ROCO Teens February Event
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: ROCO Chicago, 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Fee: $20/teen; $40/teen non-members (covers all paint supplies, aprons, take-home canvas, pizza, water, soft-drinks).
This Month's Topic
💕Valentine's Day-themed Canvas Painting Workshop with the Artist Dana Toader💕
Get ready for a fun & creative Valentine's Day celebration! Whether you're painting for a crush, a bestie, or just for fun, this workshop is the perfect way to express yourself!
🎨 No experience needed – just bring your creativity!
💖 Valentine’s-inspired designs to make your masterpiece unique
🎶 Great music, fun vibes, and sweet treats to enjoy
Come solo or bring your friends and let’s paint, laugh, and celebrate love in all its colors! 💕✨
About the Artist
Dana Toader is a dynamic artist whose work captivates with its visual richness and intricate compositions. With a background in art and design, Dana's artistic journey has been shaped by diverse influences, leading her to explore a wide range of styles and techniques throughout her career.
Dana completed her undergraduate studies in Visual Communication at Otterbein College in Ohio before earning her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Kendall College of Art and Design in Michigan. Her artistic practice extends beyond traditional canvases, as she also brings creativity to the community through engaging painting experiences at Start to Paint, where art and music intertwine to create immersive events.
Her work has been exhibited in renowned art spaces across the United States—including Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, and Florida—as well as internationally in Florence, Italy, and Romania. Dana’s paintings draw the viewer in through their dramatic appeal, where surface patterns create a striking interplay with the fluid, curvilinear forms that define her aesthetic. The tension between these intricate spaces and bold visual narratives makes her art both thought-provoking and immersive.
Continuing to push the boundaries of her craft, Dana Toader remains an artist dedicated to exploration, expression, and artistic connection.
Follow-up FUN program
Music📀 interactive games🏆.
ROCO Youth's purpose is to create the right opportunities for our teens and young adults to develop into the next generation of leaders.
Who is invited
Any young adult 13+ to 18, passionate about becoming a leader and/or happy to connect with other Romanian-American Teens.
Parents - please do not sign up as a parent on your teen's behalf!
How it Works / Why Attend?
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Explore innovative ideas.
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Gain new skills.
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Set themselves up for a meaningful and productive year ahead.
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Connect with like-minded peers in a fun, educational environment.
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