Founder of Wandering Press, Midwest native Ben Keffer creates hand-drawn, hand-printed designs on paper, notebooks, and t-shirts. Join us in the SHOP this week to learn about his process and see his fun, quirky designs.
Let’s Talk SHOP: Ben Keffer
Saturday Studio: Mirror Mirror
Today in the Studio, we're making paintings inspired by African American artist Felrath Hines, who we profiled in a past "Treasures from the Vault" post. Learn an easy way to make mirrored, symmetrical images just like Hines to add to your Studio gallery!
Let’s Talk Shop: Rachelle Davis
Rachelle Davis has loved jewelry since she was young, trying on her mother's until she was old enough to purchase her own. Now, she makes it! Learn about her process, technique, and inspiration in this "Let's Talk Shop", before seeing her work in person at #fwmoa.
Saturday Studio: Easy Illusions!
#fwmoa Director of Visual Communications Kaitlin Binkley continues her Studio takeover today with a fun and simple Optical art drawing. All you need: paper, pencil, ruler, and colorful markers!
Let’s Talk SHOP: William Steffen
"I love to show off the surprises, the hidden beauty in the tree." This week, we talk SHOP with artist William Steffen, who turns rotten, cracked, or stressed logs into visually stunning works of art, which are currently on display at #fwmoa in the Paradigm Gallery.
Saturday Studio: Who Loves a Pop-Up? (We Do)!
This week in the studio, Director of Visual Communication at FWMoA Kaitlin Binkley takes over and walks us through creating a simple pop-up card, perfect for birthday celebrations and thank-yous! Learn how by following her step-by-step instructions.
What We’re Reading to You: Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter
FWMoA educators and docents combed through their library of children's books to bring you a new series: "What We're Reading to You"! Watch the video and read along with us as we explore artists and make some art inspired by their work!
Let’s Talk SHOP: Sara Nordling
Baby, it's cold outside! Looking for a new scarf or wrap to ring in the New Year? The Paradigm Gallery at #fwmoa has you covered...literally! See how fiber artist Sara Nordling makes her works, then come in and purchase one for yourself or a friend!
Saturday Studio: Agamographs
Would you want an art technique named after you? Israeli artist Yaacov Agam created agamagrams, a type of lenticular art, that is named after him! Learn how to make one in the studio today using six simple supplies.
Let’s Talk SHOP: Matthew Paskiet
Glass artist Matthew Paskiet achieves perfection in his masterfully crafted blown glass ornaments, available for purchase at the #fwmoa Paradigm Gallery. See how he does it in this "Let's Talk Shop"!