Join us for our Introduction to Art workshop as we explore the creative potential of cardboard! This hands-on sculpture workshop, led by Chicago-based artist and veteran Ray Doeksen, will teach you how to transform everyday materials into three-dimensional art.
Ray specializes in bricolage—the art of creating from found and overlooked materials. In this workshop, you'll learn basic cardboard construction techniques including cutting, scoring, slotting, and joining to build your own sculptural piece. Whether you want to create something functional, whimsical, or experimental, Ray will guide you through the process step by step.
What You'll Learn:
How to attach cardboard using flanges, slots, and L-braces
Scoring and bending techniques for dimensional forms
Basic structural principles for cardboard construction
Creative problem-solving with simple materials
No experience necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to play with materials. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring sculpture in an accessible, low-pressure environment.
What's Included: All supplies needed
Cost: $10 for general public (covers all supplies) FREE for veterans, dependents, and caregivers
INSTRUCTOR
Your instructor for this workshop is Ray Doeksen, a Chicago-based artist and Army veteran who specializes in bricolage—transforming found and everyday materials into sculptural art. Ray served with the Michigan and Illinois National Guard, deploying to Iraq with the 4th Infantry Division in 2003. His work explores the creative potential hidden in overlooked objects, from cardboard and hardware to industrial remnants. Ray's teaching style is hands-on and experimental, encouraging participants to problem-solve creatively and see familiar materials in new ways.