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ACRYLIC BOATS ON BEACHES
Artist-Instructor: Barbara Ellis

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One-day class. Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Barbara will begin the class with a demonstration and help students prep their canvases and mix paint. While painting your canvases, we will discuss elements of composition and dynamic use of color and guide you through the process of creating your very own acrylic painting of a fishing boat pulled up on the beach.

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EXPLORING ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR
Master Artist-Instructor: Helen Burkett

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Two-day workshop. Wednesday & Thursday, March 19 & 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Helen will begin this watercolor workshop with an exploration of shape using a collection of variously shaped objects of assorted sizes then applying paint to the paper surface in a somewhat arbitrary manner, paying attention to the use of harmonious and contrasting colors, while getting a feeling for the mood the colors and shapes suggest.

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Peking Acrobats

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Graciously Sponsored by Gustav and Vibeke Christensen
For almost 40 years, The Peking Acrobats have amazed audiences worldwide, fusing astonishing athletics with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages.

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BIG ARTS - OPEN STUDIO
March, 2025

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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 once a month and use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists.

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COLORFUL BASKETS
Artist-Instructor: Gisela Damandl

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Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 24 & 25 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In this fun class, we will be working with natural and dyed pine needles to create colorful baskets. Students will learn how to weave clusters of colors into your design, creating three-dimensional effects, which can impact the shape of your basket.

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