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Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs News - February 15, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
February 20, 2024
From: Center for the Arts of Bonita SpringsExhibition
Selected Works of Ramon Chirinos
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 22, 6-8pm
at the Performing Arts Center
Ramon Chirinós is known internationally for his expressive abstract paintings inspired by the colors and rhythm of life in his native South America.
Chirino’s paintings have a distinctive touch and style. From his early figurative paintings to his current abstract collection, they represent an explosion of colors, forms and lines. We can distinguish the strokes of his brush and the mood of his gentle creations. His steady sense of calm, the invitation to look at the painting and yet to complete the visual process with a deeper perception that involves both mind and spirit.
Master Artist Workshop
ANNE ABGOTT: Still Life with Glass & Bismarck Palms
Join Anne Abgott as she guides you through painting a still life with glass as well as amazing Bismarck Palms. In this workshop you will explore how to use different pigments along with the white of the paper to create glass with watercolor and also paint a complicated but compelling Bismarck palm. A gifted artist and teacher, Anne will inspire and encourage as she shares her techniques and vision for each of these images.
Demo - February 26 | Center for Performing Arts -- REGISTER NOW
Workshop - Feb 27 - Mar 1 | Center for Performing Arts -- REGISTER NOW
SUSAN BLACKWOOD: Fixing Watercolors BEFORE and AFTER You Paint
“Watercolors are too hard”?! Through my 48 years of teaching watercolors…I have heard that comment a lot. Watercolors are not hard…. What is really hard is: Learning to let the watercolors react to each of your strokes. Giving watercolors a chance to create your emotional expression. To stop trying to control watercolors and letting it work for you! Learn to go deeper into your paintings and find out how to easily let it flow. We all have watercolors that end up as a disappointment. Don’t throw them away! I’ll show you how to revisit your paintings that just didn’t “make it to the finish line”.
Demo - March 11 | Center for Performing Arts -- REGISTER NOW
Workshop - March 12 - 15 | Center for Performing Arts -- REGISTER NOW
Lunch & Lecture Series
La Fiesta: Celebrating Chick Corea
February 21 | 12:00 PM
Moe Auditorium & Film Center
Join Dr. Zachary Bartholomew, award-winning pianist and Arts Bonita Resident Artist, as he delivers an endearing musical performance remembering jazz icon Armando “Chick” Corea. Chick Corea is known as one of jazz’s greatest pianists and composers, Zachary will feature Chick’s musical compositions spanning from the beginning to the end of his career.
Mini Workshops
DeSelms: Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy
February 26 - March 18
Good handwriting is NOT a prerequisite to this course! Learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy with experienced calligrapher and instructor Megan DeSelms of Inked Romance Calligraphy and Design. In this 4-session course, students will first learn about the history of pointed pen calligraphy, and be introduced to different pointed pen script styles (Copperplate, Spencerian, and Modern Calligraphy).
Bachofner: Intermediate 1 Watercolor
February 20 - March 19
For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor!
Kravec - Intro to Metal
February 19 - March 18
This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience. Students are introduced to the basic use of tools and techniques for fabrication of metals. The basic techniques of cutting, forming, joining and finishing metal are covered. All students create physical samples demonstrating various techniques.
Atelier Core Program: Cast Drawing & Master Copying
February 21 - March 20
This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing concepts that orient the student to the academic process of comparative measurement, plumb-lining, triangulation, shape finding, value organization and rendering techniques.
Adult Dance Classes
Mini Workshops
JANE HARRIS, Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper & Fabric
February 23 | 9:30 AM
Creating in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create a one of her whimsical designs using paper and fabric.
JULIE TIBUS, Palette Knife Painting: Palms
February 24 | 10:00 AM
Palette knife painting is an exciting way to expressively and boldly paint nature. Explore techniques with the palette knife and mediums to add to your acrylics to help them hold shape and texture. We begin with a large brush and feathering method to create a smooth complementary color underpainting on a 16” x 20” canvas.
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