Guest Artists & Workshops

The Open Art Lab is proud to host a rotating lineup of workshops, classes, and creative events led by visiting artists, instructors, and community collaborators. Explore upcoming opportunities to learn something new, meet fellow creatives, and make something of your own.

Urban Sketch with Jeon-Young
Nov
7

Urban Sketch with Jeon-Young

  • The Open Art Lab (upstairs at Fine Line Cosmetics & Tattoos) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the fundamentals of urban sketching through the simple beauty of plants. In this beginner-friendly class, Jeon-Young will guide students through drawing potted plants directly from observation, exploring how to break complex subjects into simple shapes, understand proportion, capture the natural movement of leaves, and build texture and depth with pen and ink.

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Hand Stitched Coptic Bookmaking by Fly Forward Studio
Nov
14

Hand Stitched Coptic Bookmaking by Fly Forward Studio

  • The Open Art Lab (Upstairs at Fine Line Cosmetics & Tattoos) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spend a few hours learning how to make your own hardbound journal. The Coptic Binding uses hand-stitching, with an open binding that looks great and gives flexibility, allowing you to open the journal flat so you can fill pages with ease.

During this workshop, you’ll use beautiful materials to create your custom journal. The paper used for the book block is mixed media paper, which allows you to be creative within the pages, using different designs, including wet and dry media.

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2-Day Korean Minhwa Wreath Workshop with Jeon-Young
Nov
21

2-Day Korean Minhwa Wreath Workshop with Jeon-Young

  • The Open Art Lab (upstairs at Fine Line Cosmetics & Tattoos) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the beauty of traditional Korean folk painting in this two-day, hands-on workshop led by Jeon-Young! Students will create a Korean Minhwa-inspired wreath, learning how to build color, blend tones, and add depth using soft shading.

Across two 3-hour sessions, you’ll work on the same painting from start to finish, beginning with transferring the outline and gradually bringing your wreath to life with color and detail. By the end of Day 2, you’ll have a completed piece to take home. No need to rush—this workshop is designed to give you the time and guidance to enjoy the process and develop your skills.

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