Workshops

Fluid Art with Christina Hickey

Thursday, June 6, 2019, 8:30 until 11:30 AM
Fee:  $45 
No experience required!  Learn Techniques different from a dirty pour such as swiping, blowing, are just a few. All materials provided, class fee $45.00
Class size is limited; please schedule early by contacting Christy Hickey ay 904-583-1141 or christinahickey@gmail.com
Christy is an IAA member whose work recently won 1st Place in the "Drip, Drizzle, Splash" Nouveau Art Show and who will be an instructor at the National Fluid Art Convention later this year. This is the website for the Fluid Art convention if you wanted to check it out.
www.pouringartists.com

The Art of the Palette Knife with Sally Cummings Shisler

August 8-10 2019 or August 15-17, 2019
Join me for three days of palette knife painting exploration using acrylic or oil on large canvas. Students will learn techniques to create bright, vibrant beach scenes with figures immersed in the joy and pleasure of life. This is an interpretive style - no photorealism. You will receive plenty of one-on-one time with me at your easel. Be thinking of what your intentions and goals are. My sole purpose as an instructor is to help you manifest your artistic dreams! Beginners are welcome. Full supply list will be provided after registration.

"I had the pleasure of attending one of Sally Shisler's workshops last spring and found it very enlightening, helpful and great fun. Sally is as talented a teacher as she is a creative, inspiring painter. Would recommend her workshops to anyone interested in expanding their painting ability, whether painting with a brush or knife. What I learned from Sally was to "let go" and free your imagination to create unique, painterly work." (Arleen-Atlanta, GA. Arleen now teaches her own palette knife techniques!)

"Your one-on-one is particularly special. You have that uniques ability to change gears and adapt to the particular student and their style. This special teaching talent is a main reason that I would attend more of your workshops." (Linda-Orlando, FL)

Contact Sally directly for more detailed information and to register at sally.paletteknifeartist@gmail.com. To see more of her artwork, visit sallyshisler.com.

Oil and Acrylic Painting, with Elio Camacho

November 3, 2019, 2-5 pm, Free Painting Demo Open to the Public

November 4-6, 2019, 9 to 4 PM – Still Life Workshop - $345 

March 8 & 9, 2019, Plein Air Workshop - $295

Learn to express yourself in a bold and colorful way with California expressionist Elio Camacho.

Putting passion and emotion into a painting is far more important then just making a copy of your subject. Depending on your level and goals we will try to develop a program for improving your ability as a painter. As a painting instructor, my mission is to provide students with the foundation necessary to be creative. My goal is to assist students in capturing the particular mood of the moment and to express themselves in a bold and colorful way. My workshops are very hands-on with an emphasis on easel-side critiques. I believe that giving instruction is important, but showing students how this instruction applies to their individual work is crucial. Based on the student’s level and goals, I develop and program based on each individual’s ability as a painter.”

To register, go to Elio's website, ColorRelations.com and pay the required deposit.Final Payment due at workshop.

The Island Art Association, Fernandina Beach, FL   Phone: 904.261.7020

Other Offerings

Free Children’s Art: Free guided activities provided by local artists for school age children. You must register for each session individually by calling the IAA gallery at 904-261-7020 or signing up in person at the gallery desk. The next classes meet from 11 AM until 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays:  May 25 and June 22, 2019. There will also be a Children's Art Camp July 8 - 12 for youngsters 7 and older.  Register at the IAA Gallery Desk.  Reservation fee is $35.

Life Drawing and Painting Group:  OPEN STUDIO with a $5.00 MODEL FEE
Bring your drawing/painting materials and take advantage of the opportunity to work from life. Enjoy the camaraderie of other artists and give yourself the opportunity to work with live models. The group meets 2 Wednesdays a  month from 7 to 9 PM, June 5 & 19 - also, Saturday mornings from 9 until noon on  June 15.  The annual "Off the Wall Show" is scheduled for Saturday June 15, 2019 from 5 until 8 PM. For specific questions contact Georganna at 904-415-7035.

Photography Interest Group:  Free to the public. Come see demonstrations, technical presentations and a monthly critique (show and tell) of photographers’ work. The group usually meets at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Art Education Center. For more information, contact Lea Gallardo at LeaGallardo@aol.com

Tuesday Afternoon Open Studio:  Weekly from 1 pm until 4 pm.  No instruction is provided, just the chance to paint with other artists.  Fee is $5. For more information contact Bernadette Berkemper at 423-240-5715.

Thursday Afternoon Open Studio: This is another opportunity to bring your own supplies and paint with a group. Thursdays from 1 pm until 5 pm,  $5 Fee.  Contact Jean Riley at 904-624-7475 or at rileystardust@bellsouth.net

FUN Ukes Group: Generally meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at 7 PM.  Just show up! For more information, Contact Gwen Cowart at gkcowart@gmail.com