Upcoming Workshops
About the Workshop
Mark making is a universal human activity. It can include lines, patterns, textures, dots, and other ways we leave an impression. Using drawing & painting techniques, Nyaomi will encourage participants to explore self-expression through different mediums. With the understanding that the arts build and reinforce community, this series was designed to remind participants that they can create freely and connect with others in the process.
Ages: 9-12
TAKE THREE: BLACK AESTHETIC PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Take three is a 9 week photography program, facilitated by visual artist Nyaomi that allows youth, with an interest in photography, to explore Black artists and Black storytelling traditions in photography. This program will allow participants to use photography as a medium to visualize and understand their identities, histories and futures.
Take Three will culminate in showcase where participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their final works.
Please note, this program is open to Black/Afro-diasporic youth with an interest in photography between the ages of 16-21.
Applications Close: April 29, 2022, 11:59pm.
Program Dates: Every Tuesday, starting May 3rd, 2022 from 5pm -7pm until June 28th, 2022.
Current Programs
Lay-Up is excited to announce the Photo Book Workshop Series supported by the @torontoartscouncil!
Led by a team of professional photographers (@dhanioks, @ebti_n, @_kishanmistry, and @nyaomiboogs) participants will be a part of the creation of a photobook, learning the process from start to finish.
This 8 week program launches on March 12th and takes place on Saturdays from 1-4pm. Workshops will be a combination of virtual, in-person and in-studio sessions.
This program is for Lay-Up participants 12+ and all equipment and resources needed will be provided.
Look out for the photo book launch in Summer 2022!
Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of working with Nyaomi in facilitating an 8 week photography workshop for youth online that used photography to address social media and how it impacts mental health, alongside developing the work plan/meeting often to see how the program was doing and more. The youth LOVED her! She brought so much amazing energy and positive vibes to each and every class, the kids loved learning and seeing her own photography examples and taking photos from what Nyaomi taught them every single class (and showing them also!) They really blossomed under her guidance and even in the final class to the last minute were speaking of how much they loved the workshops and how happy they were to be a part of it. Thank you Nyaomi, can't wait for more collaborations in the future!"
- Reia Tariq, Program Administrator of VIBE Arts
"Nyaomi has been a great addition to the VIBE Arts artist roster. As an artist on our roster, Nyaomi facilitates arts programming such as photography, screen-printing, and mixed media. She always brings great energy and attention that children appreciate and engage well with. Her personal creative work is phenomenal, and is one of the many reasons why we needed to bring Nyaomi in to work with our organization, and the communities we serve. She is a great addition to any team that works creatively, with community, and with children. VIBE Arts is honoured to have such talent working with us."
- Jason De Mata, Mentorship and Project Manager of VIBE Arts
"Nyaomi's dedication to her artistry is highly admirable. Her quest and delivery to be innovative transfers to the community of youth she proudly works with through our arts programs, as a lead facilitator. VIBE is truly blessed to have such talent on our roster that takes advantage of every opportunity presented and is equally invested in giving back to those who lack access and opportunity. Thank you Nyaomi!!!!"
- Onika Powell, Artistic Director of VIBE Arts