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UPCOMING CLASSES AT THE ART CENTER-NEW BRANFELS

The premise behind Casa de Linda Art Center is really a simple one: to provide a place and opportunities for adults and children to explore their creativity. With that in mind, we have several classes starting soon that just might be what you are looking for. Visit the classes page at the Casa de Linda website for more information and to download a brochure and registration form.

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS...

Basic Stained Glass

Choose from Monday morning classes starting Oct. 18 or Tuesday night classes that start Oct. 19. This is a 5-week course and you'll finish both a wonderful sun catcher and an 11x14 panel. Learn proper pattern making, glass selection and cutting, fitting, soldering and more. This is the real deal! Fee is $195 and that includes everything you need and the use of the tools and equipment at no extra charge! Instructor: Lynette Clauser

Introduction to Oil Painting

If you've always wanted to try oil painting, now is your chance. This 4-week course starts on Tuesday, Oct. 19. It meets mornings 9-12. Fee is $175, which includes a basic supply kit and canvas. Instructor: Maren Phillips

Basic Photography Mini Workshop

This one-day, 3-hour mini class will give you an introduction to the basics of shooting with a digital camera. Fee is $45, which includes use a camera during class and a CD of images shot. Instructor: David Jacobson

Experimental Painting: Mixed Media

Take the plunge and come play with us during this 3-week course. We'll use various media and create wonderful works of art! Great for beginners or anyone who wants to explore the possibilities of working with mixed media. Choose from Friday afternoons starting Oct. 29 or Tues nights starting Nov. 2. Fee is $135, which includes everything! Just show up! Instructor: Linda C. Jacobson

ART CLASSES FOR KIDS


Saturday Morning Art for children ages 6-9

Oct. 16-30- Papier Mache: Giant Spider and Pumpkin Plaque. What kid doesn't love to make paper mache? In this fun class, students will create two projects, just in time for the holidays: a giant not-too-scary spider and a fall pumpkin plaque that mom will love! Meets Saturday mornings from 10-12 for 3 weeks. Fee is $95, which includes everything...just drop off the child!


Stained Glass Fun for children ages 10-16

Oct. 28-Nov. 18 Kids will learn about basic stained glass techniques in this 4-week course that meets Thursdays after school from 4-5:30 p.m. Fee is $125, which includes all supplies and use of tools to complete a wonderful sun catcher.

Basic Painting for children ages 10-16

These are on-going classes and students can start at anytime and continue as long as they would like. New students need to purchase a starter kit for $95 plus tax, which includes all the paints and brushes they'll need plus their first canvas. Class fee is $125 for 6 classes. Choose from Thursday after school or Saturday afternoons.

This seascape was painted by an 11-year-old student!

ART CLASSES STARTING THIS WEEK IN NEW BRAUNFELS

We are getting ready for another busy week at Casa de Linda Art Center and at the Casa de Linda Studio at the New Braunfels Art League. There's still time to sign up and join us!

(The painting shown to the left was completed by an adult student taking my on-going Basic Painting class last Spring. It was her first painting...ever! Yes, you can paint!)

Wednesday, Oct. 6: The next round of our very popular Paint Along for Ages 8-12 starts this week. These classes meet from 4-5:30 p.m. for 3 weeks. Theme for this round is "Autumn Landscape" and the kids will complete a large 16x20 painting in the course. Canvas and all supplies are included in the $95 fee.

Thursday, Oct. 7: David will be teaching another round of Basic Photography for adults starting Thursday. Learn about the various preset modes common to most digital cameras as well as manual camera settings and topics like flash, macro, ISO, exposure and shutter speed. You'll also learn about perspective, composition and lighting. The class meets on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. for 3 weeks. Fee of $125 includes use of camera during class and a CD of all images taken.

Friday, Oct. 8: Come join my Papier Mache for Adults class and you'll leave with a giant gecko. Class meets for 3 Friday afternoons from 1:30-4 p.m. plus you'll put in 2 additional studio sessions by arrangement. This is a really fun class! Fee is $125 and all supplies are included.


Saturday, Oct. 9: This will be a second option for David's Basic Photo class for adults. Same description as the Thursday class, only it will meet from 8-10 a.m. for 3 Saturdays.

