Gift Certificates Available

jewelry…………………………………………………..

 Sat October 13 and Sat October 20

painting.……………………………………………….

Painting 101 – Intermediate Painting

1-3 pm   2hrs   –  10-12 pm  2hrs     $25  ongoing

-One on one or group instruction. Bring materials.  Call 864-613-2211

Professional Show Preparation for 2d 

Thursday Sept 27  10 am or Thursday Oct 18   

1hr +/ $15 members  $20 non-members

-Learn the basics and what the professional jurors look for in the entire piece not just the artwork. Wiring, cropping, cleaning, materials, choosing the right frame and matte- (does it really need to be done professionally?). What is gallery-wrapped? How to finish an unframed canvas for maximum impact.

The Art of Layering – a multi media painting class  TBA

Paint The Masters Workshops 

One 16×20 Board or Canvas    3  or 4  2 hour Workshops-

$50 each session – members      $55 non-members

 IRISES/van Gogh     Tuesday Evenings   6-8 pm  Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23.

CAT /Matisse     Tuesday Mornings   10- 12  Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23

Recreate a painting while learning new techniques. Bring your supplies( oil or acrylic ) including 16×20 canvas or board finished with gesso. (smooth masonite board recommended for building the surface quickly) We have thinners, palettes, dry materials easels available for use. We can store wet paintings and you can come to work between classes.

drawing………………………………………………… 

Basic Drawing 101 – Advanced Drawing

Drawing for Better Painting

one on one or group  instruction   Mondays $25 2/hrs

Call 864-613-2211 to reserve.

Pens , Pencils, Graphite and erasers available for first class.

 

Figure Drawing Workshops- 

Lead instructors will vary and model fees apply. 10 student threshold for nude models.

This is in conjunction “Exposed-Celebration of the Human Form” exhibit

See Future Call for Entries  Classes Start Dec and January.

 

fiber art…………………………………………..

 

 Pine Needle Coiled Basketry   Dorothy Meredith      

Two 2 hour workshops- $45 members  $50 non-members

A dying traditional Native American art. All materials provided

(you will have to have time work on the basket in between sessions)

Waiting for New Instruction times

 

Rolled Paper Trees

Saturday Dec 3    12-3 pm – $25 members  $30 non-members

please bring 3-4 ft 1/2 inch dowel rod and lights if desired

All other materials provided. Fun for a group.

 

Paper for Collage or Printmaking

 

photography………………………………………..

Architectural Photography   Jim Bandy

$45 members/ $50 non members Meet at Gateway to start the tour through historical sites and abandoned buildings in Westminster. Make them your own!  Interesting afternoon -Great subject matter.

Saturday November 3rd 1-3 pm       Rain Date  Nov 4   1-3pm

Saturday November 10  1-3pm       Rain Date Nov 11    1-3pm

 

IN THE QUEUE- Painting with Rolled Paper; Group Metal Assembly Project, Large Format Painting/Drawing and Yarn Painting

 

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