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PAMELLA ALLEN CREATIVE

INTUITIVE ART COURSES

 Virtual & In-Person Creative Sessions with Pamella

Art In Activism ~ Sharing Process In Communities Around the World

Following “a calling to make art with the youth” while living in Malawi and while in residency in India; In addition to her continued studio practice, for the past 15 years Pamella has been in practice as a teaching artist sharing her creative process with community in school settings, senior centers, museums, and healing spaces throughout New York with organizations creating site specific public arts mural, mixed media installations, and anthologies for publication. 

“The benefit to bringing arts practice into collaboration with the community cannot be overstated, it is priceless watching individuals blossom in the wonder of their own creativity and come together to celebrate their unity and diversity by using their creative voice”.   Pamella Allen

 

Autobiographical Expressionism

(Perfect for beginners or if you are getting back into practice after years)

 

Create and Exhibit a Unique Mixed Media Self-Portrait to tell a story of YOU!! - No experience required to join this creative community! Create & Exhibit A Unique Mixed Media Self Portrait Using Autobiographical Expressionism!

In this series of Virtual Creative Art Sessions, Visual Artist (& Master Teaching Artist) Pamella Allen will share the tools & techniques that she utilizes in her 35+year studio practice to guide you in creating a Unique & Powerful Self Portrait with what she calls Autobiographical Expressionism.

“This is self exploration through arts practice in a Safe Creative Space! Perfect for all amounts of experience from just getting statred, to the seasoned artist!

We will touch on the Principals & Elements of Design and Color theory as we explore basic visual arts tools and techniques in printmaking, illustration, painting, and collage; to de-mystery art-making and give participants a safe creative space to reflect on, to process and to express in todays ever-changing, and at times traumatic world. And as I do in my visual arts practice, we will also incorporate text into the mixed media works by touching on literary elements of the self-portrait in poetry, prose & observational essay with simple sensory prompts (IE: I see, I hear, I touch, I remember, I feel). Participants will create a series of mixed media works on paper that will be incorporated into an larger 20”x24” collaged work or an installation, with the option to participate in an on line art exhibition in Spring 2026.

These New Live 2-hour Virtual Studio Art Sessions will run for 13 weeks Culminating in an Online Art Exhibition
We accept Zelle PayPal & Venmo

 

Making Paper with Natural Fibers & Recycled Elements

(Perfect for beginners or if you are getting back into it after years)

 

In these eco-responsive workshops, you will learn the basics of hand-made papermaking and create a series of beautiful and unique paperworks to give as cards, use as stationary and stunning 2d and 3D original artworks to hang on your walls! We  will jump right in with an Introduction to tools, techniques & the basics of paper-making. How to prep pulp and pull sheets of paper and set to dry. Making paper with inclusions/organic & inorganic elements. Molding and embossing with hand made paper & Pulp painting.

These New Live 2-hour Virtual Studio Art Sessions will run for 13 weeks Culminating in an Online Art Exhibition

We accept Zelle PayPal & Venmo

 

Diving Into Watercolor Painting

(Perfect for beginners or if you are getting back into practice after years)

 

Diving into the fluid world of watercolor painting we will explore this meditative medium with an introduction to the tools, techniques & color theory of watercolor painting by getting right into creating a unique piece of abstract art. In the following sessions we will create a series of landscapes, portraits utilizing symbolism, memory sketches utilizing visualization, and still lifes utilizing objects and observation. We will also explore the different types of watercolors and how they are made with natural pigments from the spice cabinet & medium like gum arabic. All artmaking is discovery & exploration! Join us!

These New Live 2-hour Virtual Studio Art Sessions will run for 13 weeks Culminating in an Online Art Exhibition

We accept Zelle PayPal & Venmo

 

Intuitive Acrylic Painting with Collage & Assemblage Techniques

(Perfect for beginners or if you are getting back into practice after years)

 

Intuitive Acrylic Painting with Collage & Assemblage Techniques.

Welcome to our online event where you can unleash your creativity through intuitive acrylic painting! Dive into the world of collage and assemblage techniques to create unique and expressive artworks. Join us for a fun and interactive session where you can explore different ways to combine colors, textures, and materials. No experience is necessary - just bring your imagination and let your intuition guide you. Get ready to make some art magic!

 

Arts Integration & Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

"Pamella Allen’s practice reimagines classrooms, libraries, and community centers as vibrant art studios—spaces dedicated to exploration, problem-solving, and the celebration of history. By encouraging innovation through creative expression in this hands-on environment, both students and adults are empowered to develop their unique voices, building lasting skills for success in all realms of life.

"Through dynamic arts residencies, I design integrated curricula that bridge creative practice with core academic subjects for both general and neurodivergent learners. By grounding projects in culturally relevant art history, my mission is to demystify creative expression and normalize arts practice as an essential, accessible tool for everyday learning and self-discovery."

My residencies transform the classroom into a living studio where learning happens through active creation. Tailored to support diverse cognitive styles—including neurodivergent populations—the program achieves two main goals:

Demystifying the Arts: Stripping away the idea that art is elite or exclusive, proving it belongs in the everyday lives of all students.

Culturally Relevant Context: Connecting art history directly to the students' identities, fostering a deeper sense of belonging and historical pride.

Pamella Allen is an accomplished contemporary visual artist and teaching artist with nearly two decades of international and domestic experience. Specializing in progressive, site-responsive curriculum design, she builds dynamic learning experiences across all five NYC boroughs for K-12 general and special education (District 75) classrooms, senior programs, and professional development workshops.

Pamella’s interdisciplinary practice weaves visual arts—including painting, printmaking, mural making, papermaking, and assemblage—directly into core academic subjects like STEAM, Social Studies, and ELA, often collaborating with other art forms like poetry, music, and theater. Partnering with major cultural institutions such as the 92NY, Brooklyn Arts Council, Guild Hall, Community Word-Project, and BRIC Arts, her residencies empower individuals to explore their unique creative voices and culminate in celebratory public showcases that reinforce the profound connection between art, history, innovation, and learning.

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WE OFFER:

Virtual Individual & Group Sessions Worldwide

In-Person Individual & Group Sessions are Available