ART-2-GOGH PAINTING PARTY APRIL SPECIAL!

If you haven't tried one of our ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties, now is the time...or should I say April is. We are running a special for the month to entice you and your friends to come join us. Or come again! This Saturday night we are painting a scene of the Guadalupe River that was inspired by a photo I took while enjoying a drive up River Road one afternoon. We still have openings and would love for you to join us! Next week, we are painting Gruene Hall on Friday night (April 8) and still have about 4 openings. On Saturday night, April 9, we'll be painting Flower Vase, one of my newest additions to the line up featuring a whimsical and colorful flower in a vase being visited by a butterfly. See all of the images at www.art-2-gogh.com.


So what's the special, you ask? Reg price is $39 per person or $69 for a couple. Our April super special: $29 per person or $49 per couple!

How does it work, you ask? You pick a night, invite a date or friend or maybe several friends and sign up. Bring some wine and/or light snacks if you like. We will have EVERYTHING else you need: the canvas, brushes, paints and even cups, napkins and a corkscrew! Complimentary coffee, water and tea are available. Parties are scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights, 6-9 p.m.

Again, visit www.art-2-gogh.com for more information.

APRIL CLASSES: OILS, WATERCOLOR, PHOTOGRAPHY

Can you believe that March is almost over? It's starting to "green up" in the Texas Hill Country and the wildflowers are popping out. I love Spring, don't you?

We had a wonderful Spring Open House and Artists Reception on Sunday. Visitors enjoyed seeing the Blooming Wonderful Art Exhibit, watching demos by Leila Reynolds (silk painting) and Lynette Clauser (stained glass), talking with artists and sipping on wine. The kids (and adults, too), had fun at the make-it-n-take-it table where they designed bookmarks and doorhangers.

Several people signed up for classes and ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties and many picked up our new, hot-off-the-press, Summer Camps-n-Classes schedule. We'll have the 2011 online soon. In the meantime, if you'd like to see what we are offering, just contact me and I'll fix you up.

April Classes at Casa de Linda Art Center, New Braunfels, Texas
If you live in the New Braunfels area and you've been thinking about taking art classes, there's no time like the present! We are enrolling adults for Beginning Lead Stained Glass on Saturday mornings, Basic Watercolor on Monday afternoons, Basic Oil Painting on Tuesday nights, and Basic Digital Photography on Wednesday mornings...all starting the first week of April.


Beginning Lead Stained Glass will meet on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 noon for 5 weeks starting April 2. Taught by Lynette Clauser, this class is perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to try stained glass as well as for folks who have worked with it and need a refresher...or just a place to work, use of tools and some guidance. Fee is $195 for the 5-week course, and that includes EVERYTHING you need: glass, lead, and supplies as well as use of tools and equipment.

Basic Watercolor meets for 4 weeks on Monday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. starting April 4. Maren Phillips will teach you all about using watercolors, types of paper, special techniques and more. The fee is $125 for 4 weeks. When you sign up, we'll give you a list of supplies that you'll need to bring with you to the first class.

Basic Oil Painting is also taught by Maren and will meet on Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m. for 4 weeks starting April 5. You'll complete 3-4 paintings plus a color study in this informative course. Fee is $125 for the course, plus supplies (you'll get the list when you sign up).

Basic Digital Photography meets on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to Noon for 4 weeks starting April 6. David Jacobson will take the mystery out of working with digital cameras while teaching you about principles of photography. Fee is $125, which includes use of camera during class, a CD of all images shot plus a couple of enlargements and mats.

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Students show off their projects completed in a recent Basic Lead Stained Glass class:

CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER RIBBON CUTTING ON YOUTUBE!

We had a great ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 17, with the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. They posted a video of it on Youtube...

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

THE BLOOMING WONDERFUL ART SHOW!

We are thrilled to present our first-ever themed show, The Blooming Wonderful Art Show, at Casa de Linda Art Center.

