Thursday Creating - Painting Nights

FREE | ALL AGES* | NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

This workshop welcomes all with endless opportunities for self-discovery!

Multi-disciplinary artist Blessyl Buan’s visual art draws inspiration from Philippine Indigenous traditions and the concept of "Kapwa" – the intricate interplay between Self, Community, Nature, and the Cosmos.

Join Blessyl for a creative painting class that promises to be engaging and inspiring, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore these profound themes through hands-on artistic expression. You will begin with embodied movement to connect to the Land and transfer that energy into drawing and acrylic painting: Dive into a world of colors and strokes, letting your inner artist run wild on the canvas. Next you will write down what you wish to see in the future for the collective and for yourself, weaving this intention into painting.  As you create, you will learn the intricate art and tradition of the Banig (Philippine Mat) and create a masterpiece that tells your unique story. After the session, take home your masterpiece and cherish the memories of a delightful evening at Jamii.

Blessyl Buan, a contemporary dancer, choreographer, and visual artist, crafts colourful interdisciplinary works echoing rhythm, movement, and land-based spirituality. With a Kinesiology degree (2001) and a Chiropractic doctorate (2005), her academic background provides a deep understanding of the human body. Blessyl combines in her practice both her academic backgound with over two decades of professional dance experience.

*Under 12 need to accompanied by an adult.