Sebastian River Art Club
Weekly News
June 15, 2025
Sebastian Library Change-Out
Sebastian Library Artwork Change-out is scheduled for Monday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
SRAC Monthly Calendar
June 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!
Tues 6/17 9 - 12 Class:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibaldkeel84@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 6/17 1 - 4 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.
Wed 6/18 9:30-Noon SRAC Plen Air Meet Up at Eau Gallie Square Park
Level: Open to artists working in ALL mediums at ANY level - Beginning to Advanced… and its FREE/just a meetup group of fellow painters!
Location: Eau Gallie Square Park, 1452 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Supplies: Bring whatever supplies and gear you need - easel, bug spray, umbrella and folding chair. Call Jan or Lana if you need “How To” help to get started.
This site is handicap accessible, offers a lovely shaded park, the historical Eau Gallie Arts District, restrooms in the Civic Center, lots of interesting alleys & old buildings painted with murals, free parking. Meet in front of 5th Avenue Gallery at arrival and at 11:30am for our “gallery walk”! We can have lunch together at one of the many nearby restaurants.
Contact the hosts for more information and updates: Get on the email list at jkjamil@verizon.net
Jan Jamil 703-477-1065 Lana McLeod 720-935-1730
Thurs 6/19 9 - 12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695 and
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
Thurs 6/19 12:30 – 3 Building Your Own Social Media Brand
Instructor: Tatyana Binns sunshine.treasures.art@gmail.com (321) 704-3473
Description: Start your social media journey with practical tips on growing your social media, defining your target audience, creating your content pillars and managing your social media brand in a way that works for you. Let’s grow together!
Supplies: Your phone, laptop - optional
Thurs 6/19 12:30-3:00 Members Open Studio
Sat 6/21 12:30-3:00 Members Open Studio
Tues 6/24 9 - 12 Class:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibaldkeel84@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 6/24 1- 4 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.
Thurs 6/26 9 - 12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695 and
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 6/26 1-3 Class: Sumi-e, Japanese Style Watercolor
Instructor: Jan Jamil jkjamil@verizon.net (703) 477-1065
Medium: Japanese Ink and Watercolors
Level: All Levels welcome!
Instructor will review the basics of Asian style painting with calligraphy brushes, Japanese calligraphy ink, watercolors and rice papers. . Classic Sumi-e brush techniques for bamboo help beginning students with creating values, shapes and learning to control the amount of water and color – useful skills that can be applied to all water based painting mediums.
More experienced student will try painting wisteria, beautiful clusters of purple flowers hanging on a vine. We will add dragonflies, butterflies and maybe birds to the wisteria.
Supplies: Should include watercolor paints, paper towels, the recommended calligraphy brushes, 2 water containers, newsprint table 9x12” or larger (for practicing brush strokes). Contact the instructor for supply and source list. The instructor can loan supplies to beginning students to get them started.
Thurs 6/26 12:30-3:00 Members Open Studio
Sat 6/2812:30-3:00 Members Open Studio
Featured Artist of the Month
Patti May
Come by the Sebastian River Art Club to admire the captivating works of June’s featured artist, Patti May!
Patti May’s Artist Statement – June 2025
Hi, I am Patti May and I have always been drawing and painting. I grew up in Miami, Florida and one of my first memories is of walking around the Coconut Grove Art Show with my parents.
My artwork here reflects the curiosity and awe I have about landscapes, the ocean, color, patterns, and animals.
Thank you for taking a look at my work. I hope it inspires you to look a little longer at the natural world in all its amazing variety.
For Your Advanced Planning
2025/2026 Season
2025/2026 Sebastian River Art Club Season Preview at Riverview Park:
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November 22, 2025
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February 7, 2026
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March 7, 2026 (Rain date: April 4, 2026)
Mark your calendars for another inspiring season by the river!
2025/2026 Sebastian CraftClub Season Preview
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Craft Club Park Riverview Park Show – December 13, 2025
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SRAC Members can participate for a $30 fee
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The Sebastian River Art Club and the Sebastian Craft Club have reciprocal agreements allowing our artists to exhibit in the Park in each others' Park Shows with advanced notice.
If you wish to participate in Park Shows with the Craft Club, please contact
Richard Gillmor President, Craft Club of Sebastian
Email: RHROMLLIG@YAHOO.COM Phone: 772-918-3148.
https://www.sebastiancraftclub.com/
Open Studio Hours
Join us every Thursday from 12:30–3 PM and on select Saturdays for open studio time! Bring your own supplies and enjoy a relaxed, inspiring space to connect with fellow members. Open to all mediums and always free!
Please note:
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Classes will also be held on Thursday afternoons. Kindly respect the paying students by keeping noise to a minimum and avoiding interaction with the teacher or students during class.
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There may occasionally be two classes happening simultaneously. Let’s be considerate and share the space thoughtfully.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Connect with Us on Social Media
We’d love to see your event and class photos or reels! Tag us on Instagram: @sebastianriverartclub. Stay connected follow us here:
https://www.instagram.com/sebastianriverartclub or email your content to: sracclub@gmail.com. Thank you! Bonnie
