NIAD's Online Studio
Tuesday
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10:00 - 11:45 AM
JOinMusic and Sound Exploration
We invite you to join Music and Sound Exploration, where art-making and music interwine. Here we make art, inspiring ourselves with classical and jazz music. We watch YouTube videos of sound artists. You can sing to your favorite song. Audio and/or video of your performance can be recorded if you wish.
with Joshua and Christine
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11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
JOINMovement Moment
This is a time of meditation and/or of making gentle body movements led by Christine through relaxing music to end our morning session. You can sit or stand or lay down: whatever position that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed in community together. This group is always open to suggestions and changes.
with Christine
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Studio Zoom is Closed
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1:00 - 2:30 PM
JOINContemporary Artist Practices and Mixed Media
This group explores contemporary artist practices through discussions of process, materials, and exhibitions. We discuss NIAD artists' work in relation to other artists, art historical frameworks and discourses. Art21, Hyperallergic, Artist INC and SFMOMA are just a few of the resources this group dives into.
with Joshua and Christine
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
JOINAncient Art and Artifacts
Christine will lead this 15 minute journey to the ancient world, where each time we will explore one civilization's art, dress, adornment, and everyday objects through video and images. We will learn about methods and materials that were used by the makers and artists of the time and place we explore.
with Christine
Wednesday
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10:00 - 11:30 AM
JOINArt Practices / Lab 1
Art Lab is a chance to share what you've been working on and take a deeper dive. We’ll share inspiration from other contemporary or historical references and create while listening to gentle music without lyrics.
with Joshua
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11:30 - 12:00 PM
JOINSinging Moment
Come sing your favorite song after doing fun vocal warm-ups like professional singers do. The vocal cords are the vocal muscles that help us speak and sing. Through vocal warm-ups we not only take care of our vocal cords, but we also improve the sound of our voice when singing.
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Studio Zoom is Closed
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1:00 - 2:30 PM
JOINArt Practices / Lab 2
The afternoon session of Art Lab is a continuation of the morning. We talk about what art we’re working on, and facilitators share what’s going on in their studios. Artists can request videos that dive deeper into their interests. We focus on the works of artists from different backgrounds during special months like AAPI Heritage or Black History Month, LGBTQIA Pride Month, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, etc.
with Joshua
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
JOINVirtual Field Trips
Join us and travel together wherever you want, anywhere in the world: under the sea, a trip to space, time travel, you name it. In the past, some artists have asked to revisit places where they have already been; others, where they have not been able to go yet. Being on virtual field trips can result in traveling to places you have never heard of before. Come travel with us!
Thursday
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10:00 - 11:30 AM
JOINSpanish Hang + Intro to Piano
I invite you to speak Spanish, and if you don't speak it, here you will learn it through basic Spanish tutorials and through our group conversations. It's a time to have fun and relax. Let's make art while listening to Latin jazz! We also have 20 minutes of piano lessons at the beginning of the class, including hand and finger warm-ups.
with Joshua
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
JOINBINGO!
Grab your bingo set and get ready for some fun! Everyone is welcome to play bingo but there's no requirement to join in or contribute either. It's a fun and casual group where you can drop in and out, as you wish.
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Studio Zoom is Closed
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1:00 - 2:30 PM
JOINContemporary Artist Practices
This group explores contemporary artist practices through discussions of process, materials, and exhibitions. We discuss NIAD artists' work in relation to other artists, art historical frameworks and discourses. Art21, Hyperallergic, Artist INC and SFMOMA are just a few of the resources this group dives into.
with Joshua
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
JOINMeditation Moment
This moment is a time of meditation through relaxing music to end the day. You can sit or stand or lay down: whatever position that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed in community together. This group is always open to suggestions and changes.
Friday
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10:00 - 11:30 AM
JOINCreative Writing and Journaling
This small group class offers participants an opportunity to share finished and in-progress written and spoken word pieces. Artists can get feedback on grammar and spelling, sentence structure, or developing ideas. In this group we have artists who work independently on their writing, work collaboratively with other artists, or dictate pieces for facilitators to type up, so all are welcome. There is also time dedicated to quiet making with soft background music and minimal conversation. Writing can be done in English and/or Spanish.
with Joshua
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10:00 - 11:30 AM
JOINFashion
Christine will lead this fashion studio where we will explore fashion from around the world, fashion illustration, textile design, materials and methods for creating garments and adornments. Artists can work on their own fashion projects, or find inspiration through our explorations.
with Christine
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11:30 - 12:00 PM
JOINJam Session
Let’s come together and celebrate the start of the weekend! Dance, move, shake, tap or clap along to some upbeat tunes. Artists will have the opportunity to request their favorite tunes for birthday celebrations and holidays.
with Dawline "DJ D-J"
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Studio Zoom is Closed
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1:00 - 2:15 PM
JOINQuiet Making / Art Lab
Quiet Making Art Lab Space provides NIAD artists with a quiet space where they can paint, draw, write, or simply relax while they're listening to classical music, Latin jazz, etc. I’ll check in with the group every 30 minutes and give them the opportunity to share what they’re working on with the rest of the group.
with Joshua
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2:15 - 2:45 PM
JOINSing-Along
Come and sing your favorite song! What better way to end a work week than singing with your fellow artists? A video recording of the singing performance may be available if coordinated with the facilitator.
