The Surrealists permanently changed the way we see the world. They developed powerful and sustaining methods for the artist to connect to the deepest layers of the self and the psyche and to engage the viewer in these depths through the work of art. They pioneered radical visual and writing techniques for evoking powerful responses in the viewer. How did they do that? How can we do this in our own creative work? This class will present a brief history of Surrealism and discuss the principles and techniques of the Surrealist methods as a “way of working” that can be applied to our own arts projects. Students will be guided through creating a collage/assemblage applying the principles and practices of Surrealism.

Materials to Bring: Colored pens, pencils, journal if desired, magazines. 

Workshop + Materials Fee: $95.00

Date & Time: Saturday, May 6, 2017 :: 1-5pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Taun Relihan

Taun Relihan is a conceptual and book artist, photographer, poet, novelist and playwright. She has a doctorate in Integral Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies with a dissertation on renewal by vision. She also has a Masters Degree in Arts and Consciousness from John F. Kennedy University. She is fascinated by the role of wonder, vision, mystery and renewal in the creative process and in the completed art work.

Past Student Reviews:

“What I liked most about this workshop was the instructor and all the interesting history and facts she provided us about the history of surrealism.”

“Taun was excellent!  Very friendly and knowledgeable about the topic.”