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STEAM WORKS 

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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.

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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.

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, thinking outside the box, and experimentation, while collaboration on a large painting.

Handmade Animation 

Artist: Ben Hagari

Students explore the history, technique, and practice of handmade stop motion animation.

Mobile Alchemy Research Station (M.A.R.S.)

Artist: Lukas Milanak 

Students create custom art-making tools from found objects and recycled materials, thinking outside the box and experimenting, while collaborating on a large painting.

 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.

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