SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates
WORKSHOP SERIES
REST AS RESISTANCE
Saturday April 26 1pm - 4pm, Saturday May 17 1pm - 4pm, and Saturday May 24 1pm - 4pm
Side Street Studio Arts would like to invite you for a series of workshops centered around the ever-important topic of rest. Drawing from decades of experience in somatic movement and creative practices, Luiza Moraes leads this series of workshops with the intention of restoring our inherent access to rest. In contrast to the relentless productivity-driven culture, the focus here is on a self-paced, curiosity-driven journey of exploration and play.
By stepping away from the colonial fixation on speed, we center our attention on comfort, ease, and safety. Through gentle movement practices, we nurture nervous system regulation and cultivate the ability to discern when to move and when to pause. In the supportive space of community, we embrace playfulness as the true measure of our well-being.
Practices include free writing, constructive rest, and the Feldenkrais Method. No prior experience with art or specific movement practices is necessary. You may sign up for one, two or all workshops.
Learn more about the instructor, Luiza Moraes.
This workshop series made possible by a generous grant from Healing Illinois.
Find more info on their mission HERE.
FREE Workshop | Best for Ages 14+
WILDFLOWER AND PAINT
Sunday, April 27 from 1pm - 3pm
Looking to create a biodiverse butterfly lawn/garden? Drop by the studio and create your own wildflower mix! After completing your mix, paint your favorite wildflower and take it home—Information and guides will be provided to care for your butterfly gardens!
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Clare Rodriguez—a freelance artist and a geo/environmental science student.
I have a passion for the outdoors and the arts and love to find ways to combine them altogether!
This workshop made possible by a generous grant from Healing Illinois.
Find more info on their mission HERE.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.
MONOPRINT WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 1 from 5:30pm - 7pm
The monoprint is an artistic technique that produces unique prints. Monoprint helps artists to feel free and not overthink a composition, in fact, the monoprinting process forces artists to "listen" to the art, and use the "mistakes" to create the final compositions. Monoprints start as an abstract art piece that needs to be transformed by the artist by "listening" to the art. Changes need to be added to the composition, using a wide variety of techniques, from traditional to non-traditional materials and techniques.
During this workshop, attendees would be able to learn about the monoprint technique, what it is and how to use it to create art in a simple but powerful way and take it from there, to keep exploring with the media and process to discover new ways of art production.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Jorge Jaén is a local artist and art teacher who is currently teaching 2D Art at a high school level in U-46. He has been teaching art both in public and private schools for 15 years. He is also an active artist who participates in art shows, art fairs and public art. His personal art production goes from sculpture to painting, drawing and printing.
$10 Workshop - Materials included.
TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 10 from 2pm - 4pm
The traditional portrait workshop is a hands on class where artists learn the foundations of “portraiture”.
Bring an 8" x 10" portrait photo to work from, or select from images the instructor will provide.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Buddy Plumlee is an artist and art educator. His work focuses on narrative portraiture and the human experience.
He teaches 2D Art and 3D Art at Elgin High School and lives in West Chicago with his wife and kids.
$10 Workshop - Materials included.
MOTHER'S DAY SIP & PAINT
Sunday, May 11 from 2pm - 4pm
Bring your Mom or any other Mother figure in your life to our Mother's Day Sip & Paint Event.
Join artist John French in painting a relaxing koi pond and lily scene.
All painting materials are included. One alcoholic beverage is included with your ticket. Cash Bar will be open for additional purchases.
$40 Per Person | Ages 21+