Art Herstory: Grace Hartigan
Learn about one of the pioneers of abstract expressionism and make art!
In art history, often few artists get highlighted as signature artists for specific art movements. We notice focused attention on fathers and grandfathers. In this class we will smash the patriarchal art canon and highlight some of the many women and self identifying women artists.
1 Your Guide
Amber Santos is an art educator and artist with over 25 years of experience, including 15 years in online education and creating 65+ activities for the HomeLearners Network. Her multidisciplinary practice is deeply rooted in her German heritage and reclaimed Métis and Anishinaabe culture, blending paper craft, beading, textiles, and eco-conscious gardening. Amber’s curriculum combines technical fundamentals like colour theory and with somatic, wellness-centered art practices. A painter and muralist with an on-going studio practice, she also spent seven years curating the Nelson International Mural Festival of which she is a co-founder.
When I'm not making art, find me listening to music on full blast in the kitchen, dancing and making food for my family:)
2 Materials Needed
Basic drawing supplies like pens, coloured pencils, markers. Watercolour or gouache paints are optional. Paper.
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Creative thinking
- Social awareness & responsibility
4 Registration
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