WHAT: “Blooming Wonderful” Art Exhibit
WHERE: Casa de Linda Art Center
WHEN: March 15-May 14, 2011
RECEPTION AND OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 27, Noon-5 p.m.

Featuring:
Bill Brockmeier, photography
Patty Greer-McGarity, fiber arts
Joe E. Hicks, watercolor
David A. Jacobson, photography
Linda Calvert Jacobson, acrylics
Mary Johnson, pastels
Lotus McElfish, watercolor
Marilyn Rea Nasky, acrylic
Clara Newby, watercolor and collage
Maren Phillips, watercolor and oil
June Russell, wood carving
Micheal W. Smith, watercolor
Rick Tolar, photography

Also exhibiting works by:
Shirley Bland, hand-painted glass
Lynette Clauser, stained glass
Diana Dalberg, fused glass
Cindy Jennings, fired clay crosses
Kathy Perales, hand-painted glass
Leila Reynolds, fiber arts
Adrienne Speer, earthenware
Darla Thompson/Wendy Banta, decorated wood crosses

CASA DE LINDA ART-2-GOGH PAINTING PARTIES FOR MARCH & APRIL

We have the March-April 2011 ART-2-Gogh Painting Party schedule ready. Visit www.art-2-gogh.com and click on the calendar link for more information.

Collectible Wildflower Watches on sale again

If you've been following my career as an artist for very long, you know by now that I've licensed some of my wildflower designs for limited-edition, collectible watches that are sold on TV in the UK. The latest round of these are now being featured on Bid TV. If you have bought one or more of my watches...thank you! I'd love to hear from you!

ART-2-GOGH PAINTING PARTIES PRODUCE RESULTS!

We have been having a great time with the ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties at Casa de Linda Art Center. Just check out the wonderful paintings...

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES AT CASA DE LINDA SET FOR FEBRUARY

Lots of classes are scheduled for February, including Basic Digital Photography taught by David Jacobson. In this 4-week course, David will show you how to take your camera off automatic mode and understand what the various preset modes offer. Manual camera settings will also be explored in ways that will have you learn the flash, macro, ISO, exposure ans shutter speed for many indoor and outdoor situations. You'll also learn to use perspective, composition and lighting to create a story about your photo. Also learn how to properly mat your photos for presentation.

Basis Digital Photography meets on Saturday afternoons, 3-5 p.m. for 4 weeks starting Feb. 5. (The class will be repeat in April on Wednesday mornings.)
Fee is $125, which includes use of camera during class, CD of all images shot and 2 enlargements with mats.

For a complete list of classes, visit www.casadelinda.com.

ENROLLING FOR ARTSHARE CLASSES

We have some really fun classes starting in February...classes that are especially designed for SHARING!

Papier Mache Family Pet

This is similar to one of my most popular summer camps but this time adults are invited to join the fun! Bring a photo of your family pet...a dog, cat, hamster, potbellied pig, whatever....and I'll help you and your companion built a 3-D version from the ground up. That companion can be a child, age 5 and up, a teen or another adult.

Meets: Feb. 5 9a.m.-12:30 p.m. then from 10-12 on Feb. 12, 19 and 26.
Fee: $125 for TWO PEOPLE, working as a team on one project. ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED.

Silk Painting with Leila Reynolds.

Using special dyes and techniques, Leila will teach you and friend (adult or child age 5 or older) how to create a work of art from silk material. Each student will work on their own creation as they share the experience of silk painting side by side.

Meets: Saturday, Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Fee: $65 for TWO PEOPLE, doing a project each. SILK, DYES AND ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED.

Stained Glass Windchimes with Lynette Clauser

Choosing from six different designs, a team of two will create a stained glass windchime. Your companion for this project may be another adult or a child who is at least 8 years old.



Meets" Saturday Feb. 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: $65 for TWO people, working on one project as a team. ALL SUPPLIES AND USE OF TOOLS INCLUDED.

