Japanese Haiku and Woodcuts–
Describing Nature Through Poetry And Art
September 7, 2019 10am-2pm
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
About the instructor:Junanne Peck is an interdisciplinary artist, with printmaking as her primary art form. Peck is a Demo Artist for Akua Ink. She is a …
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Join us for an evening of creativity! Create one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired collages on an 8×10 panel using paper, magazine cutouts, paint, and more! All materials included. Libations and gourmet treats will be provided. Tickets are $65.
About the Artist:
This workshop will be led by Andrea Holmes. She is a Texas-based artist and self-proclaimed bird nerd. …
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VAGF Monthly Meeting
Monday, August 19, 7-9 PM
3rd MONDAY of each month
Frisco Fine Arts Gallery, 7227 Main Street Suite 400 Frisco, TX 75034
How to Take Better Smartphone Pictures Than Your Kids
The workshop is free for VAGF members. $15 for non-members.
We’ll also have a mini-critique during the evening, so bring a piece of …
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Join A. Holmes Art Studio for Still Life Nights! Each week I will supply a fun still life to paint or draw. This week we are doing a cactus and succulent still life! Cactus and Succulents provided! You can bring your own supplies or I can supply them for you. Could you set up a …
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Wednesday’s in August, Friday’s in September
Medium: Oils, acrylics or pastels
Where: Melinda’s studio, 10am – 1pm
2417 Ryan Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Price: $45/class.
Class Description:
Being intentional and doing preparation prior to painting goes a long way in a successful painting, but we all need those problem-solving tools (drawing, value, color/temperature, edges, and texture) to help …
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9/27/2019 – 9/29/2019
$580.00
Fort Worth Community Art Center
1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Melinda Morrison
emelinda05@msn.com
303-881-1122
This introductory egg tempera workshop is designed for artists who would like to venture out into the world of egg tempera and understand this medium employed by old masters. Students will have the …
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Image is of an art piece created in “I Believe In Angels” workshop created by Sharen Chatterton and is an example of the one of a kind pieces created by participants in this class.
“I Believe In Angels” Mixed Media Workshop – two half days
Oct. 19th and 20th, 10am to 2pm both …
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FIRST OF THREE WORKSHOPS:
AUGUST PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
“PORTRAIT PAINTING MADE EASIER“
Thursday, August 29 Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31
9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Portrait painting is never easy! However, there are proven techniques that will make the path to excellent portraits easier to navigate. This workshop will revisit many fundamentals that will help attendees gain confidence …
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Image is of an art piece from the “Your Authentic Voice” workshop created by Sharen Chatterton and is an example of the one of a kind pieces created by participants in this class. (left)
Your Authentic Voice Mixed Media Workshop – two half days
Oct. 12th and 13th, 10am to 2pm both days
The …
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Saturday, September 21 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75015
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Fee: 25 Registration – pay by Pay Pal
Register – pay $25 by Pay Pal
Let’s wake up!
Open to all adults.
Come and …
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VALA holds OPEN MEETINGS on the 3rd WEDNESDAYs OF THE MONTH at 7:30pm – 9:00pm
***NEXT MEETING : Aug 21st 2019***
AT BLUE HOUSE TOO GALLERY 934 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen TX
RSVP to VALA member Journal Book Workshop 0.00
In the spirit of Drawing and Journals , VALA will be hosting a …
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https://www.valatx.org/tickets/resinws
RESIN ART WORKSHOP
By Christine Smith-Atkins
In this workshop you will learn to combine pigments with Resin and pour onto a 16” x 16” Gesso panel board to create a beautiful compelling piece of abstract art! You can use acrylic paint to paint your board first to create an interesting base painting for added …
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On Saturday, August 31st, Gena will sit with you and show you how to make the fabulous “Let’s Cruise” album to show off your favorite cruise vacation photos. Class begins at 10:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm or whenever you are finished. Kits available after class is completed for those that cannot join …
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A few spaces left!
Saturday, September 21 2019 10am – 2pm
(with 30-minute lunch break)
$35 per person – all supplies provided
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Create beautiful marbled papers using this ancient technique!
The oldest and simplest form of marbling paper …
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Quarterly Fine Art Skills Workshops:
Review the basic skills and techniques of fine art: painting, drawing, painting, and mixed media. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association. Class fee $25 per session. Pay by PayPal or check.
All students must be registered and 18 years of age.
REGISTER ONLINE – PAY $25 BY PAYPAL OR …
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Sat., September 14 10am – 4pm
$35 REGISTER – pay by PayPal
Held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75062
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
The workshop addresses the basic principle behind Geometric structure and illumination.
The workshop is led by artist Pouran Lashini. In the first part, …
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Registration is officially open for our next Copic Club class. It will be held at the Jaycee Arts Center in Irving on Saturday, August 17th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This month, we’ll create a beautiful birthday card for someone special in your life using this elegant floral image by Simon Says Stamp. We’ll …
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Ellis County Art Association is excited to announce a 4-day workshop with TOM LYNCH, October 8-11 in Waxahachie, TX. Click on this link for more information and to register!
https://elliscountyart.net/event-3456561
Submitted by ELLIS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION. Email: ecaa@elliscountyart.net
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SIGN UP NOW for FALL 2019 @)! https://www.tccd.edu/
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, NORTHEAST CAMPUS
It is as close as you can get to Abby Road in Texas!
