Program Schedule 2011 - 2012
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September 16, 2011 *
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Christopher Wynn, nationally published local artist, discusses his approach to painting with watercolor and demonstrates some of his favorite techniques, including "charging", "rolling the paint", and mixing vibrant blacks. Visit his website at www.wynncreative.com.
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October 28, 2011
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NOTE: FOURTH FRIDAY (not third Friday)
Jay Barrows leads a tour of the Sydney and Frances Lewis House, showcasing some of their private art collection. Lunch to follow at Baker's Crust in Carytown. |
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November 18, 2011 *
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Lorraine Brevig of Richmond Conservation Studio explains the process of conservation and restoration of paintings. Visit their website at www.richmondconservation.com.
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December 16, 2011
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Holiday Luncheon at the Colony Club, 10 East Franklin St., with chef Suzanne Wolstenholme of Homemades by Suzanne fame.
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January 20, 2012 *
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Anne Chaddock of For Art's Sake Gallery and Studio will demonstrate approaches to simplifying, modifying and combining photographs to create superior compositions for paintings. Visit their website at www.forartssakegallery.com.
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February 24, 2012
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NOTE: Fourth Friday (not third Friday)
"The Orient Expressed" - our very own Arlene DeConti takes us on a private Docent tour of the VMFA galleries and describes the influence of Japanese art on modern art. Lunch on your own at Amuse or Best Cafe. |
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March 16, 2012 *
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Debbie Bowie of Rock Scissors Paper Institute speaks to us on the topic of "Organizing to Increase Creativity". Visit her website at www.rockscissorspaper.com.
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April 20, 2012
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Plein Air Day - A day of painting at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Bring your easel and your paint box, or bring your camera and take photos to paint from later. Lunch in the Tea Room or Garden Cafe. Visit Lewis Ginter's website at www.lewisginter.org.
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May 18, 2012 *
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Annual Meeting - Share results and enjoy critiques of work stemming from the member challenge issued in September, "Famous Work of Art Challenge". Local artist and teacher, Sally Bowring, will provide critiques. Visit her website at www.sallybowring.com/.
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