Newark Arts Festival 2025
Craft & Convos: A Collective Painting + Design Experience
The workshop opened with a grounding icebreaker and a discussion around the colors and memories that embody joy. A hands-on lesson in color theory and the elements of art helped participants explore how line, shape, texture, and color affect visual storytelling. With guided exercises, attendees mix custom “joy colors” and experiment with various tools and textures before diving into the collaborative piece.
The group worked together to design a shared composition—either abstract or representational—before collectively painting the canvas while music filled the space. Optional role rotations and layering exercises invite participants to respond to each other’s marks, fostering dialogue and unity.
Workshop Goals:
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Participants leave with a deeper understanding of visual language, a sense of shared creative achievement, and the lasting imprint of joyful expression.
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Explore the emotion of joy through collaborative painting, conversation, and creative play
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Use principles of color theory and the elements of art to create
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Utilize the For Struggling Creatives Mobile Studio to bring resources and creativity directly to the community.
Location: 31 Warren Pl. Newark, NJ
Dates: October 10th, 2025
Recap video by: Danté Maurice
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