Harwood

Cultural Mapping Workshops are open to all ages, participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Thanks to a generous grant from the Albuquerque Community Foundation FUNd for this project, the registration fee is $5/individual, $15/family of four. Artworks created in these workshops may be included in an exhibition at the Harwood Main Gallery during the month of September 2012.

You can register online or call 505.242.6367 or email info@harwoodartcenter.org to register for workshops in advance.

Saturday, July 21st, 10 am - 12 pm
Sharing History:
Photos of the Neighborhood and Objects of Personal Significance 
 For this workshop participants should bring in old personal photos of themselves or of the neighborhood. In addition, participants can also bring in one object that has personal significance. Each participant will have time to share with the group a little bit about their photos or objects. In response to what the group has shared participants will be able  to make objects or record or write a story based on an object or photo. Selected images and objects will be temporarily borrowed to create an exhibition in the gallery space. All types of contributions will be incorporated into the exhibition.

Saturday, July 28th, 10 am - 12 pm
Buried Under Dreams 
This is a postcard project in which all participants are given the same postcard. On the front of the card is an image of two kites. Written on the kites are the words 'Buried Under Dreams.' All participants will be asked to respond to this image by writing or drawing on the back of the postcard. The postcard can be addressed to whomever the participant chooses. The collection of postcards will provide a broad spectrum of views on how the phrase  ‘Buried Under Dreams’ can be interpreted. All the cards will be exhibited in the gallery until the conclusion of the show. After the exhibition, if the participants wish, the cards will be mailed off to the intended recipient.

Saturday, August 4th, 10 am - 12 pm
Conversations with Public Space Prepare to get your hands dirty! During this workshop, participants will be working with modeling materials. Together we will explore the surrounding area, looking for patterns and designs that are imbedded within the landscape. Participants will make impressions from the landscape which will be formed into a community mural. In addition, participants will pick a public space they are drawn to and upon return to the Hardwood Art Center, will make hand painted signs. The signs will then be placed back into the chosen public spaces.

Young Artist ADVENTURE CLUB! THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL!
Monday – Friday, July 30th –August 3, 9 am - 12 pm ($25 for the week)   Students ages 7-12 years are invited to participate in a weeklong creative exploration of the city through storytelling, stop motion animations and sculpture.  Using the city of Albuquerque as a reference, students will learn to create stories in response to the culture and history of the city. During this workshop students will be introduced to a variety of mediums and techniques. For example, students will make stop motion animations, work with paint and sculptural materials, and do some creative writing. Working collaboratively, the group will create narrative based work. The Young Artist Adventure Club will conclude with an exhibition during the month of September 2012 at the Harwood Art Center.

To learn more about this project or to register for workshops, please call 505.242.6367 or email info@harwoodartcenter.org. Please register for workshops in advance!