Dr. Missy Gaido Allen and Katherine Rodgers
One-Day Workshop
Sunday, January 11
10:00 am - 4 pm
$75 Members/$85 Non-Members
In anticipation of the upcoming Frida: The Making of an Icon exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, spend the morning with Dr. Missy Gaido Allen as she brings Frida Kahlo’s remarkable story to life in vivid, cinematic detail. Discover how Frida transformed pain into power—from the bus accident that shattered her spine (and sparked her artistic journey) to her struggle to be seen as more than “the wife” of Diego Rivera. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Frida’s life, love, and loss shaped one of the most enduring artistic legacies of the 20th century.
After a break for lunch, artist Katherine Rodgers will guide you in creating your own Frida-inspired artwork—drawing on symbolism, heightened emotion, and hidden meaning. Whether or not you include a self-portrait, you’ll craft a piece that tells your story in the spirit of Frida’s fearless expression.
About the Presenters
Dr. Missy Gaido Allen is an art historian and professor at Houston Community College. A native Houstonian, she studied Studio Art and Art History at Trinity University in San Antonio and at Trinity College in Rome. She also attended the MFAH Glassell School for photography, earned her M.A. in Art History from Rice University, and received her Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Iowa.
Katherine Rodgers is a watercolor instructor at WAS-H and a member/owner of Archway Gallery in Montrose. An award-winning, self-taught artist, Katherine holds degrees in Human Ecology and Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin. Her artistic skill stems from years of teaching and a natural creative lineage. A Houston resident for the past three years, she has lived across the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean—each place influencing her artistic journey.
STUDENT SUPPLIES: Bring your watercolor supplies, paints, palette, and paper. Recommend a piece of cold press paper, size 11 x 14 or
16 x 20. Bring stencils if you have them already in your art supplies. If you would like to do a portrait of yourself, bring an 8 x 10 black and white photo copy. Email katherinerodgersfineart@gmail.com with any questions.
