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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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God’s Country

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Stay after the film for a Zoom discussion with director, Julian Higgins!

(2022) R, 102 min | Thriller – Based on a short story by acclaimed author James Lee Burke, God’s Country is a character-driven thriller set in the snowy wilderness of the American West. […]

 

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Admiral Harry Harris – “The Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities”

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Admiral Harry Harris, after retiring from the US Navy served as Ambassador to South Korea where he experienced firsthand the tensions in the Asian Pacific and the difficult position that the allied military faces in that region of the world. It’s a complicated situation that most Americans know little about, with multiple avenues for misunderstandings […]

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From Life
Instructor: Juli Bobman

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This multi-week, life drawing workshop meets on Mondays with model and guidance. This class is designed as a multi-level experience and will cover foundational basics and discuss light, shadow, proportion, and some anatomy. The sessions are casual, relaxing, and inviting to beginner and advanced artists alike. Sessions will begin with a series of short gesture […]

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Anatomy of A Fall

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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(2023) France, R, 151 min | Crime, Drama, ThrillerA woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness. An investigation leads to a conclusion of "suspicious death": it's impossible to know for sure whether he took his own life or was killed.5 Academy Award Nominations:Best […]

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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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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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Robert Kagan – “America’s Role in Establishing a New and Stable World Order”

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Robert Kagan is the Stephen & Barbara Friedman Senior Fellow with the Project on International Order and Strategy in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution. He is a graduate of Yale University’s School of Government and holds a PhD in American History from American University. He is a contributing columnist at The Washington […]

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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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A colorful glass vase on a table.

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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