Restorative Workshop for Artists with Nadege Tessono Okotie

Restorative Workshop for Artists with Nadege Tessono Okotie Tuesday, October 29 from 12-4pm Location Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $120 CAA Member $140 General Admission Description Are you an artist seeking to reconnect with your creative spirit and restore your inner balance? The Restorative Workshop for Artists is designed to provide a nurturing environment where you can rejuvenate your creativity and well-being. Drawing inspiration from the principles of mindfulness, holistic healing, and artistic expression, this four-hour workshop offers a unique blend of activities to help you rediscover your passion for art and life.&nbsp;&nbsp; Creative Exercises: Artists will engage in a variety of hands-on artistic activities encouraging free expression and experimentation. They will explore different mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpting, or mixed media, providing opportunities for creative exploration. Journaling and Reflection: Artists will reflect on their creative journey and personal growth through guided journaling prompts and group discussions. This reflective practice will help them gain insights into their creative process, identifying strengths and areas for development. Participants should bring their preferred art tools and materials to the workshop, allowing for deeper immersion in their artistic practice. *Please bring a blank journal to this workshop. This workshop welcomes artists of all levels seeking to restore creative energy and enhance overall well-being. Whether professional artists, hobbyists, or those with a love for creating, this workshop offers a supportive space to nurture their artistic spirit. About the instructor Nadege D. Tessono Okotie, a seasoned visual artist, has honed her craft for over two decades. Her diverse work includes 2-dimensional graphic design, illustration, textiles, patterns, and printmaking, showcasing her versatile artistic pursuits. Her artistic expressions craft captivating narratives, rekindling perspectives and lived experiences that explore her identity. Nadege's creative exploration delves deeply into pattern design, symbolism, language, textiles, textures, black identity, women-centric perspectives, and cultural influences. A distinctive aspect of Nadege's work is her exploration of themes related to black identity and her endeavors in celebrating and empowering women. This creates a profound connection through shared experiences and perspectives. Nadege is dedicated to active community engagement in both her professional and personal life, recognizing the pivotal role of visual influence in the arts. She is not only an artist but also a facilitator and visual communicator. Her balance between collaborative and solo artistic endeavors is achieved through facilitating arts-based projects and workshops. She actively participates in exhibitions hosted by educational institutions, community organizations, and various communal platforms. Nadege holds a Master of Education in Community Arts and Education from Lesley University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication with a minor in Art Studio from Framingham State University. You can view Nadege’s work at www.shemovesforward.com

Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Cambridge Art Association

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