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 Check out next week’s classes, workshops and events! February 19-25, 2024 Adult Classes  Back to Basics: Beginning Zhostovo Tuesdays, February 20th-March 26th 9:30 am – 12:30 pm “Zhostovo painting is an old Russian folk handicraft of painting on metal trays, which still exists in a village of Zhostovo in the Moscow Oblast” In this introduction to Zhostovo, a Russian style of stroke folk art, Instructor Pat Smelkoff will teach you to paint colorful floral designs using basic strokes and wet into wet art techniques. OR for those who want to continue their acrylic journey: Beyond Basics:Acrylic Painting Tuesdays, February 20th-March 26th 1pm – 4pm Pat will lead you through reinforcing these skills: base coating, floating, double loading, wet into wet, and dry brushing as you paint 3 beautiful projects: Egret in the Marsh, Florida Everglades, and Spring Bouquet. You’ll also learn how to scumble, sponge and use masking fluid to prep project pieces. Learn More  Fluid Art: The Dustpan Pour Wednesdays, February 14th-March 30th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Whether you are a beginner or advanced, these fluid art techniques will be fully explained, demonstrated and you will go home with two completed pieces. Learn More  Neurographica Thursday, February 22nd 6pm – 8pm Neurographica® is a method that enables you to change your perception of yourself and your surroundings by using drawing techniques. It was developed in 2014 by Pavel Piskarev, a Russian Psychologist. This 2 hour workshop introduces you to, and allows you to explore the process. Learn More  Fridays with Francesco: Painting with a Limited Palette Friday, February 23rd 9:30 am – 3pm In this class with Francesco the students will focus on working with a limited palette. A limited color palette makes you think a little harder, it is a fun challenge that will make you learn a lot about color mixing and color theory. Learn More  2 Day Workshop: Discover Watercolor Pencils Saturday and Sunday, February 24th and 25th 9am – 4pm Water-soluble colored pencils combine the precision and control of pencil drawing with the fluid possibilities of watercolor paint. Have fun exploring the many ways these versatile drawing tools can be used – wet or dry, alone or for mixed media. Learn More More Adult classes! Mixed Level Belly Dance Beginner Belly Dance Watercolor Painting with Linda Benson Mind, Body and Soul Mini Retreat Youth Classes  Friendship Bracelet Making workshop Monday, February 19th 10am- 12pm Come to a drop in class to make friendship bracelets for trading or keeping, while listening to popular music and making new friends. Pay 1 price to make as many bracelets as you want. Learn More  Registration Open for Spring Break Camp Our Spring Break Art Retreat Camp designed just for your little creatives! This camp offers a variety of activities for kids ages 7-11, our mornings will sparkle with art journaling and meditation for focus and revitalization. Children will unveil hidden talents in the afternoons with the rhythm of music and creative expression. Scholarship applications now accepted until March 1st Learn More More kids’ classes! Hula Ages 3-9 Hula Ages 10+ Make a Holiday Gnome Scrunchie Making Workshop: Intro to Sewing |