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 Check out next week’s classes, workshops and events! March 4th – 10th, 2024    Painting with Terry Lynn March 5th – April 9th Join beloved instructor and painter, Terry Lynn Spry, for her weekly fine art painting classes designed for the novice to the professional. Students are encouraged to work at their own level, and with their subject and medium of choice. In this class, you can expect to learn more about the spectrum of painting from realism to abstract, as well as, studies in portraiture, color control, compositions, value study and drawing. Painting with Terry Lynn 9:30AM-12:30PM Painting with Terry Lynn 1PM – 4 PM Painting Studio with Terry Lynn 6:30PM – 9:00PM Learn More  Beginner Bonsai March 6th 6:00PM – 9:00PM This interactive, hands-on workshop will introduce you to the ancient art of Bonsai- the Japanese art of growing and training miniature trees in containers, developed from the traditional Chinese art form of penjing. The first part of our workshop will be a presentation discus- sing the terminology, history, philosophies and aesthetics used in Bonsai. We’ll also cover tools used, techniques needed, and soil mechanics. This will be followed by questions and discus- sion of live trees, with examples. Learn More  Instructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+) Beginner-Pro Level 4 Wednesdays 03/06/2024 – 03/27/2024 9:30AM-12:30PM “Students both beginning, intermediate and advanced can learn from Francesco’s excellent teaching methods, knowledge, humor, passion for the human form and all aspects of fine art. Students are fortunate to have an artist of his level as instructor.” Francesco will start each class with a 1/2 hour drawing demonstration, the student will then apply the notions learned in drawing a live model for 2.5 hours. One-on- one assistance and feedback will be provided upon request from the student.” Learn More  Painting With Francesco (Ages 18+) 4 Thursdays 3/07/24 – 3/28/24 9:30AM – 12:30PM “If you are interested in an oil painting class where you can learn as a beginner or be pushed to the next level as a seasoned artist, Francesco’s class is for you. You will see progress from the first lesson on. Mix colors like a pro or make your compositions bet- ter. It’s like a college level class only more fun.” Beginners will learn how to handle the medium and how to mix color effectively. Intermediate students will copy old masters, matching colors and brushstrokes. Advanced students will be helped integrating art history and contemporary art concepts in their personal work. Learn More  Step By Step Batik: The Mermaid (Ages 18+) March 6th 9:30AM – 4:00PM If you’re looking for an intriguing art experience, this is the class for you. Utilizing a technique that originated in Indonesia called Batik, you will be working with multiple templates on Ginwashi rice paper, using melted wax and watercolor to create a beautiful painting that will boast a fabric-like finish. Whether you’re a be- ginner or an experienced artist, you will thoroughly enjoy this distinctive creative process, but do not hesitate to enroll. This full-day class will close once a maximum of 6 people have signed up. All supplies will be provided by the instructor, and there will be a lunch break for lunch on your own . Learn More  Art Seekers Pre-K March 6th 2:00PM – 2:30PM Looking for the perfect way to introduce your Pre-K child to visual arts? This once a month class is perfect! Age 3-5 yr old children (who have not started Kindergarten) will discover fun ways to create process art. Process Art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Therefore, the artwork is always unique and the focus lies in the creation of the work, not the final product. Learn More  Expressive Palette Knife 2 Day Workshop March 8th & 9th 9:30AM – 4:00PM This 2 Day information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife painting. The workshop will accommodate 5 to 20 painters, beginners thru advanced). Participants can expect to produce at least one painting. Class starts with a demonstration focusing on the most direct and effective methods for painting strong, vibrant oils using painting knives and a limited palette. Participants are encouraged to ask questions during the demonstration. Afterwards, participants will paint from their own photography or may choose to paint from one of the large photos provided for them by Jan Ellen (the instructor). Learn More  Wearable Art and Wine With Pat Collins (Ages 21+) March 8th 6:00PM – 8:00PM Explore your creative side and give new life to your wardrobe! Stencil, cut, stamp, stitch, sketch and sip your way to creating your own unique piece of wearable art. Whether you bring a new garment or a thrift store find, experiment with various techniques to express yourself as you personalize your look! In this session we will focus on sketching, cutting, and arranging shapes and silhouettes to create a design, then explore techniques using stencils & cutouts to personalize your garment, transforming it into wearable art! All supplies provided EXCEPT the garment you want to use. Ages 21 and over only (2 glasses of wine per student included) Learn More  Character Concept Creation (Ages 10-15) March 9th 10:00AM – 12:00PM Looking to learn how to design your own characters and creatures? Or maybe you’re looking for some new tricks or inspiration to better your own artwork? Whether you’re a skilled user or a complete newbie to digital art programs, this class is perfect for you! We’ll go over everything: how to use Procreate to make our very own character concepts and designs; what goes into creating appealing and interesting characters; and different methods and styles when designing our characters! Learn More  Discovering Soulcollage® An introductory Workshop (Beginner Level) March 9th 10:00AM – 12:30PM SoulCollage® is a contemplative and insightful process of self-discovery. It gently opens you to a new way of exploring your inner wisdom. It is a practice by which you can communicate with the unique aspects of your- self while engaging your creativity! Using simple tools – scissors, glue, magazine images, and mat board – you create cards that are uniquely yours. This process honors your own time, pace, inner-language and spirituality. No prior art experience needed. This introductory workshop will provide everything you need to get started with SoulCollage®. Learn More  Spring Break Arts Camp (Ages 7-11) Welcome to 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. Space is limited so Click Here to Register Summer Arts Camp Registration will open March 1st, 2024 For more information, call 239-939-2787, email our education department at [email protected] or visit us at 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. . Learn More |