Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre: Abstract Acrylic  Painting workshop

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The Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre is pleased to invite you to 'In the Quiet of the Leaves'  — a nature-inspired abstract acrylic painting workshop

Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre

Please join artist Tara Vahab at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre for a peaceful morning of guided art in nature.In the Quiet of Leaves is a nature-inspired abstract acrylic painting workshop that invites participants to slow down, observe, and express the subtle beauty of the natural world. Through guided creative exploration, participants will transform textures, colours, and sensations from the outdoors into expressive, intuitive artworks — no experience needed, just an open heart.Spots are limited for this workshop, so register today for this special experience where you will find inspiration and activate your creativity in nature!Tara Vahab is a multidisciplinary artist based in Calgary, working across painting, sculpture, installation, murals, and performance. With a practice that began in childhood, she has created over 300 artworks and exhibited internationally, including with the State Hermitage Museum in Russia.Tara's work blends research and intuition, often drawing on bright colours, pattern-making, found objects, and newspaper to explore themes of empathy, transformation, and the metaphysical. Conceptual and surreal in style, their art reflects a deep belief in the power of creativity to foster emotional intelligence and social connection.In 2015, Tara founded <a href="https://www.loudartsociety.com/" title="https://www.loudartsociety.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LOUD Art Society</a>, a nonprofit that promotes mental health and wellbeing through art. Through public projects, workshops, and accessible education, she continues to champion the role of the arts in a diverse and multicultural society.At the heart of Tara's practice is a commitment to learning, community engagement, and creating work that invites reflection, healing, and joy.LEARN MORE ABOUT KIYOOKA OHE ARTS CENTREKOARTSCENTRE.ORGLEARN MORE ABOUT TARA VAHABTARAVAHAB.COMTo get to the artist talk, walk down the main pathway to the 'Katie Ohe Studio', which is the first building on the left from the parking lot.This event is all ages, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Please note the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre is not accessible via Calgary transit.

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