The workshop includes a short lecture and presentation highlighting storytelling through mixed media collage with the use of historical imagery. Participants will observe a demonstration and view artwork made by the artist instructor. A hands-on session follows, covering the use of mixed media collage including examples of methods and projects as well as reference materials for the classroom. Lavett Ballard is a female mixed media visual artist, art historian, curator and author. She holds a dual Bachelor’s in Studio Art and Art History with a minor in Museum Studies from Rutgers University- Camden and an MFA in Studio Art from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Ballard’s art has been commissioned twice as a cover for Time Magazine.
 
Location: Key West, Florida
Instructor: Lavett Ballard
Cost: $100 / $75 for members
Sponsor: The Studios of Key West
Website, email, (305) 296-0458

Dianne Hebbert leads a portrait painting workshop. Students are invited to bring in a printed or digital copy of a photograph they would like to translate into a painting. The class begins with the drawing and moves into developing the acrylic painting, going over the grid method, under paintings, and finally, how to add personal details to finalize your painting. Regardless of skill level, there’s something for everyone to learn. Dianne Hebbert is a Nicaraguan-American artist based in New York. She works primarily in painting, printmaking and installation art. As a Miami native she attended New World School of the Arts before she earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing from Purchase College and her MFA in Printmaking from Brooklyn College.
 
Location: Key West, Florida
Instructor: Dianne Hebbert
Cost: $110 / $85 for members
Sponsor: The Studios of Key West
Website, email, (305) 296-0458

Dive into the exciting world of print-on-demand over six immersive sessions. Learn everything from brainstorming ideas to applying the final touches to art and designs that capture the market's attention. Uncover the best social media platforms to showcase your work and increase your visibility and engagement using straightforward keyword research and AI tools to boost your SEO effectively. Register by June 15 to receive the discounted price of $250, after June 15, the price goes up to $400. Beginner and advanced classes available!
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Victoria Grigaliunas
Cost: $250 before June 15; $400 after June 15
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Dive into the exciting world of print-on-demand over six immersive sessions. Learn everything from brainstorming ideas to applying the final touches to art and designs that capture the market's attention. Uncover the best social media platforms to showcase your work and increase your visibility and engagement using straightforward keyword research and AI tools to boost your SEO effectively. Register by June 15 to receive the discounted price of $250, after June 15, the price goes up to $400. Beginner and advanced classes available!
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Victoria Grigaliunas
Cost: $250 before June 15; $400 after June 15
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712