One-day class. Wednesday, March 5 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The bloom technique is an advanced fluid art technique that has multiple layers and recipes. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive 1-day course mixing colors and creating up to six original bloom paintings each, from a basic bloom, bloom swipe, minimalist bloom, and deconstructed bloom styles to name a few.
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The emergence of public artificial intelligence products has increased focus on how they may affect our society and lives. At recent hearings, Congress was introduced to the progress and dangers of these rapidly advancing technologies. Dr. Peter Singer examines the scope of AI development, the benefits it offers, and the ethical challenges to human society.
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4-session class. Thursdays, March 6, 12, 20 & 27 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This class will combine beginning and advanced students. The procedures and techniques to be taught will include compatibility and testing, basic fusing techniques, annealing, and slumping.
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Experience the magic of music with the Gulf Coast Symphony, a distinguished professional orchestra from Southwest Florida, whose rich traditions of unique and innovative collaborations create high-quality, dynamic performances.
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Graciously Sponsored by Brian & Kim on behalf of the Rist Family Foundation
This must-see show is an incredible tribute to George Michael and the music of WHAM! Robert Barko is a spot-on look-alike and sound- alike to the late, great legendary artist and brings energy and passion to his performances.
Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 10 & 11, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. New Workshop! Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting regarding painting Palms. Includes interesting and memorable discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow: and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting).
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Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 10 & 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Discover the breathtaking allure of Alcohol Inks – a remarkably dynamic and vibrant medium that almost effortlessly brings your artwork to life! Join our class and create three paintings: a gentle, watery group of flowers, a magnificent, blooming centerpiece, and a charming field of daisies.
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One-day class. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 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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We live in an age obsessed with the prospect of ever-longer lifespans. The Wall Street Journal reports that the anti-aging industry sells longevity as “the ultimate luxury good.” Researchers are delving into the mysteries of stem cells and the human genome, discovering what causes physical aging and how to keep those processes from happening.
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3-session class. Thursdays, March 13, 20 & 27, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Students will learn how to draw and tone an image to make objects appear 3 dimensional on a 2-dimensional surface. Students will learn freehand drawing and drawing using a grid.
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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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Artist Reception: : Saturday, March 15
In their collaborative installation, Monika Larsen Dennis and Frida Oliv invite us to wonder and think about obstacles that may be keeping us from loving ourselves and each other more fully, and consider how to bypass those obstacles to expand our capacity for love.