NEW! WOOD CARVING CLASS SET FOR FEBRUARY

Looking for something new and different? Why not try your hand at wood carving? Master carver June Russell, whose work is shown here, is offering a basic wood carving class on Sunday afternoons in February. Obviously, you won't turn out a piece as advanced as this Turkey Hen, but you will get a good taste of what it takes to turn a piece of wood into a work of art. We have 3 seats open so let me know ASAP if you want to sign up! Here's the info...

INTRODUCTION TO WOOD CARVING CLASS AT CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER - NEW BRAUNFELS

Taught by June Russell. This 4-week class will cover basic wood carving techniques. Each student will complete a duck decoy. Learn how to plan and carve the design, what woods work the best, how to select and use tools and more. The fee of $145 per student for 4 weeks will cover instruction, materials and use of tools. Each class will meet for 3 hours. Students will also need to take projects home to work on between classes. Time permitting, June will also demonstrate more advance techniques.

Spring 2011 schedule:
Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Max # of students: 4

Classes will be held at Casa de Linda Art Center, 850 S. Bus I-35, New Braunfels.
Call 830-624-5302 to enroll.

NEW! ART-2-GOGH PAINTINGS PARTIES AT CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER-NEW BRAUNFELS

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our newest program: ART-2-Gogh (tm) Painting Parties at Casa de Linda Art Center - New Braunfels! While the program is new, it really just combines several things I've been enjoying for years...teaching painting, local scenery and wine!

First of all, for the last several years I've been teaching "paint along" style of instructions for my children's classes, and, might I add, with great success. Everyone is always so impressed with the student's paintings, I began thinking about offering a similar class for adults.

Secondly, I've always had a deep appreciation for all things Texas (afterall, I am a native Texan), so painting bluebonnets and oak trees is just natural. Add to that Gruene Hall, the Water Tower at Gruene, the Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake and the Plaza in downtown New Braunfels and you have a great little gallery of Texas Art!

And finally, students in my adult painting classes have found that a little wine can sometimes take the stress off the day and make the painting experience even more enjoyable.

So...

For the last several months I've been working on a series of paintings that adults would enjoy doing while sipping some wine and visiting with friends. Instead of spreading the classes over several meetings and several weeks, I've worked out the instructions so that you can finish a painting in 3 hours or less. Plus, I've set it up so all of the supplies, canvas, paints, brushes, are included. You bring your own wine or beverage (coffee, tea and water are complimentary), we'll provide the cups and corkscrew! The fee is $39 for one person or $60 for two. Again, that includes ALL of the supplies!

The Painting Parties are scheduled for Friday nights, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday nights, 7-10 p.m. To celebrate the introduction of this new program, I'm offering a 2-for-1 special...pay $39 and bring a friend for FREE! Check out the calendar for January and February posted on this blog, pick a date and make it a date!

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE AT CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER

CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE!

ORNAMENTS NOW 30% OFF
Small Hand-painted Glass by Shirley Bland...Originally $5.00 ... NOW $3.00 each
Large Hand-painted Glass by Shirley Bland...Originally $10 ... NOW $7.00 each
Ceramic Wildflower Ornaments by Linda Jacobson...Originally $12.99 ... NOW $9.10
Handcrafted Clay Ornaments by Adrienne Speer...Originally $7.95 ... NOW $5.57

TEXAS WILDFLOWER CHRISTMAS CARDS
Originally $12.95/pkg 5 ... NOW $9.07 for a pkg of 5

WILDFLOWER CHRISTMAS MUGS
Originally $12.95 ... NOW $9.07 each

HAND PAINTED CHRISTMAS GOURDS BY HARRY L. NEWTON NOW 50% OFF!

Santa Pastel Painting by Mary Johnson...WAS $150 NOW $105 (that's 30% OFF)


ALSO...

All non-Christmas gourds by Harry L. Newton are now 30% off
Painting: Fairy with Roses by Coe Savage...was $650 NOW $325

Call me at 830-624-5302 to reserve any item(s) in this sale.