{"title":"THE LAB: WORKSHOPS \u0026 RESEARCH","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Lab is my invitation to you to step out of the digital world and back into the analogue.\u003c\/b\u003e This is where we deconstruct the creative process, moving away from the \"perfect\" final result and focusing on the raw frequency of the work itself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFrom 19th-century sun printing to deep dives into the architecture of color, my workshops are designed for anyone (artist or not) who wants to experiment, learn, and create in a communal space. Whether we are walking the Venice Boardwalk with a camera, mixing pigments, or simply sharing a matcha during an Open Studio session, the goal is the same: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"351\"\u003eto make art a community activity again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHOW IT WORKS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCyanotype \u0026amp; Photography:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the 1800s art of sunprinting, build layers, and learn to see light through an architectural lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into color interaction and how it impacts our space and our minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOpen Studio:\u003c\/b\u003e A weekly chance to see the \"messy truth\" of the studio and talk about the life of an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJUNE \u0026amp; JULY ONLY:\u003c\/b\u003e Because I’ll be traveling for my art this summer, my studio dates are very limited. Find your workshop below and join the Lab for this season!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cyanotype-as-art-technique-layering","title":"CYANOTYPE AS ART: Technique \u0026 Layering","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFor months I’ve been experimenting with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eCyanotype\u003c\/b\u003e, a technique from the 1800s that uses transparencies and sun printing to transfer images onto paper. In a world that has turned so digital, my mission is to go back to the analogue! \u003cbr\u003eUsing almost forgotten techniques and giving them a new spin! Join me for a couple of hours of creation, experimentation, and fun at my art studio in the heart of the Venice Boardwalk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy mission is to make art into a community activity again!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLIMITED DATES:\u003c\/b\u003e During June and July I will be traveling for art shows and other amazing art opportunities, so this is your chance to join these limited workshops for this season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✘ \u003c\/span\u003eDuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✘ \u003c\/span\u003eThe Experience:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an exclusive deep dive into the alchemy of cyanotype. You won't just learn the chemistry; you'll learn how to turn the technique into fine art. We will explore building layers, using transparencies, and intervening in the print with collage and mixed media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✘ \u003c\/span\u003eThe Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e No \"artistic experience\" required. This is about curiosity, not perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✘ \u003c\/span\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/b\u003e * All professional-grade materials and paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✘ \u003c\/span\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/b\u003e A unique, layered piece of art created by you, guided by the Flo-Mena method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e         *Pre-Workshop Digital Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e After booking, you’ll receive an email with a curated folder of images to choose from (so I can prep them for you) or a questionnaire to help us use your own photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flo Mena Art","offers":[{"title":"Friday May 22nd - 5 PM - 7 PM","offer_id":45111413571760,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday May 29th - 5 PM - 7 PM","offer_id":45111413538992,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday June 4th - 5PM - 7 PM","offer_id":45111413604528,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/7968\/7600\/files\/CyanotypeI_1.jpg?v=1778715510"},{"product_id":"cyanotype-as-art-technique-layering-copy","title":"THE VENICE WALK: Photography + Cyanotype Workshop","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eFor years, I’ve been taking my own photographs and experimenting with double exposure, layering, and depth. In this workshop, I’ll show you an \"at home\" method to \"reveal\" your own photos! You don't need fancy darkrooms, just an accessible cyanotype kit and the secrets I’ll show you. \u003cbr\u003eJoin me on a walk around the vibrant Venice Boardwalk (a few steps from my Art Studio) and let's take some pictures together and then use those images to build manual layers, modify light, and create double exposures. \u003cbr\u003eDiscover a new technique and a whole new life for your photos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e✘ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"2\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 Hours \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✘ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eThe Experience:\u003c\/b\u003e We start with a 45 minute walk along the Venice Boardwalk to capture the light, architecture and movement.. Then, we head back to the Studio for the \"reveal.\" I will show you how to use your own photos to build manual layers and experiment with light modification. We aren't just printing: we are creating depth and art!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✘ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"344\"\u003eThe Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Students \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"367\"\u003eMUST\u003c\/b\u003e bring their own camera: whether it is your phone or a professional DSLR. No previous experience required; I will show you how to see the world through a new lens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✘ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"536\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/b\u003e All professional grade cyanotype materials, chemicals, and the \"at home\" secrets for your future projects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✘ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"662\"\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/b\u003e A unique piece of art featuring your own photography, layered and modified by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-Workshop Note:\u003c\/b\u003e After booking, you’ll receive a quick guide on how to prep your phone or camera for the boardwalk walk to ensure we get the best results for our prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Flo Mena Art","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday May 20th - 5 PM to 8.30 PM","offer_id":45111424549040,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday May 30th - 10 AM - 1.30 PM","offer_id":45111424581808,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday June 13th - 10 AM - 1.30 PM","offer_id":45111424614576,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/7968\/7600\/files\/CyanotypeII_1.jpg?v=1778717847"},{"product_id":"the-venice-walk-photography-cyanotype-workshop-copy-1","title":"COLOR ARCHITECTURE Workshop","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eColor is everywhere! 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