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SILK PAINTING
Artist-Instructor: Deborah Zwetsch

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One-day class. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Deborah will inspire students with examples of textiles from all over the world, using natural images for textile design and her own creations. You will learn many techniques for the application of dye on silk including using a brush.

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EXPLORING ACRYLIC PAINTING
Artist-Instructor: Sunny Krchmar

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Two-day class. Thursday & Friday, January 16 & 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Learn basic techniques of acrylic painting through a variety of exercises using both brushes and knives.   Under Sunny’s guidance, students work at their own pace using reference material provided by the instructor. New and returning students are welcome!

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ZENTANGLE FOR BEGINNERS
Artist-Instructor: Donna Lee Cole

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One-day class. Friday, January 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Experience the art of Zentangle®, a relaxing drawing concept that anyone can enjoy, one stroke at a time.  In this beginner class, students will learn the history and concept of this art form and create two unique paper tiles using the Zentangle method.

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PLAYFUL DISCOVERIES WITH ACRYLICS
Artist-Instructor: Sissi Janku

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Two-day class. Monday & Tuesday, January 20 & 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This workshop is designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives. After the hurricane took some of the beauty away from this island, Sissi Janku will brighten your hearts and homes with a new FUN look at Florida’s tropical landscape.

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“CHAOS TO ORDER: EXPERIMENTAL WATERMEDIA”
Master Artist-Instructor: Kathleen Conover

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4-day workshop. Monday, January 20 through Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Create dynamic art by starting 12 paintings (11×15”) with color, texture, pattern, gestural marks and more, on day one. This may seem like “chaos,” but it delivers vital beginning energy that is intuitive, necessary, and fun!

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