{"id":9619368247535,"title":"ART HISTORY: The Artist Tree, Dec 6, 2026","handle":"art-history-the-artist-tree-dec-6-2026","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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Artist’s Tree: Five Artists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFive Ornaments. One Very Creative Christmas.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn your Christmas tree into a tiny art gallery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this special \u003cstrong\u003eArt History: Hands On\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop, we’ll revisit five distinctive artists and art movements and use their ideas as inspiration for a set of \u003cstrong\u003efive hand-painted wooden ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each ornament becomes a small canvas as we explore how artists have used geometry, color, nature, repetition, and design to create instantly recognizable visual styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll take inspiration from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piet_Mondrian\" title=\"Piet Mondrian\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiet Mondrian’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e bold geometry and primary colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_O%27Keeffe\" title=\"Georgia OKeeffe\"\u003eGeorgia O’Keeffe’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e dramatic natural forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yayoi_Kusama\" title=\"Yayoi Kusama\"\u003eYayoi Kusama’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e joyful repetition and dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bauhaus\" title=\"Bauhaus\"\u003eBauhaus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e experimental shapes and design principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Art_Nouveau\" title=\"Art Nouveau\"\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with it's flowing botanical lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn’t about making miniature copies of famous artwork. We’ll look at what makes each artist or movement distinctive, then use those ideas to create something of your own. Change the colors, choose your subject, experiment with the design, and give each ornament your own creative personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the afternoon, you’ll have a collection of \u003cstrong\u003efive original ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to hang on your tree, display in your home, or give as handmade gifts. You may even come away looking at a few familiar artists in a completely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, December 6 | 2:00–5:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 | All materials included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour materials include \u003cstrong\u003efive wooden ornaments plus the paints and supplies needed to complete your designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous painting or art-history experience is necessary—just come ready to experiment, learn, and make something wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the story. Explore the style. Make the art.\u003c\/strong\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\"\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\"\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\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\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":"2026-09-14T10:35:22-05:00","created_at":"2026-09-14T09:32:44-05:00","vendor":"Alabama Art Supply","type":"WORKSHOP","tags":["Alabama Art Academy","ART HISTORY","event","new","WORKSHOP"],"price":2500,"price_min":2500,"price_max":2500,"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":50757493948655,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"900030036","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"ART HISTORY: The Artist Tree, Dec 6, 2026","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"900030036","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TheArtistsTreecopy.webp?v=1789397265","\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/The_Artists_Tree_pic2.webp?v=1789397603"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TheArtistsTreecopy.webp?v=1789397265","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":40625094787311,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"width":4000,"src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TheArtistsTreecopy.webp?v=1789397265"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TheArtistsTreecopy.webp?v=1789397265","width":4000},{"alt":null,"id":40625132798191,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":3333,"width":5000,"src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/The_Artists_Tree_pic2.webp?v=1789397603"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":3333,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/The_Artists_Tree_pic2.webp?v=1789397603","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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Artist’s Tree: Five Artists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFive Ornaments. One Very Creative Christmas.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn your Christmas tree into a tiny art gallery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this special \u003cstrong\u003eArt History: Hands On\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop, we’ll revisit five distinctive artists and art movements and use their ideas as inspiration for a set of \u003cstrong\u003efive hand-painted wooden ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each ornament becomes a small canvas as we explore how artists have used geometry, color, nature, repetition, and design to create instantly recognizable visual styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll take inspiration from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piet_Mondrian\" title=\"Piet Mondrian\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiet Mondrian’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e bold geometry and primary colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_O%27Keeffe\" title=\"Georgia OKeeffe\"\u003eGeorgia O’Keeffe’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e dramatic natural forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yayoi_Kusama\" title=\"Yayoi Kusama\"\u003eYayoi Kusama’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e joyful repetition and dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bauhaus\" title=\"Bauhaus\"\u003eBauhaus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e experimental shapes and design principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Art_Nouveau\" title=\"Art Nouveau\"\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with it's flowing botanical lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn’t about making miniature copies of famous artwork. We’ll look at what makes each artist or movement distinctive, then use those ideas to create something of your own. Change the colors, choose your subject, experiment with the design, and give each ornament your own creative personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the afternoon, you’ll have a collection of \u003cstrong\u003efive original ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to hang on your tree, display in your home, or give as handmade gifts. You may even come away looking at a few familiar artists in a completely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, December 6 | 2:00–5:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 | All materials included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour materials include \u003cstrong\u003efive wooden ornaments plus the paints and supplies needed to complete your designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous painting or art-history experience is necessary—just come ready to experiment, learn, and make something wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the story. Explore the style. Make the art.\u003c\/strong\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\"\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\"\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\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\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"}