Calendar of Events - Art League of Henderson County

Choose an Event Type: --All Events--Artist Exhibit/show applicationsCall For ArtistsClasses and WorkshopsEventsExhibitsSpecial EventsTake a Class Event Date Time Contact         Celebrate Art Juried Exhibition Application Call for Artists:  Celebrate Art Eligibility:  Regional Entry Fee:  $40 (for up to three works) Entry Deadline:  July 15, 2023 Event Date:  August 4 -August 31, 2023   The Art League of Henderson County announces a call for submissions for its annual juried exhibit - Celebrate Art.  This exhibit will celebrate the best of our regional artists, and is open to artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.  Prizes totaling $2500 will be awarded. Exhibit Venue:  Two adjacent Art League galleries – The Art Place Gallery and the Art Place Studios Gallery – in Hendersonville, NC. Submission Categories:  1. Work on canvas or panel (oil and acrylic, wax or other media) 2. Work on paper (watercolor or acrylic used like watercolor, pastel, pencil, graphite, ink or other media) 3. Photography 4. 2-dimensional mixed media (collage, fiber, assemblage in 2-D) 5. 3-dimensional (sculpture, assemblage, jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, metal) 6. Digital art   Cash Awards: $1000 - Best in Show $250 - Work on canvas or panel (oil and acrylic) $250 - Work on paper (watercolor or acrylic used like watercolor) $250 - Photography $250 - 2-dimensional mixed media (collage, fiber, assemblage in 2-D) $250 - 3-dimensional (sculpture, assemblage, jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, metal) $250 -Digital art Plus, one Honorable Mention in each category Entry Deadline: July 15, 2023 Exhibition Requirements: Artists aged 18 and over with residences in the regional area of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee are invited to apply. Each artist may submit up to three pieces of art.   Your entry fee does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition. The entry fee for up to three pieces of artwork is $40.00 and is non-refundable.   Artwork must be family-friendly and appropriate for the public.  Artwork that does not meet this standard will be rejected. All artwork must be the sole work and exclusive property of the submitting artist. Your submission must be originally conceived: your own reference, your own drawing, your own concept and must have been self - created.   Paintings created in an instructional setting, including but not limited to workshops and art classes are not eligible. Maximum size 2-D, including frame: 60” x 60”. 3-D work must hang, be free standing or fit on a riser surface.  Weight limit is 50 lbs. Unframed 2-D pieces should be appropriately presented as gallery wrapped and no staples should be visible. Artwork MUST arrive dry, wired, and ready to hang.  No clip frames or sawtooth hangers will be accepted. All artwork must be available for purchase and priced appropriately.  Prices must remain as submitted.  ALHC retains a 30% commission for all sales. Art must remain in the exhibition for the duration of the show, even if sold.   The artist retains copyright to his/her image(s). However, by submitting to this show, artists agree to ALHC’s use of the images for publicity for event promotions and archival purposes. Artist agrees to abide by all rules in the prospectus. Submissions of entries and entry fee, which is non-refundable, constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.   Exhibit Catalog: An exhibit catalog will be produced and available through the duration of the exhibit.  The catalog will include artwork images and artist bios.  Due to design and publishing deadlines, all information provided must be complete and no changes are permitted after July 15. IN ADDITION TO THESE REQUIREMENTS IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES BELOW VERY CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY WHERE THEY RELATE TO NAMING YOUR IMAGES FOR THIS EXHIBITION, AND DIRECTIONS FOR DROP OFF. Important Dates: •  Online Submission:  Opens June 1, 2023 – closes July 15, 2023 •  Notifications of acceptance/decline sent by email:   July 15, 2023 •  HAND DELIVER art to the Art Place, 2021 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791:  August 1 or 2, 2023, 12 - 6 pm.  ALL ARTWORK MUST BE HAND DELIVERED AND PICKED UP. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING SHIPPED WORK FOR THIS EVENT.    •  Exhibition Dates:   August 4 , 2023  to  August 31, 2023 •  Opening and Awards Revealed:  August 6, 2023   Noon to 6 pm   •  Artwork pick-up: September 1, 2023  12 - 6 pm.  Application Procedures and Details Jurying will be digital.  Submission for this exhibition is handled in either of two ways.  All applications and artwork image uploads must go through one of two processes listed below.  Artists who encounter technical difficulties can request help from the Art League staff.  Questions related to the exhibit can be sent to the Exhibition Director at gallery@artleaguehvl.org.  Method #1:  Directly through the ALHC Website WWW.ArtLeagueHVL.org or by clicking on the link: Method #2:  Café (Call for Entry), an on-line art exhibit system. It is very important that artists upload only one jpeg image for each piece of art being submitted.  Thus, if the artist submits one piece, they will submit only one photo, or two photos for two pieces of art, etc.  Please check that the artwork is properly oriented in the photo, that the frame or other peripheral objects are not included.  Attention should also be given to the keystone effect and glare, which are common issues in photographing artwork.   The exhibition juror will select the participating pieces from these digital photographs; the prize winners will be selected by the judge viewing the original art at the exhibit once the exhibit is installed.  Artwork images cannot exceed 5MB Artwork images must be titled artist LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-TITLE – for example Jones-Adam-Water Lilies.  Any images uploaded with incorrect naming will not be eligible for jurying.  Do not upload images with the numeric numbering system of your camera or cell phone. Accepted work when delivered must include the following information on the back of the artwork:  artist name, title of the piece, category, price, email address, phone number.  For your convenience, you may use the tag at the end of this prospectus. ALHC will use this information to correctly identify your piece. Disclaimer  Not All entries will be chosen to display in this exhibit. No Refunds will be given if your work is not selected. We reserve the right to refuse any work that does not comply with all specifications or differs greatly from submitted digital images.  Your electronically submitted entry form signifies your agreement with the terms and conditions stated herein, including to use accepted entries for advertising purposes.  Return of Art  We are very limited on space, so any art not picked up by the deadline will remain the property of ALHC unless other arrangements have been agreed upon in advance. Liability: ALHC is not responsible for loss, theft or damage during the exhibition.  will take all reasonable care of works while the art is in its custody. Artists, if they wish, may make their own insurance arrangements to cover their artwork.   more info... 5/15/2023 -7/15/2023   Call for Artists "Summer Breeze" Library Exhibit Theme:  “SUMMER BREEZE” Any subject/medium with a summer vibe.    To exhibit, artists must complete a registration form at the ALHC website, www.artleaguehvl.org (Call for Artists tab) prior to the closing date of June 22, 2023.  Each artist is limited to one work.   Take-in is Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:00  AM– 12:00 PM at the Main Branch of the Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, 28739.  Exhibiting artists must complete a LIBRARY ART WALL RELEASE FORM and turn it in at take-in.   The exhibit will close on SEPTEMBER 29, 2023.  All works are to be picked up between 11:00 and 12:00 on that day.  Art works may NOT be removed early.  On an individual basis, delayed pick-up may be arranged by contacting the Exhibit Committee Chair.   Works must be original, 2-D or 3-D  oil, acrylic, watercolor or mixed media.  