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Ilya Yakushev

Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
Among numerous awards, Ilya is the past winner of the World Piano Competition. He earned his first competition award at the age of 12 and, today, he continues to astonish and captivate audiences at major venues on three continents.

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BIG ARTS - OPEN STUDIO
February, 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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GOLD LEAF LANDSCAPES
Artist-Instructor: Julie Tibus

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One-day class. Friday, February 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Students will craft a breathtaking landscape that features a tasteful gold foil embellishment. The process begins by applying a tinted gesso underpainting to a 6” x 6” canvas, followed by a sketch of the scene, then carefully applying gold foil to the areas of the sky that require reflection.

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ADVENTURES IN MIXED MEDIA
Master Artist-Instructor: Jean Pederson

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4-day workshop. Monday, February 24 through Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Create texture and add depth to your paintings in this experimental workshop with Jean Pederson. Using a variety of acrylic mediums, you will learn to build up interesting surfaces and intriguing grounds that can be used within your paintings or as a base for finished work.

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Ailey II

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Graciously Sponsored by Susen H. and James C. Berg & Doug and Sherry Gentry 
Ailey II is universally celebrated for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dancers with the passion and creativity of today’s finest emerging choreographers.

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ALCOHOL INK ARTISTRY
Artist-Instructor: June Lanza

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Two-day class. Monday & Tuesday, March 3 & 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Grab a smock and dive into the fun and beginner-friendly world of alcohol-ink mixed-media art, no experience required! During this two-part workshop, you will learn about a popular solvent-based dye called alcohol ink and get a taste of its many exciting functions.

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