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Orisha Expressions: Painting the Forces of Nature by

Explore the rich messages and wisdom of the Yoruba spiritual tradition in a creative painting series dedicated to the orishas. Using acrylics and watercolors, participants will create 5-6 expressive artworks that embody the forces of nature, from earth and water to healing and fire. This workshop invites all skill levels to engage in an intuitive art practice while celebrating earth-centered Afro-Indigenous culture.

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  • 16 and older
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  • 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
  • 12 hours over 6 sessions

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  • 12 hours over 6 sessions
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  • Sat, Feb 01 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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  • Sat, Feb 22 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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What you'll learn in this painting class:

During this series, artists and creatives will spend time with the messages and wisdoms pouring forth from 6 orishas of the Yoruba spiritual tradition. Utilizing acrylics and watercolor participants will create a series of representing the gifts and complexities of the forces of nature. We welcome anyone interested in engaging in an intuitive art practice and exploring earth centered afro-indigenous culture. By the end of this workshop participants will have created 5-6 paintings. 

Note: This instructor requires students to wear face masks to be in the classroom.

Short Schedule & Class Topic:

Week #1: Intro to Yoruba Cosmology + Painting representations of the Earth

Week #2: Painting embodiments of water

Week #3: Painting embodiments of sweetness and life

Week #4: Painting embodiments of change and clearing

Week #5: Painting embodiments of healing and plant medicine

Week #6: Painting embodiments of vision, justice and fire

Class Requirements:

  • Experience Level: All Levels
  • Ages 16+ welcome

Refund Policy

When class/workshop enrollment is below the minimum three days prior to the first day of class, the class may be cancelled. If there is a cancellation, we will contact registered students at least 2 days before the start of the class/workshop by email or by phone.

We will offer students the option to transfer into another class or receive a full refund for the amount paid.

Classes are not refunded due to failure to attend class, planned absences, minor illnesses, or vacations.

If you drop a class:

  • If you drop a class at least 8 business days before it starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • If you drop a class between 7 to 2 business days before it starts, there are no refunds. At this point students may receive a class credit if the school is able to replace your seat with another student before the start of class. If this is not possible, crediting will not be offered.
  • If you drop a class on or after the class start date, no refunds or credits are possible.

Transfers:

  • If you transfer to from one class to another class of equal value or more, there is no administrative fee.
  • Otherwise an admin fee will be charged for transfers.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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