Color Lab with Lena Wolff
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4 SESSION WORKSHOP – SUNDAYS: AUGUST 24, AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 7, SEPTEMBER 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm PT
This is an in-person, multi-day workshop at CfM Art Room:
4035 Judah St, San Francisco, next door to our shop!
Color Lab was designed for everyone interested in learning how to experiment with color in new ways, structured to convey the basics of color theory through hands-on practice, with a sequence of fun, approachable exercises in paint-mixing and collage. In-between art activities, slideshows offer information on the biology of color vision, a breakdown of color properties, and the wondrous phenomenon of color relativity, with visual examples of early color theorists, textiles, folk-art, and work by contemporary artists.
By the end of the workshop, everyone will leave with a small set of color charts and collages, and fodder for a lifetime of future experimentation.
Open to absolute beginners, practicing artists, designers, and craftspeople alike. Older teens with a serious interest in art are also welcome to register.
Note: this class cannot be prorated – we want to encourage participants to make every session! If you need to miss a session, all the info will be shared about class projects in a Google doc, including example images and written descriptions.
MATERIALS NEEDED / We have some options!
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We'll have everything you need at the first session available as a bundle for $165 (a savings of 15%!) Just shoot us an email (info@caseformaking.com) to let us know that you'd like a full set materials for Color Lab! We'll have it ready for you in the Art Room at the first session and you're welcome to pay there!
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Do you already have some of the items? We have a few gouache colors and brushes available online via the links below—and we'll have all the colors, brushes and mixing palettes available to purchase on the first day! (If you order ahead of time, select In-Store Pickup and add COLOR LAB to the order notes!)
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Lena's Materials Guide! You're welcome to source your materials from other suppliers—there is also a wonderful reading and inspiration list at the end of the document!
Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache - 1 x 14ml tube of each color:
- Magenta, Rose or Opera Pink
- Primary Red or Alizarin Crimson
- Lemon Yellow or Primary Yellow
- Permanent Yellow Deep or another orangey-yellow
- Cerulean Blue or Primary Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Prussian Blue
- Burnt Umber
- Permanent White - 37ml tube
Flat Brushes:
Paper:
- Paper will be provided for the exercises, but everyone should bring a small pad of cold press watercolor paper or a watercolor notebook for some experimentation!
Mixing Tray or Dish:
- Round or Rectangular Mixing Dish, or a plate works great as well!
* Please also bring a pair of sharp scissors, and a pencil/pencil sharpener to use during class. The Art Room also has some items to share!
If you'd like to purchase supplies from our shop, you can order online and SELECT IN STORE PICKUP—your items will be ready for you at the first session—it would help us immensely if you add COLOR LAB WORKSHOP to your order notes!
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR
Lena Wolff an artist, craftswoman, independent teacher, and activist for democracy in equal parts. Her work extends out of American folk-art and quiltmaking traditions while at the same time being rooted in geometric abstraction, social practice, civic engagement, and feminist political art. Lena’s interconnected artistic output includes drawing, collage, sculpture, frequent collaboration, and public projects. Her work is in the permanent collections of ONE National Lesbian and Gay Archives, the Berkeley Art Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Oakland Museum of California, among others. She lives with her wife Miriam Klein Stahl and their daughter in Berkeley, California.
lenawolff.com
CANCELLATION POLICY
** For this long format class, we are only able to refund if we’re notified at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop. ** If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can open up your spot!
THINGS TO KNOW
Workshop doors open 15 minutes early for all to arrive and get settled. Class will start promptly so everyone has plenty of time to create!
For public transit, both the #18 bus and the N-Judah muni lines stop just at the corner of our block. If you're driving, there is 1-hour parking along Judah St., and unmetered street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. We recommend building in extra time to park for evening and weekend classes!
If you are planning to teach in the future using anything you’ve learned from us, we kindly ask that you credit Case for Making + the individual instructor where applicable.
Thank you so much for taking our workshops!!
