ASHEVILLE EVENTS AND NEARBY
At least two major exhibitions are held by the League during the year in Western NC.
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Ongoing Classes

Figure drawing sessions with model. See Events Calendar.

 

 
 
 
 

* Book in Advance * SVFAL workshops tend to fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on a workshop, you should reserve your space now.

2010 Summer Class Schedule
     
Portrait Painting Open Studio session with model, various poses. No instruction. All local portrait artists invited to participate in any medium. Free (with moderate fee of $10 each for model).
Mondays
10am-1pm
Portrait painting Open Studio
with model
Contact
Fran Greenberg
greenbergfrances
@yahoo.com

Experimental Art Group - Learn something new every week! Experimental learning, sharing water-media techniques, and collage. Four sessions $20, or $6 per session. All levels welcome.

Thursdays
Noon-3pm
Workshop To register
E-mail:
svfal.info
@gmail.com

or Call
828-357-8129
Figure Drawing Open Studio session with model, various poses. No instruction. All local portrait artists invited to participate. Free (with moderate fee $5--$10 each for model).

Fridays
10am-1pm

Figure drawing Open Studio
with model.
For More Info
E-mail:
svfal.info
@gmail.com

or Call
828-357-8129

Lorelle Bacon

Weekly Two-Hour Art Classes
In these classes, students work on their own projects in their choice of mediums. Beginners will start with the basics.The goal is to help students to advance to the next level of their art in a supportive atmosphere. Class size is limited. Beginners to Advanced. Fee: $60 for 4 classes.

Pen and Ink Workshop
This is an easy medium to learn and great to take along on a trip to record some of your favorite memories. But, it also can be used to create “fine art”. In this two day workshop students will learn a number of techniques to achieve either loose or very detailed artwork. You will learn about the inks, pens and paper to use for getting the results you want, as well as completing at least two pieces. The artwork created with this medium reproduces beautifully to make cards or prints to sell or give as gifts. Fee: $65 includes supplies.

Beginners and Intermediate Oil Painting
You will create a 16X20 follow-a-long landscape scene in oils that will be suitable to frame. Learn how to easily mix those hard to mix colors and apply the paint to achieve the desired effect. Those who have some experience may bring a picture of their choice to work on. Come join the fun! Fee: $80 if you bring your own supplies, $100 with supplies furnished.

Beginners Watercolor Made Easy!
For those who have always wanted to try watercolor but heard that it was too hard, or those who have only a little experience and want to learn more. The two day workshop will cover papers, paints, brushes and techniques to use for various effects. Students will also learn how do do a pour and much more while completing at least two paintings that will be ready to frame! Fee: $80 if you bring your own supplies, $100 with supplies furnished.

