Arts on Main

Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

Demonstration: “Color Fusion Experience” with Dorothy Fagan

January 15

12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

   

Discover the missing goddess color connection to mind body spirit vitality, as Dorothy Fagan demonstrates her Color Fusion Palette. Participants will learn to feel colors in the body, and use them to direct vitality and creative flow. In her painting demonstration, Dorothy will show exactly how she receives subtle cues from the Creator, and how she uses them to manifest desires and dreams.

The program is suitable for artists and non-artists alike, and will not involve hands-on painting during the session. Participants will be given a materials list to try at home.

Cost is $100 per participant.



FROM THE ARTIST

“So many people tell me they are not creative! Yet the Creator works in all of us through color- transforming mind body spirit from cloudy to energized each time the sun comes out from behind the clouds!”

In this extraordinary collection of healing art and poetry, haiku coalesce with color to release the innate flow of creativity to the body.

Engaging readers in mixing colors in the mind’s eye with heart &soul, Fagan shares her personal healing art journey to help others experience the Creator’s presence every day.

These rich, luxurious mixed-media limited edition works are aligned to Dorothy Fagan’s Color Fusion Palette. Printed one by one, on Torchon Hahnemuhle heavy-weight, acid-free, rough-textured fine art paper with premium archival inks, Fagan fuses her love of printmaking, painting, and poetry with her life’s mission of uplifting others with her artistry and remarkable life story.

January First Friday

“Prism of Love Collection:” Color Fusion with Dorothy Fagan

Friday, January 7

6:00pm – 8:00pm

 

In her Prism of Love Collection, Dorothy Fagan fuses her love of printmaking, painting, and poetry with her colorful life’s mission of uplifting the Creator within through her remarkable life story. Through her vibrant oil paintings, prints, and haiku poetry, viewers automatically release their own innate flow of colors in the body. By mixing colors in the mind’s eye, with heart & soul, haiku poetry, and chakra colors of Dorothy’s Color Fusion Palette- viewers feel the uplifting flow of Healing Creative energy rising in the body. An unmistakable synchronicity of passion and peace uplifts hearts and glows the spirit within.

Live music will be provided by Louis Vangieri.

Hailing from Williamsburg,  Louis C Vangieri has over a decade of experience playing out Virginians’ stresses, easing his listeners into a state of existential acoustic bliss with his instrumental folk renditions and original songs.

He performs an awesome blend of folk, country swing, pop-rocker, traditional, soft jazz, peaceful new age, classical, nostalgia and well written original instrumental works. Taking influences from the Beatles, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Pat Metheny, Laurence Juber, Peter White, Jim Croce, Al Stewart, Alexi de Grassi, Chet Atkins and crafting his own style of rhythmic songwriting. Lou Vangieri is currently actively composing, arranging for guitar, recording and performing in Williamsburg, VA.

First Friday is January 7 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm and is free and open to the public. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Watercolor Workshops with Jan Finn-Duffy

September 16

October 14

November 11

December 2

9:30 am – 4:00 pm

   

These watercolor workshops are open to artists of all skill levels, from novices to those who want to expand upon their watercolor painting experiences. The atmosphere of each workshop is that of a creative and stress-free learning environment, where students will learn the techniques and tricks of watercolor. It is a launchpad to encourage people to paint on their own after the workshop is over. For those with more watercolor experience, it is an opportunity to work through troublesome areas through thoughtful critique and discussion of ideas for technique. Watercolor, for many, is a life-long love, and the painting exercises are planned so that the skills learned will help artists pursue this beautiful medium.

Dates: as specified below for each workshop

Cost: $110 per student, per class. 

Supplies: Bring your own supplies (a supply list is available from Arts on Main), or rent all supplies except watercolor brushes from the instructor for $15 per workshop (all students must bring their own set of brushes). Students who are renting supplies may pay the instructor directly the day of the workshop. The instructor will not have extra brushes to rent. Recommended brush sizes may be found on the general supply list.

Food and Beverage: Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks, or plan to get a fast lunch from a local establishment. A refrigerator is available to keep your things cold. There will be a 45-minute lunch break, and snacks may be eaten at your workstation throughout the day.

Reference photos: The instructor will provide photo or painting references from which to paint in each workshop, but students may bring their own theme-related references. An excellent source of copyright-free photos may be found at www.morguefile.com. Students may bring printed copies of what they want to paint, or bring an iPad from which to reference as they paint. (Neither Arts on Main nor the workshop instructor are responsible for loss or damage to electronic devices or other supplies.)

CELEBRATE THE BAY

September 16 (Thursday) from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Learn or expand upon your watercolor skills while creating paintings of our favorite scenes from the Chesapeake Bay. We will learn to paint water, reflections on the water, and wildlife. Feel free to bring your own photos of the bay, but photos from which to paint will be provided. Instructor demonstrations will get you started on the path to your own successful bay scene.

AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

OCTOBER 14 (Thursday) from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the vibrant colors of autumn by painting fall leaves and landscapes. This workshop will touch on negative painting, special effects, and color mixing. Reference photos will be provided, but feel free to bring your own photo of fall foliage. (Try to choose a pictures that are simple enough to paint during the workshop.