I also have a few openings in all of my on-going Basic Acrylic Painting classes! Adults can choose from: Wednesday nights 6-8:30 p.m.; Thursdays 12:30-3 p.m.; Thursday nights 6-8:30 p.m. or Friday mornings 9:30-12 noon. For the kids ages 10 and up, I have openings Thursday after school and Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Visit our website for more information and to download a Fall 2010 brochure.

NEW CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES STARTING SOON

If you've seen the schedule for Children's Art Classes at our studios in New Braunfels, then you know that something new is starting up every few weeks! That's certainly true of the next few weeks with painting, photography and stained glass on the schedule.

SATURDAY MORNING ART FOR AGES 6-9
Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 noon, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9

The next course is "Experimenting with Paint" and will be so much fun! This is a variation of one of my most popular summer art camps. Kids will drip, drizzle, squish and smear paint. But that's not all...they will also be learning about some of the elements and principles of design while they play!
This sunset is one of the projects that they will complete during this 3-week course. Fee is $95, all supplies and daily snacks included. Limited to 8 students.

STAINED GLASS FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 10-16 WITH LYNETTE CLAUSER
Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23

Lynette will teach the students about project design, wrapping, soldering, glass cutting and so much more in this 4-week course. Fee is $125, which includes all supplies, use of tools and daily snacks. Seating limited to 6 students.

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-12 WITH DAVID JACOBSON
Tuesdays after school 4-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, 12 and 19

David will take the mystery out of how to use the preset modes and manual settings common to most digital cameras while also teaching the students about composition, perspective and lighting. Fee is $95, which includes use of camera during class, a CD of all images shot, two enlargements with mats and daily snacks. Enrollment limited to 4 students.

WEDNESDAY ART AFTER SCHOOL FOR AGES 8-12
Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 13 and 20
PAINT ALONG: AUTUMN LANDSCAPE

My oh-so-popular paint along class for kids is back! This time we are painting an Autumn Landscape on a large 16x20 canvas! Fee is $95, which includes the canvas, all supplies and daily snacks. Limited to 8 students!

For more information, visit our website.

ART CLASSES AT CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER IN NEW BRAUNFELS

An update to the class schedule at Casa de Linda Art Center and Casa de Linda Studio at the New Braunfels Art League...


Art Classes for KIDS
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WEDNESDAY ART AFTER SCHOOL for ages 8-12 starts this Wednesday. The first 3-week course will be all about drawing. Meets 4-5:30 p.m. in my original studio above the New Braunfels Art League Gallery. Fee is $95, which includes all supplies and daily snacks.

The next SATURDAY MORNING ART for ages 6-9 course will begin on Sept. 25. The topic for this 3-week course is "Experimenting with Paint: Drip-N-Drizzle." This class is tons of fun and give kids a chance to get creative while learning about color harmony and technique. Meets 10-12 a.m. in my original studio above the New Braunfels Art League Gallery. Fee is $95, which includes all supplies and daily snacks.

The Stained Glass Fun and Basic Photography September classes have been postponed. We are now enrolling for the October dates as follows:

Stained Glass Fun for ages 10-16 with Lynette Clauser: Saturdays Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 10-11:30 a.m.. Fee is $125, which includes all supplies and use of tools and daily snacks. Class is limited to 6 students and is already starting to fill up! Meets at the new Casa de Linda Art Center location on South Business I-35.

Basic Photography for ages 8-12 with David Jacobson: Tuesdays afterschool Oct. 5, 12 and 19 from 4-5:30 p.m.. Fee is $95 and includes use of camera during class, CD of all images taken, two enlarged prints with mats and daily snacks. Meets at the original studio above the New Braunfels Art League Gallery; limited to 4 students.

Basic Painting for ages 10-16. These on-going classes meet Thursdays after school and Saturdays 1-3 p.m. at the new Casa de Linda Art Center. Students can start at anytime. Contact me for more information.

