February 2025 SRAC Art Classes
All classes are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Please contact the individual teacher to register and for a supply list. Classes may be canceled due to under-attendance.
Call our Sebastian River Art Club office at 772-321-9333 for additional class information, as our classes are always being updated. Office and gallery hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-2:30. Classes are $15 each for members, $20 for non members, unless otherwise noted!
Sat 2/1 QUILTS OF VALOR NO MEMBERS OPEN STUDIO
Tues 2/4 9am- 12 Class: Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.
Supplies: Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8. One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.
Bring a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.
Tues 2/4 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Level: All levels welcomed
Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.
Tues 2/4 1pm- 4pm Class: Beginner’s Oil
Note: This class will be in Rosalee’s Room
Instructor: Joyce Clamp jmsclamp@icloud.com 770-595-7035
Description: Learning to work with oil paint – it is a forgiving medium so mistakes can easily be corrected.
Supplies: primary colors, along with black and white. Round and flat brushes, in 2 sizes. Palette knife. Prime canvas before class with a light coat of acrylic paint in raw sienna or light red. Solvent – odorless mineral spirits in a small container with a lid. Liquin for a drying agent. Disposable palette paper, paper towels, baby wipes. Clean your brushes with Murphy’s oil soap. Lay brushes flat to dry.
Thurs 2/6 9am- 12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Level: Any and All
Description: Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 2/6 12:30-3:30 Class: Soft Pastels
Instructor: Lana McLeod mzmcleod@msn.com (720) 935-1730
Description: Come and enjoy playing and creating with adult chalk , A.K.A. Pastels. Pastels are fun and forgiving, making them a wonderful painting medium! Each class includes a short lecture and demo on subjects that will improve your technique in bringing your masterpiece to life.
Subject examples: *Values and Hues, *Buildings in a landscape, *How to create distance and depth, *Water reflection with soft pastels, *What's an underpainting?*How to Frame a soft pastel painting
Supplies: Your painting will only be as good as your tools are. So take the time to invest in good pastels and paper.
Reference photo: something that inspires you! Printed or on an Ipad or phone, Paper towels or a hand towel, rag, Baby wipes, Artist tape or painter's tape, white or beige only! Wax paper (try the Dollar Store),16"x14" or larger masonite board (Home Depot),Ruler and or T-square, Apron or old shirt ( to protect your clothes),Gloves, Mask,Soft pastels and pastel paper. Email Lana for suggested list of soft pastels and paper. mzmcleod@msn.com
Thurs 2/6 12:30-3:30 Class: Drawing and Acrylics
Note: There MUST be 3 or more participants!
Instructor: Richard Gillmor rhromllig@yahoo.com 772-268-0992 All Levels
Supplies: 9 x12, 11 by 14 or 16 by 20 canvas, acrylic paints and brushes, drawing pads, charcoal pencils.
Description: Class will focus on color theory and how to mix colors on a flat pallet.Most subjects in nature cannot be accurately rendered with paint straight from a tube. There will also be a still life to draw/paint if students don’t bring a picture to use.
Sat 2/8 10 - 3pm STUDIO ART TOUR
12:15 - 3pm Members Open Studio
Tues 2/11 10 am MEMBERS BUSINESS MEETING
Tues 2/11 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Level: All levels welcomed
Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.
Tues 2/11 1pm- 4pm Class: Values & Color Theory – Acrylic & Oil Level: Beginners
Instructor: Gary Davis 360-941-2027 gldtaxman@gmail.com
Supplies: Sketch Pad, pencil or charcoal, #4 flat, #4 filbert or round; tube of transparent iron oxide or burnt sienna oil or acrylic paint & tube of white; small jar of Liquin for oil; pad of palette paper; paper towels or rags.
Note: This class will be in Rosalee’s Room
Weds 2/12 9 – 12 Event: Plein Air – Meet at La Porte Farm 129th St, Sebastian- Meet at Gift Shop
Coordinators: Jan Jamil 703-477-1065 Lana McLeod 720-935-1730
Level: All levels and all mediums welcomed!
Supplies: Bring whatever art supplies you need, also bring - easel, bug spray, folding chair
This site is handicap accessible and offers restrooms, free parking. Get on the email list at jkjamil@verizon.net
Thurs 2/13 9 – 12 Class: Fix My Painting All Levels
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Description: Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 2/13 1-4 Class: Watercolor All Levels
Instructor: Richard Davis 317-777-2741 Richardflorida43@gmail.com
Description: Be the Bearer of Fruit – Participants will bring a piece of fruit and at least 5 pieces of 8 x 10 - 140 lb watercolor paper. You will paint standing up, using only your #4 and #6 round brushes and making BOLD strokes. After approximately 10 minutes, you will pass your fruit to another student and start another painting with a new fruit. You will continue painting different fruits.
