Alva Review-Courier -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Artist-in-Residence Anna Valdez is offering a Christmas-themed art workshop Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Graceful Arts Center in downtown Alva.

The event is open to the public. The workshop will focus on the basics of observational drawing and painting.

Valdez said that participants will take inspiration from examples from art history and contemporary paintings of holiday scenes. Those attending will then create an original still life painting by observing a Christmas tree installation.

Valdez explained that this will be an introductory workshop that will apply basic concepts with simple materials such as paint, paper, pencils and charcoal that will help translate directly onto the canvas.

For more information about the workshop, cost of materials or Northwestern’s visual arts program contact Kyle Larson, assistant professor of art, at 580-327-8108 or [email protected].