8A | Look Both Ways: The Interconnection Between Representation and Abstraction with a Focus on Women Artists (Online, via Zoom)

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FILLED. If you would like to be added to a waiting list for the class, please email Amanda Monroe at amonroe@woodmereartmuseum.org ASAP.

Explore subject matter in a new way! Whether you are drawn to realism or abstraction, this class will demonstrate the interconnection between both. A special focus on women artists will inspire new ways to experiment with the expressive qualities of line, form, color and light, and texture. Work in the medium of your choice (acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, fabric, and drawing mediums). This class includes group and individual critiques, PowerPoint presentations and studio time. Demonstrations will be based on students' interests.

Course Outline:

Week 1 & 2   Explore Latin American Women artists such as Tarisila do Amaral

Week 3 Explore Native American Women artists such as Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Edmonia Lewis

Week 4 & 5 Explore Black American Women artist such as Alma Thomas and Lois Mailou Jones