They must be appropriately framed and ready to hang with wire hangers (no sawtooth hangers can be accepted).  Maximum size for this show (including frame) is 40x40”.  Three-dimensional work must be no taller than 15” All works must be appropriately identified on the back with the artist’s name and contact information, and the title of the work.   Works may be available for sale by the artist but MUST REMAIN IN THE EXHIBIT FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW.  Neither the library nor its staff will have any responsibility regarding sales. If  a sale is made, the artist must contact the Exhibit Committee Chair for instructions.  To indicate that a piece is available for sale, mark “Available” on the registration form.  No exact prices can be listed.      Sponsored by The Art League of Henderson County more info... 5/25/2023 -6/22/2023   Sculptures - using Apoxie Sculpt Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $250; Non-members $265 Maximum class size is 10 This is a 4 week class where each student will create their own sculpture. The first class will cover what an armature is, why we need one, and different ways to create one. Each student will be making their armature during the first class. Class two and three will be about laying down and sculpting the Apoxie sculpt clay. I am allowing two weeks for this because it is important to work in small sections. At the end of class 3 we will be priming the clay for painting. Week 4 we will paint our sculptures and accessorize and finish them. This class is suitable for all skill levels. All supplies will be provided. more info... 6/5/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Introduction to Water Soluble Oils June 6-7, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This workshop, led by Pat Morgan,  will focus on painting in oils using water soluble oil paints. The effect is the same but without strong odors from terps etc, using soap and water cleanup. Design principles, color mixing, brushwork and some palette knife techniques will be demonstrated in landscapes and florals. Some painting skills are REQUIRED even if in other mediums. Supply List will be provided. Member Fee: $125. Non-members: $140. Please note that this 2-day class is sold as a "package" for both days. Students are not able to purchase a single day as the 2nd day's class builds upon the preceding class. About the Instructor/Artist: Pat has been painting and teaching for many years in New York, New Jersey and now in Western North Carolina. Her demonstrations focus on capturing just the essence of her subjects whether in figures, flowers or landscapes. She has received several local and regional awards and is a signature member of the North East Watercolor Society, Audubon Artists, Inc. and a former elected member of the NJ Water Color Society and the Salmagundi Club in NYC.   more info... 6/6/2023 -6/7/2023 9:30am to 1:30pm Painting with Fire: Mono prints Unit 1 Facilitator: Heidi Mayfield Drost Date: June 6 and 13, 2023, at 1-3:30pm Location: Art Place Studios Warehouse Fee: Members - $110; Non-Members - $125 Maximum Class Size: 6 Supplies: A supply list will be provided indicating what each student will need to purchase and bring to the class. Heidi will have some of these supplies available to sell to students as it can be challenging to find the pigmented wax at reasonable and best prices. A full list and where to get supplies will be provided once participants sign up and pay for classes. About the Instructor/Artist: Heidi has always been a creator, an artist. One of her truest gifts & passion however is teaching art and bringing out the artist and creator in us all. She began teaching at the Lighthouse Art Center Gallery & 2D Studios, a non profit gallery, museum and art school in Tequesta FL as an instructor where she taught abstract painting, acrylic, mixed media, encaustic wax and oils. Her art journey started when she was 5 years old, watching her mother paint with oils, encaustic wax and pottery. She went on to explore batik and following her mothers passion for art and creating, began painting with encaustic wax as well. She makes her own encaustic wax medium & pigmented encaustic wax paints to paint with. Her first formal college discipline however was pottery. She studied three years of pottery before she enrolled at the Art Institute Ft. Lauderdale FL where she learned and explored a variety of mediums and techniques including illustration, oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, airbrush, silk screen and photography. Her studies continued in Asheville UNCA where her focus was on printmaking. more info... 6/6/2023 1:00pm to 3:30pm The Creative Powers of Pastel The Creative Powers of Pastel Instructor: Beverly Kies Class Date(s) June 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: Member: $95 / Non-Member: $110 Maximum Class Size: 8 Enjoy learning the creative powers of pastel. You will learn to translate what you see into what you paint, through palette selection, use of certain materials, picking correct values (colors), composition, plus blending and layering of colors. We build on different stages, starting with sketching and drawing, blocking in and building up, leading to a successful painting.  Some Drawing Skills are required. Supplies: a table top easel will be provided by Art League and a supplies list will be provided by the instructor. About the Instructor: Beverly Kies is an accomplished pastel artist. At the age of 5, Beverly's mother (a watercolor and oil painter) sent her to the Atlanta School of Art. This early passion eventually led to a degree in Art Education from the Ohio State University. Beverly's paintings represent a medley of work, celebrating animals, places and people. Pastels have always been Beverly's chosen medium where she enjoys a certain playfulness in her renditions, using vivid colors and expressive strokes. This passion has led Beverly to teach her medium, where she shares with her students techniques which she has found successful. To view Beverly's work, go to http://www.beverlykies.com/.  more info... 6/8/2023 10:00am to 4:00pm Figure Drawing Salon - June Facilitator: Julia Thomson Class Date: 6/8/23, 6pm - 8pm Fee: Members $20, Non-members $25 Figure drawing & painting with mixed media. All levels welcome, no experience necessary (instruction is available if desired). Join us for a Figure Drawing Salon every 2nd Thursday of the month. This is a great opportunity for artists of all levels to come work on whatever best serves their practice; whether it's your first time trying your hand at figure drawing and you're looking for where to start, sketching to stay loose, sharpening your drawing-from-observation skills, or working on a completed portrait painting- we've got you covered! We provide the nude model in a professional art setting, you supply your own art materials, and BYO snacks/drinks. A limited selection of supplies can be provided for a small additional fee. Those participating in drawing with a live nude model must be 18 years of age or older. Seating is limited and as a result no registration can occur at the door. The session runs for two hours and is structured loosely as follows (with breaks in between): - 5 minutes of slow continuous movement. - (5) 1 minute poses. - (3) 15 minute poses. - (2) 20 minute poses, in the same position. more info... 6/8/2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm Introduction to Zen Doodle Ready for something relaxing with zero pressure? Join instructor Robyn Crawford for a class full of "zen doodle" patterns and play. Even if you consider yourself a non-drawer, this is SO doable! We will cover a wide variety of great patterns you can use to fill larger areas and combine them together to create some amazing pieces! This class is play focused, stress free, and is great for all levels of creatives. more info... 6/12/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Sculptures - using Apoxie Sculpt Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $250; Non-members $265 Maximum class size is 10 This is a 4 week class where each student will create their own sculpture. The first class will cover what an armature is, why