Public Events -- Southern Illinois Artisans Shop & Art Gallery

Events, Southern Illinois Artisans Shop

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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Tuition $70, supply list available, minimum of 6.
Thursday, October 31
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 ...

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.
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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.
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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.
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