Name: Spring Botanicals Reverse Painting w/Jennifer Penick
Start: 2026-03-07T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Shop Made in DC - Georgetown - 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW

$Spring Botanicals Reverse Painting w\/Jennifer Penick$

Use collage and acrylic paint to create one-of-a-kind botanical silhouette creations!
About this Event

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

In this hands-on workshop, instructor Jennifer Wilkin Penick will guide you through the exciting and expressive technique of reverse painting. You'll how to use a mixture of acrylic paint and collage to create depth and unexpected beauty.

We’ll begin by brainstorming botanical shapes and silhouettes, with optional templates available for those who prefer a starting point. From there, you’ll experiment with collage elements and acrylic paint, building rich textures and bold contrasts to create a truly one-of-a-kind composition. This process encourages play, intuition, and exploration - no two pieces alike.

All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re brand new to creative projects or are a seasoned creative, this workshop offers a relaxed environment to explore a new technique and play with spring botanicals for the sake of creativity!

About the Instructor:

Jennifer studied studio art as an undergraduate student and earned an MA in (Italian) Art History. Her artwork has been exhibited in Rome, Italy; Portland, Oregon; Arlington, Virginia; and Washington, DC. In addition to being a practicing artist, she teaches at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington and has been a Visual-Artist-in-Residence with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Arts & Humanities Program since 2018.