Art Classes for ADULTS
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Choose from weekday/evening or Saturday morning for David's BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY class. The weekday class starts Thursday, Sept. 16 and is held from 5-7 p.m. The Saturday class starts Sept. 18 and is held from 8-10 a.m. Fee for either 3-week course is $125, which includes use of camera during class, a CD of all images, 3 enlargements and mats. Enrollment is limited to 4 students.

Want to try something new and different? Join us for EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING: TEXTURES. Classes start this Friday, Sept. 17. Meets 1:30-4 p.m. for 3 weeks at the new Casa de Linda Art Center. Fee is $135 which includes ALL paints, canvases and supplies.

The on-going BASIC PAINTING classes are filling up! I still have a few spaces open in the Thursday afternoon 12:30-3 class. I can take one more in each of the night classes (Wed or Thurs, 6-8:30 p.m.) The Friday morning class is full! We paint in acrylics and everyone starts off with a landscape. Call me if you want to join us! 830-624-5302.

If you've always wanted to try watercolor painting, the class starting next Monday is just for you. INTRO TO WATERCOLOR with Maren Phillips starts Monday, Sept. 20. Runs for 4 weeks, meeting 6-8 p.m. Fee is $175 which includes all supplies. Classes are held at the new Casa de Linda Art Center. Call me at 830-624-5302 NOW if you'd like to join this class.

We have postponed the Stained Glass and Papier Mache classes scheduled to start this week. We are now enrolling for October as follows:

BASIC STAINED GLASS with Lynette Clauser: Mondays 9-11:30 a.m. starting Oct. 18 and Tuesdays 6:30-9 p.m. starting Oct. 19. Fee is $195 which includes ALL supplies and use of tools. Seating is limited to 6 students.

THE FINE ART OF PAPIER MACHE with yours truly, Linda Jacobson: Fridays 1:30-4 p.m. starting Oct. 8. Fee is $125 and all supplies are included. Enrollment is limited to 6 students. Come make and paint a large gecko!

Sign up TODAY!
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Want to join us? Call me at 830-624-5302 or e-mail me. Hope to hear from you soon!

To see what's scheduled for the rest of the fall, visit www.casadelinda.com and click on classes. You can also read bios for the instructors, see a map on how to find us, see samples of students work and read what they have to say.

CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER GALLERY ARTISTS

Casa de Linda Art Center is open and in addition to the teaching studios and expanded class schedule, the Art Center is home to New Braunfels' newest art gallery! Twenty one local and regional artists are represented at the Art Center, with works ranging from hand-painted glassware and carved wood and gourds to paintings, photos and jewelry.

Artists include:
J A (Judith) Baker, Canyon Lake
Fiber Arts — Crocheted Jewelry
Shirley (S.E.) Bland, Spring Branch
Hand-painted Glassware
Christine Bowden,New Braunfels
Wood-burned Jewelry
Bill Brockmeier, Bulverde
Panoramic Photography
Joseph Hammer, Austin
Collage
J. Hicks, New Braunfels
Collages, Pen & Ink, Watercolor
David A. Jacobson, Fischer
Scenic Photography
Linda Calvert Jacobson, Fischer
Acrylic Paintings
Cindy Jennings, Canyon Lake
Hand-crafted Clay Crosses
Sue Kemp, Austin
Watercolors
Harry L. Newton, Canyon Lake
Hand-carved Gourd Art
Kathy Perales, Canyon Lake
Hand-painted Glassware
Fran Patterson
Acrylic Paintings, Mixed Media
Maren Phillips, Universal City
Watercolor Paintings
Susan Raine, Kyle
Encaustic Paintings
Leila Reynolds, New Braunfels
Fiber Arts — Scarves
June Russell, Adkins
Wood Carvings
Coe Savage, Canyon Lake
Acrylic Paintings
Adrienne Speer, Universal City
Stoneware & Earthenware Pottery
Ron Votaw, San Marcos
Digital/Photographic Art
Carol Wilhelm, Canyon Lake
Pastel, Acrylic and Watercolor Paintings

For a sampling of what each artist is displaying at the Art Center, visit the Casa de Linda local business Facebook page.

