Artist: Polly Branch, Acorn Art

  • Weaving in Unity: Bringing Neighbors Together

    Weaving in Unity: Bringing Neighbors Together

    Transform a chain link fence into a work of art while connecting neighbors! Plan a series of days to weave and chat at a neighborhood fence. Polly will help you with the design, placement and weaving. Three hours is the minimum amount of time to get started. You will need…

  • Mapping the Neighborhood with Compasses, Maps and Fun Activities

    Mapping the Neighborhood with Compasses, Maps and Fun Activities

    Bring neighbors together to explore the neighborhood from a new point of view in this two-hour workshop. Roanoke-born artist Polly Branch loves working with neighborhood groups. She’ll share different kinds of maps to explore, engage participants in fun conversation prompts about creating maps, and host some activities using a compass…

  • We CAN DRAW! An Introduction to Sketching from Life to Observe the Neighborhood

    We CAN DRAW! An Introduction to Sketching from Life to Observe the Neighborhood

    Local artist and community friend Polly Branch guides this participatory drawing workshop to help your neighborhood see itself. The workshop focuses on making our mark on paper and contemplating how we see from our own points of view. Participants will interpret and record a moment, practicing new drawing skills. The…