we need one, and different ways to create one. Each student will be making their armature during the first class. Class two and three will be about laying down and sculpting the Apoxie sculpt clay. I am allowing two weeks for this because it is important to work in small sections. At the end of class 3 we will be priming the clay for painting. Week 4 we will paint our sculptures and accessorize and finish them. This class is suitable for all skill levels. All supplies will be provided. more info... 6/12/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Silver Clay Earrings Instructor: Susan Brooks Class Dates: June 13 and June 20, Noon to 4 p.m. each day Fee: Maximum Class Size: This fun class will involve exploring the amazing medium of fine silver metal clay to create several pairs of unique earrings. The instructor will introduce the basic skills and demonstrate a variety of techniques that students can choose from to create their own designs. No two pairs will be alike. The teacher will provide tool kits for students to use in class along with a multitude of materials to accentuate the designs. The first day will be spent in designing and creating the earrings and refining them for firing. The instructor will then take the pieces home to fire in her jeweler's kiln and bring them back to the second class date for polishing and adding patina (if desired). Students will then complete their projects by adding the ear wires and wearing them home with pride. Materials Fee: A materials fee of $75 will be collected in class and will include 25 grams of fine silver metal clay and the use of the class tool kit, extra expendables and materials. Skills Required: No previous experience is required. If you can use a roller and a cookie cutter, you can do this! Come join the fun!   more info... 6/13/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Painting with Fire: Mono prints Unit 1 Facilitator: Heidi Mayfield Drost Date: June 6 and 13, 2023, at 1-3:30pm Location: Art Place Studios Warehouse Fee: Members - $110; Non-Members - $125 Maximum Class Size: 6 Supplies: A supply list will be provided indicating what each student will need to purchase and bring to the class. Heidi will have some of these supplies available to sell to students as it can be challenging to find the pigmented wax at reasonable and best prices. A full list and where to get supplies will be provided once participants sign up and pay for classes. About the Instructor/Artist: Heidi has always been a creator, an artist. One of her truest gifts & passion however is teaching art and bringing out the artist and creator in us all. She began teaching at the Lighthouse Art Center Gallery & 2D Studios, a non profit gallery, museum and art school in Tequesta FL as an instructor where she taught abstract painting, acrylic, mixed media, encaustic wax and oils. Her art journey started when she was 5 years old, watching her mother paint with oils, encaustic wax and pottery. She went on to explore batik and following her mothers passion for art and creating, began painting with encaustic wax as well. She makes her own encaustic wax medium & pigmented encaustic wax paints to paint with. Her first formal college discipline however was pottery. She studied three years of pottery before she enrolled at the Art Institute Ft. Lauderdale FL where she learned and explored a variety of mediums and techniques including illustration, oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, airbrush, silk screen and photography. Her studies continued in Asheville UNCA where her focus was on printmaking. more info... 6/13/2023 1:00pm to 3:30pm Fix It / Finish It Instructor: Diane Dean Class dates: June 14, 11am - 4pm Fee: Members $90; Non-members $115 Maximum class size is 12 Most of us have unfinished work or work that just doesn't feel right yet. In this workshop, we will be focusing on unfinished acrylic artwork. We encourage you to bring a piece or two of artwork that you haven't finished or that you want to modify or fix. Instructor Diane Dean will be guiding you through different ways to analyze and approach completing your artwork.  more info... 6/14/2023 11:00am to 4:00pm Go BIG - Really BIG Instructor: Diane Dean Class dates: June 15 & 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm both days Fee: Members $195; Non-members $210 Maximum class size is 8 The focus of this workshop will be creating a large-scale painting in acrylic. We will be working on 48-inch by 48-inch canvases using brushes and palette knives and a variety of paint types. The approach we will take can either be abstract or representational, but the emphasis will be on a loose style. The workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to try creating a very large piece of artwork. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this workshop will offer you a unique opportunity to experiment with new techniques and styles. The workshop will take place at the Art Place Studios Workshop room at 2015 Asheville Hwy. All materials including a 48 x 48 canvas are included. more info... 6/15/2023 5:30pm to 8:30pm Master Class Life Drawing Instructor: Julia Reynolds Burchard Date(s): June 15, June 29, July 13 and July 27. Times: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (4 classes sold as a package) Fee: Members: $200; Non-Members: $275 Maximum Class Size: 8 Through demonstration, discussion, and practice, workshop participants will gain an understanding of how to see anatomical structure and draw the human form. With an emphasis on observation, gesture and form, the student will learn how to see the larger aspects of the human anatomy and save specific details for later. Students will draw with sanguine Conte crayon on newsprint paper. Supplies: The Instructor, Julia Reynolds Burchard, will provide a list of materials to each student. Typically this list includes the following:  Strathmore 300 Series Newspring Pad Rough 100 sheets 18 x 24 inches. (Recommended tearing 10-25 sheets off the pad and mounting them on foam core with clips if possible.) Conte Crayon - Sanguine. Instructor Background:      Education: Art Students League, Parsons School of Design, Studio Incamminati, Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Teaching: Taught Ala Prima painting at the Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Awards: Awarded First Place by the Pastel Society of America :  more info... 6/15/2023 5:30pm to 7:30pm Monthly "Drop-in" Studio Days - Art Place Workshop Room Monthly "Drop-in" Studio Days Facilitator: Dawn Dominique Class date: 6/16/23, 1 - 3pm Fee: $5 Maximum class size is 12. All are invited to "drop-in" at the Art Place for two hours of creativity. The format is "open" - bring whatever you want to work on.  Location: Art Place - 2021 Asheville Highway - north of downtown Hendersonville   more info... 6/16/2023 1:00pm to 3:00pm Go BIG - Really BIG Instructor: Diane Dean Class dates: June 15 & 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm both days Fee: Members $195; Non-members $210 Maximum class size is 8 The focus of this workshop will be creating a large-scale painting in acrylic. We will be working on 48-inch by 48-inch canvases using brushes and palette knives and a variety of paint types. The approach we will take can either be abstract or representational, but the emphasis will be on a loose style. The workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to try creating a very large piece of artwork. