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Watercolor Fundamentals
Instructor: Sunny Krchmar

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This class is for those new to watercolors or at an intermediate level who are interested in improving current skills. Sunny will introduce you to the wide assortment of watercolor supplies. You’ll learn how to mix your colors through a variety of painting exercises, add interesting texture, and be inspired to create more freely. Basic […]

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Glass Fusing Instructor: Petra Kaiser

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass is difficult to mess up." You will be able to create anything from functional to expressive, from jewelry to sculpture, from tableware to wall art. […]

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"Are You Stuck?” Open Paint and Critique
Instructor: Jan Ellen Atkielski

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Bring in existing paintings that you feel stuck with or want to improve; or start a new painting in mediums including oil painting with brush, with palette knife, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic. Jan Ellen Atkielski, fine artist and popular instructor, will help you get "unstuck" or help you create new works in the above mediums. […]

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Event Series Fluid Art Series

Fluid Art
Instructor: Tammy DeCaro

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Join mixed-media artist Tammy DeCaro in this fun and creative fluid art series. The February session will focus on the puddle pour, fluid art technique. These mini-workshops will include mixing paints, choosing pouring mediums, and how to choose colors and layer them to produce different fluid art effects. Supply list:  Wear comfortable clothes. Bring two […]

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Painting Seascapes, Beaches, & Dunes in Oil
Master Artist-Instructor: Douglas David

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Brand New Workshop! Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting regarding seascapes, beaches, and dunes. Learn how to build the wave, capture the motion of the sea, and better understand the colors in the sand.  After the basics are covered, we will start by painting a wave and several seascapes, beaches, and dunes […]

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Event Series Zentangle Drawing Series

Zentangle White-on-Black Tiles
Instructor: Donna Lee Cole

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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White-on-Black Tile is open to students with Zentangle drawing experience. In this class you will learn about the tools and techniques to tangle on a black tile. You will be exploring new tangles and learning about reticula and fragments to expand your knowledge taking you further on your journey into the amazing and meditative art […]

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The Joy of Painting
Master-Artist Instructor: Jane Slivka

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Experience "the joy of painting" in Jane Slivka's Acrylic Painting Workshop. In this workshop, you will experience the freedom that this medium has to offer. Jane demonstrates how to paint with ease and confidence and how to enjoy acrylic paint to its fullest. She encourages the connection of the artist and their art to flow openly […]

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BIG ARTS – Open Studio

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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A place for inspiration! Artists generate ideas, but they need space and time to develop these ideas, and for visual artists, it all comes together in the studio. Join in during Open Studio on the first Tuesday of each month. Use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists. […]

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Intro to Acrylics Instructor: Sunny Krchmar

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Come and get inspired by an easy introduction to painting. Join us for 2-day, 3-hr sessions in which we will discuss and experiment with acrylic paints. This medium is very versatile and perfect for anyone new to painting. Some drawing experience is preferred, but not required. Supply list: Students should wear apron or clothes they […]

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Painting Mangroves & Their Reflections in Oil
Master-Artist Instructor: Douglas David

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Brand new workshop! This exciting and fun class will cover the basic principles of oil painting, specifically regarding painting mangroves. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting some basic mangroves and their roots and move up to more complicated groupings of trees and their reflections throughout the two days. For those who […]

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Tape It Up: Technique of Masking Tape Sculpture
Instructor: Jeff Ocasio

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This class welcomes artists of all levels, from beginners eager to explore their artistic abilities to experienced artists seeking to embrace a playful and whimsical artistic approach where they will learn the basics of sculpting with masking tape. […]

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Expressive Palette Knife in Oil
Instructor: Jan Ellen Atkielski

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife painting. (Beginners – Advanced). Participants can expect to produce at least one painting. Class starts with a demonstration focusing on the most direct and effective methods for painting strong, vibrant oils using painting knives and a limited palette. Participants are […]

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