Family First: Oil Pastel Monoprints

A monoprint is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once, unlike most printmaking which allows for multiple originals.

In this creative and engaging workshop, guests will be taught how to make their own monoprints with mixed media paper and oil pastels. The final product will be pieces that can be used to enhance artistic skills and for home and office decor. Participants in this workshop will experiment with textures and colors unique to oil pastels, creating multiple prints for a better understanding of the mono-printing process.

Family First is presented by Novant Health

Charcoal artist, Naje', has been honing her skills in charcoal portriature for the past several years. She is the founder of The Broken Crayon Mobile Studio, which is a mobile art studio for anyone who wants to explore making process art. Naje' has also been an elementary art teacher for several years. As a charcoal portrait artist Naje's work is inspired by African American females and the beauty that come out of the struggle of being a black girl/women in America.

Deeply moving charcoal work with bold and playful colors showcase her obsessions with her culture and the women that her culture represents. Follow her on instagram @naje_creates.