Visual Art League of Lewisville

Don’t miss it! Darla’s Art Retreat and Workshop is in Santa Fe, NM 25-29 October 2008. Photography, Watercolor, Drawing and Journaling at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center. Just a note so you don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to join us in Santa Fe this October at Ghost Ranch. This unique workshop is scheduled for 25-29 October and will combine the medias of photography, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil and more! Learn how to capture the spirit of a place and translate that into a totally original piece of art! Check out my website (still under construction) for details of registration, our schedule, lodging and meals! Share this with any artistic kindred spirits! Only 8 spaces remaining at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center!

— Darla Bostick

Hello! Since I see that more people at VAL are doing photography, I thought i’d share this workshop. Last year I tried to sign up for it, but there weren’t enough students. No one is signed up yet, but maybe word just needs to spread.
— Kathy Keith

Polaroid Images & Emulsion Transfers
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
These are offered through the Creative Arts Center of Dallas.

Students create one-of-a-kind artworks from their own slides or prints using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options are covered. You may bring several 35mm slides or 4″x 6″ prints of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Minimum enrollment is 5 students. Cost is $100 for members, $130 for non-members plus an additional $25 supply fee. Below is the list of 1-day classes with date, time and location. Click on the class link to register online.

• February 7, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.
• February 24, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Art Centre of Plano.
• April 7, Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Art Centre of Plano.
• April 21, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.

Hi all, just to let you know – member artist Gaye Kelly is planning to offer classes at the VAL gallery, starting in September. Check out www.gayejohnskelly-artist.com and be amazed! Oil Classes on Tuesdays at 10:00 am through 2:00 pm and Pastel Classes: to be announced later.

Email Gaye or call her at (972) 318-0399, if you are interested in more information about this terrific opportunity to learn and grow with this award-winning artist.

Thanks! — Meg Smith, VAL Secretery

Work at your own pace, using the media of your choice. Professional artist and educator, Misty Foster, will be on hand to answer questions or give instruction.

Want some practice drawing figures? Build your skills and your portfolio by drawing from a live model in a relaxed atmosphere. Work at your own pace, using the media of your choice. Professional artist and educator, Misty Foster, will be on hand to answer questions or give instruction, if desired. Space is limited, so call or e-mail Misty to reserve your spot at 214-384-7200 or email mfoster@freshpaints.com. Hurry and sign-up immediately.

Join us and enjoy Saturday Night Live at Visual Art League!

• Adult Price, $12.00
• With Student ID, $10.00

• Live Model
• Easels and tables provided
• Bring your own materials
• FREE sodas and coffee

Want some practice drawing figures? Build your skills and your portfolio by drawing from a live model in a relaxed atmosphere. Work at your own pace, using the media of your choice. Professional artist and educator, Misty Foster, will be on hand to answer questions or give instruction, if desired. Space is limited, so call or e-mail Misty to reserve your spot at 214-384-7200 or by email.

Hurry and sign-up immediately

• Adult Price, $12.00
• With Student ID, $10.00

Join us and enjoy Saturday Night Live at VAL!
Saturday, November 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

• Live Model
• Easels and tables provided
• Bring your own materials
• FREE sodas and coffee

Lewisville Visual Art League
Lewisvilleest Shopping Center
701 S. Stemmons Fwy., \#115
Lewisville, TX 75067

The Visual Art League Center is located on the Northwest Corner of 1-35 and Fox Avenue in Lewisville, behind the Blackeyed Pea restaurant. Look for the blue “Art Gallery” sign.