Jaylin Stewart's Speak Your Color: A Resin Art Workshop, Part 2

**THIS IS A TWO PART CLASS, SO PLEASE SIGN UP FOR BOTH JUNE 23 AT 2:00 AND JUNE 25 AT 4:00 CLASSES**
Facilitated by Jaylin Monet' Stewart and inspired by Jaylin Monet’ Stewart’s exhibition Redemption, participants will explore identity, confidence, creativity, and self-expression through the creation of colorful resin artwork. Participants will have the opportunity to create resin lip sculptures and/or resin keychains using pigments, glitter, metallic elements, and decorative materials.
During the second session, participants will transform their resin pieces into completed mixed-media artworks ready for display or wearable keepsakes. This workshop encourages participants to think about how color, symbolism, and art can communicate who we are without words.
Participants will:
● Learn the basics of working safely with resin.
● Explore color theory and symbolic meaning through artmaking.
● Develop creative decision-making skills.
● Create original artwork inspired by personal identity and self-expression.
● Learn how contemporary artists use symbolism and mixed media to tell stories.
● Complete a gallery-style artwork or functional art piece.
Session Two Building the Final Artwork Reflection and Discussion
Participants will revisit their creative prompts and examine the cured resin pieces created during Session One.
Art Activity Participants may choose one of the following pathways:
Option A: Resin Lip Artwork
Participants will:
● Select and arrange their resin lips into a final composition.
● Mount artwork onto a canvas, shadow box, or prepared panel.
● Add paint, embellishments, decorative elements, and finishing details.
● Create a title for their artwork.
● Complete a short artist statement.
Option B: Resin Keychains
Participants will:
● Assemble and finish resin keychains.
● Add hardware, tassels, charms, beads, and decorative elements.
● Personalize pieces through color and embellishment choices.
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