{"id":9619661455599,"title":"ART HISTORY: Art Nouveau: The Magnolia Panel, Nov 21, 2026","handle":"art-history-art-nouveau-the-magnolia-panel-nov-21-2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9pt;\"\u003eArt Nouveau: The Magnolia Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eStep into the decorative world of \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/b\u003e, the turn-of-the-century movement that transformed flowers, vines, insects, and other forms from nature into flowing works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eIn this hands-on \u003cb\u003eArt History: Hands On\u003c\/b\u003e workshop, instructor \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/b\u003e will introduce you to the distinctive visual language of Art Nouveau and the artists and designers who helped define the movement. We’ll look at how Art Nouveau artists used \u003cb\u003esweeping curves, stylized botanical forms, decorative borders, pattern, and carefully integrated compositions\u003c\/b\u003e to blur the boundaries between fine art and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThen we’ll put those ideas to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eUsing the \u003cb\u003emagnolia\u003c\/b\u003e as our subject, you’ll create your own decorative painted panel inspired by the graceful lines and organic forms of Art Nouveau. We’ll explore how to simplify natural forms, build a strong composition, develop a harmonious color palette, and use line and pattern to turn an ordinary flower into a decorative work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThe goal isn’t to reproduce a historic Art Nouveau design. Instead, you’ll learn to recognize the characteristics that make the style distinctive and use those ideas to create a piece that is uniquely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eSaturday, November 21 | 2:00–4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e$20 | All materials included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eDuring the workshop, you’ll:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDiscover the history and defining characteristics of Art Nouveau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExplore how artists transformed nature into decorative design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLearn to use flowing line, repetition, pattern, and stylization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDevelop an Art Nouveau-inspired magnolia composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExperiment with color to create a rich, unified design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCreate a finished decorative panel to take home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eNo previous painting experience is required. All skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%F0%9F%93%8D\" title=\"AAS Location\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"AAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Marketing \u0026amp; Framing Manager at Alabama Art Supply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Art History Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Art History\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where learning about art becomes a hands-on creative experience. Rather than simply studying the artists and movements that shaped art history, these workshops invite you to explore their ideas, techniques, and ways of seeing through your own artwork. \u003cstrong\u003eNo art history or previous art experience is required\u003c\/strong\u003e—just curiosity and a willingness to create. Discover the stories behind the art, try something new, and experience art history by making it.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-09-14T17:30:25-05:00","created_at":"2026-09-14T11:51:39-05:00","vendor":"Alabama Art Supply","type":"WORKSHOP","tags":["Alabama Art Academy","ART HISTORY","event","new","WORKSHOP"],"price":2000,"price_min":2000,"price_max":2000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":50758159270127,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"900030034","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"ART HISTORY: Art Nouveau: The Magnolia Panel, Nov 21, 2026","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"900030034","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ArtNouveau.webp?v=1789405005","\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Art_Nouveau_pic2.webp?v=1789405212"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ArtNouveau.webp?v=1789405005","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":40625869553903,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"width":4000,"src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ArtNouveau.webp?v=1789405005"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ArtNouveau.webp?v=1789405005","width":4000},{"alt":null,"id":40625882530031,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.48,"height":3378,"width":5000,"src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Art_Nouveau_pic2.webp?v=1789405212"},"aspect_ratio":1.48,"height":3378,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Art_Nouveau_pic2.webp?v=1789405212","width":5000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9pt;\"\u003eArt Nouveau: The Magnolia Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eStep into the decorative world of \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/b\u003e, the turn-of-the-century movement that transformed flowers, vines, insects, and other forms from nature into flowing works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eIn this hands-on \u003cb\u003eArt History: Hands On\u003c\/b\u003e workshop, instructor \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/b\u003e will introduce you to the distinctive visual language of Art Nouveau and the artists and designers who helped define the movement. We’ll look at how Art Nouveau artists used \u003cb\u003esweeping curves, stylized botanical forms, decorative borders, pattern, and carefully integrated compositions\u003c\/b\u003e to blur the boundaries between fine art and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThen we’ll put those ideas to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eUsing the \u003cb\u003emagnolia\u003c\/b\u003e as our subject, you’ll create your own decorative painted panel inspired by the graceful lines and organic forms of Art Nouveau. We’ll explore how to simplify natural forms, build a strong composition, develop a harmonious color palette, and use line and pattern to turn an ordinary flower into a decorative work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThe goal isn’t to reproduce a historic Art Nouveau design. Instead, you’ll learn to recognize the characteristics that make the style distinctive and use those ideas to create a piece that is uniquely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eSaturday, November 21 | 2:00–4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e$20 | All materials included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eDuring the workshop, you’ll:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDiscover the history and defining characteristics of Art Nouveau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExplore how artists transformed nature into decorative design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLearn to use flowing line, repetition, pattern, and stylization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDevelop an Art Nouveau-inspired magnolia composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExperiment with color to create a rich, unified design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCreate a finished decorative panel to take home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eNo previous painting experience is required. All skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%F0%9F%93%8D\" title=\"AAS Location\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"AAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Marketing \u0026amp; Framing Manager at Alabama Art Supply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Art History Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Art History\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where learning about art becomes a hands-on creative experience. Rather than simply studying the artists and movements that shaped art history, these workshops invite you to explore their ideas, techniques, and ways of seeing through your own artwork. \u003cstrong\u003eNo art history or previous art experience is required\u003c\/strong\u003e—just curiosity and a willingness to create. Discover the stories behind the art, try something new, and experience art history by making it.\u003c\/p\u003e"}