FAB Workshops range from theater and performing arts to visual arts and movement. Make art, learn something new, and connect with others at our home on East 4th Street — we’re excited to begin this journey in Downtown Art’s now fully renovated building!
Workshops we are currently offering are listed below. More to be announced! Stay tuned…
Questions? Reach out to dakota@fabnyc.org
2024 workshops:
Shine Bright: Create 3D Hanging Stars and Lanterns for the Holiday Season!
BOMBA: Explore the ancestral Afro Boricua tradition of dance and drums
Repeating Patterns: Beginner Stamp Making & Hand Sewing
COMING SOON IN 2025!
Visualizing Family History: Beginner Block Printing
5 sessions, start date to be announced; email dakota@fabnyc.org to be notified or check back here
Teaching Artist: Lena Feliciano Hansen
In this workshop, we will delve into the visuals that hold special significance when reflecting on our family and heritage. Like, Great Grandma’s rocking chair where she’d sit to tell stories carried for generations, or Tio scaling a coconut tree in the mountains of Puerto Rico, or 1st 2nd and 3rd cousins expertly knitting socks together in preparation for the winter… After sketching our scenes, we’ll explore fundamental printmaking techniques and preserve our family vignette into block prints.
About Lena Feliciano Hansen: Lena, born and raised in the Lower East Side, is a versatile multimedia artist with an education in art and design. Passionate about continuous learning, she dedicates her spare time to exploring new crafts and techniques. With a hands-on approach, Lena finds immense joy in learning by doing, thriving on the tactile experience of working with her hands. Each project she undertakes broadens her diverse skill set, which she is always eager to share with others.