Class Description: This workshop is all about positive affirmation. We’ll paint rocks while discussing things we love to do, places we love to be, things that make us happy and what our goals and aspirations are. The goal of this workshop is for each participant to leave feeling good about themselves and ready to go out and spread joy and kindness through the community. Skills covered will be letting go of expectations, loosening up and having fun with art supplies.

About the Instructor: Hi, I’m Carmen Torbus. I’m a Bliss Follower, Big Dreamer, Mess Maker and Lover of the words, “I’m so inspired right now!” My mission is to empower & equip creative women to follow their dreams. You can get to know me and get all the details on how to connect with me by visiting my website, www.carmentorbus.com. xo & belief in you, Carmen

Materials List

Bring an apron if you don’t want to get messy – and a smile.

Class Description: Triangle Loom Weaving Demonstration with Sandie Scarpa Join Sandie as she weaves on the triangle loom to complete a piece in one hour. There will be opportunities for some hands-on participation to get a feel for the weaving process and techniques.

The triangle loom is a simple loom constructed of nails and lumber, requiring little or no previous weaving experience. An unusual aspect of this weaving method is the use of the yarn straight off the ball or skien, with no warp construction or shuttles. It is ideal for people with little space to produce lovely woven pieces. Because a woven piece requires some hours of work to complete, I will demonstrate the technique and answer questions regarding the materials and skills needed.

About the Instructor: My name is Sandie Scarpa, and I was born in a small central Texas town. I have been sewing, quilting and crocheting for about 50 years. Learning to weave on a four harness floor loom and a triangle loom has been the final progression of loving to handle cloth and fiber. I have had weaving instruction in Austin, Texas with Sandra Doak, and at John Campbell's Folk School in North Carolina. I've taught quilting in New Jersey, Texas and Gokasho, Japan. There is still a lot to learn. I enjoy showing other people how to express their feelings in fiber by quilting, dying or weaving.

Class Description: George will teach fundamentals of classical style of oil painting to dedicated students. This workshop will stress values while students complete a monochrome painting. Newly acquired skills will be put to use later in the day using a limited color palette. This workshop series will continue monthly with advancing skills and techniques. Instructor

About the Instructor: Georgina Love’s initial training in oils was by an instructor classically trained in Florence. She enjoys still life painting and trompe l’oeil. She has exhibited locally and nationally, winning several awards. She enjoys learning about oil painting and loves to share what she knows with her students.

Materials to bring to class:

Two panels or canvas boards no larger than 8 x 10, if artists have flat brushes they may bring them, but no bristle brushes will be used. 

Class Description: This workshop is all about positive affirmation. We’ll paint rocks while discussing things we love to do, places we love to be, things that make us happy and what our goals and aspirations are. The goal of this workshop is for each participant to leave feeling good about themselves and ready to go out and spread joy and kindness through the community. Skills covered will be letting go of expectations, loosening up and having fun with art supplies.

About the Instructor: Hi, I’m Carmen Torbus. I’m a Bliss Follower, Big Dreamer, Mess Maker and Lover of the words, “I’m so inspired right now!” My mission is to empower & equip creative women to follow their dreams. You can get to know me and get all the details on how to connect with me by visiting my website, www.carmentorbus.com. xo & belief in you, Carmen

Materials List

Bring an apron if you don’t want to get messy – and a smile.

Class Description: You'll learn all the basics of gourd crafting including: Simple washing and cleaning methods • The best tools for cutting gourds • important safety measures for gourd dust • the best tools for cleaning the interior of gourds • where to find great designs for your gourds and how to transfer them to your gourd surface • wood burning tools and how to choose what's right for you • how to use: acrylic paint, dyes, gourd wax and gel.

About the Instructor: At a very early age, She found her strengths in her creativity. Gravitating toward almost anything related to the art world. She taught herself how to draw by copying the old masters using tracing paper. At the present time she is working with natural materials including a wonder of nature, gourds as she manipulating its form to create beautiful and usable objects.

Materials List

Materials included in fee: Canteen gourd, scrapers, sanding ball , sand paper, mask, transfer paper, paints or dies and brushes, drill, wax string, sealer.

Small 6” canteen gourd is just $20.00.

An 8” canteen gourd $23.00. Material fee will be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. This will be a full seven hours workshop. Recommended to bring a brown bag lunch

Class Description: Oil pastels are a fun way to begin your exploration of the arts. Susie will work with students, guiding them through the design principles of creating artwork using oil pastels. The class is open to beginners and advanced students. Various elements involved in composition will include line, shape, value, color, etc. Subjects will include still life and painting from photos.

About the Instructor: Susie Forget Cassen's art experience includes studying at University of Florida, Florida State University and with artists Jackie Schindehette and Therese Knowles, both students of A.E. Backus.

Susie was a co-owner of Brushstrokes Art Gallery in downtown Fort Pierce. She is known for her series of drawings of historical buildings in St. Lucie County.

Materials fee: $25 one time fee

Class Description: An introduction to wood-burning and painting with watercolor on wood. There will be a choice of 3 different projects to learn. Bring a design or use those provided by the instructor. Plan on two classes to complete a project with both wood burning and painting.

About the Instructor: Judith Suit, a resident of Ft. Pierce for 50 years, had the opportunity to study art under A.E. backus who instilled a lasting fervor for painting and art in general. She has taught floral design at Indian River State College and has retired from a career in floral designing. She has been working with wood since 2002.

Materials fee

• Plaque Kit 1- $3
• Plaque Kit 2-$5
• Assorted Boxes-$7

Materials to bring to class:
Electric wood burner- available @ Michael’s, Walmart

Class Description: Learn to paint with oil! No drawing necessary. Students will learn to transfer a design onto canvas by using a grid. Discover the fundamental techniques of oil painting, brush handling, color mixing and important finishing touches.

About the Instructor: At a very early age, Marie found her strengths in her creativity, gravitating toward almost anything related to the art world. She taught herself how to draw by copying the old masters using tracing paper.
Marie is a graduate of the The Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts. Her works include a variety of different mediums, including sculpting, watercolor, oil painting, interior and textile design. She has taught art in public schools, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Materials List:

• 12”x16” stretched canvas
  
• Reeves fine oil colour set of 24
  
• Stand oil or linseed oil
  
• Turpenoid 4oz. bottle
  
• Wax paper palette - or foam /plastic trays from vegetables.
  
• Rags
  
• 3H Graphite pencil
  
• One eraser
  
• Ruler
  
• Pencil sharpener that holds the waste
  
• Two small Jars with a lid
  
• One small bar of soap in container
  
• Clear color images (two or more) of something you would like to paint.
  8x10 is a good size to work off.
  (UPS will copy an image to 8x 10 in color)
  
• Brushes for oil paint:
  
• Number 10 round
  
• Number 12 short filbert hog
  
• Number 8 short filbert fine hog
  
• Table easel (optional)