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MoPOP is excited to introduce Pop Culture Connections, a new artist workshop series.
With the help of talented local artist and teacher Claudia Villalobos and friends, we’re bringing three free workshops out into the community. Focused on thinking outside of the box and creating something truly unique, we’ll be taking a look at our favorite pop culture moments to inspire something brand new.
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About the Workshop Series Curator
Claudia Villalobos
Claudia is a mixed media teaching artist and entrepreneur born and raised in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Art is a huge part of her journey. Claudia is an advocate of making art programming accessible to youth of Seattle and all aspiring creatives. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, art shows, last minute adventures, road trips and spending time with her two amazing kids.
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Spray & Slay: A Hip-Hop Artventure
Friday, December 1, 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Liink Project, 2004 E Union St
Ages: 13 and Older
During this workshop, participants will engage in creative activities involving water-based spray paint, which will take place outdoors to ensure proper ventilation. Additionally, we will use X-Acto knives to cut and create stencils for our projects. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend that older participants pay special attention to safety precautions and take necessary measures to protect themselves and others during the workshop.
Angelina Villalobos
Angelina Villalobos, also known by her pseudonym 179, is a Seattle-based artist whose unique style merges elements of her upbringing as an Americanized Mexican Catholic with graffiti, anime, folklore, and fairytales. After receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from Seattle Central Community College in 2008, Angelina transitioned from digital design to mural work, founding House of the Wolves, a small business specializing in creating vibrant murals.
Spray & Slay: A Hip-Hop Artventure
Friday, December 1, 2023 6:00pm – 9:00pm The Liink Project, 2004 E Union St Ages: 13 and Older
During this workshop, participants will engage in creative activities involving water-based spray paint, which will take place outdoors to ensure proper ventilation. Additionally, we will use X-Acto knives to cut and create stencils for our projects. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend that older participants pay special attention to safety precautions and take necessary measures to protect themselves and others during the workshop.
Angelina Villalobos
Angelina Villalobos, also known by her pseudonym 179, is a Seattle-based artist whose unique style merges elements of her upbringing as an Americanized Mexican Catholic with graffiti, anime, folklore, and fairytales. After receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from Seattle Central Community College in 2008, Angelina transitioned from digital design to mural work, founding House of the Wolves, a small business specializing in creating vibrant murals.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Making Art with Refurbished Materials
Sunday, April 30, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm Mini Mart City Park Ages: Middle School and Older
Learn to make art using refurbished materials, taking pointers from the making of iconic artifacts like the original light saber from Star Wars (1997) — made from a Graflex flashgun, cabinet grips, and other little objects laying around.
Kerry D. Sutton
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Kerry is a self-taught, mixed media artist. Within his work, Kerry utilizes many different materials such as wood, paint, street signs, shoe boxes and much more to tell the story of life growing up in the 1990's, in Seattle, and with limited financial resources. Formerly an educator, Kerry has been a full-time artist since 2020.
Ashaunti Monique
Ashaunti Monique was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Art became a part of her life at a very young age. The moment her grandmother taught her how to hand sew she fell in love with creating her own clothing. Ashaunti creates one-of-a-kind custom pieces that embody innovative style. Designing is important to Ashaunti because it gives her an opportunity to express herself creatively. Seeing clients happy and satisfied when the vision has come to life is what makes her really love what she does.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Making Art with Refurbished Materials
Sunday, April 30, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm Mini Mart City Park Ages: Middle School and Older
Learn to make art using refurbished materials, taking pointers from the making of iconic artifacts like the original light saber from Star Wars (1997) — made from a Graflex flashgun, cabinet grips, and other little objects laying around.
Kerry D. Sutton
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Kerry is a self-taught, mixed media artist. Within his work, Kerry utilizes many different materials such as wood, paint, street signs, shoe boxes and much more to tell the story of life growing up in the 1990's, in Seattle, and with limited financial resources. Formerly an educator, Kerry has been a full-time artist since 2020.
Ashaunti Monique
Ashaunti Monique was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Art became a part of her life at a very young age. The moment her grandmother taught her how to hand sew she fell in love with creating her own clothing. Ashaunti creates one-of-a-kind custom pieces that embody innovative style. Designing is important to Ashaunti because it gives her an opportunity to express herself creatively. Seeing clients happy and satisfied when the vision has come to life is what makes her really love what she does.
