Join us for an evening in conversation with Miami painter Leah Mendez, followed by a hands-on Portrait Painting class led by Leah herself. Leah’s work is inspired by vintage photographs sourced from online platforms and physical archives. We encourage everyone to bring a friend or your favourite photo for inspiration.
Together, we’ll celebrate Label 02 of Cashew Collective’s Artist Label Series in collaboration with Leah Mendez.
Tickets options:
"The Full Spread"
Includes everything in the experience plus a jar of Cashew Collective Cashew Butter, designed by Leah.
"The Essentials" (Without Butter)
Enjoy the complete experience at a lighter price point. The take-home Cashew Collective Butter isn't included, but everything else that makes the evening special still is.
Details
Our studio is located at 5400 NE 4th Court, Miami FL 33137.
Please park in the pay-to-park spots on our lot (please respect the other businesses parking spots), and make your way through the double glass doors.
Please arrive on time, we like to make the most of our time together. If you arrive after the introduction, unfortunately we will not be able to refund or reschedule your tickets.
About Leah Mendez
Leah Mendez, a Miami-based traditional oil painter whose work centers on found photographs sourced from online platforms and physical archives. Focusing primarily on anonymous figures, she explores themes of intimacy, memory, and perception, transforming documentary images into emotionally charged and subjective paintings.
Influenced by her background in psychology, Mendez is interested in how familiarity, empathy, and attachment can emerge through repeated looking and sustained attention. Her practice reflects an ongoing interest in slowing down the act of viewing and creating connection through painted imagery.
About Cashew Collective
Cashew Collective is a small-batch cashew butter brand blended right here in Miami. Our Artist Label Series wraps every jar in original work from a different local artist, because great art and great cashew butter both deserve to be shared. Six artists, six limited-edition labels, one very spreadable love letter to Miami's creative community. Catch each drop exclusively at Dale Zine before it's gone.
About OCISLY
Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) Ceramics invites you, the modern nomad, to experience Miami like an artist, exploring the city's vibrant scene with a fresh perspective. Our studio is a creative third space — not home, not work, but a pause in between… a gentle rebellion against screens, schedules, and the pressure to perform. A place to just, be. We also host pop ups, so you can discover new restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, and more while unleashing your inner artist. We believe that art is everywhere, and our mission is to connect people with art and inspiration in unexpected places.
You can follow our journey and updates on future classes here → @ocisly_ceramics
Cancellations
We understand things can come up — we just ask for as much notice as possible, so we can accommodate other students. Here's how our cancellation policy works:
48+ hours before class → Full refund
Less than 24 hours before class → a 50% studio credit for future class (no refund)
No-show → No credit or refund
To cancel, email us at ocislyceramics@gmail.com