Daytime ART LAB — Sept 4

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Each class will feature one of a relaxed rotation of creative experiences such as collage, neurodrawing, paper weaving, mark making, zine-making, and more. Explore the process and the materials without attachment to the product -- and meet new people along the way. Paper Weaving: Use a wide array of textured, colorful strips to create beautiful weavings that can become greeting cards or simply enjoyed as they are. Mark Making: We’ll experiment with using found objects and acrylic paints to create patterns and shapes. It's chill — we're getting our hands dirty, appreciating color and texture, and maybe even expressing ourselves. No brushes allowed! Collage: Join us for a casual collage get-together! Meet other cool humans and play with a huge assortment of unusual materials. Neurodrawing: Did you know that experiencing the arts changes the wiring of our brains? In this class, we'll get in touch with our wiring using a mindfulness drawing exercise – and connect with others through creativity. Vision Boards: Take a break to connect with your inner life and envision your goals. Use a wide variety of paper goods to memorialize your vision and keep it in your line of sight. Zine-Making: Learn to cut and fold a little book that's ready for collage, storytelling, or ideas. About the Teaching Artist Karisa Johnson is an arts facilitator who centers creative openness and experimentation to foster an accessible space for making. As the owner of Slate Blue Studios and co-founder of ART House 360, Karisa views the creative process as a critical pillar of mental wellness. Her teaching style emphasizes stripping away perfectionism to make room for the actual act of creating. Rather than offering rigid instructions, Karisa acts as a lab host, inviting you into a safe, expansive environment designed for exploring and connecting with yourself and those around you.