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this workshop will offer you a unique opportunity to experiment with new techniques and styles. The workshop will take place at the Art Place Studios Workshop room at 2015 Asheville Hwy. All materials including a 48 x 48 canvas are included. more info... 6/16/2023 5:30pm to 8:30pm Sculptures - using Apoxie Sculpt Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $250; Non-members $265 Maximum class size is 10 This is a 4 week class where each student will create their own sculpture. The first class will cover what an armature is, why we need one, and different ways to create one. Each student will be making their armature during the first class. Class two and three will be about laying down and sculpting the Apoxie sculpt clay. I am allowing two weeks for this because it is important to work in small sections. At the end of class 3 we will be priming the clay for painting. Week 4 we will paint our sculptures and accessorize and finish them. This class is suitable for all skill levels. All supplies will be provided. more info... 6/19/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm New Member Orientation - June Join other new members at this informal meeting to learn about Art League Programs and Event. Various Board members and program chairs will be there to great you. more info... 6/19/2023 5:00pm to 7:00pm Hand Painted Silk Scarves- Daytime Instructor: Robyn Crawford Class Dates and Times: 6/20/23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee: Member - $75; Non-Member $90 Maximum Class Size: 8 Put some fun, color, and creativity into your wardrobe! Join local Artist Robyn Crawford to learn some basic beginner techniques for painting on silk. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided for you to create two hand-painted colorful scarves of your own. Create for yourself, or as gifts!   more info... 6/20/2023 10:00am to 12:30pm Silver Clay Earrings Instructor: Susan Brooks Class Dates: June 13 and June 20, Noon to 4 p.m. each day Fee: Maximum Class Size: This fun class will involve exploring the amazing medium of fine silver metal clay to create several pairs of unique earrings. The instructor will introduce the basic skills and demonstrate a variety of techniques that students can choose from to create their own designs. No two pairs will be alike. The teacher will provide tool kits for students to use in class along with a multitude of materials to accentuate the designs. The first day will be spent in designing and creating the earrings and refining them for firing. The instructor will then take the pieces home to fire in her jeweler's kiln and bring them back to the second class date for polishing and adding patina (if desired). Students will then complete their projects by adding the ear wires and wearing them home with pride. Materials Fee: A materials fee of $75 will be collected in class and will include 25 grams of fine silver metal clay and the use of the class tool kit, extra expendables and materials. Skills Required: No previous experience is required. If you can use a roller and a cookie cutter, you can do this! Come join the fun!   more info... 6/20/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Somatic Drawing: Learn What Type of Artist You Truly Are Facilitator: Judi Moolten Date: June 22, 2023, 10am-1pm Location: Art Place Studios Warehouse Fee: Members - $100; Non-Members - $115 Maximum Class Size: 10 Supply list: None required, however you are encouraged to bring your favorite colorful markers, pens, any pencils you like, your preferred drawing apparatus/pad/notebook, etc. Prerequisites: Documents will be emailed prior to class and must be emailed back prior to class date. About the Artist: For over 20 years, Judi has been inspiring and teaching new somatic and cognitive students all over the world. Location: Art Place Studios 2015 Asheville Hwy Hendersonville, NC 28791   more info... 6/22/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Mixed Media Exploration - June - Cigar Box Art Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: 6/23/23, 10am - 1pm Fee: Members $60; Non-members $75 Maximum class size is 8 Each month Charlotte Horton will be introducing different products and projects. This class is for all skill levels and will explore many different products and media. Charlotte will cover what you can and cannot layer, what order to layer in, and how to bust through the myths and misconceptions around mixed media. June's focus will be on taking a cigar box and creating a piece of art. Charlotte will have many examples for you to look at and spark your imagination and will be providing many materials for you to choose from. If there are particular embellishments that students want tot use please bring them. more info... 6/23/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Textured Acrylic Painting with Palette Knives and Brushes Instructor: Diane Dean Class date: June 24 & 25, 11-4 pm both days. Fee: Member $195; Non-member $210 Maximum class size is 10 The workshop, led by local artist, Diane Dean (https://www.dianedean.com) will focus on painting with heavy-bodied acrylics and palette knives in a loose style. The workshop will include several demos using various techniques, acrylic paint formulas, and a variety of sizes of palette knives. Options for students will be both impressionistic and abstract. Students will work on stretched canvas and will find that, though painting with a palette knife is challenging, it can be a rewarding approach to paint application. When applied, the colors make an immediate impact due to their purity. Many artists abandon paint brushes altogether in favor of the semi-flexible palette knife to create paintings that are full of rich texture and sweeping blends of color. Materials supplied. Location: Art Place Studios Workshop Room, 2015 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. Art League of Henderson County. ArtLeagueHVL.org. more info... 6/24/2023 -6/25/2023 11:00am to 4:00pm Art for Lunch - June 12:00 pm Join other Art League member for an informal meeting with this month's special topic: Topics are yet to be determined.  You must register for this event- space is limited to 40. more info... 6/24/2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm Sculptures - using Apoxie Sculpt Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $250; Non-members $265 Maximum class size is 10 This is a 4 week class where each student will create their own sculpture. The first class will cover what an armature is, why we need one, and different ways to create one. Each student will be making their armature during the first class. Class two and three will be about laying down and sculpting the Apoxie sculpt clay. I am allowing two weeks for this because it is important to work in small sections. At the end of class 3 we will be priming the clay for painting. Week 4 we will paint our sculptures and accessorize and finish them. This class is suitable for all skill levels. All supplies will be provided. more info... 6/26/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Hand Painted Silk Scarves- Evening Put some fun, color, and creativity into your wardrobe! Join local Artist Robyn Crawford to learn some basic beginner techniques for painting on silk. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided for you to create two hand-painted colorful scarves of your own. Create for yourself, or as gifts! more info... 6/26/2023 6:00pm to 8:30pm Jewelry Making, Repurposing, and Repair Facilitator: London Orzolek Date: June 27, 2023, 1 - 4pm Location: Art Place Studios Front Workshop Fee: Members - $50; Non-Members - $65 Maximum Class Size: 10 Supplies:  Supplies provided. Students are encouraged to bring: broken jewelry, favorite beads, feathers, leather tassels, seashells, etc. Experience: No previous experience is required, just come for creative fun! About the Instructor/Artist: Mother-daughter team: Judi Moolten and London Orzolek will guide you. Be prepared to leave with a warm smile and a finished piece of artistic one-of-a-kind jewelry!   