Discover a new way to see your neighborhood through color, pattern, and sensory memory. In this immersive workshop, participants will use deliberate hand‑eye coordination and focused brushwork to paint watercolor “Art Maps” of their Tacoma neighborhoods. Using a printed map as your guide, you will trace streets, blocks, and familiar patterns as you translate the urban fabric into expressive, personal artwork.
Together, we will mix colors inspired by how our neighborhoods feel. This includes sensory impressions, emotional tones, and everyday textures that make each block meaningful. As you paint and watch your map come to life, you will have space to reflect on the places you move through every day. These may include the parks and pathways you love, the streets that shape your routines, and the memories tied to them.
Beyond the artwork itself, this workshop encourages connection to Place and to one another. Through guided conversation, we will share stories about neighborhood, community, and belonging. Participants are invited to explore how they can appreciate the places they call home and how deeper understanding can foster more meaningful personal connections.
