Villages Arts & Crafts Association
Month by Month Activity Calendar
2022
Villages Arts & Crafts Association
Month by Month Activity Calendar
November
November 5, Saturday: Holiday Faire, many rooms in Cribari Center, 10 am – 2 pm.
November 7: Monthly Membership Meeting, Cribari Conference Room, 1:45 pm. President Jan Alleman makes announcements and plans for next year. Presentation by Colleen Mirassou and the Poetry in Art group. Come to meet the new General Manager Theresa Ostrander.
November 10 - December 8: Beginning Acrylics with Dorothy Douquet. 4 Thursdays, $75. All materials furnished. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
November 17: Art Film. Host Roz Zinns: Alexander Calder. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30. View the Calder-inspired mobile in Cribari Lobby before the film. "Homage to Sandy" donated to The Villages by Jim Paradis in memory of his friend and colleague Alexander (Sandy) Calder.
November 28: Advisory Board Meeting, 4:30 pm, Art Room
December
December 5: "It's a Wrap" Gift Wrapping party and Holiday Social for Members. Bring one art work to display. Paper, ribbons, tape and tags available for gift wrapping. Bring art supplies to trade or sell. 4:30pm - 6:30 pm in the Art Room. Light refreshments.
No Monthly Membership Meeting
No Art Film
No Advisory Board Meeting
JANUARY 2023
January 10: Art Film: Audubon: Drawn from Nature. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
January 13: Exhibits Hanging, 12 - 1 pm. Cribari Conference Room. Michael Sunzeri.
January 16 - February 20, 2023: Oil and Acrylic Painting with Jane Hink. Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. $90.
Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
January 18 - February 22, 2023: Watercolor with Doug Canepa. Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. $60.
Register early at barb.gottesman
January 28: Collage Workshop with Julie Cline. Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm with optional guided practice 2 pm - 4 pm. $75. All materials furnished. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
January 30: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
FEBRUARY 2023
February 6: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
February 21: Art Film: Van Gogh: At Eternity's Gate. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
February 22: In Take Day for Annual Members Juried Show, Wednesday, 1-2 pm in the Art Room. Juror Candy Yu. Director Michael Sunzeri
February 23: Reception for Annual Members Juried Show, Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm in Cribari Conference Room
February 27: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
MARCH 2023
March 6: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
March 14: Art Film: Ansel Adams or Gauguin. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
March 27: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
APRIL 2023
April 3: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
April 11: Art Film: A Century of Quillts. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
April 14: Exhibit Hanging, Michael Sunzeri
April 22: Art in the Park, Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm. Gazebo Park.
April 24: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
MAY 2023
May 1: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
May 9: Art Film: Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
May 22: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
JUNE 2023
June 5: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
June 13: Art Film: Matisse from MOMA and Tate Museum. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
JULY 2023
AUGUST 2023
a 11August 19: Home Studio Art Tour. 10 am - 3 pm. (headquarters in the Art Room)
August 28: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
SEPTEMBER 2023
September 11: New Members Reception and Art Display. Monday at 5:30 pm in the Art Room.
September 19: Art Film: Ambient Art: Impressionism. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
September 25: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
OCTOBER 2023
October 2: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
October 10: Art Film: Raoul Dufy, Painter and Decorator. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
October 20: Exhibits Hanging. Michael Sunzeri.
October 30: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
NOVEMBER 2023
November 4: Holiday Faire in Cribari Center, 10 am - 2 pm.
November 6: Monthly Membership Meeting and Art Demonstration. Monday, 1:45 pm in Cribari Conference Room.
November 14: Art Film: Michaelangelo. Cribari Conference Room, 2:30 pm. Host Roz Zinns.
