Circles, Symmetry and Symbols – A Printmaking Workshop for Art Journaling in Alaska

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Circles, Symmetry and Symbols – A Printmaking Workshop for Art Journaling in Alaska with Jesse Petersen

July 15 – 19, 2024 | Monday – Friday

~~Early Bird price: $850 through April 15, 2024, then $950 starting April 16, 2024.~~

Experience: All levels are welcome. No drawing, painting, writing or journaling experience is necessary.
Medium: Mixed Media, Watercolor, Drawing.
Registration: Each student must enroll individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
Materials List: Click the Materials List tab above for a list of required and suggested supplies.
**Location: Fairbanks, Alaska.

Embrace the wild and honor your untamed heart in Alaska while making memorable art.

July in Alaska is synonymous with gorgeous weather. So it comes as no surprise that flowers are at their prime, the wildlife is active and the days are warm in the land of the midnight sun.

We will mix colors in rich hues inspired by the lush landscape, and create mono prints on a Gelli plate. As we amass a stack of abstract printed paper we will choose our favorites to incorporate into our art journals for compositions featuring circles, symmetry and symbolism that are personalized and inspiring to each individual.

Circles are symbols of unity, wholeness and harmony and are often found in artwork featuring progress, regeneration and renewal. We will create unique pieces in the form of mandalas, and abstract landscapes all while learning more about the symbols of local indigenous tribes, and be instructed on how to let the area inspire you while creating art in your own style.

If you are looking to escape the everyday, to be inspired in a free frontier and want to enjoy a creative wellness practice with other kindred spirits let’s circle round and relish in the wild of Alaska together!

NOTE: The fee does not include travel, lodging or meals. Students are responsible for their own expenses.**

Questions about the workshop or supplies? Email Jesse at jessepetersenartist@gmail.com

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Jesse Petersen

My parents tried really hard to discourage me from making art as my career but I’ve always been a rebel. I’ve kept a regular practice of painting and drawing throughout my career. My latest obsession is art journaling. I’ve had long spans of time when I felt like an imposter and other times when I felt I’d never run out of ideas and there wasn’t enough time to make everything I wanted to make. I’ve learned that I have to show up to create regularly. Art journaling is my way of showing up. When I put in the hours anyway whether I feel like making art or not one thing leads to another and the good stuff comes out. I don’t make things I love every day and a lot of the time I make something different than what I set out to make but I’ve learned to just enjoy the act of making stuff. It fills me, it heals me, it gives me the language to say things in a way that I don’t have words for and I love that. I also love sharing what I know and encouraging others to create. So if you really like art, and you think you want to make stuff because you feel called to create I’m here for you, let’s do this!

Materials List TBA

Cancellation Policy

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration

Each student must enroll individually.
Tuition must be paid in full upon registration.
Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Administrative Offices at 928-282-3809, ext 1.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours which are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation

Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before June 1, 2024. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after June 1, 2024.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.

Note: We strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.

Important Message

The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the June 1, 2024 cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.

Jesse is a genuine, amazing person who creates prompts and projects that are accessible to everyone!

Testimonial Posted: August 11, 2023

Jesse's laid back style and her strong passion for her work shines through. She's easy to learn from and always encouraging "you be you".

Testimonial Posted: July 19, 2023

She was phenomenal!

Testimonial Posted: July 17, 2023

What an amazing teacher. She teaches without being pendantic, and I feel like the options are wide open, I could do just the bare assignment or build on each assignment as I feel I can.

Testimonial Posted: July 16, 2023