For information or to display your art work please contact Cindy Heid at 804-843-2365 or cindyheid@gmail.com or Gail Nichols at 804-843-4418 or gcarternichols@cox.net or Jeanette Wagner at 804-994-9668 or puddin5515wags@aol.com.

Arts Alive Art Exhibits for 2011-2012

All art exhibits are available for viewing in the exhibit space at the Robinson/Olsson Fine Arts Center and Civic Auditorium at 1040 Thompson Ave., West Point, VA during regular school hours. Please enter through the West Point High School office.

September 13^th – October 25^th All-Media Community Art Exhibit

October 25^th – November 29^th Photography Exhibit

November 29^th – December 20^th A Journey to the Mayan Ruins

February 28^th – April 17th Invitational Exhibit: Nita Bunting, Carol Burker, Sue Kurfees

March 1^st – March 29^th Youth Art Month Students’ Exhibit (West Point Schools)

April 17^th – May 29th All-Media Community Art Exhibit

Arts Alive Adult Workshops for 2011-2012

$15 per workshop plus materials if indicated. The costs of the VMFA workshops are supplemented by grants.

Friday, September 30, 2011 9 AM to 2 PM Silk Painting taught by Mary Swezey, Artist/VMFA, at the West Point Library. Enjoy the freedom of painting on silk. Bring design ideas for beautiful scarves.

Saturday, October 29, 2011 9 AM to 12 PM Oil Pastels taught by Sue Kurfees, Artist and West Point Art Educator, at the West Point Library. Learn drawing techniques with oil pastels. A supply list of materials will be sent to participants.

Friday, November 4, 2011 9 AM to 2 PM Resin Jewelry taught by Susan O’Rourke, Jewelry Artist, at the West Point Library. Participants will create pendants and charms using bezels. You will layer items within resin and receive complete instructions on the use of resin. Each student will receive their own tube of a new non-toxic resin. Materials: $20.

Friday, December 2, 2011 9 AM to 2 PM Stain Glass taught by Jane Keckler, Stain Glass Artist, at the West Point Library. Make a stained glass flower/creation from materials provided by artist. Experience the joy of creating a vibrant work of art that can illuminate your room. Bring your own pattern or use the artist’s pattern. Size will be about 8” x 10”. Materials: $25.

Fridays, January 20 and 27, 2012 9 AM to 11:30 AM Critique Sessions for Painters by Baylor Nichols, award winning artist with over 60 years of painting experience, at the West Point Library. Artists are asked to bring a painting for a constructive in-depth discussion on each work. Baylor will also share and discuss his work.

Friday, February 17, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM Polymer Clay taught by Gail Nichols, Artist/Art Educator, at the West Point Library. participants will create a clay puppet head and/or beads for jewelry using polymer clay. Materials: $10.

Friday, March 9, 2012 9 AM to 2 PM Advanced Encaustics taught by Karen Eide, Artist/VMFA, at the West Point Library. Create paintings using the ancient process of melted pigmented beeswax. Students are encouraged to bring photographs, fabric, or drawings to enhance their encaustics.

Friday, April 27, 2012 9 AM to 2 PM Landscape Painting in Watercolors taught by Marjorie Perrin, Artist/VMFA, at the West Point Library.

Friday, May 4, 2012 9 AM to 2 PM Mixed Media Sculpture taught by Robyn Raines, Artist/VMFA, at the West Point Library. Participants are asked to bring ten (10) objects that can fit into a backpack. Using these objects plus other provided “treasures”, you will create a mixed media sculpture.

Arts Alive Student Workshop for 2011-2012

$15 per participant plus supplies.

Saturdays, November 5 and 19, 2011 10 AM to 11:30 AM both days

Clay (ages 5-12) at the West Point Library. Learn beginning clay sculpting techniques (class 1).

Decorate your clay creation (class 2).