November 27: Advisory Board Meeting, Monday, 5 - 6 pm. Art Room
DECEMBER 2023
NOT AVAILABLE
Monday class: not available January 2, 9, and 16
MONDAY and TUESDAY OPEN STUDIO: not available January 2, 9 and 16
Tuesdays Poetry in Art: not available January 3, 10, 17
Wednesday art class: not available January 4, 11 and 18
Thursdays acrylics: not available January 12 and 19
Stitchery on Mondays: not available January 9 and 16 or July 3
Friday Open Studio: not available January 6, 13 and 20
January 2022
January 10 - February 14: Acrylic Painting from the very Beginning with Dorothy Douquet. Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. Art Room. $75. All materials furnished. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com This class is full.
January 11: Art Film. Vineyard Center. 7 pm. CANCELLED -
We are looking for a new person to select DVDs and host Art Films or to present from our collection of famous artists and historic movements. Does this job interest you?If so, please contact President Michael Sunzeri at twosunzeris@comcast.net
January 14: Painting Exhibit in Cribari Conference Room, hanging at 11 am CANCELLED
January 15: Basic Calligraphy Workshop with Francesca Pulis. Saturday, 10 am - 1:00 pm in person in the Art Room. $35. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com This class is full.
January 25 - March 1: Winter Art Class with Jeff Bramschreiber. Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. ON LINE via ZOOM, $70, using a wide variety of art media. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
January 31: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room
January 31: new daily Open Studio times begin. MTWThF 2 – 5 pm with Patricio Andrade. Fridays: 10 am – 12 noon with Jane Hink
February
February 3 - March 10: Drawing and Sketching with Pat Andrade. Thursday mornings, 10 am - 1 pm. $60. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE TEACHER ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 28.
February 5: Assemblage with Michael Sunzeri. Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm. Art from Junque. $20.Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
February 7: Monthly Membership Meeting, Cribari Conference Room, 1:45 pm. President Michael Sunzeri, Program Chair Marcy Boyles, Guest Artist Pat Accorinti shows her jewelry techniques.
February 8: Art Film. Host Pam Lyons. Vineyard Center. 7 pm. CANCELLED -
We are looking for a new person to select DVDs and host Art Films or to present from our collection of famous artists and historic movements. Does this job interest you?If so, please contact President Michael Sunzeri at twosunzeris@comcast.net
February 21 - April 11: Beginning Acrylics with Dorothy Douquet. Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. $75 All materials furnished. Maximm: 8 students. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com Proof of Covid vaccine is required.
February 28: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room
March
March 2 - April 6: Watercolor with Doug Canepa. Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. $60. Materials list posted on our website. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
Proof of Covid vaccine is required.
March 3 - March 24: Drawing and Sketching with Kelley Julien. Thursdays, 10 am - 1 pm.
$40. register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com Proof of Covid vaccine is required.
March 7: Monthly Membership Meeting, Cribari Conference Room, 1:45 pm. President Michael Sunzeri, Program Chair Marcy Boyles. GUEST ARTIST IS SHONE CHACKO, our favorite Scrach Board Artist! Art in the Park contracts available.
March 8: Art Film. Host Pam Lyons. Vineyard Center. 7 pm. CANCELLED - We are looking for a new person to select DVDs and host Art Films or to present from our collection of famous artists and historic movements. Does this job interest you?If so, please contact President Michael Sunzeri at twosunzeris@comcast.net
March 18: Painting Exhibit in Cribari Conference Room, hanging at 11 am CANCELLED
March 26: Silver Jewelry Making with Pat Accorinti. Saturday, 12 noon - 4 pm. Fee: $150. Maximum: 6 Minimum: 4 Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
March 28: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room
March 29 - May 3: Spring All-Media Art Class with Jeff Bramschreiber. Via Zoom. Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. $70. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com by March 22.
April
April 4: Monthly Membership Meeting, Cribari Conference Room, 1:45 pm. President Michael Sunzeri, Program Chair Marcy Boyles. Guest Artist: Linora Caseraz. Wreaths made from jewelry
April 7 – April 28: Beginning Drawing with Ciel Duke. Mondays, 10 am – 12:30 pm. $85 members, $95, non members. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
April 12: Art Film. Vineyard Center. 7 pm. CANCELLED
April 23: Art in the Park, Gazebo Park, 10 am – 2 pm.
