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- Adult Workshop: Advanced China Painting
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Tuesday, April 09, 2013 - Thursday, April 11, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Charlene Whitler The advanced china painters return with this year's subject, Pears and Birds. Tuition $125, some supplies included, minimum of 6. Tues., April 9, Wed., April 10 and Thur., April 11 10:00 am - 4:00 pm All Classes must be paid in advance. No refunds within two weeks of workshop start date. To register or for more information contact Romaula Coleman at 618-629-2220. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Flipping Your Scraps
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Sherrie Grob
In this quilt design workshop, you will create a beautiful art quilt using the fabric that you already have on hand. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Karen Linduska - Machine Quilting
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Linduska creates colorful and fun art quilts with distinctive highly detailed thread work, painting with the thread to create botanical images. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Bronwyn Elkuss - Hand-stitched Fiber Art
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Elkuss believes in using the fiber of our lives as a palette when creating her hand-stitched compositions. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Robin Power - Ceramic Sculpture
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Friday, April 26, 2013 - Saturday, April 27, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The theme of Power's work is the human condition. She creates figures with a powerful visual narrative that seem to touch the viewer's own experiences. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Painting in Pure Pigment: Introduction to Pastels
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, May 04, 2013 - Sunday, May 05, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Tracey Maras
In this two day seminar Tracey will teach techniques for using dry pastels. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Carl Cottingham - Wood Carving
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cottingham uses wood carving techniques passed down for generations through his family, including bas relief and wood chipping to create wall plaques and 3-dimensional works. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Greg Gibbs - Ceramics
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gibbs draws patterns inspired by nature onto his wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramic pieces then uses a sgraffito technique to carve back the design leaving a raised surface. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Debbie Wilson - Mixed Media Painting
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wilson is a mixed-media painter who uses nontraditional landscapes in her artwork. Her work is defined by overlapping images using transparent layers of color and light. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Basket Weaving
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kay Wiggins
Kay will instruct about basket weaving using natural materials and beginner techniques. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Quilt Surface Design
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Instructor: Karen Linduska
Karen will be sharing her distinctive quilting techniques in this short workshop. Find out more ...
- Saturday Children's Workshops
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Different workshops are offered in the morning and afternoon sessions. Children can be signed up for one or both workshops in a single day. Find out more ...
- Saturday Children's Workshops
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Different workshops are offered in the morning and afternoon sessions. Children can be signed up for one or both workshops in a single day. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Watercolor Experiments
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Friday, September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: David Clelland
A beginner's watercolor workshop. A 6x8 water color pad will be provided and by the end, students will have finished two paintings. Find out more ...
- Art and Wine Festival
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - Sunday, September 29, 2013, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the 14th Annual Art and Wine Festival on the grounds of Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center, Rend Lake. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Painting in Pure Pigment: Introduction to Pastels
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - Sunday, October 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Tracey Maras
In this two day seminar Tracey will teach techniques for using dry pastels. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Flipping Your Scraps II
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Sherrie Grob
Our First class was so successful we are offering a second, more challenging workshop. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Machine Stitching Surface Design with Karen Linduska
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Thursday, October 24, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Karen Linduska
In this fun and easy class students will learn how to use their sewing machine to create surface design. Find out more ...
- Adult Workshop: Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Thursday, October 31, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Lynn Reznick
Even if you have never touched a paintbrush, Lynn will have you painting in no time. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Nancy Pace - Beaded Jewelry
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Friday, November 29, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pace is a folk artist with a make-do-spirit. She will keep your attention as she uses wire and stones like a paintbrush on canvas to create beautiful pieces of jewelry from found objects. Find out more ...
- Holiday Open House
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Friday, November 29, 2013 - Sunday, December 01, 2013, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rethink your holiday shopping, purchase local gifts made in Illinois. Drop in all weekend for a daily artisan demonstration and refreshments. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Wheat Elder - Oil Painting
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, November 30, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The subjects of Elder's oil paintings are simple, everyday things which create a home. Her still life work imparts an appreciation for the texture of a pumpkin or the play of light on a cream pitcher, evoking feelings of peace, comfort, and rest. Find out more ...