Casa de Linda Art Studio is located at 850 S. Business IH 35, New Braunfels, Texas. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues-Sat and by appointment.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES IN NEW BRAUNFELS SCHEDULED FOR FALL

This past summer, 14 kids took David Jacobson's Basic Photography camp, part of the Casa de Linda Summer Art Camp program. The response was so positive and results were so amazing that we have put his classes on the schedule for the fall and expanded them to include several options for adults as well!



BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ADULTS
The adult classes will be offered as 3-week courses, 3-day workshops or 1-day mini-workshops.

3-Week Courses...
Choose from the following dates: Thursdays Sept. 16, 23, 30 (5-7 p.m.); Saturdays Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2 (8-10 a.m.); Thursdays Oct. 7, 14, 21 (4-6 p.m.); Saturdays Oct. 9, 16, 23 (8-10 a.m.).
Fee for each 3-week course is $125, which includes use of camera during class, 3 enlarged prints and mats, and a CD of all images taken during class.

3-Day Workshop...
Rather get it all in in a shorter time frame? David is offering the same basic instruction but in a workshop that runs 3-days back-to-back. This will be held Nov. 1-3, 9-11 a.m. Fee is the same as the 3-week course above.

1-Day Mini Workshop...
If you'd just like an overview and introduction, then this is the class for you! David will be teaching the mini-workshop twice: on Sept. 27 from 5-8 p.m. and on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee is $45 and includes use of camera and CD of all images taken.
For more information, call us at 830-624-5302 or visit www.casadelinda.com.

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-12
These classes will meet on Tuesdays after school from 4-5:30 p.m. for 3 weeks. Classes are held at the Casa de Linda Studio at New Braunfels Art League in downtown New Braunfels. Parents can choose from the following dates: Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19; or Nov. 2, 9, 16. The is $95 and includes use of camera during the class, a CD of all images taken; two enlarged prints with mats, and daily snacks. To read more and download a brochure which includes the registration forms, go to www.casadelinda.com.

BEGINNINER ART CLASSES NEW BRAUNFELS

If you've always wanted to paint but didn't where to start, we have art classes in New Braunfels just for you! Whether your interest is in Watercolors, Oils or Acrylics, you are sure to find just what you are looking for at Casa de Linda Art Center this fall.

BASIC ACRYLIC PAINTING (on-going)

These are the "jump-in anytime" on-going painting classes that I've been teaching at my studio since 2004. They will now be held at the new Art Center location. New students start with landscapes and learn a ton about mixing colors, getting different effects and so much more. The fall schedule gives you several options: Wednesday nights 6:3-8:30; Thursdays 12:3-3 p.m.; Thursday nights 6-8:30; and Friday mornings 9:30-12. Seats are filling up fast so let me know ASAP if you want to jump in!

INTO TO WATERCOLORS

Maren Phillips will be teaching this 4-week introductory class this fall at Casa de Linda Art Center. Classes meet from 9 a.m.-Noon on Tuesdays starting Sept. 14. This is a great class for anyone who has ever wanted to explore watercolor painting. You'll learn about color theory and experiment with the process of watercolor, trying several types of papers, brushes and techniques.

INTRO TO OIL PAINTING

Maren will be back in October to teach this 4-week course that will again be held on Tuesday mornings starting Oct. 19. Maren will explain and demonstrate techniques and the students will complete 3-4 paintings and a color study.

For more information visit the classes page at casadelinda.com.

STAINED GLASS CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS IN NEW BRAUNFELS

With the expansion of Casa de Linda, I am thrilled to be able to offer even more classes in more topics. One of those new additions for the fall at the new Casa de Linda Art Center will be Basic Stained Glass. Local master craftsman Lynette Clauser will be setting up a stained glass workshop in back studio where she will be offering basic classes for both adults and children ages 10-16 this fall. In the spring, we hope to add more advanced classes to the schedule.

Lynette is the owner of Creative Hands and has been in business, first in Gruene and then downtown New Braunfels and has over 25 years experience in the field. She has taught all levels and is excited to once again be teaching and sharing her love and expertise for this ageless craft. Classes begin on Sept. 13; both day and eve schedules are available. Go to the Casa de Linda website for a full schedule and to download a brochure with registration forms.

DRAWING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT CASA DE LINDA-NEW BRAUNFELS

Basic Drawing Classes for three age groups will be offered in September by Casa de Linda Art Center in New Braunfels.

