Thu, Oct 10
|The Jamii Hub
Thursday Creating - Painting Nights
Led by Ephraim Velasco Painting night with acrylic, pencils and reflection time
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5A 4J6, Canada
About the Event
FREE | ALL AGES* | NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
In this workshop, inspired by the theme of TEKA LANG, participants will explore the value of slowing down and taking time to reflect through painting techniques. Under the leadership and guidance from Ephraim Velasco, the group will focus on using acrylic paint and pencil crayons, learning how to control the amount of water and paint applied to create various desired effects, from rich and bold opaque layers to soft, translucent washes. During the process, specifically waiting for the paint to dry, the group will discuss and reflect on the theme of patience and mindfulness taken from TEKA LANG. With guidance, participants are invited to discover and draw back to their own stories and emotions, using color as a means of expression.
 The goal is to create meaningful, yet simple pieces that reflect our individual journeys while grounding us in the present moment.
Ephraim Velasco is an interdisciplinary visual artist and aspiring illustrator who specializes on identity formation, concept art, self expression, empowerment, gender & sexuality in the realm of fashion, pop culture, ancestral stories/designs, nostalgia, consumerist desires and cultural hybrids
*Under 12 need to accompanied by an adult.