Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

PLF Workshop and Artist Co-Lab: Figure Drawing with Aube and Katie Kat

EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1256081562255786

Join us at the next PLF Workshop & Artist Co-Lab for Figure Drawing with artists Aube / @ghost_vibrations and Katie Kat / @motherandmaker

WHEN: Nov 16 at 7 PM
WHERE: Rag & Bones Bicycle Co-op

Intended for beginner or intermediate visual artists
(but all skillsets are welcome!)

$20 Suggested Donation
All proceeds help fund PLF's community initiatives and non-profit missions!

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Attendees will create figure sketches from a clothed model doing timed poses with guidance from Aube and Kat. We will warm up with 2-5 minute poses before moving on to longer 10-20 minute sketches.
We will provide newsprint and some charcoal / pencils.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite drawing supplies.

Small easels and drawing boards are welcome.

Optional materials to bring:
Sketchbooks / Drawing paper
Large drawing boards
Drawing materials

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Nov
2
to Nov 3

OCTOBERWEEN

PLF OCTOBERWEEN IS BACK

Looking for a Halloween party? We got you.

Come join PLF at Powers Bike Shop (@bikeshopshows on IG) for 2 sound stages, the Pyrocircus fire circle, special performances, immersive spaces, a costume contest, and more!

As always, our holiday parties serve as fundraisers to keep PLF going strong.

Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/plf-octoberween-2024

NOVEMBER 2 at 9 PM

DJ LINEUP

Baki
Juicy Josh
RVA Soundsystems
Intellectual Rebel
Ravida
Amoeba
Soss
Saucy Rossy
be.in
Rex Whatever
PLF AllStars ( DJ GON x Crenshaw x Imocean x KKMG x Reinhold x Wrath )

Special performances by
PLF's Pyrocircus
Exothermia Fire Troupe
Laterna Dance
and more!

More TBA!

Flyer art by Steven Warrick (@stove_ovenmitz on IG)

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Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

PLF Workshop: Dragon & Contact Staff with Kayle

Join us at the Wharf in RVA’s Dock Street Park for our next PLF Workshop!

EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/459276843821826For this edition, we’ll be learning dragon and contact staff moves from the talented Kayle Darin aka @kayle_k on IG

Intended for beginner or intermediate flow artists
(but all skillsets are welcome!)

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Attendees will find their staff flow while learning various tricks and combos.
Both contact staff and dragon staff spinners are welcome.

WHAT TO BRING:
Water to drink
Dragon or Contact Staff
(Day or Fire - we will not be lighting up)
Yoga Mat or Blanket
Comfort items like chairs / fans

$20 Suggested Donation
All proceeds help fund PLF’s community initiatives and non-profit missions!

Head over to Octoberween at Powers Bike Shop after the workshop to show off your new moves!

https://www.facebook.com/share/2sWKxQoZt6Wbx5kP/?mibextid=9l3rBW

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Oct
12
7:00 PM19:00

PLF Workshop: Abstract Painting with Katie Kat

Join us for this special edition of the PLF Workshop series and Artist Co-Lab for Abstract Painting with professional artist and muralist Katie Kat!

Intended for beginner or intermediate visual artists, but all skillsets are welcome

Class begins at 7 PM
Rag & Bones Bike Collective
Suggested Donation of $20

What to expect:

Attendees will create an abstract painting with creative & technical guidance.
The painting will be created on watercolor paper with acrylic paints.
An overview of basic color mixing, color pallet selection and composition design will be given before painting begins.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks/paper or painting projects and WIPs!

Optional materials to bring:
Personal paintbrushes
Sketchbooks or various papers
Pens for inking

https://www.facebook.com/events/516399097807623/

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Oct
5
7:00 PM19:00

PLF Workshops - Fan Combos 101 w/Cat Nightengal

October 5th, join us in Dock Street Park for the next edition of PLF Workshops. Grow your fan flow skills with multifaceted artist and talented pyromancer Cat Nightengale! @cat_byrd_art (IG)

💥Learn how to grip, move, and flow through various movements and technical combinations with fans!
Cat will go over some prop-specific variations step by step while offering valuable feedback and helpful tips in a nourishing and welcoming learning environment.

📌There will be practice cut-out fans available
for those who don’t have their own pair. Day fans and fire fans are both appropriate for learning and practicing, and all grip types are welcome, however we will not be lighting up fire props during the workshop.

✨Class starts at 7 pm!
✨Suggested donation of $20

Your generous donations allow us to fund our annual community initiatives, art grant programs, and public events!

WHAT TO BRING:
📌Water to drink
📌Fans - if you have them
📌Comfort items like chairs and blankets

https://www.facebook.com/events/1202742897601549/

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Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00

PYROCIRCUS October First Friday at Gallery 5 Carnival of 5 Fires

Pyrocircus makes its return to the streets of Richmond this October!

Join PLF outside of Gallery 5 Arts to welcome autumn, celebrate community, and revel at special performances during our next public show on Friday, October 4th, from 6-11 PM.

As always, this is a free and public community event - all ages are welcome. Come check out all that First Fridays, Jackson Ward, and Gallery 5 have to offer!

7-11 PM: Fire performances managed and provided by the @party_liberation_foundation Pyrocircus, with friends joining us from Exothermia Fire Troupe (IG @exothermiafire) and more!

Prepare for a very special group performance to open our fire circle by Athanor Dance Collective (IG @athanor_dance_collective)

DJ performance schedule TBA

Sound System by @rva_soundsystems

WANT TO SEE PROPANE FIRE SCULPTURES?
HELP US REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!
A small donation or a share goes a long way - thank you for the support!
https://gofund.me/3547eba5

ATTN FIRE PERFORMERS:
Safety meetings will be at 6:30 and 8:30. We ask that all participants be crowd-experienced and safety-oriented. Please dress appropriately and be on time to a meeting in order to sign a fire waiver and have your props inspected by a manager.
Thank you so much for donating your passions, time, and talents to our cause and the RVA community!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1571512017133443/

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