Fun Abstract Painting Workshop
October 21, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pmBecome a colorist and give life and beauty to a simple object. View abstract expressionism through the art of various artists such as Jackson Pollock. Abstract Expressionism captures the essence of objects with color and emotion! Participants will explore the world of abstract art by understanding the elements of art. Participants will utilize the elements of art to create an abstract painting with fun and easy techniques that reflect an appreciation and understanding of this genre of art. All skills are invited to venture into this fun workshop!
To sign up for this workshop or for more information, contact Rosalind Martin at (865) 523-6349 or email rmartin@knoxart.org.
Saturday, October 21 • 10am-12pm
Members: $35 | Non-members: $45
INSTRUCTOR, ANNAMARIA GUNDLACH—
Annamaria Gundlach is a professional artist, a teaching artist, and a rostered artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission. She has a specialty in clay hand-building and figurative sculpture. She also teaches various visual art mediums such as painting and collage. She is an arts integration specialist who loves to weave poetry and creative writing into her workshops. She teaches all levels from preschool to adults. She developed a hands-on arts integration multi-sensory phonics program for early learners. Additionally, as an outreach artist for the Knoxville Museum and a trained memory care artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission, she has developed Memory Care workshops for older learners. Her workshops encourage creativity and make learning fun. She loves sharing the joy of art. She encourages self-expression which gives participants confidence to create their own art. She believes that everyone is creative regardless of age or skill. Gundlach is a professional artist who exhibits and sells her artworks.
This project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S Department of Treasury.
