The idea of Sumi-e is the Art of Leaving Out.  The aim to simplify a subject to it's basic Essence. There is an honoring of the viewer"s own imagination by stripping away all but the most essential spirit of a subject. 

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.

A collaboration between The Drawing Studio, Raices Taller Gallery, and Roots & Roads Community Hospice, this series explores elements of traditional ofrendas (altars). Why and when do people make ofrendas? What do ofrendas look like? What goes onto ofrendas?

This workshop will focus on Alebrijes: animal spirit guides that help the souls of the deceased on their journey between the worlds of the living and the dead in the Mexican tradition. Participants will paint and decorate small paper mache animals while learning about the significance of including Alebrijes in ofrendas.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. Participants can bring photos or (copies of photos ) of those to be honored and remembered for Dia de los Muertos. Participants can also bring items that represent the favorite hobbies, foods, drinks of those they wish to honor. 

Create a unique image using specific abstract drawing techniques. Following the abstract art creation, follow a series of creating writing activities that will serve to explore the creative process, merging creativity with awareness. The session will complete with art showcasing and an open mic.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

Aprender y Jugar is a community focused effort to explore the Spanish language, then expand its reach, by exposing folks through the arts - visual, music and story. This class invites young artists and their guardians to get familiar with Spanish vocabulary by listening and repeating words from a story.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.

The idea of Sumi-e is the Art of Leaving Out.  The aim to simplify a subject to it's basic Essence. There is an honoring of the viewer"s own imagination by stripping away all but the most essential spirit of a subject. 

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.

A monthly process painting session, open to all — no experience, no agenda, no product to produce. Each session is a 3-hour held space where participants paint freely, guided by the principle that the creative process matters more than the outcome. Participants leave feeling more connected to themselves, their body, and a community of people who showed up for the same thing.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

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Aprender y Jugar is a community focused effort to explore the Spanish language, then expand its reach, by exposing folks through the arts - visual, music and story. This class invites young artists and their guardians to get familiar with Spanish vocabulary by listening and repeating words from a story.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.