The Art of Play with Laurie Kwo
Schedule
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
105 Hogtown Bayou Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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We all know how to paint — we just need to remember. In this immersive, five-day workshop, you’ll rediscover the joy of creating freely while exploring layers of materials like crayon, marker, oil pastel, collage, and acrylic paint. Each day builds upon the last as we move from playful experimentation to thoughtful composition, all while diving deep into color, texture, and creative expression.Day 1 – Remembering: We’ll channel our inner four-year-olds and reconnect with the freedom of childlike creativity, using old photos of ourselves as inspiration and working with crayons, markers, pastels, and paint on paper.
Day 2 – Color: Learn to mix and harmonize colors that make your work sing through hands-on acrylic exercises in value, saturation, and color theory.
Day 3 – Composition: Explore balance and rhythm through shape, collage, and mark-making as you create a series of lively, layered compositions.
Day 4 – Bringing It Together: Refine your favorite ideas into cohesive works, adding paint and collage to bring each piece to life.
Day 5 – Finishing & Sharing: Wrap up your series, learn about fixatives, varnishes, and presentation, and share your work in a supportive, nonjudgmental setting designed to celebrate growth and discovery.
Light snacks will be provided each day, and you’re welcome to bring a lunch if you’d like. All materials will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their favorite paints, brushes, or mixed-media supplies to make the experience uniquely their own.
Open to ages 18 and up, this class welcomes all skill levels—whether you’re a practicing artist looking to explore new creative processes and invite more free flow into your practice, or you’re new to painting and eager to dive into a fun, immersive experience. The workshop is fully adaptable to meet you wherever you are in your artistic journey.
Dates: Feb. 23 - 27, 2026
Cost: $1,000 (early bird pricing through Dec 31, 2025); $1,200 beginning Jan 1, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. with flexible 1 hour working window after class until 2 p.m.
Maximum: 10
Minimum: 3*
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