DRAWING FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-9: Starting Saturday, Sept. 4, I'll be teaching a 3-week drawing course for ages 6-9 as part of my Saturday Morning Art series. These classes will be held in the Casa de Linda Studio at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery.

DRAWING FOR ADULTS: On Mondays starting Monday Sept. 13, Maren Phillips will be offering a day and night version of her Basic Drawing for Adults at our new Casa de Linda Art Center location. The class will meet for 4 weeks and students can choose from 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.

DRAWING FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-12: To kick off my Wednesday Art Afterschool series for ages 8-12, I'll be teaching a Basic Drawing for this age group at my studio above the NB Art League Gallery starting Sept. 15. This is a 3-week course.

For a complete list of classes, visit my NEW website. And here's a bonus...a coupon so you can save $10 on any course this fall:

BLUEBONNETS SELLING IN ENGLAND!

I just love that my Texas Bluebonnets are selling on watches in the UK! (If you bought one, thank you!). I want to remind my fans and friends that I also have an online store where you can purchase a number of products with my wildflowers, including note cards, ornaments, mousepads and even t-shirts for the dog! Just go the Casa de Linda online store, browse the dozens of designs and products and load up your cart. You can even match some of the watch designs as you can see from the mug and tile coaster I've posted today that are very similar to the timepiece being sold this month on UK TV.


Check out is easy and secure. Plus, every purchase comes with a money-back guarantee. Want to see what's available as original art? Visit my online gallery and enjoy touring the current selection of wildflower art. If you live in Central Texas or you're planning a visit to New Braunfels, be sure to check out our NEW gallery opening Sept. 1. See the previous post for more information.

CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER NEW BRAUNFELS OPENING SEPT. 1

We've been working on something really big for the last month and I'm ready to start sharing the news with everyone. Casa de Linda is expanding! We've rented a 1200-sq-ft retail space at 850 South Business IH 35 in New Braunfels where we are setting up two teaching studios and a small gallery/gift shop. We will be open for business on Sept. 1.

David, my husband and partner in business, life and love, has been working overtime getting the place ready while I finished out the Summer Art Camp program at my studio. It's great building but has been around for awhile and was a little neglected and mistreated by previous tenants. But David's been giving it lots TLC (several coats of paint, a thorough cleaning and several layers of wax on the floor) and now it's looking great. I'm posting a before and after photo of front room (which will be the main studio).

It took a lot to cover up that awful green but David did it! This will be much more conducive to our classes, plus it's going to be great for showing off my Wildflower Art and artwork by other artists whose works we'll be exhibiting in our gallery.

We are dubbing this new location: Casa de Linda Art Center. This was after much debate. I "tried on for size" the name Casa de Linda Art School and even went to print with that name for the Fall 2010 Class Brochure. But it just didn't fit and after the order was placed, I came up with Casa de Linda Art Center. (So when you see the brochure, you'll know why it has this temporary name.)

We are keeping the Casa de Linda Studio upstairs at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery where I'll continue to teach, mostly children's classes. This has been my "home" since 2004 and I'm not ready to leave yet! It's also just such a great place to teach children and to introduce them to the world of art as they walk through the beautiful NBAL Gallery downstairs!

The two studios at the new Casa de Linda Art Center will be in use for a wide variety of art classes for adults and older children. To make this happen, the staff has expanded from one (yours truly) to four teachers for Fall 2010: Maren Phillips (who will be teaching Intro to Oil, Intro to Watercolor, Basic Drawing and Advanced Drawing); Lynette Clauser (offering Basic Stained Glass for Adults and Stained Glass Fun for ages 10-16) and David Jacobson (offering Basic Photography and Advanced Photography for Adults and Basic Photography for ages 8-12).

We have a full schedule of art classes, which is now posted on the Casa de Linda website. You can also download a complete brochure, which includes registration forms for both the children and adult program.

Starting Sept. 1, Casa de Linda Art Center will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment. We are planning an Open House for the Sunday after Labor Day, Sept. 12, from Noon to 5 p.m. Come join us and help us celebrate!