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Making Meaningful Art with Randal Roberts

CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors

46 Deer Hill Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA New York

41.5802229 -73.9361516

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Once we identify as artists, it opens a new and magical relationship with the world around us. We are compelled to see where that path leads - the path that begins by saying, “I am an artist.” “I am an artist.” “I am an artist…” Time After Time, acrylic on canvas, 2023, Randal Roberts This program is an opportunity to explore what happens when we prioritize creating, and deepen our connection to art. By dedicating this time, we get closer to the canvas and acquire tools to make art our practice. Portrait of Homer, acrylic on canvas, 2009, Randal Roberts WHAT TO EXPECT: This is an occasion to temporarily set the noise of the “real world” aside and, nestled in a safe container, devote our collective time to art continuously for the duration of the workshop. Rejuvenated and refocused, the artist emerges with new tools and pleasant memories that serve as fuel for the years to come. Stream, acrylic on canvas, 2024, Randal Roberts During our time together, we will explore using drawing as a meditative practice, various acrylic painting techniques, with special focus on how to develop our own unique and personal artistic language, and how to infuse the art we make with meaning. Painting demo by Randal Roberts during Art As Practice workshop, 2022 This course is designed for both beginners and seasoned artists (of course some experience with painting is a plus). Some of the material we will delve into: Mark Making Drawing fundamentals Drawing as meditation practice Guided meditations as visualization exercises for inspiration Automatic drawing to access flow states Creative Substance Developing our own visual language How to create art that is meaningful; what should we paint? Why we make art Painting Technique 2-D design basics and balance in our artwork Acrylic painting - fundamentals and advanced (how to stretch a canvas & onward) Using whites to build form Semi-transparent glazing techniques Free form intuitive flow painting Artist Navigation The Business of Being an Artist (A detailed breakdown of everything you need to know beyond painting) Social media How to organize your life and time as an artist Students of “Art as Practice” facilitated by Randal Roberts & Seth McMahon, hosted by Threyda, 2022 Flower Power, acrylic on canvas, 2014, Randal Roberts YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Randal Roberts Photo by Bob Turner Randal Roberts is an internationally recognized, self-taught American painter. His paintings fuse various wisdom traditions, iconic symbolism, personal experiences and relationships with the flow of ornamental design. Having identified as an artist his whole life, at the age of 30 he met artists Alex & Allyson Grey, and was at last inspired to quit the factory job and dedicate himself to art full time. After embarking on a year-long soul-searching road trip, Randal found community at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, where he lived and worked for seven years while compiling a body of artwork. He has lived in the beautiful NY Hudson Valley, the beloved San Francisco Bay, and is currently based in Denver, Colorado. "I pledge to do my best work for the highest good, & to practice my art as a way of awakening myself and others. To You; cherished friends and family; to the beautiful, absurd, creative flow and language of the universe; and to the global Love Tribe – gone, living, and to be: Thank you. I love you, and do my best for you.” all of this is for you | IG: @randalrobertsart | FB: RandalRobertsArt CoSM WORKSHOP SETTING: Class sessions will take place in the beautiful, newly renovated MAGI Art Lab. The Grey House, CoSM's Visionary Victorian guest house, provides accommodations for all participants. Residing onsite together is a part of this immersively creative weekend, providing maximum benefit & enrichment. Accommodations in Grey House are offered in a variety of economies, in addition to the workshop fee. A $75 commuters fee applies to participants staying offsite. Participants are welcome to extend their overnight stay at CoSM to the Thursday before and/or the Monday after the workshop. WORKSHOP AMMENITIES Available for the duration of the 3 day workshop: Healthy meals by CoSM chefs, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with lunch on Sunday Coffee, tea and snacks available in the Art Lab between meals Access to Grey House common spaces — The Library, The Parlor, The Dining Hall & Gallery Spaces on all three floors. Yoga mats for self guided practice Accommodations include private rooms and shared dorm rooms—femme only or co-ed options. The Wisdom Trail offers a contemplative walk through the CoSM woods, including a labyrinth, outdoor sculptural installations by visionary artists Tuition also includes Day Admission to CoSM: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 6pm: Access to Facilities, grounds and self-touring Entheon Students are welcome to experience Entheon and Grey House Galleries, including both CoSM Shop & Entheon Shop. Beverages and light fare will be available for purchase in the Mushroom Cafe SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Drawing Tools: Sketchbook / journal Pens, pencils, and a kneadable eraser. Additional pad of drawing paper (9x12 - 11x14-ish) Painting: 1 stretched & primed canvas (any size from 11” x 14” – 36” x 36”) Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, rags, etc (various colors & sizes, to your personal taste.) Acrylic Medium or preferred transparent glazing medium (recommended) Brushes (Recommended): 2-4 filberts in assorted sizes (1/4″-1/2″) 1-2, 1/4″-1/2″ angle shaders 1-2 small rounds/liners 1-2 , 1″-3″ flat brush for glazes (essentially just a range of smalls, mediums, and a large) **Some materials will be available for shared use. A work-in-progress painting / art from home, to work on during open studio session (optional) A portfolio, prints, and/or finished painting to share with the group Godself Portrait, ink on paper, 2022, Randal Roberts SCHEDULE: All times are listed in EDT Friday, September 13th 3pm-5pm: Guests arrive by 5pm and check-in to their rooms. 6pm: Dinner & Orientation are part of the workshop for all participants. 7:30pm: Work Session in the Art Lab Saturday, September 14th 8am - 10am: Self-serve breakfast in the Dining Hall 10am: Work Session in the Library 1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall 2:30pm: Work Session in the Art Lab (classroom). 6pm: Dinner in the Dining Hall 7:30pm: Work Session in the Art Lab Sunday, September 15th 8am - 10am: Self-serve Breakfast in the Dining Hall 10am: Work Session in the Art Lab 1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall 2pm: End of Workshop 6pm: CoSM closes CoSM and Entheon are open weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm - 6pm when CoSM Grounds close. Tuition includes day passes during open hours to CoSM facilities and grounds for the duration of the workshop. TUITION: Tuition for the 3-day Making Meaningful Art workshop with Randal Roberts includes meals - $400.00. Accommodations are additional. Payment plans available, with all funds due one month before the start of the workshop. For further information, contact workshop@cosm.org. ACCOMMODATIONS: The Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest house, offers accommodations for all participants. Works of art by Alex Grey, Allyson Grey and accomplished artists of the international Visionary Art community are featured throughout the guest rooms and common spaces of the guest house. Onsite accommodations are a part of the course experience and are available in a variety of economies. Pricing for the two night stay, arriving Friday, September 13th and departing Sunday, September 15th, reflective of the 10% workshop discount: King with ensuite bathroom $495.00 Queen with ensuite bathroom $450.00 Private Queen/shared bath $360.00 Dorm Bed: Queen $297.00 Dorm bed: Single $243.00 *co-ed & women’s only options available A $75 commuters fee applies to participants staying offsite. Workshop accommodations must be booked directly through the workshop department with confirmation of workshop registration, rather than through the booking engine on the website. Email workshop@cosm.org to secure your stay. Questions about tuition or accommodation fees, payment plans, travel, retreat amenities, materials etc.? Contact Genevieve Wood, Workshop Coordinator: workshop@cosm.org.

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Start: 2024-09-13T17:00:00-04:00

End: 2024-09-15T14:00:00-04:00

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General Admission 400.0 USD 24