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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Anthropologists have taught that one can glimpse the philosophic perspective of a culture by observing how they handle their dead. End-of-life customs reveal a community's answer to the question of whether the universe is understood to be neutral, hostile, or friendly to our existence. Looking back into history, archeologists have unearthed prehistoric burials dating to […]
Brand new workshop! This exciting and fun class will cover the basic principles of oil painting, specifically regarding painting mangroves. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting some basic mangroves and their roots and move up to more complicated groupings of trees and their reflections throughout the two days. For those who […]
An exhibition of drawings, paintings, and sculptures of local wildlife. Sculptures sited outdoors on BIG ARTS grounds will emerge from the surrounding vegetation and offer a fleeting glimpse of fascinating wildlife creatures. Wendy Klemperer’s work is often described as three-dimensional drawing; and she uses the limitless character of line to evoke motion and emotion. The […]
(2023) UK, PG-13, 100 min | Biography, Drama, History Focuses on the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, also known as the 'Iron Lady of Israel,' faced during the Yom Kippur War. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy008gWLCGo
SOLD OUT! 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. Jeff’s teaching style is relaxed and conversational, and the class is limited to only six […]
Daryl Johnson is one of the foremost experts on domestic terrorism in the U.S. Beginning his career as a civilian in the U.S. Army, Johnson was also senior analyst at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and, more recently, as lead analyst for domestic terrorism at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). […]
Avi Loeb, PhD, Harvard’s top astronomer, is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University. We are not alone, believes Avi Loeb, chair of Harvard’s Department of Astronomy, founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation within the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and author. […]
Silk painting is the application of dyes directly onto silk fabric. The colors are quite often bright, vibrant, and translucent, creating a one-of-a-kind piece. Students will be inspired as Deborah demonstrates an exciting array of techniques with cloth designs observing nature. You will hand-paint your very own original art on “crepe de Chine’ silk fabric--canvas that […]
SOLD OUT!SPONSORED BY:Charles and Gail Sheetz&Bob and Kathy Wiesemann Relive Rock’s greatest hits with the real guys who performed with legendary artists, including members of Foreigner, Journey, Styx, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, Alan Parsons, Cream, Grand Funk and The Who. In their exciting multi-media concert, The Hit Men celebrate their associations with these mega-stars, share their […]