Street Art & Wheat Pasting Workshop with Absurdly Well

Join DC street artist artist Absurdly Well for a two-hour, hands-on workshop about street art, wheat pasting, & the legal landscape.
About this Event

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Join Washington, DC artist Absurdly Well for a two-hour, hands-on street art & wheat paste workshop at Shop Made in DC in Union Market.

Learn the history, techniques, materials, and legal landscape behind one of the world’s most recognizable forms of street art from a full-time artist who has led more than 20 workshops.

The experience includes:

• A short artist talk
• Live Q&A
• A discussion of Washington, DC laws and First Amendment issues related to public art
• An interactive artist vs. police role-play based on real-world scenarios
• A live wheat-pasting demonstration in an authorized setting

All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.

This workshop is for artists who want to learn more about bringing their art into the public eye and to allow their creative process to speak to public perception. Learn the ins and outs of the process and bring your art into the public sphere.

Whether you’re an artist, activist, designer, or just curious about public art, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a working street artist while connecting with other creatives in one of DC’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Absurdly Well is a Washington, DC-based street artist whose work lives at the intersection of public space, free speech, and political commentary. Best known for large-scale wheat-paste installations, posters, and stencils, he transforms walls into conversations, using art to challenge power, spark dialogue, and reclaim the streets as a canvas for public expression.

Working full-time as an artist, Absurdly Well has spent years developing his practice and has led more than 20 wheat-paste workshops, teaching others the techniques, materials, and legal framework behind the medium. His work has reached millions online while remaining deeply rooted in the streets of Washington, DC.

Whether he’s installing a new piece before sunrise or speaking to a room full of aspiring artists, his goal is the same: to show that art doesn’t have to live inside a gallery to make an impact.