Summary of meetings, news, and upcoming events in the local area for artists and art enthusiasts. May Meeting – 2013 The meeting for May will be held at the Ron Diehl Center (same place as always) on may 14 at 7p.m.  There will be a short business meeting, election of officers

Frye Pottery Workshops! Sat. May 4th we will be having 2 separate workshops fee; $45. per session Morning Session 9:00 to Noon Learn the techniques and skills to create a mythical, magical, imaginative creature. A refreshment break will be provided, and then colorful under glazes will

To SAC members and friends: Here is an update of information regarding the SAC workshops: March 16 — Larry Shultz of Milton, Wi, Oils or acrylics April 13 — Note change from 3rd Saturday due to scheduling problem.  Barb Schneber of Waterloo, IL, watercolor May 18 —

Exploring Pastels Draw in color using soft pastels.  Each Student will be encouraged to develop their own style by exploring individual subjects, materials will be provided.  Please register early to ensure we have supplies for you on the first meeting.  Class will not meet January

Please be aware of the Oil Painting I class offered at Lakeland Kluthe Center.  The class is 16 weeks (about 32 classes) and if you are a senior it is only about $93. If  you audit the class you don’t have to receive a grade and absences aren’t a problem. It is a good st

Ron Bartanen of Sullivan is giving a YUPO workshop on Saturday, January 19 at the yellow dog studios in Sullivan. The cost for the workshop is approximately $15, Becky Marcussen is looking for someone to ride with her, phone 343-2827.

Here on some pictures from Sharon Zimmerman watercolor workshop November 10th.

November 10, Effingham, One Day Watercolor Workshop Our subject matter for this workshop will be a Fall Landscape with a stream. Using the warm golden light of Fall and deep cool shadows, we will capture the spirit of watercolor and have some fun. 9:00 am-12:00 noon,  Set-up, Introdu

A watercolor workshop with Argenta, Illinois artist Sharon Zimmerman will be held on Saturday, November 10.  Sharon will be sending information, materials list, etc. but hope you all will reserve the date.  Her watercolors  are huge landscapes of midwest creeks, forests, etc. Sharo

Lake Land College is offering a continuing ed class titled Discover Watercolor & Pastels. Becky Marcussen will instruct the class which will meet Thursdays, October 4 through November 8 (six weeks) at the Kluthe center in Effingham. Hours are 9:30am-Noon. The purpose of the class