CREATIVE CHRISTMAS BOOT CAMP

NOVEMBER 11 (Thursday) from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Paint your own unique and beautiful Christmas cards, printable holiday invitations or notecards, and frameable festive art to decorate your home. Basic watercolor techniques will be covered and instruction will be given on how to mass produce your finished pieces. Holiday art to inspire and copy will be provided, but students are welcome to bring photos of their own liking from which to paint. This workshop is being done in November to give you ample opportunity to have your paintings printed as cards for mailing or framed for decorating.

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES

DECEMBER 2 (Thursday) from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This workshop will stir excitement over small paintings, whether intended to grace the shelves around your home or to be given as gifts over the Christmas holidays. Small paintings are an excellent opportunity to work your dry-brush techniques. There will be an emphasis on the painting of still life compositions, but students may break out of still-life confines to paint whatever they want (bring your favorite photo references). Please bring a couple small frames with you to use for your final paintings. (Suggested mat opening sizes can be 5” x 7” down to 3” x 5”, or you may prefer a square opening of 8” x 8” down to 4” x 4”. Do not feel you have to mat these pieces, so any small frame (no smaller than 3” x 5”) that suits your personality will do. TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby are excellent sources for small frames). Please make sure you have a couple small size watercolor brushes (such as No. 4 round and No. 1 round).


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ABOUT THE ARTIST

“I have been making art instinctively and passionately since I was a child. Every artistic endeavor has been a learning experience, each building on the next to bring me to the point where I am today. I have learned how to paint from university classes, from extensive independent study, from artist-friends, from workshops, but mostly from trial and error and trial and triumph. It is one of the biggest joys in my life. In the words of Albert Einstein, which I have borrowed to apply to my view of art, each painting is a way of “opening up yet another fragment of the frontier of beauty.”
 I paint in my studio, display my art in Virginia galleries, enter regional and national juried shows, and teach watercolor classes to both adults and children. God has blessed me with the ability to paint, and it is a privilege to share what I have been given with others who also love art.” –Jan Finn-Duffy

Bronze Byzantine Bracelet with Tracy Sorensen

November 20

11:30 am- 2:30 pm

The Byzantine chain is an ancient pattern using knot formations which reverse to mirror each other, joined by connector pairs that alternate between vertical and horizontal orientation. It sounds complicated, but it’s easy to learn and ideal for beginners. Also called “Idiot’s Delight,” this weave produces a supple and flexible chain.

In this class you will learn the basics of chainmail, including:

·      Required tools
·      Opening and closing rings
·      Weaving rings following a pattern
·      Aspect Ratio

·      Finishing/Polishing

At the end of the class, you’ll have a beautiful bronze bracelet that’s ready to wear! The instructor, Tracy Sorensen, will provide all materials and tools required.

Cost of the class is $70, which includes instruction and supplies for a 7-inch bracelet with a toggle clasp.



Studio 101: Pop Art Self-Portraits (4 & 5 year olds)

Arts on Main is pleased to introduce our new children’s program, Studio 101! This program was created for our 4-5 year old community artists. During each class, children will be introduced to different art mediums while learning about art techniques, processes, and artists. Each student must be accompanied by a caregiver (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, etc.) who will stay with them during the class to help their child when needed. This program is a great way to introduce your child to art while making artwork and memories together!

In this Studio 101 class, students will create a self-portrait collage piece using Andy Warhol’s paintings as inspiration. Parents/Adults will need to take a close up picture of their child’s face and email it to adminassistant@gloucesterarts.org before the class. Students will use bright and bold colors to create a Pop Art Self-Portrait! All materials will be provided by the instructor.

Cost is $25 per student.




 

Pastels with Emily Christoff – Session 4

Session Four: Drawing animals on velour paper
Students will draw on velour paper using new techniques to create a soft effect of fur or hair. Students can use their own photo or the instructor can send her photo and students can draw along with her to complete the example above.
November 4- Class 7: You will also learn about Line in addition to the session focus.
November 18- Class 8: You will also learn about Composition in addition to the session focus.
Basic Materials list for all 8 classes. Additional supplies for specific classes are listed below.
● White foam board cut to 11 x 14”” or larger
  • Purchase at the dollar store or Walmart
  • This can be reused for each class..
● Soft pastel, set of 15 assorted colors, half sticks.
● Hard pastels, Set of 12 assorted colors
● Kneaded eraser
● 2b charcoal pencil
● Carbon paper. Staples or Office Max
Materials list for 11/4 & 11/18 in addition to the standard list above :
● Hahnemuhle Velour paper, middle gray, $7.11 per sheet
Instructor will be working on 11 x 14” paper, but students can cut their paper to any size that they wish.

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About Your Instructor

Emily received her Bachelor’s in Fine Art from Bowling Green State University in Ohio where she focused on life drawing. While still in art school she began selling portraits as a career. She has taught portraits since 1984 and continues to support herself with portrait commissions and teaching.