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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

  • August 9, 2024 - Sebastian Grill Out Night:  Display for Grill out Night at the SRAC Gallery

  • December 8, 2024 - Sebastian Centennial Celebration:  Display in the City Tent at Riverview Park

  • September 14th, 2024 - Artists' Rendition of 100 years in Sebastian - SRAC Art Center

  • 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. 

www.sebastiancraftclub.com

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:  

  • Archibald Classes require a minimum of 4 Students to take place  

  • Tent. Means TENTATIVE

  • Lolly Walton, Beginning Watercolor Classes, Call 321-652-7115  if you have any questions.

  • 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.

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