Creative Aging Studio Course: Early Styles of Abstract

Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for this 4-week course exploring the early roots of abstract art through conversation, observation, and experiment. Participants will explore and discuss the work of famous abstract artists like Klint, Braque, Leger, and Mitchell focusing on the artistic style and historical context of each artist and then apply inspiration from these styles to create their own original abstract artwork.

This 4-week course meets on Fridays from 1:00-3:00 pm at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on 2.27, 3.6, 3.13, and 3.20. Registration is required; must attend all four sessions.

REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 8:00AM. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-aging-studio-course-early-styles-of-abstract-tickets-1981869158002?aff=oddtdtcreator

Early Styles of Abstract is a FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ offered by Creative Aging in partnership with Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is supported by ARTSmemphis, the Tennessee Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Assisi Foundation, the Memphis Library Foundation, and the Memphis Public Library-Friends.