Emotional Outlet Using Colors and Shapes
Sunday, November 19, 2023 12:00pm – 3:00pm Made Space: 2002 E. Union St Ages: Middle School and Older
Unlock the power of color and shapes as an outlet for your emotions. Take a page from hip-hop’s love for graffiti and the ability to express emotions in nontraditional art forms. You don’t always need to color inside the lines.
Esmeralda Vasquez
Esmeralda Vasquez is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and muralist currently based out of the Seattle area. Her experience as a Latinx / LGBTQ+ artist from the Yakima Valley has expanded her view of the world and inspired her drive to connect with people from diverse backgrounds through her visual art practice. Her main sources of inspiration revolve around art, music, design, and creative collaboration within her community. Much of her work has been focused on raising awareness among a variety of social topics while displaying themes of representation, color theory, and symbolism.
Emotional Outlet Using Colors and Shapes
Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm Mini Mart City Park Ages: Middle School and Older
Unlock the power of color and shapes as an outlet for your emotions. Take a page from hip-hop’s love for graffiti and the ability to express emotions in nontraditional art forms. You don’t always need to color inside the lines.
Esmeralda Vasquez
Esmeralda Vasquez is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and muralist currently based out of the Seattle area. Her experience as a Latinx / LGBTQ+ artist from the Yakima Valley has expanded her view of the world and inspired her drive to connect with people from diverse backgrounds through her visual art practice. Her main sources of inspiration revolve around art, music, design, and creative collaboration within her community. Much of her work has been focused on raising awareness among a variety of social topics while displaying themes of representation, color theory, and symbolism.
Colorful Chronicles: Unleashing Character Superpowers Through Comic Strips
Sunday, June 25, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm Mini Mart City Park Ages: Middle School and Older
Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop where we dive into the world of character building through the medium of comic strips! This workshop is designed to ignite your creativity, enhance your storytelling skills, and bring vibrant characters to life using colors and illustrations. Whether you're a comic enthusiast, aspiring artist, or simply love to explore new ways of self-expression, this workshop promises to be an engaging and fun-filled experience.
Jessie Lipscomb
Jessie Lipscomb is a Digital Artist based out of Snohomish. Her recent work encourages the playful, joyous & free spirit of character creation inspired by her own kids. In the last few years, Jessie has gone back to the basics & explored the genuine nature of creating from scratch. As a result, she has created collections of fun & movement as another way to spread kindness & joy through art.
Angelina Villalobos
Angelina Villalobos, also known by her pseudonym 179, is a Seattle-based artist whose unique style merges elements of her upbringing as an Americanized Mexican Catholic with graffiti, anime, folklore, and fairytales. After receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from Seattle Central Community College in 2008, Angelina transitioned from digital design to mural work, founding House of the Wolves, a small business specializing in creating vibrant murals.
Colorful Chronicles: Unleashing Character Superpowers Through Comic Strips
Sunday, June 25, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm Mini Mart City Park Ages: Middle School and Older
Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop where we dive into the world of character building through the medium of comic strips! This workshop is designed to ignite your creativity, enhance your storytelling skills, and bring vibrant characters to life using colors and illustrations. Whether you're a comic enthusiast, aspiring artist, or simply love to explore new ways of self-expression, this workshop promises to be an engaging and fun-filled experience.
Jessie Lipscomb
Jessie Lipscomb is a Digital Artist based out of Snohomish. Her recent work encourages the playful, joyous & free spirit of character creation inspired by her own kids. In the last few years, Jessie has gone back to the basics & explored the genuine nature of creating from scratch. As a result, she has created collections of fun & movement as another way to spread kindness & joy through art.
Angelina Villalobos
Angelina Villalobos, also known by her pseudonym 179, is a Seattle-based artist whose unique style merges elements of her upbringing as an Americanized Mexican Catholic with graffiti, anime, folklore, and fairytales. After receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from Seattle Central Community College in 2008, Angelina transitioned from digital design to mural work, founding House of the Wolves, a small business specializing in creating vibrant murals.