- Artist Demonstration: Tracey Maras - Pastels
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Sunday, December 01, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Maras' dry pastel technique crosses a bridge between drawing and painting. Her soft touch reveals pastel landscapes in which viewers find themselves a part of her world. Find out more ...
- Artisans Gallery Exhibition: Expressions in Fiber & Clay
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Sunday, March 09, 2014 - Sunday, June 01, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contemporary art quilts by 16 Illinois Artisans. The exhibition celebrates the abstract use of fabric, exploring themes such as the seasons, power and joy. Find out more ...
- Advanced China Painting Workshop by Charlene Whitler
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - Thursday, April 10, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Advanced China Painters return with this years subject: trumpet vines and hummingbirds on a serving tray. Tuition $125, some supplies included, minimum of 6.
All classes must be paid in advance. Find out more ...
- Artisan Demonstration: Kathy Sands - Fabric Dyeing
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sands' expertise is surface design and textile art on silk.
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- Parade of Quilts Open House
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Each year the Artisans Center presents four days of events to honor traditional and contemporary fiber arts during the Artisan Gallery Quilt Exhibition. Find out more ...
- Artisan Demonstration: Kay Wiggins - Basket Weaving
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Thursday, April 24, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wiggins weaves using a variety of techniques natural materials.
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- Artisan Demonstration: Bill See - Bead Embroidery
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Friday, April 25, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
See will demonstrate bead embroidery and weaving in his one of a kind jewelry.
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- Artisan Demonstration: Brenda Tripp - Tatting
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tripp is an expert in the lost art of tatting, a traditional lace making technique.
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- Adult Workshop: Beginner: Watercolor Experiments with David Clelland
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn the basics of watercolor and also experimental ways to use the media. Bring a basic set of watercolor paints. Find out more ...
- Beginner: Basket Weaving with Kay Wiggins
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Thursday, May 15, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"The Beginner Basket Making class will also be held: Wednesday, July 16 or Wednesday, September 10"
Learn the basics of how to basket weave using natural materials in a one day workshop. Find out more ...
- Artisan Demonstration: Nina Peacock - Miniature Gourd Art
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, May 24, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Peacock will be designing and painting Japanese figures onto miniature gourds.
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- Artisan Demonstration: Nathan Bennett - Wood Carving
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Sunday, May 25, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bennett is a carver of realistic waterfowl and other birds.
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- Artisan Demonstration: Kris Killman - Watercolor
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Monday, May 26, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Killman is a watercolorist who uses nature as his subject matter.
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- Adult Workshop: Beginner/Intermediate: Painting in Pure Pigment: Introduction to Pastels with Tracey Maras
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - Sunday, June 01, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
In this two day seminar, Maras teaches techniques for using dry pastels. Students will have the opportunity to create 2 small pastel paintings and 1 medium-sized pastel painting during the workshop. Find out more ...
- Artisans Gallery Exhibition: Playful Notions: Experiments in Mixed Media
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - Saturday, August 23, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Playful Notions is an exhibit that brings together 5 artisans who work using alternative materials and innovative techniques. Find out more ...
- Intermediate: Basket Weaving with Kay Wiggins
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"The Intermediate Basket Making class will also be held: Wednesday, August 13"
A workshop designed for students with some experience. Find out more ...
- Beginner: Basket Weaving with Kay Wiggins
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"The Beginner Basket Making class will also be held: Wednesday, September 10"
Learn the basics of how to basket weave using natural materials in a one day workshop. Find out more ...
- Intermediate: Basket Weaving with Kay Wiggins
- Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A workshop designed for students with some experience. Learn a variety of basket weaving techniques using new materials. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
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