STEAM WORKS
Steam Works at ELM Foundation offers students a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with artists currently exhibiting at our gallery, The Boiler. This dynamic workshop series allows youth to immerse themselves in the artistic mediums and techniques showcased in these exhibitions. By engaging in hands-on projects guided by professional artists, students not only gain practical skills but also experience the creative process firsthand. This initiative underscores our commitment to nurturing artistic talent, fostering community involvement, and inspiring the next generation of creators.
IN THE WORKS
A look at some of our past workshops featuring The Boiler exhibiting artists
Fantastical Mask-Making
Artist: Meaghan Elyse
Crafting unique masks inspired by enchanting elements from the Lighthouse of Moth exhibition using found materials and student's own imagination.
Painting on Water
Artist: Baris Gokturk
Introduction to Ebru, the Turkish art of marbling with a hands-on workshop on how to design and paint with inks on water.
Weave, Scratch, Draw
Artist: Natalie Moore, Itty S. Neuhaus, and Corinne Teed
Exploring imaginative environments through making in three different workshops in one open studio format.
Finding Meaning in Art
Artist: Jesus Benavente
An interactive painting performance, introducing ways to build and discover meaning within students work.
Intuitive Painting
Artist: Kahori Kamiya
A transformative art-based experience that blended the therapeutic potential of crystals, the serenity of meditation, painting and figure drawing.
Describe your image
Describe your image
Describe your image
Describe your image
The Parts Make the Whole
Artist: Yasmeen Abdallah
Implementing diverse and unexpected materials in making one-sheet zines, creating dynamic compositions to recharge and connect with others in holistic ways.
Out of the Ordinary
Artist: John O’Connor and Etty Yaniv
A hands-on discussion about the process of making mixed media work, with attention to surface, pattern, flat and three dimensional forms, drawing and collaging.
Abstract Aerosol Painting
Artist: Fernando Ruíz Lorenzo
Demonstrating lessons in process and “can control” exercises attendees learn how to create their own small abstract aerosol paintings.
Radical Tools
Artist: Marria Pratts
Students create custom art-making tools from found objects and recycled materials, focusing on thinking outside the box and experimenting individually, while collaborating on a large painting.
Handmade Animation
Artist: Ben Hagari
Students explore the history, technique, and practice of handmade stop motion animation, using pencils.
Mobile Alchemy Research Station (M.A.R.S.)
Artist: Lukas Milanak
Students learn about the physics and chemistry of molten glass, exploring its melting, coloring, and shaping abilities in an attempt to create the fabled "Philosopher's Stone”.
DIY Zine Making
Artist: Heige Kim
Students learn how to use readily available materials around them to create Zines that they can share with friends and family.
Color Theory and Color Mixing
Artist: Talita Zaragoza
Students learn fundamental color theory and color mixing while customizing “AROMA” fragrance bottles provided by exhibition sponsor, Costa Brazil.
wRit•ua•l
Artist: COCO144 & Fernando Ruíz Lorenzo
Students learn about the evolution in aerosol letter making and culture in New York City, from the movement's beginnings to the present.