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Description
Your creative prime can begin at any age. You're invited to get immersed into the artist process and build new skills through eight weeks of hands-on making.
Prime Practice is an eight-week studio course for adults 55 and older who are ready to try something new, strengthen their skills and connect with others. Choose printmaking with Vince Long, watercolor with John Isaiah Kennedy or both.
Regular creative practice can support well-being far beyond the studio.
No previous art experience is required. Materials are included, and each two-hour session is designed to make participation comfortable and approachable.
Watercolor with John Isaiah Kennedy
Go behind the scenes of John Isaiah Kennedy’s practice and learn how he builds images through color, pattern and repetition.
Participants will study watercolor techniques and color theory before creating two finished works inspired by Kennedy’s signature styles: one based on quilt patterns and another influenced by pixel art and classic video game sprites. The class will also contribute to a larger collaborative work that Kennedy will complete in his studio.
Kennedy earned his BFA in studio art from the University of Tennessee at Martin and his MFA in painting from the University of Memphis. His practice includes painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, installation, illustration, photography and video.
Designed with accessibility in mind
Prime Practice is designed to support a range of visual, mobility and fine-motor needs. Course materials will use large, easy-to-read text, and projects will avoid small-scale or highly detailed work. Adaptive tools, including large-grip paintbrushes, will be available, and guide lines will be provided for the pixel-based watercolor project.
Most activities can be completed while seated, with little to no standing required.
August 19th–October 7th
Eight weekly two-hour sessions per course
$250 for members | $375 for non-members
All materials included
Date & Time
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue Details
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38104
