double take
a self-portrait workshop
sunday, november 15 · 2:30 to 5:00 · with intentions
you look at your face every day.
there's more than one way to see it.
an afternoon of art, movement, sound, and seeing.
a second look
you know your face from the mirror; flipped, posed, checked on the way out the door. other people see you across the table, mid-sentence, laughing at something you probably shouldn't.
you'll make a self-portrait from clippings, words, colors, and whatever else catches your attention. then it folds, travels, and returns to you.
no pressure
- you don't need to draw.
- you don't need to explain yourself.
- you don't need to turn whatever happens into a lesson.
there will be glue sticks and a party game.
what happens
- 1
arrive
a short meditation to notice your face before looking at it.
- 2
move
loose and a little silly; faces included.
- 3
about face
a partner game.
- 4
build
start your portrait on a prepared print of your face, using clippings, words, colors, and textures.
- 5
the fold
your portrait goes out into the room and comes back.
- 6
sound
we'll make some noise together. not an american idol audition.
- 7
the reveal
unfold your portrait as the sun goes down. keep what's yours. move what isn't. or keep all of it. frames will be available.
- 8
soup and bread
together, at the table, in the twilight.
a note from andrea
after in plain sight, i keep thinking about how we see ourselves in mirrors and each other. i wanted to keep exploring that, with room to move, make something, and be a little more alive.
you don't have to show up with an issue, and i'll try not to send you home with one.
andrea
this is for you if
- you came to in plain sight and want more.
- you've never been and the words "glue" and "soup" got your attention.
- you'd like to play for an afternoon.
maybe not if
you're looking for a quiet, solo afternoon. there will be movement, sound, and eye contact.
and we're making art a contact sport.
the details
- whensunday, november 15
2:30 to 5:00 pm - wherewith intentions
1700 main street, lake como, nj 07719 - cost$59; includes soup, bread, and workshop materials
- spots20
bring
- a photo of your face. you'll send it when you register; we'll print it.
- a stack of clippings: magazines, catalogs, copies of old photos, packaging, words, textures. anything that caught your eye and you're happy to cut up. we'll have extras.
- clothes you can move in.
questions
do i need to be artistic?
nope. scissors and glue; that's the skill level.
do i need to have come to in plain sight?
no. come as you are.
will other people work on my portrait?
yes. that's part of the experience. your portrait will travel and come back to you.
what if i don't like what people add?
you can change it, cover it, rearrange it, or leave it alone. you get the last word. always.
do i have to make sound or share anything personal?
no. you can just listen. you choose what you say about yourself and your portrait.
what's in the soup?
vegan deliciousness from Mugsy's Mercantile of Point Pleasant.
refunds?
no refunds; you can transfer your spot to a friend or put it toward your next adventure.
you've been looking for years.
come see.
sunday, november 15 · with intentions · 20 spots