Written by Christine Stadnik-Poteroba

The mural-making workshop hosted by Grow Love in collaboration with Street Wise Arts over the last weekend of April was a fun-filled success. With great luck, even the previously cloudy skies cleared just in time for the outdoor mural installation.

Colorado-native Grow Love specializes in spray paint; they mastered its nuances and intricacies many years ago when beginning their muralist journey. With a deep-rooted passion for education, Grow Love has opened up the spray painting realm to enthusiasts through a series of hands-on informative workshops. These sessions are not just about technique and art-making; they are about sharing a love for a medium often deemed intimidating.

The mural workshop was an immersive experience, guiding participants through the initial planning stages and financial considerations in creating a mural. Attendees gained insights into understanding materials, the crucial steps of wall preparation, and more. Spanning over two days, this workshop offered a wealth of opportunities for participants to learn, create, and grow.

Inspired by the theme of Grow Love’s latest project for We Don’t Waste, the mural revolved around love for fruits and vegetables. When planning this mural, participants contributed ideas for subject matter ranging from bananas to carrots and mushrooms. In only a few hours, workshop participants installed the mural along an entire wall, learning essential painting techniques along the way.

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