Sebastian River Art Club
Weekly News
April 21, 2024
For Your Advanced Planning
SRAC Show Schedule
SRAC Meeting and Show Schedule for 2023/2024
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 Members Business Meeting: 5:30 PM at the Gallery
Centennial Celebration Schedule
Centennial Celebration Schedule: Below are the upcoming centennial events that SRAC will be participating in during 2024. Any changes to this schedule will be listed here as the time gets closer
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August 9, 2024 - Sebastian Grill Out Night: Display for Grill out Night at the SRAC Gallery
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December 8, 2024 - Sebastian Centennial Celebration: Display in the City Tent at Riverview Park
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September 14th, 2024 - Artists' Rendition of 100 years in Sebastian - SRAC Art Center
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December 6, 2024 - Chamber of Commerce Light-up Night - SRAC Art Center (official participants)
Craft Club Schedule
CRAFT CLUB SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING PARK SHOWS
May 11, 2024
If you wish to display with the Crafters, please contact
Richard Gillmor President, Craft Club of Sebastian
Email: RHROMLLIG@YAHOO.COM Phone: 772-918-3148.
Brand New SRAC Art Classes
BRAND NEW CLASSES/WORKSHOPS FOR APRIL 2024
Sat 4/27 9am- 12 Class: Introduction to MOSAICS
Instructor: Leslie Jordan Phone: 914-420-7050 LeslieJordanArts@outlook.com
Medium: Mosaic
Level: All levels welcome
Pre-registration is required! Class is limited to 15 people. Pre-Registation is required by email, text message or phone call to the instructor.
Note: Cost of This Class: $40 for each member, $50 for nonmembers. Price includes (1) one piece to be created, 2nd piece is an additional $8 members & $10 nonmembers.
Description of the Class: This class introduces you to the fun and versatile world of mosaics. I will take you from the beginning prep stages all the way to grouting your finished piece. Have fun designing your mosaic with a wide choice of tiles of all shapes and sizes. Additionally, I will show you simple cutting techniques of your tiles to fit an odd space. I will have reference pieces and pictures to inspire your creation. Note: Any unwanted costume jewelry can also be used, if you choose to bring it in, to add to your piece. We’ll see if it can be incorporated into your creation.
Supply List: Acrylic paint, D-hooks, mosaic tiles, substrate (base), glue, grout.
Call For Art
April 2024 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.
NOTES:
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Archibald Classes require a minimum of 4 Students to take place
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Tent. Means TENTATIVE
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Lolly Walton, Beginning Watercolor Classes, Call 321-652-7115 if you have any questions.
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Any questions for Janet Jamil, you may email her at: jkjamil@verizon.net
Call our Sebastian River Art Club office at 772-321-9333 and visit www.sebastianriverartclub.com for additional class information, as our classes are always being updated. Office and gallery hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-3. Classes are $15 each for members, $20 for non members, unless otherwise noted!
Tues 4/23 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Medium: Watercolor
Level: Beginners and intermediate artists are welcome.
Description: Ongoing. Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques. Instructor will cover all the techniques on her handout – Watercolor Techniques Chart. In addition, she will cover the basics of materials, tools, color and value while enjoying the process of painting.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request from the instructor.
Thurs 4/25 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: Ongoing, 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 4/25 Thurs 4/25 12:30-3:30pm Minis Work Day
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed, Watercolor
Level: All are welcome
Description: Join us for a fun afternoon creating miniature masterpieces for the Sebastian River Art Club’s foodbank fundraiser!
Paintings will be donated for display and sale in the galleries to raise money for the local Ecumenical Center at Roseland Methodist Church.
Supplies: Mini canvas/boards provided. Bring your paints and brushes.
Sat 4/27 9am- 12 Class: Introduction to MOSAICS
Instructor: Leslie Jordan Phone: 914-420-7050 LeslieJordanArts@outlook.com
Medium: Mosaic
Level: All levels welcome
Pre-registration is required! Class is limited to 15 people. Pre-Registation is required by email, text message or phone call to the instructor.
Note: Cost of This Class: $40 for each member, $50 for nonmembers. Price includes (1) one piece to be created, 2nd piece is an additional $8 members & $10 nonmembers.
Description of the Class: This class introduces you to the fun and versatile world of mosaics. I will take you from the beginning prep stages all the way to grouting your finished piece. Have fun designing your mosaic with a wide choice of tiles of all shapes and sizes. Additionally, I will show you simple cutting techniques of your tiles to fit an odd space. I will have reference pieces and pictures to inspire your creation. Note: Any unwanted costume jewelry can also be used, if you choose to bring it in, to add to your piece. We’ll see if it can be incorporated into your creation.
Supply List: Acrylic paint, D-hooks, mosaic tiles, substrate (base), glue, grout.
Sat 4/27 12:15- 3pm Members Only Open Studio
Tues 4/30 9am- 12 Class: Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Medium: Watercolor
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Description: Ongoing 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.
Recommend choosing 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 4/30 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Medium: Watercolor
Level: Beginners and intermediate artists are welcome.
Description: Ongoing. Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques. Instructor will cover all the techniques on her handout – Watercolor Techniques Chart. In addition, she will cover the basics of materials, tools, color and value while enjoying the process of painting.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request from the instructor.