ART CLASSES
Payment for art classes is due one week before class begins, so that the teacher can buy the correct number of supplies.
CERAMICS CLASSES
CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
CERAMICS
Go to villagesceramics.com for information about upcoming classes or e mail Diane Finley at dianefinley1@gmail.com for information
EVENTS
Free Art Film: Tuesday, May 14, 2 pm
"Dale Chihuly: Short Cuts"
Cribari Conference Room with Marion Rose.
All Villagers and their guests are welcome!
See a giant Chihuly glass sculpture in the lobby of the San Jose Museum of Art!
May 6, Monday: General Membership Meeting and Free Artist Demonstration: Susan Harding shows us how to turn photographs into paintings. 1:45 pm, Cribari Conference Room.
All Villagers and their guests are welcome!
Saturday, August 24, from 10 am until 2 pm.
Tour of our artists' home studios to see displays of their art and how they make it.
FREE!
Watercolor Plus Mixed Media with Doug Canepa,
Wednesdays, May 1 - 28, 2024
Doug Canepa is offering another painting class to Villagers who are interested in exploring different tools and media to enhance their basic painting skills. He will explore strategies beyond traditional watercolor painting by adding acrylics to make images pop. Textured paste, colored pencils and charcoal pencils will be used for texture. Burnishing and blending tools will be introduced as will pen and ink.
Join Doug for this interesting class, Wednesdays, May 1 - May 28 , 10 am – 12 noon in the Art Room. Fee for this 5 session class is $70.
Bring your own materials and Doug will furnish burnishing tools, charcoal, colored pencils, texturing paste, charcoal pencils and ink. A wide range of subject matter will be based on student interest during the class. Doug offers extra help for his students during his Monday Open Studios on March 11, 18 and 25.
Join the fun and explore the possibilities by registering at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
During April, Doug is supervising a free Open Studio for Watercolorists, 2 - 5 pm on Wednesday afternoons, April 3 - 24.
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APRIL 30
Register for all classes at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
March 18 and 25 AND
April 8, 15, 22 and 29: Open Studio for Assemblage with Michael Sunzeri, 2 - 5 pm.
All Villagers welcome to work on any media!
April 3 - 24: "Intermdiate Watercolor" with Ciel Duke. Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 1 pm. $120.
April 3, 10, 17 and 24: Open Studio for Watercolorists with Doug Canepa, 2 - 5 pm.
All Villagers welcome!
April 5 - May 17: Open Studio with Greg Cheung, 2 - 5 pm. All Villagers welcome!
All media welcome!
April 30, May 2, 7 and 9: "Fun with Pastels" with Terri Ford. $75. 1 pm - 3:30 pm. Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
April 30: Make and Take - Free Art Night - Painting Diane Finley's Ceramic Hearts.
6:30 pm Cribari Center Art Room. Limited seating, so you must register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com FULL!
May 1 - 29: "Watercolor Plus Mixed Media" with Doug Canepa. Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm. $70.
May 28: FREE Art Night with Barbara Orlando painting rocks. Limited seating - must register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
July 23 and 30 and August 6 and August 13: "Abstract Art Collage" with Wendy Fitzgerald. Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12 noon. $45.
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MAY 1
"Fun with Pastels" with Terri Ford.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 30, May 2, May 7 and May 9. 1 pm - 3:30 pm. $75
July 23, July 30, August 6 and August 13: "Abstract Art" with Wendy Fitzgerald. Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12 noon. $45.
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JULY 23
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Abstract Art with Wendy
Wendy Fitzgerald is offering an rare and unusual study group – class with her expertise in collage and mindful drawing.
If you wish to create abstract art but having problem to get started? This is the class for you. Wendy will teach you multiple ways to create abstract art by incorporating collage pieces as inspiration. The metaphor of collage
triggers magical responses in your brain and unexpected creativity will surprise you as a result.
Fun with Pastels with Terri Ford
Terri Ford, an internationally famous pastel painter who lives in The Villages, will offer a 4 day Pastel Painting class. Terri is an IAPS Eminent Pastelist and a PSA Master Pastelist. The 4 day class takes place on 2 Tuesdays, April 30 and May 7 and 2 Thursdays, May 2 and May 9 The time is 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm in the Cribari Center Art Room. The fee is $75. All Villagers are welcome to take Terri's 4 day class.
Terri will furnish sanded pastel paper and some pastels while students are invited to bring their own supply of pastels and a photograph. You will also need a board or other hard surface to which to tape your pastel paper.
In addition to the basics, Terri will stress color temperature and the importance and power of “mark making.”
You can see examples of Terri's award-winning art work at www. terriart.com
Register soon for Terri's class at because the buzz is already building!
Make and Take - a Free Art Night! Painting Diane Finle's Ceramic Hearts!
All Villagers welcome!
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. All materials furnished, BUT you must register because seating is limited to 18.
Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com THIS EVENT IS FULL!
Make and Take on April 30
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MAY 3
May 3: "Open Card Crafting Day" with Mandy Book. Friday, 1 - 4 pm. $5.
Register at barb.gottesman@gmail.com
IT’S MORE FUN TO CRAFT TOGETHER!
Friday, May 3, 1 - 4 pm. Open Card Crafting Day for anyone who has attended Mandy's previous classes or has some experience with card crafting. This class will not include specific instruction for a card, but will be an opportunity to use tools you may not have available at home. Mandy will be available to assist with ideas and card-making help. She'll provide a variety of card stock, die cuts, stencils, and stamps to make cards suitable for Mother's Day, a birthday or a thank you. Think flowers!
Crafters should bring a cutting tool and adhesive, plus any favorite tools.
