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 Brush off those Winter Blues with one of our upcoming classes. You’ll be easel-y inspired in our Expressive Palette Knife Painting workshops or learn how to paint your loved ones in Terry Lynn’s Portrait Painting series. Need a fun night out? Then sign up for the Wear- able Art & Wine workshop! We didn’t forget the young artists. Our Character Concept Creation series takes place in the state-of-the-art Bloom & Wallace Digital Arts Lab Saturday mornings! Don’t forget, registration is open NOW for our Spring Break Arts Retreat Camp. Workshops  Two-Day Expressive Palette Knife Workshop March 8 & 9, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm • This two-day information-packed workshop is designed to give participants a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife painting. Jan Ellen encourages participants to ask questions, and then will help guide them as they paint from their own photography or may choose to paint from one of the large photos provided for them. Be sure to check out Jan’s Instructor Spotlight below! Register → View All Classes →  Wearable Art & Wine (21+) Friday, March 8, 6-8:00 pm• 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! All supplies provided EXCEPT the garment you want to use, including 2 glasses of wine per student. Ages 21 and over only. Register → View All Classes →  Breaking Boundaries Collage Two-Day Workshop March 12 & 13, 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Learn to layer and collage abstract landscapes or florals and “break” the edges of the frame – making them interesting and dynamic! This class includes demonstrations, classroom time and coaching. Register → View All Classes → Continuing Series  Painting Portraits with Terry Lynn Four Thursdays, March 7-28, 9:30 am-12:30 pm • Join Terry Lynn as she guides you through the art of portrait painting. In a relaxed and fun environment students will build on fundamental skills and the complexities of flesh tones, moving into the application of paint, using acrylic or oil paint- your choice. Register → View All Classes →  Zentangle for the Seasons Four Thursdays, March 7-28, 6:00-8:00 pm • Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of drawing patterns step by step. It is relaxing, gratifying and a great way to exercise the creative side of your brain! Register → View All Classes → ADULT & TEEN –Painting with Shirley Hales: Add People to Your Paintings –Painting with Terry Lynn AM (16+) –Painting with Terry Lynn Afternoon (16+) –Painting Studio with Terry Lynn (16+) –Instructed Life Drawing with Francesco (18+) –Step-by-Step Batik-The Mermaid (18+) –Beginner Bonsai Workshop –Painting Portraits with Terry Lynn –Painting with Francesco (18+) –Evening Instructed Life Drawing with Francesco (18+) –Zentangle for the Seasons (13+) –Expressive Palette Knife Two-Day Workshop –Wiring Your Bonsai Tree Workshop –Wearable Art & Wine with Pat Collins –Discovering SoulCollage –Breaking Boundaries Collage: Two-Day Workshop –Getting Your Art into Retail –Fridays with Francesco: Subtractive Charcoal –Fine Art Acrylics A (18+) –Fine Art Acrylics B (18+) –Are You Stuck? Two-Day Workshop (16+) –Mind, Body and Soul Mini Retreat –Neurographica (13+) –Large Hand Building Ceramic Workshop –Expressive Palette Knife Two-Day Workshop Youth, Children and Families  Character Concept Creation (Ages 10-15) Four Saturdays, March 9-30, 10:00 am- Noon • 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! Register → View All Classes → MORE YOUTH CLASSES Art Seekers:Pre-K NEW 2 times available! Free Family Art LabNeurographica (Ages 13+)  Free Family ArtLab Saturday, March 16, 10:00 am- Noon • Make creativity part of your family routine the 3rd Saturday of each month during Family ArtLab! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Find Out More → View All Classes → Registration now open for our Spring Break Arts Retreat Camp!  Registration for our Summer Art Camp opens MARCH 1!  Instructor Spotlight  Jan Ellen Atkielski The Alliance for the Arts ROCKS and teaching workshops at the Alliance for the past 8 years has been a wonderful experience. When I moved to Florida, almost 20 years ago, the Alliance was one of the first places I looked up to explore art in the area and it did not disappoint. The organization is generous and creative and so supportive of the arts community in all its formats. “Expressive Palette Knife” (2 days) and “Are you Stuck?” (1 or 2 days) are the workshops I teach, and it’s hard to pick a favorite. Introducing or expanding a painter’s skill in palette knife is so rewarding. We always have fun in the work- shop. Day one can seem difficult, but by day 2, the rhythm of the knife kicks in and everyone is able to complete a painting. I’m always amazed at the hard work and the great results. “Are You Stuck?” is more difficult because I am helping artists out in a variety of mediums. But it is such a blast to see a painting that was given up on, get new life! It’s also important to show that many paintings can be pulled out of the soup. Un- locking some of the ways to correct a piece is very appreciated by the participants. Students really become family to me during a workshop. I am impressed by the variety of styles, the hard work, and the passion for art. They often have a technique I have not seen or inspire me by their desire to improve. I’m also happy to have so many returning students.   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