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Artist's Block Workshop


  • Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA, 23607 United States (map)

This workshop caters to creatives of all ages who are interested in being able to freely flow in their talents.

Dates: October 3-5, 2022

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages: 13 and up

Students will learn:

October 3, 2022- Intro to creativity & recovering a sense of safety

October 4, 2022- Recovering a sense of identity & recovering a sense of power

October 5, 2022- Recovering a sense of abundance

End of class Deliverable: A piece of art of the student’s creation

About the Instructor:

Michael Lewis Corder III, also known as “Chorder” is an African American composer, musician, producer, and artist who has been highly recognized for his talents in music production and music performance. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Chorder has studied music since the age of four, and is now a graduate of Hampton University, a classical and jazz keyboardist and percussionist, as well as an accomplished music producer and creative entrepreneur.

Earlier Event: September 30
Young Writer's Workshop
Later Event: October 3
Mosaic Steel Drum