Minimalism & Texture Workshop with Mike Lafata

Schedule

Sat Jun 28 2025 at 10:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Art on 30th | San Diego, CA

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Learn to simplify your art in a sophisticated and minimalistic style using organic textures and the magic of "intentional constraint."
About this Event

Learn to simplify your art in a sophisticated and minimalistic style using organic textures and the magic of "intentional constraint."
In this workshop, you will learn how to:

  • simplify your composition
  • make good use of your negative space
  • work with dramatic shapes
  • add texture while keeping things simple
  • work with a limited palette of color

Students will walk away with a few 8x8 paintings with lots of texture and visual interest, as well as a new understanding of what makes up the Minimalism art style.
Supply List:

  • three 8x8 wood panels or canvas panels (a rigid surface)
  • your acrylic painting gear
  • a few drawing materials (i.e. charcoal, Derwent Inktense pencils, Neocolor II crayons, etc.)
  • ​1-2 sheets of handmade papers, roughly in size 20x30
  • Matte Gel medium
  • marble powder
  • palette paper
  • quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop Towel or cotton rags


Workshop Info:​​

  • Saturday, June 28th from 10:30am-2:30pm
  • Cost $125
  • Max 14 students
  • ​All skill levels welcome​
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)

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Where is it happening?

Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States

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Tickets

USD 125.00

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