Monday, February 1, 2010

Art/Travel Study Group

A new study group has started at JRAC. For those who love travel and art, stop by our first official meeting on Monday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. Andi Gerring, a JRAC member and adjunct art history professor at NCMC, will be leading the discussion. Anyone who has a love of art and is willing to travel great distances to view it, will enjoy this group. The group is planning to meet the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise arranged. For more information contact Andi Gerring at 231-588-2202 or agerring@ncmich.edu

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Encausic Mixed Media and Collage Workshop

February 6, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Workshop with Jacky Trimble and Babs Young

ENCAUSTIC MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE

This workshop will be held in the lower level at JRAC. Taking collage techniques to the next level by using encaustic techniques. Workshop participants should bring personal items to include in their collage such as photographs, magazine pictures, buttons, ribbon, etc. Other ephemera and encaustic supplies will be provided at the workshop. Limited to 10 students. Fee: $40.00. Call 231-599-2220 for more information.

Jacky Trimble's current work is primarily mixed media in both two and three dimensional form. Her architectural training and experince provide a design basis for her inner pack-rat. She is facinated by all things discarded and recycled and strives to give them a place of honor in the linear environment. She has a BFA and MFA in Studio Art from Michigan State University an has taught a variety of art related subjects to students of all ages and abilities.

Babs holds a BA and MA from Purdue University and taught art in the public school in Indiana and Ohio for over 30 years before retiring to Northern Michigan. Babs has been working with polymer clay since the mid 1990's and metal clay for several years. She also dabbles in photography. She is not nearly as talented as Jacky Trimble, but they play well together and she is good at passing out supplies.

 

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Winter Artist Gathering

So far, we've had a nice turn out. If you are interested in meeting contact Karen Kimmell at 231-582-0593 or just come to the Art Center on Thursday. We started  in January. We will meet on Thursdays from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Art Center in East Jordan.
 

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Chinese and Japanese Drawing and Watercolor Painting Workshop

January 23, 30 and February 13, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Workshop by Peter Balestrieri

CHINESE AND JAPANESE DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR PAINTING

This workshop will be held in the lower gallery at JRAC. Peter will concentrate on the difference in brush techniques, paper and paint. Peter and Elizabeth Balestrieri now of Bellaire lived in Japan for 20 years where Peter taught drawing and painting. At a young age he studied in Florence, Italy. Before living in Japan they resided in Milwaukee, opened an Art Gallery and Peter taught drawing at the University of Wisconsin

Limited to 10 students. Call 231-533-6340 for supply list and more information. Fee $60.00

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Winter Artist Gathering

So far, we've had a nice turn out. If you are interested in meeting contact Karen Kimmell at 231-582-0593 or just come to the Art Center on Thursday. We started  in January. We will meet on Thursdays from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Art Center in East Jordan.
 

Friday, February 19, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Beginning Watercolor and Composition

February 25, March 4 and March 11, 3:00 to 5:00 Workshop with Pat Tinney

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR AND COMPOSITION

This workshop will be held in the art room of East Jordan High School. Call Pat for more information and materials list. 231-536-3447  Fee: $60.00

Pat is the EJHS art and drama teacher with many of her students continuing artistic careers. She is a watercolorist of renown having recieved an award from the National Watercolor Society. She exhibits regularly at the Portside Art Fair where she has received the best of show. Her work can be found in many collections.

 

Winter Artist Gathering

So far, we've had a nice turn out. If you are interested in meeting contact Karen Kimmell at 231-582-0593 or just come to the Art Center on Thursday. We started  in January. We will meet on Thursdays from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Art Center in East Jordan.
 

Friday, February 26, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Black and White and Red All Over

A show of work from local High School students and invited adults. Open reception is Febuary 14 from 1:00 to 4:00. Everyone is invited to see the show and meet the artists at the opening reception. The show will be open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 each day untl March 12.