Youth Art Week: Abstract Expressionism (Ages 8-10)
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$195.00
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Terry Havlis Drahos
Monday to Friday, July 6 – July 10, 2026
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Get ready to paint big, bold, and a little bit wild. This one-week, half-days camp is for curious artists ages 8 to 10 who want to experiment, explore, and express themselves in new ways.
We’ll dive into the world of abstract painting and discover how notable artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, Helen Frankenthaler, Rita Letendre, and others used colour, movement, and feeling instead of realism. Expect splashing, dripping, layering, and surprising results.
Throughout the week, campers will try different painting techniques, play with color and texture, and create large-scale artworks that are all about personal expression. There’s no “right way” to paint here. Just imagination, energy, and lots of paint.
Students should bring:
- Clothes that can get dirty
- A snack
- A water bottle
Financial assistance for this workshop is available through Pro Kids Lunenburg though the Town of Lunenburg’s Recreation Department Manager, 902-634-4410 ext 234, mkiely@townoflunenburg.ca
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Terry Havlis Drahos
Terry Havlis Drahos is a dynamic Nova Scotia–based visual artist, educator, and arts organizer. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she earned a Bachelor of Design from Southern Illinois University in 1983 and a Bachelor of Education from Acadia University and NSCAD University in 2006, specializing in art and technology.
Her artistic practice spans a rich spectrum—from vivid paintings and layered photo transfers to compelling collage works. Her collages, often inspired by Surrealism and Dadaism, incorporate photographs, magazine clippings, and arranged imagery to explore subconscious themes and reflections on order and chaos.
Drahos is also the founder of Uncommon Common Art (2008–2019), a public art and education initiative she developed into a registered national charity—highlighting her passion for community engagement and arts education. Her professional versatility extends into organizational leadership: she has nearly four decades of experience in graphic and fine arts within both nonprofit and commercial sectors, offering expertise in budgeting, project logistics, community engagement, exhibition proposals, and art education programming.
Her work has featured in notable exhibitions—such as Trying to Make Sense at ARTSPLACE Gallery in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, and installations at the Ice House Gallery and Craig Gallery that explore memory, travel, environmental change, and rural narratives. Beyond exhibitions, her artwork is represented at Secord Gallery in Halifax.