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Held over by popular demand: Women Speak Art Show!
The art work of Meta Strick, India Tresselt, and Sarah Rosedahl will be on display at Grand Isle Art Works until mid-August. Their show, Women Speak: Resistance Art has had a HUGE response. The gallery is open daily, 10-4 pm. Come on out and see for yourself!
Artist Reception, July 11 from 5-7pm
Join us at Grand Isle Art Works to celebrate the artists of Women Speak. Each of our three gallery artists has used art to better understand our changing political landscape. This is a show not to be missed. Artists will be at the gallery to talk about their art process from illustration to fiber stitchery to art dolls and paintings.
Artist Reception: July 11 from 5-7 pm!
Cash bar – beer, wine, sodas, plus light munchies
Grand Isle Art Works
259 US rte 2
Grand Isle, VT
CREATING AN ABSTRACT PAINTING FROM OBJECTS IN NATURE
CREATING AN ABSTRACT PAINTING FROM OBJECTS IN NATURE using the “Drip” and “Sponge” techniques.
Date: Thursday, July 19, 3:00-6:00 pm
Description: Students will explore, design, create a basic abstract acrylic painting on a small canvas using inspirations from nature objects such as shells, rocks, flowers ,driftwood etc. Colors, shapes and and textures may be exaggerated and enhanced to create the composition.
Basic color theory will be discussed to help with color choices of the students composition.
Who: All ages, 12 and above! Limit: 8
Instructor: El Towle
Cost: $80.00 Materials fee payable to instructor: $20
Sign up at: http://grandisleartworks.com/programs/
We need at least 5 participants, registered by July 12.
Art Journal Beginnings
Art Journal Beginnings
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 6:00-8:00 pm
Description: Art Journaling is the art and practice of creating within the container of a book using color, texture, collage, and mixed media to document, inquire, and play. In this class Michelle will demonstrate a few simple techniques and then you will have the opportunity to play with a variety of mark making tools, collage, and painting supplies to begin an art journal spread.
Who: Adults Limit: 10
Instructor: Michelle Turbide
Cost: $35.00 Materials fee payable to instructor:$5.00
Sign up at: http://grandisleartworks.com/programs/
We need at least 5 participants, registered by July 12.
Chainmaille Flower pendant
Chainmaille Flower pendant
Date: July 18, 3:00-5:00 pm
Description: Parallel Helm Flower Chainmaille Pendant – In this class you will learn proper open and closure of rings for chain maille projects. You will learn the basic Helm Weave and have enough time to complete your project. Tools are provided. Materials are included for one pendant. Extra kits and tools available for purchase. The Sterling Silver Pendant Kit includes enough rings to make one pendant and a 18 inch sterling silver rolo chain to wear it on.
Who: Adults, Maximum 10
Instructor: Cathy Laclair
Cost: $35, Materials fee payable to instructor: $30
Sign up at: http://grandisleartworks.com/programs/
We need at least 5 participants, registered by July 12.
