MAY CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMP

"LADIES NIGHT OUT" WED. MAY 11 7 - 8:30 PM

DESIGNING AND PAINTING CERAMIC TILES

HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS OLD AND NEW AND CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR
YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE!! FEE: $15 - INCLUDES INSTRUCTION, MATERIALS AND ALL FIRINGS.
INST: RENE OLSON CALL 592-1160 BY MAY 9TH TO REGISTER

"CHILDREN'S CERAMIC WORKSHOP" SAT. MAY 14 9 - 10:30 AM

DESIGNING AND PAINTING TILES "GEARED FOR KIDS" - AGES 7 - 18. THERE ARE LOTS OF GREAT
IDEAS - STENCILS, STAMPS, ETC... TO HELP WITH DESIGNING. JOIN THE FUN!!!
INST: RENE OLSON CALL 592-1160 BY MAY 11TH TO REGISTER

STARBRICK SUMMER "GREEN" ART CAMP FOR KIDS 9 - 18

WE WILL BE EXPLORING THE MANY WAYS TO USE NATURE AND RECYCLED MATERIALS TO CREATE ART
JUNE 13 - 17 ALL DAY EACH DAY WITH AN ART OPENING TO END THE WEEK

REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY MAY 16TH
INST: RENE OLSON, KELLY LAWRENCE, LAURIE VANCOUVER, NANCY BAUR
COST: $75 FOR 1ST CHILD AND $60 FOR EACH SIBLING
CALL 592-1160 OR 274-1071 FOR MORE INFORMATION

APRIL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

STARBRICK OPEN-HOUSE WORKSHOP

On Saturday April 16th from 1 to 3 pm we will have 3 of our teachers at the Athens City Library helping kids create fun spring art projects. Rene Olson will be making embellished egg ornaments, Laurie Vancouver will be making Egyptian bookmarks and Terry Fortkamp will be making mini watercolor masterpieces. All projects are free.

Final Fridays on the Square

Schedule for March 25, 2011 6-10pm

March is Hot in Nelsonville!

More Hot Happenings cure the winter doldrums.

The Artists showing new work this month will surprise and delight audiences

with their thought provoking art. Warm studios will greet you with fabulous fare!!

Hocking College Art Gallery: Opening Night: The 6^th Annual Hocking College Glass Invitational. FeaturingDaniel Miller, Chris Harman, Caleb Mroczka, Urban Roberts, and Arthur Guilford.

Starbrick Gallery: Opening Night: Voyeurism: Outside Looking In by Ted Steiner. An intriguing look into the human psyche, shown in black and white photography.

Paper Circle: Opening Night: Screens, Saccharine, Satan, Strays. An exhibition of recent work from Ohio University second year Masters of Fine Arts candidates in printmaking.

Stuart's Gallery 1879: Opening Night: Art = Quilt: Textile art by Sue King

Majestic Galleries: The exciting Process Show is held over! Majestic Members display completed works along with examples of the working process that led to the final piece. Don’t miss this strong show that offers insight into the working process of painters, photographers, paper and installation artists.

Tish’s Treasures: invites you to cure the winter doldrums by visiting us in MargaritaVille --we will be serving frozen drinks, Frog Ranch Salsa, chips, and Jimmy Buffett will be playing in the background!

Plaid Butterfly Experience new aromatherapy essential oils’ fragrance. Learn what scent cures what ails ya! Did you know essential oil of lavender was used in hospitals during WWI to clean & disinfect floors? Spring is the perfect time to make your own natural cleaners. Get your supplies here, in time for spring-cleaning! Our own great herbal teas brewed fresh will be served.

Morristowne Photography: Featuring "Free Foto Friday". For all who stop by, a free portrait taken and sent as a Low Res digital image to your Email.

Nelsonville Quilt Company: Get ready for spring and the farmer's market. See our new market totes-in lots of spring colors. Make great gifts for everyone that wants to be "green". Longarm quilting demos all night and lots of other exciting happenings

MORE ~ MORE ~ MORE

HOT Happenings at:

`~ Nelsonville Pottery & Gifts ~ The Joy of Books ~ Spinning Turtle ~ Fullbrooks Café ~

~And….Check out the great wine selection at PDQ Carryout, right next to Starbrick! ~

March Classes

Fibers:

· Saturday, February 26, 10 am – noon:

Felt heart pins with Nancy. Call 707-1667 to register.

Cost: $10

Painting:

· Wednesdays in March, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm:

Intermediate Acrylic Painting with Terry. Call 664- 2330 for info and to register.

Ceramics:

· Wednesday, March 9 & 16, 1 pm:

Spring Ceramic Windchimes with Laurie. Call 797-1314 to register.

Cost: $20 for 1^st child and $15 for each sibling

Drawing:

· Saturday, March 12, 1 pm – 3 pm:

Drawing for children ages 7 – 12 with Terry.

Call 664-2330 for info and to register.

Ladies’ Nights Out:

· Thursday, March 10, 7 pm – 9 pm:

Ladies’ Night Out with Rene & Kelly: Block prints and Celtic designs.

Call 592-1160 or 274-1071 to register.

Cost: $10

· Thursday, March 24, 7 pm – 9 pm:

Ladies’ Night Out with Nancy: Scrapbag Books. Bring favorite photos to make a keepsake brag-book from a lunch sack. Call 707-1667 to register.

Cost: $10

We artists of Starbrick Gallery are happy to take suggestions for classes. Please stop by at 21 W. Columbus St. in Neslonville or call 740/753-1011. Our hours are Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, noon to 5 pm.

Sharing more information

I have started this blog as a way to communicate the new and exciting classes that are being held at Starbrick Gallery in Nelsonville, Ohio. We have an amazing staff of teachers who are ready and willing to teach others interested in art. Some of our classes for adults and kids this month include:

Fiber Arts
Intermediate Acrylic Painting
Working with Glass
Ceramics
Jewelry
Paper Art

These classes will be scheduled on a calendar that I will be updating weekly. You can always contact the gallery for more information at 740-753-1011 or email me at kellygreenmantle@gmail.com with questions.

Stay tuned for more information!