The Blue Rider Workshop
(Der Blaue Reiter)
Sunday August 16th, 11am-1pm
St. Mark's Place Studio, East Village
Note: After the workshop & quick lunch, the class will view an exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, so expect to finish at 3pm.Guggenheim Museum: Collection in Focus
What's included?
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Canvas
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9 x 12 Sketchbook
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Visual Guide
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Admission to Guggenheim Museum
Provided materials
Colored pencils, inks, pastels, paint, and brushes.
Learning program
After the workshop, get free access to our new online learning program!
What will you do?
1. Technique
Line, shape, form, and layering.
2. Color Theory
Exercise synesthesia and chromesthesia
2. Methodology
Learn Kandinsky's abstraction methods of sound & music and "inner necessity." Then develop your own.
3. Concept
Compositions of line, shape, and form.
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4. Create
Compose your abstraction with acrylic paint and/or pastels.
5. Exhibition
View Guggenheim Museum’s Collection in Focus exhibition, featuring works by Blue Rider artists Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Paul Klee, and Gabriele Münter. Guggenheim Collection in Focus
Frequent Questions
What happens after I purchase a ticket?
You'll first receive a confirmation email, then a day before the workshop, you'll receive an email with directions or special instructions.
What is the refund policy?
You can get a refund until 7 days before the workshop date. We're also fine with moving you to a future date.
For outdoor workshops, what happens if it rains?
If there is heavy rain in the forecast 2 hours before the workshop starts, we'll let you know it's been canceled and reschedule the group, or you can choose the next available date.
Do I have to bring materials?
No, all art materials are provided. However, we don't provide water for outdoor workshops, so bring hydration and dress accordingly.
When do I get the extras?
You'll receive the extras after you finish the workshop.
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