by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Oct 22, 2024
In this workshop we will learn about Alma Thomas. She was an expressionist abstract artist who had a major influence in the Washington Color School Art Movement. Join Valerie on zoom and learn about her life and art, and then make your own art in the style of Thomas....
by Art Saves Lives | Oct 2, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
Editor’s Note by Ben Weakley | September 29th, 2024 Jillian Danback-McGhan is among the most talented, insightful voices among the post-9/11 generation of authors writing about service and conflict today. We were grateful to her for being with us at 2024’s...
by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Sep 25, 2024
In this workshop, Valerie will teach participants to make watercolor pumpkins. Learn an easy technique to make a beautiful pumpkin that can be used to decorate your journals or make greeting cards! Val will explain how to draw, color and embellish the pumpkin...
by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Sep 22, 2024
Last month, Veteran Artist Shaun Smith started participants on a 3-part project for fall. In this second part, he will show you how to take a thumbnail sketch and draw it onto the raw canvas, and then start the painting process of creating an autumn landscape. If you...
by Rob Haney | Sep 14, 2024 | Blog, Events
Strathmore and Community Building Art Works Present A DAY OF BELONGING Celebrating the power of the arts as we bring Veterans & civilians from different backgrounds together. Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Registration now open! CBAW’s 2nd Annual community...