Workshop occurs on consecutive Thursdays, February 6–March 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free digital art-making workshop in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Learn digital art-making skills and new forms of creative expression while becoming more comfortable with technology, developing community and personal connections, and engaging more closely with Frist exhibitions and programs.
The workshop will consist of eight 90-minute art-making sessions, led by a teaching artist, with projects exploring themes of culture and identity related to the Frist’s exhibition Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism.
At the end of the workshop, there will be a culminating reception and celebration during the last class.
This workshop is free to FiftyForward members. All participants will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Frist Art Museum.
For more information or questions, contact Shahnaz Lighari at slighari@fristartmuseum.org.
Advanced Level: This course is designed for individuals with some experience using an iPad for digital art-making using ProCreate or a similar program. Beginners can check out the Digital Artmaking Fundamentals class at FiftyForward Donelson Station.
Call 615-622-3040 to register!
About the Teaching Artist: Graeme Morris
With a rich and varied background in design, Graeme Morris brings a unique blend of skills to the digital art classroom. Their experience spans graphic design, printing, print production, digital media, project management, and creative direction, allowing them to approach each project with a holistic and entrepreneurial mindset. They believe in the importance of both process and execution, which has been a key focus of their risograph workshops, where they teach the intricate, hands-on methods involved in this distinctive printing technique.
As an educator, Graeme emphasizes attention to detail and encourages students to engage deeply with their work, regardless of scale. Whether guiding large-scale projects or refining minute details, their approach remains the same: no job is too big or too small. They are passionate about fostering creativity through effective, timeless design and helping students unlock their potential through digital art tools and techniques.
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