Its individual pieces are arranged to create harmony. Appreciate the artwork of your life.
Speaking of collage…
Feel like getting some stress relief and tearing paper into itty bitty pieces? In Linda Cunningham’s Rice Paper Collage class you’ll get to do just that AND she’ll show you how to make a beautiful piece of art out of them!
Join her class on Saturday, September 9th from 1-4:30pm
To register text (805) 478-2158 or e-mail Linda at nipomorumbum@att.net
Our next open exhibit is coming up! In this show we’re celebrating the human form and all things figurative. We’d love to see your take!
If you plan to participate, PLEASE email us images of your artwork at artcentralslo@yahoo.com
Drop off is Wednesday, August 30th from 10am-4pm
Last full week to enjoy our “SLO Grown” exhibit
This bucolic exhibit will end on August 28th!
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
For more info on each class, click on the “click here” button for more info about each class, or click on the class title which will take you to our calendar!
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.
Grown Up Finger Painting with Paste Paper with Mary Lou Johnson
Unleash your inner child by decorating papers with colored paste with combs, sponges, brushes, and yes, your fingertips!
When: Saturday, August 26th, 1:30-3:30pm
Ages: All
Beginning Watercolor with Jan French
Loosen up your watercolor paintings and learn to let this daunting medium flow!
When: Thursdays, September 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 10:30am-1:30pm
Ages: All
Rice Paper Collage with Linda Cunningham
Explore mixed media techniques to create a beautiful California themed collage!
When: Saturday, September 9th, 1-4:30pm
Ages: All
Learning to Paint “Outside the Box” with Catherine Lemoine
Leave with a uniquely inspired painting. Beginners welcome; you have to start somewhere!
When: Saturday, September 16th, 1:30-4:30pm
Ages: All
Painting Skies with Pastels with Jim Tyler
Join this all-experiences-welcome class to learn pastel from one of the best!
When: Saturday, September 23rd, 10:30am-4:30pm
Ages: 16+
Practice for Oil Painters: Composition Workouts with Jason Mayr
Learn to create more compelling paintings and improve your craft!
When: Thursdays, Oct 5th – Nov 2nd, 10:30am-1:30pm
Ages: All
Beginning Drawing for Kids with Spencer Collins
Learn to draw things from life including animals, places, and people!
When: Mondays, Sept. 11th – Dec. 18th, 3:30-4:30pm
Ages: 6-12
“Slo Drawz” Drawing & Social Club
Want to improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives? Then join the drawing group Slo Drawz!
Artist: Cody Wood
2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 5-7 pm
Next Session Monday, August 28th
Please join us, sessions are $20 each with a suggested tip for the fabulous models! Advance registration is suggested – maximum of 15 people per session! Please sign up by messaging the Instagram @SloDrawz or at spencerpoulterart.com
Community Bulletin Board
If you’d like us to advertise your art event here, please email us at artcentralslo@yahoo.com
“Colors of Conservation” 2023 – Exhibit – SLOPE Painters
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and SLOPE announce, “Colors of Conservation”, Summer 2023, an annual exhibit of original landscape paintings of our precious open spaces, historic ranch lands, waterways, and coastal areas.
For details go to their website or call (805) 544-9096. The event will be held in the Milking Parlor at the Octagon Barn Center Friday, August 25, 5-8pm, and Saturday, August 26, 10am-4pm.
The Expressive Figure with David Limrite – Workshop – Willow Pond SLO
Join this 4-day workshop taught by David Limrite from October 7th-10th.
In this workshop, students will be challenged to look for what could be, instead of seeing what is. If you are looking for a fresh perspective for your creativity, an energy boost for you and your work, or if you are just looking for a different workshop experience, then this workshop is for you.
Pottery Classes – The Pottery Atascadero
Explore your creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others at the welcoming and inclusive environment that is The Pottery Atascadero! Whether you are a seasoned potter or a beginner, Alecia and her team are here to guide you on your pottery journey.
They have a broad range of classes for those of you beginning, continuing, exploring, kids, adults and everything in between.
Check out their calendar!
Let’s keep in touch!
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Always love your blogs. Beautiful and inspiring. I live in Lake Arrowhead, but always long for SLO and the surrounding communities. Especially the population of talent and your store.
That said, do you send supplies? In particular flat pieces of charcoal for shading?
Suzann