Events

Post Grad Workshops: Sara Roberts – “Soft Sculpture: Weaving Fabric”

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Post-Grad Resident Sara Roberts will demonstrate the process of weaving fabric. She is intrigued how the feminine, domestic nature of fabric contrasts the masculine, industrial quality of her concrete/resin castings. Participants will be able to experiment with weaving. Workshop will run from 3-5pm hour in the Post Grad Studio (Studio 319) on the third floor at the Torpedo Factory. 

Torpedo Talks: Dejan Jovanovic

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Dejan draws inspiration from nature and the universal language of shape and form, translating subtle organic shapes and asymmetry into his pieces. His work demonstrates his exploration of ancient metalsmithing forms and techniques which he revives with a modern, sophisticated sensibility. His pieces embody a sense of both elegance and rarity.

In Our Eyes: Workshop with Shani Shih, Michelle Chen, and Chinatown Art Studio

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. Through these workshops, the artists will 1) lead participants in reflection on the stories and experiences that have shaped who we are and who we are becoming, and 2) guide participants in the use of visual language to tell their stories. Mediums of exploration include: painting, collage, pen and ink. Each workshop is in collaboration with a separate non-profit or activist group committed to uplifting individuals in the DC/Alexandria area. 

Workshop: New Project Studio Artist Han Sol Jeon – “Finding Shapes Part 2”

Torpedo Factory Art Center

New Project Studio Resident Han Sol Jeon offers the second 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: 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.

New Voices Artist Roundtable: Shani Shih, Michelle Chen, Han Jeon, and Amy Lokoff

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

How does an artist succeed and create momentum when they are just starting out? What resources and tools do they need? How can they be socially conscious while also making a living? These questions and more will be discussed in an Artist Roundtable with current "New Art/New Voices" residents Shani Shih, Michelle Chen, and Han Jeon. Moderated by "New Art/New Voices" juror Amy Lokoff.

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. 

CANCELED — The Late Shift: Culture ALX

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Artists, poets, and performers showcase the vibrant cultures that have greatly contributed to the region’s remarkable tapestry. 

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Alexandria, VA 22314
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