more info... 6/27/2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm Collage Landscape with Resin Coating Instructor: Diane Dean Class dates: June 29 & 30 (NOTE: 6/29 12-4pm, 6/30 1-3pm) Fee: Members $130.00; Non-members $145 Maximum class size is 10 In this two-part workshop we will be creating landscape images in collage on canvas and then finishing them off with a pour of resin. During the first part of the workshop, we will be creating landscape collages on canvas. We will be using a variety of materials such as papers, magazines, fabric, and photographs to create a unique landscape. You don't need any prior experience in art to participate in this workshop. Our instructor will guide you through the process and provide all the necessary materials. In the second part of the workshop, we will be pouring resin over our paintings. Resin is a two-part epoxy that creates a glossy and durable finish. Our instructor will demonstrate how to properly pour and spread the resin over our paintings to create a beautiful and professional-looking finish. This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves art or wants to try something new. It's a great opportunity to learn new techniques, meet new people, and create something beautiful. more info... 6/29/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Master Class Life Drawing Instructor: Julia Reynolds Burchard Date(s): June 15, June 29, July 13 and July 27. Times: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (4 classes sold as a package) Fee: Members: $200; Non-Members: $275 Maximum Class Size: 8 Through demonstration, discussion, and practice, workshop participants will gain an understanding of how to see anatomical structure and draw the human form. With an emphasis on observation, gesture and form, the student will learn how to see the larger aspects of the human anatomy and save specific details for later. Students will draw with sanguine Conte crayon on newsprint paper. Supplies: The Instructor, Julia Reynolds Burchard, will provide a list of materials to each student. Typically this list includes the following:  Strathmore 300 Series Newspring Pad Rough 100 sheets 18 x 24 inches. (Recommended tearing 10-25 sheets off the pad and mounting them on foam core with clips if possible.) Conte Crayon - Sanguine. Instructor Background:      Education: Art Students League, Parsons School of Design, Studio Incamminati, Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Teaching: Taught Ala Prima painting at the Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Awards: Awarded First Place by the Pastel Society of America :  more info... 6/29/2023 5:30pm to 7:30pm Collage Landscape with Resin Coating Instructor: Diane Dean Class dates: June 29 & 30 (NOTE: 6/29 12-4pm, 6/30 1-3pm) Fee: Members $130.00; Non-members $145 Maximum class size is 10 In this two-part workshop we will be creating landscape images in collage on canvas and then finishing them off with a pour of resin. During the first part of the workshop, we will be creating landscape collages on canvas. We will be using a variety of materials such as papers, magazines, fabric, and photographs to create a unique landscape. You don't need any prior experience in art to participate in this workshop. Our instructor will guide you through the process and provide all the necessary materials. In the second part of the workshop, we will be pouring resin over our paintings. Resin is a two-part epoxy that creates a glossy and durable finish. Our instructor will demonstrate how to properly pour and spread the resin over our paintings to create a beautiful and professional-looking finish. This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves art or wants to try something new. It's a great opportunity to learn new techniques, meet new people, and create something beautiful. more info... 6/30/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Introduction to Acrylic Painting The workshop, led by local artist, Diane Dean (https://www.dianedean.com) will focus on a various techniques in the use of palette knives and brushes, plus an exploration of how acrylic paint formulas and brands work..  Students will use a variety of sizes and styles of palette knives and brushes.  This introductory class will allow students to try different products and tools to explore acrylics .  Some time will be spend on composition and design. Go to the URL below to register https://member.artleaguehvl.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=81345#:~:text=https%3A//member.artleaguehvl.org/members/evr/reg_event.php%3Forgcode%3DALHC%26evid%3D35093075 more info... 7/6/2023 11:00am to 4:00pm Sculpting a Wire Tree Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: July 10, 17, & 24, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $195.00; Non-members $210 Maximum class size is 8 I have created hundreds of wire trees over the years, but can no longer do it. For the first time ever I will be teaching how I created wire trees. In this class you will learn to twist and shape a wire tree. I will demonstrate different ways to form trees and branches as well as how to attach them to a base. We will be using copper wire to form small trees in class, but I will also talk about how to make larger trees. The first week of class we will rough out the shape of our trees and attach them to a base. The second week we will be forming our branches. The final week we will be finishing off the end of our branches and refining our sculptures. This class is open to all skill levels. more info... 7/10/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Writing Personal Poetry Instructor: Richard Morgan Class Date(s): July 11, 18 and 25, 2023 / Time: 10 a.m. to Noon (This is a multi-day workshop sold as a "package.") Location: Art Place Gallery Workshop Fee: Members: $75 / Non-Members: $90 Maximum Class Size: 10 Poet Richard Morgan believes there is personal poetry in all of us. These are our select words that express feelings or describe events in our lives. Once written, they may be shoved into a drawer or shared with loved ones or friends. Either way, there is a benefit to writing them down for they make feelings more real and put memories into focus. Richard will tell what he has learned from a lifetime of writing hundreds of poems. He will encourage, escort, and assist you in your efforts to record your words and write your poetry.  Skills or Experience Required: The only pre-requisite is the student's desire to write personal poetry. Instructor's Brief Bio: Since 2011, Richard has published 10 books of his poems, most illustrated by his wife, Pat Morgan’s watercolors. His book, Poems of Your Own – A Guide to Writing Personal Poetry, will be used in class. Each student will be given a copy. Richard first taught writing personal poetry to adults and teenagers while living on the Jersey Shore. Since moving to Hendersonville four years ago, he has taught poetry classes at the Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning and other venues.   more info... 7/11/2023 10:00am to 12:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #2 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: July 11, 18, 25, and Aug 1 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-member: $155.00 Maximum class size is 10 Instructor will inform students of required materials via email prior to class. No prior experience necessary. About the Instructor: Marcia is originally from Brooklyn, New York. She attended Pratt Institute Saturday Art School all through high school, attained a BFA degree at Parsons School of Design/New School specializing in Graphic Design, Packaging and Photography. For over 35 years, her career was devoted to consumer package design, corporate design, and business management for consumer products. She was responsible for designing, managing, directing quality control and print production for several major consumer branded companies. Upon retiring, she returned to her passion painting, sketching and teaching. Marcia attained, local, regional and international award winning status. She chaired several art committees. She is passionate about all subjects she paints by capturing the excitement of everyday life using vibrant colors, form and design of places she has visited. Her work has exhibited in several galleries, local venues and private collections all over the world. Since moving to Hendersonville, North Carolina, Marcia continues to teach for art organizations and privately, volunteers, is in critique groups, exhibits her work all over the state and involved in local art organizations like NCWS, TPS in Tryon, Art League in Hendersonville, accepted three times for Artscape banners and Connestee Art League. more info... 7/11/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Painting Architectural Features in Watercolor or Acrylic Instructor: Pat Morgan Class date: 7/12/23, 9:30am - 1:30pm Fee: Member $50; Non-member $65 Maximum class size is 8 This one-day class will focus on painting various architectural features often captured in photos on our travels: street lanterns, shutters, old stone walls, gates, balconies, etc. Design, brush strokes and 'keeping it simple' will be demonstrated. Bring in your favorite travel photos and we'll do studies of various techniques. Demonstration will be in watercolor but acrylic painters are welcome. Previous painting skills are required. Supply list will be provided to registered students.    