Frida Kahlo:
Self Portraits in History
“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”
“Pies, ¿para qué los quiero si tengo alas para volar?”
Workshop # 12:
Thursday, September 19th from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale
By Donation (Suggested $15)
Monetary and in-kind donations make this program possible.
Workshop Description:
We will begin with a history of self portraits, then dive into the symbolic, colorful, surrealist and often pain-filled works created by 20th century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. We will discuss her identity, life and work in the context of culture, industrialization, communism, women’s rights and the great depression and create our own symbolic portraits reflecting our unique identity.
Workshop Flow:
9:30am to 10:30am — Set-up
10:30am to 11:30am — Art Stations
11:30am to 12:15pm — Circle Time (Artist Talk w/ Lunch)
12:15pm to 1:15pm — Class Final Art Challenge (shared collectively or individually), Announcements & Goodbyes
1:15pm to 1:30pm — Clean-up
What to bring?
Remember: This is a co-op. We all make it happen together!
Basic Art Kit:
For each artist (both kids and adults), please bring pencils, erasers, colored pencils/markers, paper on a clipboard/sketchbook, scissors and glue. We do have extras if you forget; no need to drive back home.
Home Items:
Any beads, photos, stickers, stamps, small items that are meaningful to you and that you would like to use in your self- portrait
Hairband for flower crown station
Felt for flowers/animals (also on our Amazon Wishlist below)
Recycling Bin Items:
Magazines for collaging
Amazon Wishlist:
Personal Items:
Pillow, chairs or blanket to sit on
Water
Snacks or packed lunch
I encourage you to embody this wonderful artist by joining us dressed in your best Frida or her husband — artist Diego Rivera. Think color, flowers, braids, woven fabrics, leather and bold prints …
If in doubt, bring it. Diverse, interesting materials enrich the creative process.
At-Home Activity
If in doubt, bring it. Diverse, interesting materials enrich the creative process.
Watch!
Instructions.
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Create/Do!
Instructions.
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What’s happenin’?
“Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.”
