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ART 101: INTRO TO GOUACHE

Tuesday, MARCH 25
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Joanna Hill

Learn about this fun medium used by illustrators and artists to layer color. Gouache is an opaque watercolor paint that dries with a matte finish.    

Join professional artist Joanna Hill for a thorough introduction and exposure to this highly versatile paint. Leave feeling inspired to create that poster look! 

COST: $25 GVA Member / $30 Non-Member

FRIDAY FIRE, FUN with CLAY

FRIDAY EVENINGS
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

March 28 - Lisa Filer
Turtles, Turtles, Turtles
April 11 - Lisa Filer
April 25 - Lisa Filer May 9 - Lisa Filer
May 23 - Lisa Filer

Who is this class for? Anyone who wants to work with clay and have a unique and fun night out.

What is it? Come spend a few hours creating your own piece of pottery. Students will be taught a project step by step and create their own original project. This class is relaxed and timed to complete a project. Completed pieces will be fired and glazed and ready for pickup in approximately 3 weeks. The instructor will contact students when they are done.

Note: Each class is unique and different projects are offered each session.

Cost: $40 GVA Member / $46 Non-Member
No experience required. All materials included.

PAINTING THE GOLDEN ISLES with Kathy Rennell Forbes

APRIL 24 - 25
Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We will spend two days on beautiful St. Simons Island.
Each day, Kathy will begin with a watercolor demo and then offer individual assistance.
One day we will focus on marshes and trees. Another day painting structures on the island. We will start with thumbnail sketches, learning how to simplify the scene and capture the light.

The final day we will paint on Jekyll Island.

COST: $425 GVA Members / $470 Non-Members
Individual Day Rate: $150

Kathy was an invited Master Artist for Olmstead Plein Air Invitational and all 6 Olmsted Georgia Color Plein Air competitions. She has taught numerous workshops in Georgia, the USA and abroad. Learn more about Kathy at rennellforbes.com.

WRAP AND SIP: WIRE JEWELRY

WEDNESDAY: April 2
6:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Kent

Have you ever wanted to try making jewelry? 

Come give it a try in this fun class with jewelry artist Lisa Kent. She will show you how to shape and hammer wire and add beads to make your own earrings or pendant. Use of tools and materials included.

No experience necessary. Adult students may bring wine.

Cost: $40 GVA Members / $46 Non- Members

PAINT & SIP with Laura Dunn

FRIDAY, APRIL 11
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Dunn

MEDIUM: Acrylic

Learn to paint loose abstract foliage with Laura Dunn.

Get ready to relax with a fun and casual painting session. Laura will guide you through painting your own island foliage and leaf arrangement. Over the course of this two-hour class students learn to mix colors, compose an image and paint with loose, expressive strokes.

No painting experience is needed. Bring a friend (and something to sip) for a fun evening painting together!

COST: $50

All materials are provided. (Adult students may bring wine.)

Laura Dunn’s exhibition “Verdant Retreat” will be on display in the Portman Gallery at Glynn Visual Arts from March 25- April 25 with an opening reception on March 27, 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Learn more about Laura at https://www.maclucille.com.

COLORED PENCIL ART

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
10:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Joanna Hill

MEDIUM: Colored Pencils

Slow down with the relaxing practice of drawing with colored pencils. Joanna Hill will teach you how to layer with pencils and blend them using various techniques for a vibrant, colorful work of art. Then troubleshoot your drawing and learn tips and tricks to improve your skills. Joanna also will expose you to the many materials to take your coloring to the next level. 

Due to the processes involved in colored pencil art, you may not finish an entire project in this workshop. Don't be discouraged: embrace the relaxation of this medium! 

COST: $110 GVA Member; $125 Non-Member; Add Lunch for $15