Family Studio: Family Photographic Portraits

Make art side-by-side as a family! Together you will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project. Join us for a heartwarming workshop experience where you and your child will take turns being photographer and model! Tailored for both kids and parents, this interactive workshop will guide you and your child to create lasting and meaningful photographs of each other, deepening family bonds through the art of photography. Through collaborative family portrait sessions, where each participant captures the essence of their loved ones, we will create timeless keepsakes brimming with joy and love!

Special Notes

• Each person must individually register. Registered children must have be accompanied by a registered adult. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. All materials and equipment are provided. Artmaking activities will involve some messiness; please wear appropriate clothing.
  
  Due to a set of stairs, this classroom is not wheelchair accessible.
  Accessibility notes: In youth art classes, many artmaking processes involve (age-appropriate) fine motor skills, physical strength, vision, and ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.

About the Instructor

Aspen DeRosa

Aspen DeRosa is a multimedia artist, teacher, and student of life. Their work celebrates play and mindfulness and seeks to create space for curiosity, pause, and joy. Aspen creates multimodal installations that engage all senses. The work is highly collaborative and adaptable for the viewers to engage with. Aspen’s work is based in material explorations, including papermaking, natural fabric dyes, screenprinting, sound, mold-making, video, photography, performance, etc., to address topics related to play, mindfulness, and work/life balance. They received their BFA from VCU in 2019 in Photography and Film. They spent 2 years at the University of Iowa expanding their sculptural skills and teaching experience before coming to VisArts. Outside of VisArts, they have a photography business and primarily capture live events and portraits to celebrate milestones.

Website: www.aspenderosa.com
Social Media: @bevelcut_shawti

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