Did you know that small acts of creativity increase our overall health and wellbeing?
Unleash your inner artist in this dynamic session with Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) Teaching Artist JJ Gonzalez Acosta. During this program, Acosta will teach the basics of sketching using simple art techniques. Participants will observe the world around them before choosing an object to draw during this guided workshop. Sketching 101 is a class intended for adults interested in unlocking their creativity.
Special Instructions: Attendees are required to bring a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper and a roll of paper towels.
By participating in this program, you can expect to learn how to:
This program is presented by JJ Gonzalez Acosta and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in collaboration with CFCArts.
A note regarding COVID-19 safety protocols: At this time, all guests at the Center for Health & Wellbeing are required to wear masks in all indoor spaces, including during our education programs. Presenters may remove their masks in order to be better heard by audience members. Attendees, however, must keep their masks fully in place (covering the nose and mouth) during the entire presentation. In accordance with CHWB guidelines, our programs will also be limited in capacity and rooms set to account for social distancing.
Cancelling Your Reservation: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives us an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place. Cancelling your reservation for this program is especially important as we are currently limiting capacities as part of our COVID-19 safety regulations. Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 1, then Option 3 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.
By participating in this program, you agree to CHWB’s Gracious Space policy.
About the Program Presenter
JJ Gonzalez Acosta is a Central Florida Community Arts Teaching Artist. Originally from Valencia, Venezuela, JJ Gonzalez Acosta started his artistic journey back in 1990, when he was just 5 years old! He was always learning beautiful techniques from his mother and aunts, both of whom are artists. As he grew up, Acosta decided to pursue a career in the Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Education, and a master’s degree in Business Management in Valencia, Venezuela. He decided to pursue the American Dream, arriving in the city of Orlando in 2017 where he has worked as an artist teaching different art techniques and origami to adults and children of all ages in order to promote their talents and help them discover their artist within. You can view more of his work by visiting https://www.jjartanddesign.com/
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