Help us feed pups in need!!!
Art Central will be accepting donations (dog food or checks gratefully accepted) now thru Christmas Eve!
All donations will go to Second Chance at Love, a no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of dogs in dire need.
Please make checks payable to Second Chance at Love Humane Society.
Visit their website for more info!
Come get creative with us!!
• Wednesday, November 6th, 13th, & 20th – Drawing Plus: Beyond the Basics with Virginia Mack (ongoing)
• Wednesday, November 6th, 13th, & 20th – Basic Drawing with Virginia Mack
• Saturday, November 9th – Bookmaking with Jo Swanberg
• Saturday, November 16th – Paint Your Pet with Karyn Blaney
• Sunday, November 17th – Fluid Acrylic Pouring with Rachel Elkins
• Tuesday, November 19th – Zentangle and the Art of Mindful Creation with Debbie Gedayloo
• Sunday, November 24th – Watercolor Class with Esperanza Bonilla
• Saturday, December 7th – Free Holiday Card Making Event (details to come)
Please remember that we have a small parking lot. If you are attending one of our demonstrations or workshops, and it is not a physical hardship for you, please park on one of the nearby side streets. We appreciate your consideration.
NEWSFLASH! OUR Sennelier Artist Oil Paints are now 40% off EVERY DAY for our members! Try this beautiful paint – you’ll fall in love!
CLASS: DRAWING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH – 1st of 3 classes
NOVEMBER 13TH & 20TH, 10:30AM – 1PM
DRAWING PLUS: BEYOND THE BASICS – 3 class sessions
WITH VIRGINIA MACK
FEE: $30/session
You know that a masterpiece lurks within you, but it is elusive. You are a devoted artist, a painter, but each piece is missing something. What is it? How can you push to the next level? You are ready to go Beyond the Basics.
In Drawing Plus: Beyond the Basics, we will work our way through drawing exercises that will further awaken you to the dynamics of painting and drawing: composition, color interactions, the impact of choices of medium. Join us. Your masterpiece awaits!
This is a series of workshops designed to be experienced in an open-ended way. You may continue as long as you wish, or try just one or two sessions. Each month, there will be a new series of dates for the sessions. (If you are an experienced artist, you do not need to take Drawing Plus before taking these workshops.)
Basic materials will be supplied. To enroll, contact Virginia by email: vbmack@charter.net or phone: 805-975-5374
CLASS: DRAWING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH – 1st of 3 classes
NOVEMBER 13TH & 20TH, 10:30AM – 1PM
BASIC DRAWING – 3 class sessions
WITH VIRGINIA MACK
FEE: $40/session
With a pencil, a drawing pad, and a smile on your face, you are ready!
This series of classes will allow you to gain the skills you need to capture what you see with accuracy and spirit.
In each class, we will address a specific area of drawing, and as you proceed, you will gain confidence and mastery.
We will use a variety of media (samples provided,) and will develop both sketching and drawing techniques. Skill areas will include understanding basic drawing processes, the techniques used with each medium, use of elements (line, shape, volume, value, color, and texture) in developing naturalistic subjects, and principles of composition. The class is designed for both beginners and those with developing drawing skills already in place.
Join us!
CLASS: BOOKMAKING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 12:30PM – 4PM
BOOKMAKING
WITH JO SWANBERG
FEE: $30
People say that the book is going out of style. But for artists and writers, it will always be important for practicing and keeping their ideas. Learn how to make a small (7-1/2 X 5-1/2) sketchbook or journal starting with the pages. You will learn to tear the pages, sew them together, attach a cover and finish the book. Books make great gifts. Please call or email me to reserve your space. Registration and payment required by Nov 6th. We need a minimum of 5 people, so feel free to bring a friend!
Materials you need to bring to the class:
2 pieces Arches Cover (printmaking paper) or watercolor paper or colored drawing paper (about 30”x20”)
1 piece fabric (at least 17”x17”) (you can use old clothes like jeans or favorite cotton shirts)
1 sheet of decorative paper
1 bone folder
Scissors
Small bottle of PH Neutral PVA glue (it says it is ideal for bookbinding)
Waxed linen thread
Binder’s needle or heavy duty craft needle
(Art Central has most of these materials)
To enroll, contact Ardella Swanberg
ardellajo@yahoo.com
1-805-234-1754
WORKSHOP: ACRYLIC PAINTING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 11AM – 1PM
PAINT YOUR PET
WITH KARYN BLANEY
FEE: $45
Come Paint Your Pet at Art Central with artist Karyn Blaney of ArtSocial805.
Karyn will walk you through the process of painting your very own beloved pet. All supplies, even your pet template is provided for you. The cost is $45/per painter and includes a paintbrush of your own to take home.
Please email 2-3 headshots of your pet (using good lighting, preferably taken outdoors) to artsocial805@yahoo.com. ONE pet per photo please.
Space limited to 18 guests. To register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-your-pet-at-art-central-in-slo-tickets-64670211343
CLASS: ACRYLIC
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 12:30PM – 3:30PM
FLUID ACRYLIC POURING
WITH RACHEL ELKINS
FEE: $45
In this fun, interactive workshop, Rachel will demonstrate the “Dirty Pour,” “Flip Cup Pour,” and “Straw Technique” methods. She’ll discuss how to modify your paints with different pouring mediums, how to create cells, and provide recipes and instructions in a handout to take home for future experimentation.
All materials will be provided – except for a 12×12″ canvas to be purchased at Art Central upon arrival (with a 15% student discount). Please come dressed for mess.
In addition, because the canvas needs to fully set up and dry, students will need to make arrangements to pick up their painting.
Please register as soon as you plan on attending. Classes that don’t meet the minimum number of students required will be cancelled 48 hours before the day of class. Last minute registrations are accepted if class minimum is met and space allows.
To register, email rachel@inhisarmsjewelryart.com or call 805-554-2482
WORKSHOP: ZENTANGLE ART
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 10:30AM – 1PM
ZENTANGLE AND THE ART OF MINDFUL CREATION
WITH DEBBIE GEDAYLOO
FEE: $40 for new students, $25 for continuing students.
Spend the afternoon exploring your creative self. The Zentangle Method is designed to expand your way of seeing things and to help you quiet your mind, all while playing in the realm of art.
No artistic confidence is needed in order to have fun and focus using this process of creating.
It’s yoga on paper!
$3 discount if paid by cash or check. Pre-payment reserves your place in the class, must be paid at least 48 hours in advance. Non-refundable. To register, please contact debbiegedayloo@gmail.com or 805-550-2487
WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, TIME TBA
WATERCOLOR CLASS TBA
WITH ESPERANZA BONILLA
FEE: TBA
DESCRIPTION TBA, Details coming soon!
REMINDER: We will close early on Wed, Nov 27th, and we’ll be closed for Thanksgiving Day.
Coming up…
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 11AM – 1PM
FREE HOLIDAY CARD MAKING EVENT!
Details coming soon… mark your calendars!
