March 8, 2025 Art.Work.Space. Pastel Workshop with Takeyce Walter

COMING UP: The NEXT Art.Work.Space.: 🎨 a Pastel Workshop with Artist Mentor Takeyce Walter on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 12 – 3 p.m.!

Register (free) at the link HERE by Thursday, 3/6!

About the Workshop: Join artist Takeyce Walter and unleash your creativity exploring the beauty of the landscape with soft pastels! This hands-on class is designed for youth who want to develop their artistic skills while learning how to capture the colors, light, and atmosphere of the natural world. Students will experiment with layering, blending, and mark-making techniques to bring their landscapes to life.

Through guided demonstrations and personalized instruction, participants will explore composition, color theory, and perspective while working from reference photos or their imagination. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will help you build confidence and develop your unique artistic style.

All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn something fun!

About the Artist Mentor: Takeyce Walter is an award-winning contemporary American painter (Jamaican-born), art instructor, and media producer living and working in upstate New York. Since her formative years, the impulse to create has driven her, resulting in a lifelong journey of artistic expression. Takeyce's work is a testament to her deep-rooted connection with the Northeastern landscape, reflecting her profound contemplation of humanity's relationship with nature and the environment. Through the masterful manipulation of oil paint, gouache, and pastels, she crafts evocative portrayals of the natural world, capturing its essence in every stroke—be it the meandering rivers, the ethereal skies, or the tranquil lakes. Each composition exudes a sense of intimacy, serenity, and veneration, inviting viewers to find belonging and connection in the beauty of the natural world.

The workshop is free, and there is limited space in order to foster a proactive learning environment. Registration is REQUIRED. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts nor topic of specific workshop is necessary. Please include a valid email with registration.

If you have someone younger interested, please email Emily at operations@albanycentergallery.org

Partners of Art.Work.Space.: The RED Bookshelf Albany and Honest Weight Food Co-op

Funders and supporters of Art.Work.Space. include: The Carl E. Touhey Foundation and numerous generous individuals.