Workshop: Exploring the Dimensions of STEAM Education with AGI

Torpedo Factory Art Center

ou are invited to attend the first in a series of Saturday STEAM workshops provided by the American Geosciences Institute in collaboration with the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Participants will explore the many interdisciplinary ways that the arts can support STEM education—an approach that adds an “A” for arts to STEM, making STEAM.

Workshop: Post-Grad Artist Sara Roberts – “Concrete Eggs”

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Post-Grad Resident Sara Roberts offers the second of her workshops. Workshop runs from 3-5pm on the 3rd floor landing near the Post Grad Studio (Studio 319) on the third floor at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Workshop: Community Writing with CBAW

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

No creative writing experience required! Join Community Building Art Works for their a creative writing workshop in collaboration with the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Led by accomplished authors, these workshops focus on the craft of writing as a tool for introspection, communication, and connection.

Workshop: In Our Eyes with Shani Shih, Michelle Chen, and NAKASEC

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

New Project Studio artists Shani Shih and Michelle Chen present In Our Eyes, an interactive workshop series centered on the power of the arts to express identity, values, and personal/collective histories and visions. Artists will lead participants in reflection on the stories that shape who we are and who we are becoming, and guide participants in the use of visual language to tell stories. 

Workshop: New Project Studio Artist Han Sol Jeon – “Finding Shapes Part 3”

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

New Project Studio Resident Han Sol Jeon offers the third part in his hands-on drawing workshop. Participants will use gouache paints and pencils to draw on a large-scale sheet of paper on the wall. The final piece will be incorporated in a new collaborative work created by Han!

Workshop: Exploring the Dimensions of STEAM Education with AGI

You are invited to attend the second in a series of Saturday STEAM workshops provided by the American Geosciences Institute in collaboration with the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Participants will explore the many interdisciplinary ways that the arts can support STEM education—an approach that adds an “A” for arts to STEM, making STEAM.

Community Writing Workshop

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

Community Building Art Works returns to the Riverview Room for the next Community Writing Workshop. No creative writing experience required! September's workshop will be led by the National Endowment for the Arts Lit Team: Amy Stolls (Director of Literature) Mohamed Sheriff (Literature Specialist) Jessica Flynn (Literature Specialist) Katy Day (Assistant Grants Management Specialist).

Workshop: Post-Grad Artist Sara Roberts

Studio 319 - New Project Studio

Post-Grad Resident Sara Roberts offers the third and final workshop in her series. Workshop will run from 3-5pm in the Post Grad Studio (Studio 319) at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Community Writing Workshop with Susanna Sonnenberg

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

Community Building Art Works returns to the Riverview Room for the next Community Writing Workshop. No creative writing experience required! October's workshop will be led by Susanna Sonnenberg, who is the author of two NYT best-selling memoirs, HER LAST DEATH and SHE MATTERS: A LIFE IN FRIENDSHIPS. Her work has appeared in many magazines, newspapers and anthologies, and she regularly teaches writing workshops in Missoula and elsewhere.

Writing Workshop with Community Building Art Works

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

This workshop focuses on the craft of writing as a tool for introspection, communication, and connection. Bring a pen, a notebook, and an open mind.

“How to Be An Artist” Workshop with Kelly R. Johnston

Join Winter 2018 Post-Grad artist Kelly R. Johnston in Studio 319 for a free workshop. Visitors and artists will learn how to write an artist statement, how to organize a portfolio, and resources on where to apply for exhibitions.

Writing Workshop with Mary Guterson and Community Building Art Works

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

No creative writing experience required! Join Community Building Art Works for our monthly community building creative writing workshop in partnership with the Torpedo Factory Art Center. December's workshop will be led by author Mary Guterson. Doors at 6:30, workshop begins promptly at 7 pm.

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Alexandria, VA 22314
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