CALENDAR
Events for February 19 - 25
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Students will learn basic techniques with a focus on composition and color study.
6 weeks on Tuesdays January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 3:15 –5:15pm at the E. Jordan High School. A materials list will be given on registration.
Cost is $80
Instructor Pat Tinney. To register contact Pat 231-536-3447Beginning Watercolor Painting
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Artists Gathering Winter 2012
WINTER SCHEDULE FOR ARTIST GATHERING
Artist Gathering will continue during the winter— each Wednesday,January 11, 18, 25, February 1,8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14. The Gathering will meet from 1:00 to 4:00 each Wednesday. They will meet at the Jordan River Art Center in the lower gallery. Fresh flowers will be provided each week. All artists wishing to be together to participate are welcome. There is no fee or preregistration. On occasion mini-lessons may be presented by someone attending. Some videos may be shared. The JRAC art library is available for use. When the East Jordan Schools are closed so is the art center. It should be noted that the summer plein aire scheduled has already been planned. For further information contact Karen Kimmell, 231-582-0593 kakimmell@gmail.com. or Nancy Carey 231-536-7912, ncarey@charter.net.
Karen K. will be prepared to give a ten minute mini- lesson on
painting a Floral Still Life this Wednesday. Next Wed Jan. 25th.--a
mini-lesson on painting a floral garden landscape . Remember that you
are welcome to take the fresh flowers home to paint. You just need to
return the vases to The Backdoor Florist within a couple of weeks.
Also, Karen has a video of Cheng-Khee Chee's water color painting
techniques, on loan from Ann Carolan. To anyone who may be interested
in this video, we will decide when or if we want to view it, & let you
know the time & date.
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Zentangle Workshop
Zentangle Workshop
Cynthia Tschudy and Babs Young, Instructors
Concentration would be on teaching the basic pattern skills for building patterns for Zentangle with lots of opportunity for creativity. The last part of the session would be to show a wide variety of ways zentangle can be incorporated into different types of artistic creations. Cost: $25.00. This includes a materials packet packet of several types of paper, black, white gray and black micro pen and a white pen. Also a small mat to mat one piece.
At sign up time further information will be given. Contact instructors Babs Young, Phone 231 645 2220 or babsy@elkrapidsnet.com or Cynthia Tschudy, Phone 231 544 6167 or ctschudy@torchlake.com
Squared and Squared Again: Big and Little
The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the 2012 year, SQUARED AND SQUARED AGAIN opens February 12, 1 pm. with a reception for artists, family and friends. Open 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
Over thirty artists have met the challenge. The challenge was to create works of
art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works some related and some not. Different media both 2 and 3 dimensional. A wide variety of subjects have been chosen.
Most interesting is a piece by Mary Guntzviller, Bellaire, “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one. Another is a work by Kathie Briggs, Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” Three squares, neon in red, yellow, and blue and a figure within.
During the opening guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials similar to the squares as done in the “Love of Letters” Show. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments served by the JRAC Board. The exhibit runs through March 16. It should be noted that the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have clanged, being open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by calling Nancy Carey, 231 536 7812 and ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller 231 582 6399 and jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
