vino & van gogh night

Vino & van Gogh Night (ages 21 and up)

This cultural night is just for the grown-ups... Bring some friends, or come to meet new ones, and get ready to release the inner artist in you. The evening is hosted by an experienced artist/instructor who will ensure a fun and comfortable experience for those at all levels of artistic ability. Each night will have a different art focus--classical or contemporary, you're sure to learn something new. Drawing and painting materials will be provided as well as wine and light hors d'oeuvres. Whether it's just you and your beau or a group of close friends, this is the perfect, well-deserved night out.

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PREVIOUS VINO & VAN GOGH NIGHTS:

AUGUST: Watercolor Greeting Cards

Learn to embrace the delicate nature of watercolor and create a set of six beautiful greeting cards. Students will learn a variety of transparent watercolor techniques with master artist, Lynnea Washburn, as she demonstrates ideas such as "wet in wet", "drop-in" and "glazing".

JULY: Fused Glass

Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing while creating one of several project choices including glass tiles, a glass plate or a large glass leaf for your garden.

Instructor: Karen Abel, local ceramic & glass artist

JUNE: Hand-Made Jewelry

Learn to make extraordinary jewelry in this fun workshop with local jewelry designer and art docent, Donna Gelinas. Students will learn techniques for bead stringing, creating a clasp and finishing the piece. The instructor will assist with color and design elements and provide an abundance of inspiration along the way. The class fee covers everything you need to create an original, one-of-a-kind bracelet and earring set as well as all the techniques to create many more in the future. Tools will be provided for use in class. Additional beads, tools, and findings will be available for purchase after the workshop.

MAY: Terracotta Relief Tile

Starting with an 8” x8” slab of terracotta clay, ceramic artist Karen Abel will show you how to carve, mold, pinch and impress your way to the creation of a beautiful relief tile to use as a garden plaque or indoor decoration. The surprisingly easy, immensely satisfying process works equally well for realistic organic designs or stylized geometric ones. Numerous ideas and designs will be available or bring your own ideas. Your finished tile will be dried, fired, glazed and ready in 2-3 weeks.

MARCH: Fused Glass Leaves

Create a beautiful garden ornament and learn the fundamentals of glass fusing! Join local ceramic & glass artists, Karen Abel at the next Vino & van Gogh Night.

You'll learn the fundamentals of glass fusing including choosing, cutting and arranging glass elements. You'll work with transparent, opaque and iridescent glass as well as glass frit, stringers and rods. Your masterpieces will be stunning displayed "as is" or can be further embellished with your own wire and beads.

JANUARY: Printmaking / Painting, Andy Warhol Style

Participants will use simple images and product labels from the 50’s to create bright canvases reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s prints. After students have made their selections they will transfer the images to the canvases divided into six equal panels. Then using bright neon colors everyone will paint the duplicate images and backgrounds to create a fun and interesting piece for any home.

DECEMBER: Introduction to Jewelry-Making

· This is the perfect way for beginners to learn the basics of how to design and construct your own jewelry pieces.

· Museo’s own instructor Rebecca Reed will give technical and creative direction so you have step-by-step instructions.

· We will provide a choice of beads, and will introduce the fundamentals of design and pattern, so you can create jewelry like a pro.

· We will discuss tools, beads and finishing techniques.

· The additional fee will be determined by your choices of materials (minimum $10).

· If you already have beads or pendants you would like to incorporate into your design, or just use as inspiration, feel free to bring them.

NOVEMBER: Fused Glass

Embellish your home for the holidays and learn the fundamentals of glass fusing! Join local ceramic and glass artist, Karen Abel at Vino and Van Gogh night to create six shimmering glass ornaments for your holiday décor.