{"product_id":"new-self-through-mexican-art-forms-online","title":"NEW! Exploring the Self through Mexican Art forms, online","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/blogs\/artists\/jonathan-farr\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eJonathan Farr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesdays, 6.30pm - 9pm | 5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarts Tuesday 2 June 2026, on Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW248135102 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this online course, look specifically at certain Mexican art forms and artists, and using these as inspiration for an exploration of the self through drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore at two traditional art forms, the first being “papel picado” or cut out paper. Rather like a more complex version of snowflake cut outs, these consist of images created by the cutting of shapes in paper, traditionally made for the Day of the Dead festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly we will look at Exvotos, the painting on tin plates of pictorial messages offering gratitude for what may be personal miraculous occurences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally we will make drawings in response to world renowned Mexican artists such as Frida Kahlo and Remedio Varos whose work, rooted in the autobiographical, employed powerful symbolism, surreal spatial depiction and an exploration of the unconscious.\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW240192999 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240192999 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW214243946 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW214243946 BCX0\"\u003eWe will post some materials out in advance to those who have booked onto this course, but there may be a few inexpensive materials you need to provide for yourself - details to follow. \u003cspan\u003eRegrettably, if you live outside of the UK mainland, we are unable to post materials to you, so when booking please use this code to receive 10% off. 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Participants are responsible for ensuring their audio and microphones are working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubscribe to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.rwa.org.uk\/pages\/rwa-drawing-school-e-newsletter-sign-up\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDrawing School newsletter\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to be first to know about our latest classes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eBuying as a gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWhen buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/collections\/shop\/products\/gift-voucher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. 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Please contact us if the discount code is not working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email \u003ca href=\"mailto:drawingschool@rwa.org.uk%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrawingschool@rwa.org.uk \u003c\/a\u003eor call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund\/transfer and Cancellation Policy: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, minus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start of your class with us. If we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course\/workshop or RWA gift voucher. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4024 - Drawing School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42207549849671,"sku":"Summer 2026","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2297\/4037\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-02-23_at_19.34.11.png?v=1772716041","url":"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/products\/new-self-through-mexican-art-forms-online","provider":"RWA Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}