazing, self-portraiture, and much more. Explore the basics of painting with acrylic.
Learn more about the Black American contribution to contemporary art
Create a MASTERPIECE of your own
Painting Lois Mailou Jones
About this event
Join us as we recreate some of the works of the legendary Harlem Renaissance painter and art educator, Lois Mailou Jones. Take you pick of Lois Mailou Jones paintings to recreate under the guidance of an experienced painting instructor.
Who is Lois Mailou Jones?
Visual artist Lois Mailou Jones was born in 1905 in Boston, Massachusetts to Thomas Vreeland and Carolyn Dorinda Jones. Her father was a superintendent of a building and later became a lawyer, her mother was a cosmetologist. Early in life Jones displayed a passion for drawing, and her parents encouraged this interest by enrolling her in the High School of Practical Arts in Boston where she majored in art. In 1927, Jones graduated with honors from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and continued her education at the Boston Normal School of Arts and the Designers Art School in Boston.
Painting With Purpose
The Painting With Purpose experience includes painting (Acrylic on canvas), imaginative visual journaling, and much more to explore.
About this event
An artistic journey that begins with visual journaling (class includes a hardcover journal), exploring emotional artist expression, finding happiness in painting, blind visualization, and an overall experience that can lead to a continuing visual journaling experience.
Refreshments will be provided.
Painting Workshop
Join us for a fun and educational art experience with a beautiful view of downtown Rochester from our 9th floor classroom.
Painting Lois Mailou Jones
Join us as we recreate some of the works of the legendary Harlem Renaissance painter and art educator, Lois Mailou Jones. Take you pick of Lois Mailou Jones paintings to recreate under the guidance of an experienced painting instructor.
Mindful Painting
Join us for a fun and creative mindfulness experience!
About this event
Have you been looking for a way to slow down and connect back to yourself?
Join us for a fun and creative mindfulness experience!
Take home your own mindfulness journal and an outward expression of your inner landscape.
The Historic wilder building
1 East Main Street Suite 950
Rochester, NY 14614
The Missing Pages Of Art History: Lois Mailou Jones
Lois Mailou Jones, (1905-1998) was a Black American painter and educator whose works reflect a command of widely varied styles, from traditional landscape to African-themed abstraction. She is a legendary artist who's life story and career must be remembered and reintroduced to respectful dialogue about art history, particularly American art history.
Painting With Soul
Join this lively 90 minute painting class and explore your creative side while learning some fundamental painting techniques with artist Ya'qub Shabazz as you complete an original canvas painting in the beautiful space at the historic Wilder Building at 1 East Main Street in downtown Rochester, NY.
Everything you need to create your masterpiece is included. Paints and 16"X20" Canvas. (You may want to bring something to protect your clothes. or wear something suitable to paint in).
In this class, we will be enjoying some classic music while we paint. There will be some fun and interactive exercises involving the songs that we listen to as we paint.
Some of the areas we will explore while creating the piece will include:
1. How to mix your colors
2. Adding life to the painting
3. Adding accents
4. Creating dimension and character
I am certain that after incorporating the tips learned here, you will be able to transfer the skills to other creative pieces.
REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED!
Painting With Purpose
Join us for a 90-minute class that combines painting, art history and a deep dive into the lives of some of the artist that shaped the Black American contribution to American art.
More than just exploring culture and art history, this is an opportunity to stretch your own creative muscles while developing your own works utilizing some of the techniques of the master works that we will explore.
WHAT YOU GET:
16"X20" Canvas
All Supplies provided
Refreshments provided
A fun and interactive learning experience
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Introduce participants to the fundamental processes of visual perception and artistic expression.
Develop students’ confidence in using painting as a primary medium for artistic expression.
Develop students’ ability to verbalize ideas and processes in art making.
Develop understanding of art history, major styles and contemporary issues in painting.
Painting The African Aesthetic
Join a lively 90 minute painting class and explore the beauty of the African artist style.
Explore your creative side and learn some art fundamentals with artist Ya'qub Shabazz as you complete an original canvas painting in the beautiful space at the historic Wilder Building at 1 East Main Street in downtown Rochester, NY.
Everything you need to create your masterpiece is included. Paints and 11"X14" Canvas. (You may want to bring something to protect your clothes. or wear something if suitable to paint in).
In this class, we will be going over how to paint an African mask on canvas using acrylic paint.
Some of the areas we will explore while creating the piece will include:
1. How to mix your colors
4. Adding life to the painting
5. Adding accents
6. Creating dimension and character
All of these are vital elements to create a realistic piece that captures the African aesthetic.
I am certain that after incorporating the tips learned here, you will be able to transfer the skills to other creative pieces.
The Life And Art of Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas came to Harlem in 1925, full of dreams and aspirations to work as an artist in New York. He left a secure position as a high school teacher in Kansas City, Missouri, and risked coming to a city where he had only one acquaintance. This was characteristic of him. Douglas was an artist who would take risks his entire life and he would also provide us with a template that inspired generations of Black American artists.
Aaron Douglas Webinar
Join this interactive conversation with artists and art educator, Ya’qub Shabazz to cover one of the man known to many as the father of the Harlem Renaissance, Aaron Douglas. In this webinar we will explore the life and times of a legendary painter, illustrator, socialite, and art educator. We will also explore ideas and develop fresh perspectives around how fine art is appreciated, interpreted, and created with a fresh, and soulful flare that is rarely found in academic discussions about art history.
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Redemption in full color: Art, life, and finding true freedom
Join us to hear a true story about youthful ignorance, survival, and redemption through the vehicle of visual arts. Ya'qub Shabazz, was a young man full of potential that found his life derailed and on a whim changed everything with a trip to the art supply store.
Lois Mailou Jones Webinar
Join us as we explore the life of the one of black America's most legendary artists, Lois Mailou Jones.Her story is one of sacrifice, creativity, and a commitment to cultural enhancement and preservation. We will also explore ideas and develop fresh perspectives around how fine art is appreciated, interpreted, and created with a fresh, and soulful flare that is rarely found in academic discussions about art history.
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The life and art of Expressionist Norman Lewis
Join this interactive conversation with artists and art educator, Ya’qub Shabazz to cover one of the Harlem Renaissance’s most dynamic artists, Norman Lewis has been grossly under-appreciated and in this webinar we will explore the life and times of a legendary expressionist painter. We will also explore ideas and develop fresh perspectives around how fine art is appreciated, interpreted, and created with a fresh, and soulful flare that is rarely found in academic discussions about art history.
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