Sat 2/15 10 - 3 pm ART BY THE RIVER
NO OPEN STUDIO
Tues 2/18 9am- 12 Class: Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.
Supplies: Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8. One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.
Bring a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.
Tues 2/18 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques All Levels
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.
Thurs 2/20 9am- 12 Class: Fix My Painting All Levels
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Description: Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 2/20 12:30-3:30 Class: Soft Pastels
Instructor: Lana McLeod mzmcleod@msn.com (720) 935-1730
Description: Come and enjoy playing and creating with adult chalk , A.K.A. Pastels. Pastels are fun and forgiving, making them a wonderful painting medium! Each class includes a short lecture and demo on subjects that will improve your technique in bringing your masterpiece to life.
Subject examples: *Values and Hues, *Buildings in a landscape, *How to create distance and depth, *Water reflection with soft pastels, *What's an underpainting?*How to Frame a soft pastel painting
Supplies: Your painting will only be as good as your tools are. So take the time to invest in good pastels and paper.
Reference photo: something that inspires you! Printed or on an Ipad or phone, Paper towels or a hand towel, rag, Baby wipes, Artist tape or painter's tape, white or beige only! Wax paper (try the Dollar Store),16"x14" or larger masonite board (Home Depot),Ruler and or T-square, Apron or old shirt ( to protect your clothes),Gloves, Mask,Soft pastels and pastel paper. Email Lana for suggested list of soft pastels and paper. mzmcleod@msn.com
Thurs 2/20 12:30-3:30 Class: Drawing and Acrylics
Note: There MUST be 3 or more participants!
Instructor: Richard Gillmor rhromllig@yahoo.com 772-268-0992 All Levels
Supplies: 9 x12, 11 by 14 or 16 by 20 canvas, acrylic paints and brushes, drawing pads, charcoal pencils.
Description: Class will focus on color theory and how to mix colors on a flat pallet.Most subjects in nature cannot be accurately rendered with paint straight from a tube. There will also be a still life to draw/paint if students don’t bring a picture to use.
Sat 2/22 10 – 3pm Scholarship Fundraiser YARD SALE at Art Center
NO MEMBERS OPEN STUDIO
Please bring your almost new items to donate on Friday February 21, between ? . Contact Betty Hayes for more information 301-908-1501. No clothing please!
Tues 2/25 9am- 12 Class: Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.
Supplies: Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8. One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.
Bring a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows
Tues 2/25 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques All Levels
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request.
Tues 1/25 1 – 4 Class: Beginners Oil
Instructor: Joyce Clamp Clamp jmsclamp@icloud.com 770-595-7035
Description: Learning to work with oil paint – it is a forgiving medium so mistakes can easily be corrected.
Supplies: primary colors, along with black and white. Round and flat brushes, in 2 sizes. Palette knife.Prime canvas before class with a light coat of acrylic paint in raw sienna or light red. Solvent – odorless mineral spirits in a small container with a lid. Liquin for a drying agent. Disposable palette paper, paper towels, baby wipes. Clean your brushes with Murphy’s oil soap. Lay brushes flat to dry
Thurs 2/27 9am- 12 Class: Fix My Painting All Levels
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Mediums: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Description: Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 2/27 1 - 4 Class: Drawing and Acrylics
Note: There MUST be 3 or more participants!
Instructor: Richard Gillmor rhromllig@yahoo.com 772-268-0992 All Levels
Supplies: 9 x12, 11 by 14 or 16 by 20 canvas, acrylic paints and brushes, drawing pads, charcoal pencils.
Description: Class will focus on color theory and how to mix colors on a flat pallet. Most subjects in nature cannot be accurately rendered with paint straight from a tube. There will also be a still life to draw/paint if students don’t bring a picture to use.
Thurs 2/27 1 – 4 Class: Fused Glass - Discover your Inner Artist!
Instructor: Gelenia Licea-Hofman text : 561-310-4583
Description: Create a beautiful 7 inch square bowl, ideal for candy or your jewelry. Finished pieces will be available for pickup one week later. Workshop Fee - $45 for members $50 for non-members. Covers all tools and materials. Limited to 8 participants, Minimum of 4 pre-registered participants to have the class.