more info... 7/12/2023 9:30am to 1:30pm Master Class Life Drawing Instructor: Julia Reynolds Burchard Date(s): June 15, June 29, July 13 and July 27. Times: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (4 classes sold as a package) Fee: Members: $200; Non-Members: $275 Maximum Class Size: 8 Through demonstration, discussion, and practice, workshop participants will gain an understanding of how to see anatomical structure and draw the human form. With an emphasis on observation, gesture and form, the student will learn how to see the larger aspects of the human anatomy and save specific details for later. Students will draw with sanguine Conte crayon on newsprint paper. Supplies: The Instructor, Julia Reynolds Burchard, will provide a list of materials to each student. Typically this list includes the following:  Strathmore 300 Series Newspring Pad Rough 100 sheets 18 x 24 inches. (Recommended tearing 10-25 sheets off the pad and mounting them on foam core with clips if possible.) Conte Crayon - Sanguine. Instructor Background:      Education: Art Students League, Parsons School of Design, Studio Incamminati, Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Teaching: Taught Ala Prima painting at the Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Awards: Awarded First Place by the Pastel Society of America :  more info... 7/13/2023 5:30pm to 7:30pm Sculpting a Wire Tree Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: July 10, 17, & 24, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $195.00; Non-members $210 Maximum class size is 8 I have created hundreds of wire trees over the years, but can no longer do it. For the first time ever I will be teaching how I created wire trees. In this class you will learn to twist and shape a wire tree. I will demonstrate different ways to form trees and branches as well as how to attach them to a base. We will be using copper wire to form small trees in class, but I will also talk about how to make larger trees. The first week of class we will rough out the shape of our trees and attach them to a base. The second week we will be forming our branches. The final week we will be finishing off the end of our branches and refining our sculptures. This class is open to all skill levels. more info... 7/17/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Writing Personal Poetry Instructor: Richard Morgan Class Date(s): July 11, 18 and 25, 2023 / Time: 10 a.m. to Noon (This is a multi-day workshop sold as a "package.") Location: Art Place Gallery Workshop Fee: Members: $75 / Non-Members: $90 Maximum Class Size: 10 Poet Richard Morgan believes there is personal poetry in all of us. These are our select words that express feelings or describe events in our lives. Once written, they may be shoved into a drawer or shared with loved ones or friends. Either way, there is a benefit to writing them down for they make feelings more real and put memories into focus. Richard will tell what he has learned from a lifetime of writing hundreds of poems. He will encourage, escort, and assist you in your efforts to record your words and write your poetry.  Skills or Experience Required: The only pre-requisite is the student's desire to write personal poetry. Instructor's Brief Bio: Since 2011, Richard has published 10 books of his poems, most illustrated by his wife, Pat Morgan’s watercolors. His book, Poems of Your Own – A Guide to Writing Personal Poetry, will be used in class. Each student will be given a copy. Richard first taught writing personal poetry to adults and teenagers while living on the Jersey Shore. Since moving to Hendersonville four years ago, he has taught poetry classes at the Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning and other venues.   more info... 7/18/2023 10:00am to 12:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #2 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: July 11, 18, 25, and Aug 1 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-member: $155.00 Maximum class size is 10 Instructor will inform students of required materials via email prior to class. No prior experience necessary. About the Instructor: Marcia is originally from Brooklyn, New York. She attended Pratt Institute Saturday Art School all through high school, attained a BFA degree at Parsons School of Design/New School specializing in Graphic Design, Packaging and Photography. For over 35 years, her career was devoted to consumer package design, corporate design, and business management for consumer products. She was responsible for designing, managing, directing quality control and print production for several major consumer branded companies. Upon retiring, she returned to her passion painting, sketching and teaching. Marcia attained, local, regional and international award winning status. She chaired several art committees. She is passionate about all subjects she paints by capturing the excitement of everyday life using vibrant colors, form and design of places she has visited. Her work has exhibited in several galleries, local venues and private collections all over the world. Since moving to Hendersonville, North Carolina, Marcia continues to teach for art organizations and privately, volunteers, is in critique groups, exhibits her work all over the state and involved in local art organizations like NCWS, TPS in Tryon, Art League in Hendersonville, accepted three times for Artscape banners and Connestee Art League. more info... 7/18/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Wire Jewelry Design Facilitator: London Orzolek Date: July 20, 2023, 1 - 4pm Location: Art Place Studios Front Workshop Fee: Members - $60; Non-Members - $75 Maximum Class Size: 10 Supplies:  All supplies are included except pliers. All participants are asked to bring their own set of round-nose jewelry pliers. Both flat/needle nose pliers (without “teeth”) and wire cutters are highly recommended as well. Finding all three pliers in a set should cost around $10 or less. Experience: No previous experience is required, just come for creative fun! About the Instructor/Artist: London Orzolek will guide you. Be prepared to leave with a warm smile and a finished piece of artistic one-of-a-kind jewelry!   more info... 7/20/2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm Sculpting a Wire Tree Instructor: Charlotte Horton Class dates: July 10, 17, & 24, 12pm - 4pm each day Fee: Members $195.00; Non-members $210 Maximum class size is 8 I have created hundreds of wire trees over the years, but can no longer do it. For the first time ever I will be teaching how I created wire trees. In this class you will learn to twist and shape a wire tree. I will demonstrate different ways to form trees and branches as well as how to attach them to a base. We will be using copper wire to form small trees in class, but I will also talk about how to make larger trees. The first week of class we will rough out the shape of our trees and attach them to a base. The second week we will be forming our branches. The final week we will be finishing off the end of our branches and refining our sculptures. This class is open to all skill levels. more info... 7/24/2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm Writing Personal Poetry Instructor: Richard Morgan Class Date(s): July 11, 18 and 25, 2023 / Time: 10 a.m. to Noon (This is a multi-day workshop sold as a "package.") Location: Art Place Gallery Workshop Fee: Members: $75 / Non-Members: $90 Maximum Class Size: 10 Poet Richard Morgan believes there is personal poetry in all of us. These are our select words that express feelings or describe events in our lives. Once written, they may be shoved into a drawer or shared with loved ones or friends. Either way, there is a benefit to writing them down for they make feelings more real and put memories into focus. Richard will tell what he has learned from a lifetime of writing hundreds of poems. He will encourage, escort, and assist you in your efforts to record your words and write your poetry.  