
How to Create a Large Scale Mural with Symone Salib
July 21 - July 25
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How to Create a Large Scale Mural – Symone Salib
Dates: July 21 – July 25, 2025
Studio: Outdoor Patio
Tuition: Sliding Scale, $450 – $1300
Lab Fee: $100
Class limit: 8
This 5 day workshop will explore the power of public art and provide participants with the skills to design and create a large-scale mural. Participants will gain hands-on experience while learning foundational techniques, from concept development to installation, and community engagement techniques. Together, we’ll discuss public art with topics including street art and the history of graffiti during a mural tour of Kingston. During the workshop participants will collaborate and work together to create a mural that will remain on display throughout the summer at WSW. By the end of the course, participants will have a full understanding of the technical, artistic, and community aspects of making a mural, and explore the ways that public art can be a catalyst for social change.
In order to reserve your space in the class, we require a $250 nonrefundable deposit. WSW offers a sliding tuition model for the Summer Art Institute, and you can pick your desired tuition level from the drop-down menu at check-out. For assistance in selecting your tuition level, see this guide. If you are in a position to pay full tuition or more, we request that you do so. The pay-as-you-can model is not based on tax returns or documentation, rather your self-determined capacity to pay. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis, and you can read about our refund and cancellation policies here.
Artist
Symone Salib
Symone Salib is a first-generation Cuban/Egyptian muralist, illustrator, and educator whose art centers on the storytelling of community members through large-scale public installations. Strongly rooted in portraiture, her work envisions a world of radical possibilities where equality and justice are at the center. By focusing on the voices and faces of marginalized communities, Symone uses her art to uplift and amplify those who are often overlooked. Her community-based practice reflects her belief that art should be accessible to all. By creating work in public spaces, she ensures that everyone, regardless of background, can engage with and experience art. She believes public art is not just about beautifying a space; it’s about providing visibility and recognition to the people who make up the fabric of the community.