Collaborative Abstraction in Mixed Media Workshop in Lecce Italy!
May 11 - 15
Workshop: 10 am - 1 pm (lunch)
Studio collaboration time: 2 - 5 pm (on your own with other GAP Artists)
Location: Palazzo Turrisi Via Marco Basseo, 1. Lecce Italy
Fee: $1,250 (lodging not included; must find your own)
Deadline: 1/2 down on March 30th. Non-refundable.
Materials: All supplies included
To learn more details and register, please visit ColleenGianatiempo. Upon registration, please mention the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.
Join GAP (Global Art Project) artist, Colleen Gianatiempo and delve into the world of abstract art alongside artists from Japan, Italy, India, Spain, Senegal, France, Canada, and Korea. This is an opportunity that is precious and rare to learn the freedom of expression in this unique format to communicate beyond language and culture with diverse artists from all over the world!
In this workshop, we will introduce a variety of exercises designed to help you tap into your creative potential and explore the world of abstraction. From experimenting with form, space, shape, and emotion to discovering new approaches to composition, this workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Throughout the week, we will encourage you to let go of control and surrender to the painting process. This is your chance to embrace your inner artist and discover the endless possibilities of abstract art.
There will be classroom time in the morning and collaborative sessions in the afternoon.
So why wait? Join us for this exciting opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and connect with artists from around the world. We can't wait to see what you create!
About the instructor: Art has always been a part of Colleen’s life paralleling her development as a person, through education, becoming an adult, raising children and her professional career. She has successfully merged them all somehow and has been addicted to education her entire life. She is honored to hold an MFA in painting from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Now with a business degree, a graphic design degree and an MFA, Colleen has all the knowledge and motivation she needed to pursue her fine art practice and teach and inspire students from around the globe. Visit Colleen's website here!