Skills or Experience Required: The only pre-requisite is the student's desire to write personal poetry. Instructor's Brief Bio: Since 2011, Richard has published 10 books of his poems, most illustrated by his wife, Pat Morgan’s watercolors. His book, Poems of Your Own – A Guide to Writing Personal Poetry, will be used in class. Each student will be given a copy. Richard first taught writing personal poetry to adults and teenagers while living on the Jersey Shore. Since moving to Hendersonville four years ago, he has taught poetry classes at the Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning and other venues.   more info... 7/25/2023 10:00am to 12:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #2 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: July 11, 18, 25, and Aug 1 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-member: $155.00 Maximum class size is 10 Instructor will inform students of required materials via email prior to class. No prior experience necessary. About the Instructor: Marcia is originally from Brooklyn, New York. She attended Pratt Institute Saturday Art School all through high school, attained a BFA degree at Parsons School of Design/New School specializing in Graphic Design, Packaging and Photography. For over 35 years, her career was devoted to consumer package design, corporate design, and business management for consumer products. She was responsible for designing, managing, directing quality control and print production for several major consumer branded companies. Upon retiring, she returned to her passion painting, sketching and teaching. Marcia attained, local, regional and international award winning status. She chaired several art committees. She is passionate about all subjects she paints by capturing the excitement of everyday life using vibrant colors, form and design of places she has visited. Her work has exhibited in several galleries, local venues and private collections all over the world. Since moving to Hendersonville, North Carolina, Marcia continues to teach for art organizations and privately, volunteers, is in critique groups, exhibits her work all over the state and involved in local art organizations like NCWS, TPS in Tryon, Art League in Hendersonville, accepted three times for Artscape banners and Connestee Art League. more info... 7/25/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Design and Paint Successfully from Photos Instructor: Pat Morgan Class Dates: July 26, 2023. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fee: Members: $55. Non-Members: $70 Maximum Class Size: 8 In this class, Pat will help students learn how to ruthlessly use the technique of "substraction" to include ONLY those important features that tell the story - emotion, gesture and sense of place.  Today's phones and cameras are all able to capture so many photos quickly and easily. And often we would love to paint them. However, there is a "real skill" involved with creating a successful painting from a photo. Demonstrations will be in watercolor and will work for acrylic artists as well. Supplies: A supply list will be provided by the Instructor to each registered student. However, students may bring their usual supplies as well. Additionally,, bring several ideas from photos and enlarge to 8 by 10 inch copy if you want to use as a reference. Pat also recommends that you consider doing your drawing at home to give you more tie to paint in class. Experience: Previous painting skills preferred. Instructor Background: Pat has been painting and teaching for many years in NY, NU and now in WNC. She has received many local and regional awards and is a signature member of the North East Watercolor Society, Audubon Artists, Inc. and former elected member of the NJ Watercolor Society and the Salmagundi Club in NY.    more info... 7/26/2023 9:30am to 1:30pm Master Class Life Drawing Instructor: Julia Reynolds Burchard Date(s): June 15, June 29, July 13 and July 27. Times: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (4 classes sold as a package) Fee: Members: $200; Non-Members: $275 Maximum Class Size: 8 Through demonstration, discussion, and practice, workshop participants will gain an understanding of how to see anatomical structure and draw the human form. With an emphasis on observation, gesture and form, the student will learn how to see the larger aspects of the human anatomy and save specific details for later. Students will draw with sanguine Conte crayon on newsprint paper. Supplies: The Instructor, Julia Reynolds Burchard, will provide a list of materials to each student. Typically this list includes the following:  Strathmore 300 Series Newspring Pad Rough 100 sheets 18 x 24 inches. (Recommended tearing 10-25 sheets off the pad and mounting them on foam core with clips if possible.) Conte Crayon - Sanguine. Instructor Background:      Education: Art Students League, Parsons School of Design, Studio Incamminati, Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Teaching: Taught Ala Prima painting at the Long Island Academy of Fine Art      Awards: Awarded First Place by the Pastel Society of America :  more info... 7/27/2023 5:30pm to 7:30pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #2 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: July 11, 18, 25, and Aug 1 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-member: $155.00 Maximum class size is 10 Instructor will inform students of required materials via email prior to class. No prior experience necessary. About the Instructor: Marcia is originally from Brooklyn, New York. She attended Pratt Institute Saturday Art School all through high school, attained a BFA degree at Parsons School of Design/New School specializing in Graphic Design, Packaging and Photography. For over 35 years, her career was devoted to consumer package design, corporate design, and business management for consumer products. She was responsible for designing, managing, directing quality control and print production for several major consumer branded companies. Upon retiring, she returned to her passion painting, sketching and teaching. Marcia attained, local, regional and international award winning status. She chaired several art committees. She is passionate about all subjects she paints by capturing the excitement of everyday life using vibrant colors, form and design of places she has visited. Her work has exhibited in several galleries, local venues and private collections all over the world. Since moving to Hendersonville, North Carolina, Marcia continues to teach for art organizations and privately, volunteers, is in critique groups, exhibits her work all over the state and involved in local art organizations like NCWS, TPS in Tryon, Art League in Hendersonville, accepted three times for Artscape banners and Connestee Art League. more info... 8/1/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Wire Wrapped Jewelry Facilitator: London Orzolek Date: August 3, 2023, 1 - 4pm Location: Art Place Studios Front Workshop Fee: Members - $60; Non-Members - $75 Maximum Class Size: 10 Supplies:  All participants are asked to bring their own set of round-nose jewelry pliers. Flat/needle nose pliers (without “teeth”) and wire cutters are also highly recommended. Finding all three pliers in a set should cost around $10 or less. Experience: No previous experience is required, just come for creative fun! About the Instructor/Artist: Instructor London Orzolek will guide you. Be prepared to leave with a warm smile and a finished piece of artistic one-of-a-kind jewelry! more info... 8/3/2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm ddhga25@gmail.com Celebrate Art Juried Show The Art League of Henderson County announces a call for submissions for its annual juried exhibit - Celebrate Art.  This exhibit will celebrate the best of our regional artists, and is open to artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.   Exhibit Venue:  Two adjacent Art League galleries – The Art Place Gallery and the Art Place Studios Gallery – in Hendersonville, NC. Gallery Hours:  Tuesday - Saturday 11-4 pm Opening Reception:  Sunday, August 6  1:00 pm - 6:00 pm more info... 8/5/2023 -8/31/2023 Regular Gallery Hours Celebrate Art Juried Exhibition The Art League of Henderson County announces a call for submissions for its annual juried exhibit - Celebrate Art.  