Permission of Play - Adults only Workshop (Arts in the Alley Fest)

Ever wondered what painting based on a game feels like? Well, the POP workshop is the place to try it out. Make marks that don't have to be 'perfect/correct', show your inner creative language, relish in the permission to be a kid for an evening, meet new people, and share the process of making an abstract artwork to see how truly different we all are.

Think 'paint & sip', cross 'Yahtzee', and add in some 'musical chairs' to make a piece for charity, determined by the roll of a dice.

***10 spots only - $55pp book your ticket NOW so we can prepare your materials. TICKET MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED to attend this workshop.

Using the element of 'chance' your pieces will be created based on set elements matching the numbers on the dice...whoever rolls, has the power!

Imagine this: your friend holds the oversized giant dice in their hands, giggling away from the wine consumed in the alleyway, they shake...we all hold our breath...rolls... and it's a double 1! 
Everyone calls out 'SNAKE EYES!' The room erupts in movement and laughter as we all try to find a new seat in time for the music to stop. And you're sat in front of another person's canvas...ready for the dice to roll again... will you be able to let go of ego & share the permission of playing?

YOUR TAKEAWAYS:

• - unisex apron & art materials provided
• - zero skill required (best if you have none actually)
• - Learn abstract, and suggestive painting techniques, such as the weight of focal points.
• - Tips for 'making marks' with unusual 'tools' (not just with paintbrushes).
• - Exercises designed by an Expressive Arts Therapist to encourage intuitive thinking & connection to the inner child.
• - Laughter and the dissolving of ego & being 'better/worse' at it than someone else.
• - An insight to Creative Expression therapies for healing & the idea of playful permission, and how it translates to our relationship with 'self' & the world around us.
• - An A4 digital file print (crop & bleed marks defined).
• OVER 18 ONLY for this workshop - some themes may not suit those under the legal adult age.

BYO if you desire. Alcohol is permitted, but not required, please support the festival where you can. Some similarities to gambling may be present when speaking about rolling dice. If you struggle with addiction, please be mindful of these triggers & Nina will support you as best they can.

GIVING BACK

Notes: Your canvas, will be added to the 'gallery wall' for 'sale' for the final day of the festival (you become a professional artist for a day). You may also place a bid on someone else's work.

The proceeds of this, will be donated to a local charity and you get to take home the piece you had your eye on.