All-Ages Workshop: Mural Restoration with Jennifer Stobo Keats
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About All-Ages Workshop: Mural Restoration with Jennifer Stobo Keats
Help bring a beloved community mural back to life! Join original muralist Jennifer Stobo Keats in restoring the vibrant mural inspired by Banana and Flower (1929) by Houghton Cranford Smith in the Masterworks Collection. This collaborative drop-in workshop invites participants of of all ages to play a part in restoring this meaningful piece of public art. Located in 'The Onion Patch', a quiet outdoor pocket to the left of the Masterworks building, this mural was first painted in 2008.
Participants will discover how artists use the traditional grid method to transform a small painting into a large-scale mural, then put those techniques into practice through colour matching, paint mixing, and hands-on painting. Working together, participants will carefully restore the mural one section at a time.
Whether you contribute a few brushstrokes or stop by to watch the transformation unfold, you'll be part of a shared creative experience that celebrates art, community, and the preservation of Bermuda's cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy.
This workshop is offered in association with An(Other) World, on view in the Butterfield Gallery September 25, 2026 – March 20, 2027. Admission to Masterworks is free on the Second Saturday of each month so be sure to visit the exhibitions on view.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: Participants are invited to drop-in between the hours of 10am and 12pm to contribute to the ongoing restoration process.
Facilitator: Jennifer Stobo Keats
Jennifer Stobo Keats is a Bermuda-based artist who works in oil, acrylic, and gouache. She enjoys exploring the unique possibilities of painting at every scale and often finds a blank wall just as inspiring as a blank canvas. The scale of a mural offers her a sense of mystery, surprise, and creative opportunity.
Through mural painting, Jennifer transforms ordinary walls into meaningful, colourful spaces that brighten everyday environments. Inspired by the bold and vibrant colours found in nature, she combines scale and design to create artwork that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression. She believes murals have the power to bring beauty and emotion into both public and private spaces, making art accessible to everyone—not only those who visit museums and galleries.
Workshop capacity: RSVP to paint (24 participants maximum) or to watch (unlimited capacity) below
Workshop format: Drop-in and participate. Space allows for 3 people to paint at a time. Please expect to adjust the length of your turn(s) based on the length of the queue. Some may be able to paint as long as they like, while others may need to pass the brush after some time to share in the experience.
Age groups: All ages welcome; Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult
Skill level: All levels welcome
Location: The Onion Patch @ Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
Workshop Fee: Free
Materials provided: All supplies provided.
Featured artwork: Photo provided by Jennifer Stobo Keats pictures the mural's original creation in 2008 and captures a young tree in the foreground. Today, that same tree stands tall—a quiet reminder of how both the landscape and our creative community have grown over time.
