Upcoming Art Workshops
Dive into techniques and processes inspired by our exploration into abstract art. See below for details.
During the New Visions of the Natural World Exhibition in cooperation with the Open Space Alliance, our 4A members will be providing these workshops:
2. Introduction to Oil Painting with Cold Wax Medium
3. Introduction to Abstraction using Collage
We express our thanks to the City of Albuquerque and Open Space Visitor Center for supporting these events.
To REGISTER for these workshops:
Call (505) 768-4951 or
Visit Open Space Visitors Center
6500 Coors Blvd. NW
ABQ 87120
Nancy JonesFrancis, She Strove To Be A Poppy, 2026, Acrylic, 18"x24"
The Collage Workshop led by Jan Tras and Dana Millen will introduce this exciting art form to participants. It opens up to you a whole world of possibilities where various materials such as photographs, pieces of papers, or fabric, can be composed into a beautiful and meaningful art.
Registration required
Admission is free
Limited to 18 adult participants age 18 and above..
Supply list upon registration
Informal Abstract Art Critique Sessions
Join us monthly at the Juan Tabo Library community room. Members and guests are welcome. Follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our email list for schedule announcements.
Free Admissions.
Most recent and upcoming sessions:
Friday, July 24th, Noon to 2PM.
The Oil & Cold Wax Workshop will be an introduction to painting with oil paint in combination with wax medium to create spontaneous effect over layers of paint. The instructor Kari Bell will also demonstrate textures using various methods.
Registration Required
Admission is free
Limited to 20 adult participants
age 18 and above.
Supply list upon registration
The Nature & Art Workshop led by Dana Millen and Ginna Heiden will be a collaborative exercise for children.
Under the guidance of our workshop instructors, participants will create a large abstract work of art using prompts that engage them in making marks collaboratively. At the end of the project, Open Space plans to scan the finished work and share it with all the participants.
Registration required. Admission is free
Limited to 18 children at 9 and 10 years old. Supply list upon registration
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