Ceramic Art Classes are starting early–Sign up by Aug. 7th. TCC NE is the biggest Ceramic program in the area,
CERAMICS I CERAMICS II & CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR …
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A 2-day sculpture workshop August 10-11, at Yarmouth Studio with Ariel and Sweety Bowman. $250. 0nly 2 spots available, hands-on sculpting with Clay supplied by Trinity Ceramic Supply. 6524 Orchard Dr., Flower Mound TX.
FLYER ARIEL & SWEETY AUG. 10 WORKSHOP 2019Download
Email Arielbowman@gmail.com for details or call 817-266-6976 and reserve a spot as a …
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LAYERS, COLORS & VOICES Sep 27, 28 & 29, 2019
DFW Area, Texas
What is it?
A 3-day workshop on abstract painting, that will explore techniques, tools and practices to engage with acrylic paint, ink and other mixed media.
Abstract painting can be intimidating and many talented artists consciously avoid trying their hands in it. The …
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Fantastic opportunity to let your child’s creative talent run wild. Hosted by Cleo’s Creations, this event is $35, which covers the cost of canvas and paint. At the end of the event, your child will be able to take home a completed piece of work.
This event will take place at the Lewisville Music City …
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Basic introduction to Water Colors. Learn the tips and techniques with Sarah Murphy. Registration Required.
Fee: $60.00
Saturday, 24 August 10 AM -2 PM
REGISTER: $60 Payment through PayPal (you don’t need a PayPal account — just a debit or credit card)
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
Age: Adults …
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Garret Pendergrass Pottery is not a new business to Fort Worth, but it is new to the Near Southside! Garret has finally moved his pottery studio into its new home on Hurley Avenue, just south of Magnolia. The renovation has been a long labor of love, but the day has finally come for Garret to …
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Registration for the Judi Betts watercolor workshop will open on Friday, June 21st. The three-day workshop will be held October 22 thru 24, 2019.
There are only 20 spots available in the workshop.
Registration will be open exclusively to SWA Members beginning on Friday morning, June 21st at 9 am, and then we will open up …
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Learn from the expertise of local artists sponsored by Irving Art Association! Choose from a variety of media & techniques offered. Note that these sessions are not free — fees are set by the instructor. Click on the links below to find more information about the workshop and to register. Encaustics: Hot Wax Cool Art
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Saturday, October 5, 2019 – 10am-2pm
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving, TX 75061
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Fee: $65.00 paid by Sept 20, 2019 to : Junanne Peck, 5620 Blueridge Dr.Fort Worth,TX 76112
Some supplies included
RSVP required junannepeck@mac.com
http://junannepeck.com
214-336-8526
What to bring: Old Jeans, Jean jacket, denim shirt
…
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W W W . O I L A N D C O T T O N . C O M
info@oilandcotton.com | 214.942.0474
817 W. Davis St. #110, Dallas, TX 75208
G I V E H A N D M A D E G I F T S
Learn a new hand skill.
Now is …
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Don’t Miss Out on These Great Workshops!
We have two amazing workshops this weekend! Register today for the Cyanotype Printing Workshop and Altered Book Workshop. REGISTER
Cyanotype Printing Workshop
If blue is one of your favorite colors, then cyanotype printing is for you! In this class, local photographer and educator, Edgar Miller, will teach you the …
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Dates: Thursday evenings, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019 – 7 PM-9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Irving ArtAssociation Community Fine Art School Classes
Instructor Name: Marie Maines
Email: rm_maines@hotmail.com
Supply Fee $10: pay through PayPal or mail a check by 8/22/19
REGISTER (age: 17+ only) Instruction is …
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Dates: Thursday evenings, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019 – 7 PM-9 PM
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving TX 75061
Irving Art Association Community Fine Art School Classes
Instructor Name: Zakehia Uscanga
Email: Zakehia@yahoo.com
Supply Fee $10: pay through PayPal or mail a check by 8/22/19
REGISTER (age: 17+ only) Instruction is …
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PAINT THE TOWN
July 27, 2019
2-4 p Audelia Public Library, 10045 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238 Paint “Texas Sunflowers” in this free paint-along workshop with professional artist, VET. You will receive all the supplies you need, along with step-by-step instructions. Create a “ready to hang” piece of artwork. No previous skill required. It’s FUN and it’s FREE. Only a few slots open, …
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Artist, Emily LaCour, will be teaching regular painting classes starting this fall! Email us to reserve your spot in any of these painting classes!
In Emily’s classes, participants will learn the following:
* basic to advanced painting materials and techniques
* identifying colors in nature and mixing those colors on the palette
* how to find …
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Hot Wax Cool Art with Encaustics
Saturday, August 10, 2019
10 am – 4 pm with lunch break
Fee $75 Supply fee included
Call: 214-336-8526 email: junannepeck@mac.com to register
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association. Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Dr., Irving TX 75061
This introductory one-day workshop in encaustic painting will …
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Pumpkin Help Create
MUST REGISTER ONLINE
We’re firing up our furnace for the Fall Season!
Join Vetro in celebrating this Fall Season with Fire, Flames, and Pumpkins! Bring the whole family to our Help Create Pumpkin Event, an interactive experience fun for kids and adults of all ages! We will also have a variety of …
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