This exhibit will celebrate the best of our regional artists, and is open to artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Exhibit Venue:  Two adjacent Art League galleries – The Art Place Gallery and the Art Place Studios Gallery – in Hendersonville, NC. Event Dates:  Opening Reception and Awards:  Sunday August 6th  1 pm - 6 pm Gallery Open:  August 6 - August 31 during regular hours   more info... 8/5/2023 -8/31/2023   Painting Children in Watercolor and Acrylic Instructor: Pat Morgan Class Dates: August 22-23. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: Member: $125. Non-Member: $140 Maximum Class Size: 8 Pat paints in a loose sensitive style to create luminous watercolors to capture "just the essence" of her subjects. For these two days, we will focus on gestures, skin tones, hair and folds in clothing. Painting techniques of brushstrokes, softening edges and design will be discussed  at the beginning of each session. Please bring your own "simple" photos to work from and consider doing your drawings at home so you have more time to paint. Demonstrations will be in watercolor. Supplies: A supply list will be sent to each registered student prior to class. Sample photos of figures are provided. A litebox for tracing gestures will be available. Experience: Figures can be difficult at the beginning. Previous painting experience in watercolor or acrylic are necessary. more info... 8/22/2023 9:00am to 1:00pm Painting Children in Watercolor and Acrylic Instructor: Pat Morgan Class Dates: August 22-23. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: Member: $125. Non-Member: $140 Maximum Class Size: 8 Pat paints in a loose sensitive style to create luminous watercolors to capture "just the essence" of her subjects. For these two days, we will focus on gestures, skin tones, hair and folds in clothing. Painting techniques of brushstrokes, softening edges and design will be discussed  at the beginning of each session. Please bring your own "simple" photos to work from and consider doing your drawings at home so you have more time to paint. Demonstrations will be in watercolor. Supplies: A supply list will be sent to each registered student prior to class. Sample photos of figures are provided. A litebox for tracing gestures will be available. Experience: Figures can be difficult at the beginning. Previous painting experience in watercolor or acrylic are necessary. more info... 8/23/2023 9:00am to 1:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #1 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Class is sold as a package.) Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $155.00 Maximum class size: 10 Want to understand why watercolor is so exciting and fun. Each session, led by Marcia Rieff, will explore the basic foundations of painting in watercolor. The goals of the class are to not be hard on yourself, relax, and have fun by learning the basics techniques of the medium. Learn about basic supplies, how to get prepared and setup to paint, demonstrations of different washes, brush strokes introduce mixing colors and value studies.Students are encouraged to work at their own skill level to experiment and discover all the exciting things one can do with the basic techniques of the medium. Supplies: Supply list provided by teacher before class starts. Skill Level: No experience necessary About the Artist: For over 10 years, Marcia has been inspiring and teaching new watercolor students in New Jersey and North Carolina. She has won local, regional, and national prestigious awards, as well as signature member for NJ Watercolor Society and NYC Catharine Lorillard Wolf Art Club. She demonstrates the basic foundations using landscapes and still lives to learn, love, experiment and aspire to your own levels. more info... 10/3/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #1 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Class is sold as a package.) Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $155.00 Maximum class size: 10 Want to understand why watercolor is so exciting and fun. Each session, led by Marcia Rieff, will explore the basic foundations of painting in watercolor. The goals of the class are to not be hard on yourself, relax, and have fun by learning the basics techniques of the medium. Learn about basic supplies, how to get prepared and setup to paint, demonstrations of different washes, brush strokes introduce mixing colors and value studies.Students are encouraged to work at their own skill level to experiment and discover all the exciting things one can do with the basic techniques of the medium. Supplies: Supply list provided by teacher before class starts. Skill Level: No experience necessary About the Artist: For over 10 years, Marcia has been inspiring and teaching new watercolor students in New Jersey and North Carolina. She has won local, regional, and national prestigious awards, as well as signature member for NJ Watercolor Society and NYC Catharine Lorillard Wolf Art Club. She demonstrates the basic foundations using landscapes and still lives to learn, love, experiment and aspire to your own levels. more info... 10/10/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #1 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Class is sold as a package.) Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $155.00 Maximum class size: 10 Want to understand why watercolor is so exciting and fun. Each session, led by Marcia Rieff, will explore the basic foundations of painting in watercolor. The goals of the class are to not be hard on yourself, relax, and have fun by learning the basics techniques of the medium. Learn about basic supplies, how to get prepared and setup to paint, demonstrations of different washes, brush strokes introduce mixing colors and value studies.Students are encouraged to work at their own skill level to experiment and discover all the exciting things one can do with the basic techniques of the medium. Supplies: Supply list provided by teacher before class starts. Skill Level: No experience necessary About the Artist: For over 10 years, Marcia has been inspiring and teaching new watercolor students in New Jersey and North Carolina. She has won local, regional, and national prestigious awards, as well as signature member for NJ Watercolor Society and NYC Catharine Lorillard Wolf Art Club. She demonstrates the basic foundations using landscapes and still lives to learn, love, experiment and aspire to your own levels. more info... 10/17/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Beginner Watercolor - Learning the Basics - Part #1 Facilitator​: Marcia Rieff Class date: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Class is sold as a package.) Fee: Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $155.00 Maximum class size: 10 Want to understand why watercolor is so exciting and fun. Each session, led by Marcia Rieff, will explore the basic foundations of painting in watercolor. The goals of the class are to not be hard on yourself, relax, and have fun by learning the basics techniques of the medium. Learn about basic supplies, how to get prepared and setup to paint, demonstrations of different washes, brush strokes introduce mixing colors and value studies.Students are encouraged to work at their own skill level to experiment and discover all the exciting things one can do with the basic techniques of the medium. Supplies: Supply list provided by teacher before class starts. Skill Level: No experience necessary About the Artist: For over 10 years, Marcia has been inspiring and teaching new watercolor students in New Jersey and North Carolina. She has won local, regional, and national prestigious awards, as well as signature member for NJ Watercolor Society and NYC Catharine Lorillard Wolf Art Club. She demonstrates the basic foundations using landscapes and still lives to learn, love, experiment and aspire to your own levels. more info... 10/24/2023 10:00am to 1:00pm Switch to Calendar (Grid) Format | Hybrid Format | Printable Event Listing (PDF)