Mindful Painting (Taster)

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About this class


In this two-hour mindful painting class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of painting and how to discover their own unique expression. The class will cover how to approach and mix color, the utilization of painting tools such as brushes and palette knives, and how to handle, manipulate, and apply paint. The goal of the class is to equip students with the knowledge and tools to develop a personal painting practice.

Class Outline

  • Introduction (15 min)
    • Welcome and objectives.
  • Color Fundamentals (30 min)
    • Basics of color theory.
    • Demonstration and hands-on activity.
  • Tool Utilization (20 min)
    • Introduction to brushes and palette knives.
    • Demonstration and guided practice.
  • Technique Exploration (30 min)
    • Demonstration of various techniques.
    • Group application on small canvases.
  • Mindful Painting (15 min)
    • Discussion and guided mindfulness exercise.
    • Individual painting with present-moment awareness.
  • Sharing and Feedback (15 min)
    • Group discussion and constructive feedback.
  • 30-Minute Dinner Break (30 min)
    • Provide time for a light dinner and relaxation.
  • Reflection and Goal Setting (15 min)
    • Individual reflection and goal-setting.
  • Conclusion and Q&A (10 min)
    • Recap, open floor for questions.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Items will be provided to registered participants upon arrival to #999 Cafe at the Firestation. Please note that the seats are limited to the first 20 pax to register/pay.

Schedule

Start: Wed, 10 Jan, 2024
End: Wed, 10 Jan, 2024
Lessons: 1
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: #999 Cafe at Doha Firestation
Cost: QAR 350

Instructors

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Yousef Bahzad

Yousef Bahzad is a Qatari/American visual artist, born in Michigan. He graduated from VCUQ with a BFA
and minor in Art History. His practice consists of mainly painting and experimental photography. All his art
forms supplement and feed into one another, with regards to tone, color and imagery. He maintains and
builds upon a visual mythos which consists of past drawings, paintings, and photographs to harness in the
creation of new artwork. Through this visual mythos, he explores personal and universal human themes.