Inspired by nature, Asian art and meditation, the artist’s intention is to give the viewers an opportunity to cultivate a feeling of safety, lovingkindness, and peace. In the Artist Talk, Beth will share how Tibetan, Zen and western meditation influenced her process for "Metta Poem Paintings". ARTIST RECEPTION: February 2 | 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. ARTIST […]
Shah Hadjebi is the consummate watercolorist. He pays close attention to detail and infuses magical color. His renderings range from the aviary sublime to the flash of chrome on a 1957 Chevy. Shah brings us closer to nature with joy and love. He has made a shift collaborating with Al Chailosky. Al’s three-dimensional models are […]
SOLD OUT! In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry – or simply for your own pleasure. You will have the opportunity to practice using ten-minute free writings with prompts and […]
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. […]
This class is for those new to watercolors or at an intermediate level who are interested in improving current skills. Sunny will introduce you to the wide assortment of watercolor supplies. You’ll learn how to mix your colors through a variety of painting exercises, add interesting texture, and be inspired to create more freely. Basic […]
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. […]
Brand New Workshop! Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting regarding seascapes, beaches, and dunes. Learn how to build the wave, capture the motion of the sea, and better understand the colors in the sand. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting a wave and several seascapes, beaches, and dunes […]
(2022) France, R, 112 min | Drama, Romance With a father suffering from neurodegenerative disease, a young woman lives with her eight-year-old daughter. While struggling to secure a decent nursing home, she runs into an unavailable friend with whom she embarks on an affair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRI2_9IZEc8
White-on-Black Tile is open to students with Zentangle drawing experience. In this class you will learn about the tools and techniques to tangle on a black tile. You will be exploring new tangles and learning about reticula and fragments to expand your knowledge taking you further on your journey into the amazing and meditative art […]
Dr. Stephanie Edgerly is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University. As a premier researcher of U.S. media who specializes in audience insight and focus, Stephanie Edgerly examines today’s media environment and the risks it poses to an informed citizenry. In an age […]
The Gulf Coast Symphony and the hundred-plus members of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will perform the Lord Nelson Mass by Joseph Haydn.FULL PRESS RELEASE