April 25: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room
May
May 2: Monthly Membership Meeting, Cribari Conference Room, 1:45 pm. President Michael Sunzeri, Program Chair Marcy Boyles. Guest Artist: David Mejia: caricatures.
May 2 – 23: Beginning Watercolor with Ciel Duke. Mondays, 10 am – 12:30 pm. $85 members, $95, non members. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
May 10: Art Film. Host Pam Lyons. Vineyard Center. 7 pm. CANCELLED
May 13: Painting Exhibit in Cribari Conference Room, hanging at 11 am: Doug Canepa Solo Show
May 23: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room
June
June 1 – June 29: Watercolor Vignettes with Doug Canepa. 5 Wednesdays, 10 am – 12:30 pm. $60. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
June 4: Sidewalk Art & Crafts Sale, 9 am – 12 noon, Cribari Plaza CANCELLED
June 6: Monthly Membership Meeting, Foothill Center, 1:45 pm. President Michael Sunzeri, Program Chair Marcy Boyles. GUEST ARTIST: THONG LY, portrait painter.
June 14: Art Film. “The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo” Host
Roz Zinns. Patio Room 2:30 – 5:30 pm.
July
July 4: Art Room and Ceramics Room Open House. CANCELLED
July 11 – August 1: Oil and Acrylic Painting with Jane Hink, 10 am – 12:30 pm. $75. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
July 13 – August 17: Summer Art Course with Jeff Bramschrieiber. Multi Media via Zoom. Wednesdays, 12 noon – 2 pm. $70. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
July 16: Oil Painting Workshop with Thong Le. Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm. $45. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
July 20 – August 10: Cereamics with Diane Finley. Wednesdays, 1 pm. For information, go to www.villagesceramics.com
July 29: Painting Exhibit in Cribari Conference Room, hanging at 11 am: Dorothy Douquet Solo Show
August
August 6, Saturday: Beginning Collage with Barbara Gottesman. 10 am – 12:30 pm.$45. All collage materials furnished. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
August 11 – September 15: Acrylic Painting with Dorothy Douquet. Thursdays, 10 am – 12:30 pm. $75 All materials furnished. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
August 17 – September 14: Intermediate Watercolor with Doug Canepa. Wednesdays, 10 am – 12:30 pm. $60. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
August 20: Home Studio Art Tour, 10 am – 3pm, Home studios of individual artists. Contracts Diane Finley
August 29: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room Note date and time Change
September
September 1: Advisory Board Meeting, 4:30 pm, Art Room.
September 12, Monday: New Members Reception and Monthly Membership Meeting, 5:30, Art Room. All members are invited to display a recent art work on the easels or tables.
September 19 - October 24: Oil and Acrylic Painting with Jane Hink. Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm. $90. Register at barb.gottesmans@gmail.com by September 12. Proof of Covid vaccine required.
September 26: Advisory Board Meeting, 3 pm, Art Room
September 28: Art Film with Roz Zinns: Chihuly Short Cuts II. Vineyard Center, 2:30 pm. Wednesday.
October
October 3: Monthly Membership Meeting, Cribari Conference Room, 1:45 pm. President Jan Alleman, Program Chair Marcy Boyles.
Guest Artist: Stephanie Metz, needle felting sculptor.
October 8: Card Making Workshop with Amanda Book. Saturday, 10 am - 11:30 am. Register at barb.gottesman@gmaisls.com
No fee.
October 19 - November 16: Wednesday Critique Sessions in the Art Room. 10 am - 12 noon. Free. Sunni Gibbons, Colleen Mirassou, Roz Zinns and Doug Canepa.
October 21: Juried Show Painting Exhibit in Cribari Conference Room, hanging at 11 am.
Reception: 1:30 pm – 3 pm. POSTPONED.
October 21: Art Film with Roz Zinns hosting: At Eternity's Gate (Van Gogh), Vineyard Center, 2:30 pm CANCELLED due to equipment failure.
October 24: Advisory Board Meeting, 4:30 pm, Art Room
Smug Cow
Acrylic
by
Shirley Kuramoto
