Rise, Woven Fabric on PaperArtist Reception: Saturday, February 1There is an almost imperceptible impact in contemplating how rare and unique our environments can be; hence, the information to which we are exposed shapes how we may perceive life and transform it. “Life is Alchemy” is an exhibition that explores the seemingly magical process of transformation […]
Rhapsody in Blue, Four Panels, Oil on Paper Collage, 90"x164"Artist Reception: Saturday, February 1A master of oil and collage, Mally returns to BIG ARTS with her new, dynamic work. Collage demands refined balance, not only in imagery and form, but also of content and theme. Her oils on canvas and paper collage emerge from personal […]
Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 2025 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM4-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donors 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 […]
Intermediate & Advanced PaintersMondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM4-session class fee $245 / $196 annual donorsThis class varies between Alla Prima, Impressionism, Expressionism, and Realism. Intermediate and advanced students will learn to paint with flair, have fun, and transfer their emotional reaction from the subject onto the canvas. […]
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donorsSupply fee: See below.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." […]
Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donorsSupply fee: See below.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." […]
Fridays, February 7, 14 & 21, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM3-week class fee: $149 / $119 annual donors Join multi-level students for three sessions of watercolor painting in a relaxing classroom atmosphere. Under Sunny’s guidance students work at their own pace using reference material provided by the instructor. New and returning students are […]
Tuesdays, February 11, 18 & 25 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM3-week class fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsLearn techniques for successful pastel painting. Work with an instructor experienced in the use of pastels to depict portraits and still life. Instruction will consist of (1) selection of materials to use for successful pastel paintings, […]
Monday & Tuesday, February 17 & 18, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donors The class will cover the basic principles of oil painting regarding classic seascapes. Learn how to build the wave, capture the motion of the sea, and better understand the colors in the water. […]
Wednesday & Thursday, February 19 & 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per students payable to instructor for all supplies provided.As a fine art medium, colored pencil is versatile, inexpensive, and easy to master. Whether you are new to colored pencils or experienced with them, […]
Dr. Jeffrey R. Henig is Professor of Political Science and Education at Columbia University Teacher’s College and the nation’s preeminent expert in the current evolution of public education. In modern America, charter schools, operated by a variety of corporate interests, have been thrust onto the public as a surefire means to improve the learning outcomes […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle: Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees 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. For […]
FEE: $5 per hour for all participants 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. […]
1-day class fee: $88 / $70 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student payable to instructor for supplies provided.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 […]