Tuesdays
May 4-Nov 16
1pm - 3pm
and
3:30 -5:30pm







Sat. June 5
10am-4pm
Sun. June 6
1-5pm









Sat. June 26
10am-4pm
Sun. June 27
1-5pm








Sat. Aug. 28
10am-4pm
Sun. Aug. 29
1-5pm

Classes
Workshops
To Register
or for Info
E-mail:
svfal.info
@gmail.com

or Call
828-357-8129

2010 EVENTS

     
“Create Your Best”
with Suzanne Karnatz, PSA.
Using your own sketches or photos, Master Pastellist, Suzanne Karnatz, will guide you to see, identify design, composition, etc. to help you create your best. On the second day, you will have the option to re-create a semi-abstract piece!
Place: SVFAL Studio, 999 Old US 70 W., Black Mountain, NC.
Cost: $200.
To register: send full registration fee, or $50 deposit, to Stan Skeen, 350 Bee Tree Rd. Swannanoa, NC 28778.
Supply List: Pastels (soft and hard, not oil pastel) Paper: sanded paper (Wallis, Art Spectrum, Ampersand). Turpentine, alcohol, or mineral Spirits. Flat brush. Sketch pad for thumbnail sketch.
Susi Karnatz, PSA, is known nationally and internationally as Master Pastellist. Her work is exhibited widely in N.Y., the Midwest, France, and locally. She loves to teach and bring out the best of a student.
October
1 & 2
2010
10 am - 4 pm
Pastel
Workshop
For More Info
contact
Denise Geiger
Phone
828-669-5947
e-mail
geigerjd@charter.net
SVFAL 43rd Annual Juried Exhibition
Black Mountain, NC
Deadline: July 26, 2010 10 am - 12 pm
Exhibit Date: August 1-15, 2010
Reception: Sunday, August 1 2 pm - 4 pm
Sponsor: Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League
Venue: Tyson Library
            105 North Dougherty St.
            Black Mountain, NC
Awards: Best of Show, 1st & 2nd place in
eight categories
Juror: Sharon Trammel
Eligibility: SVFAL members only, up to two works accepted, maximum size limit 40" width
Fees: $20 for one entry, $30 for two entries
Prospectus/Entry Form:
svfal.org/43rdAnnualExhibit.pdf
August
1-15
2010
Exhibition Contact
Susan Sinyai
Exhibit Chair
828-254-2154
Watercolor Workshop
with Sterling Edwards
SVFAL Studio, 999 Old Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC. 3 day workshop. Classes will run from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with one hour for lunch. Cost: $300 per student $50.00 deposit required by June 15, 2010
July
28-29-30
2010
Workshop Contact
Martha Raines
PO Box 651
Black Mtn, NC
28711
Phone
828-669-9449
Email
martyraines
@charter.net

Karen Chambers - 3 day plein air workshop for pastelists and other media. Cost: $105 for the three days. To register send $105 to Stan Skeen, SVFAL Treasurer, 350 Bee Tree Rd. Swannanoa, NC 28778.

May
27-28-29
2010
9:30 am-4 pm
Workshop For More Info
contact
Denise Geiger
Phone
828-669-5947
e-mail
geigerjd@charter.net
Painting the Impressionistic Landscape
with Lois Griffel
Formerly the head of the Cape Cod School of Art, Lois will teach the impressionistic color theory of her school in a plein air oils workshop based on her book, "Painting the Impressionist Landscape." Lois' goal is to help students, whether a beginner or professional, expand their artistic vision with a wonderful approach to painting color and light using colors they may never have used before, lively brushstrokes and even a palette knife. Most exciting for some may be the experience of painting outdoors for the first time. You can learn more about Lois and see examples of her work at loisgriffel.com. Tuition is $300 for SVFAL members; $325 for non-members (includes SVFAL membership). The class is now full but you can be placed on a waiting list in the event there is a cancellation.

April
21-23
2010

Workshop

To register
or for Info
contact
Lynn Newhouse
E-mail
tom_lynn
@bellsouth.net

or Call
828- 669-0823

Roger Dale Brown - 5 day workshop in Montreat, NC. The workshop will be oil landscape painting in the studio for intermediate to advanced students. Cost: $575 with a deposit of $100. Learn more about Roger on his web site at http://www.rogerdalebrown.com March
22-26
2010
Workshop To register
or for Info
contact
Cheryl Keefer ncartist@att.net
Everyone Loves Art & Chocolate
SVFAL Members� Show, Sourwood Gallery, Black Mountain, NC. Though not a requirement, artists are encouraged to use their artistic imagination to create a work of art related to the title of the show, �Everyone Loves Art & Chocolate.� The show is for member artists of all levels. Beginning and intermediate artists are encouraged to enter. Awards: Three awards plus two honorable mentions will be selected by show judge, Sara LeVan, who will also write a critique for show entries. Art Delivery Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Sourwood Gallery. Entry Fee: One Entry � $15.00. Two Entries � $25.00. The show will also feature a "Chocolate Lovers" Reception. Download Prospectus Here, Sign up today. You don't want to miss this!
Feb. 7-26
2010
Reception
Sunday Feb 7
2-4 pm
Exhibition
Contact
Denise Geiger geigerjd@charter.net



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View SVFAL 42nd Annual
Members' Juried Exhibition
Winners!

If contact information is not listed, you may call Barbara Wade, (Workshop Coordinator) at 828-652-6023 or Karen Paquette (Class Coordinator) at 828-357-8129

The exhibitions are juried, and are limited to members of the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. Non-members may join the League at the time they submit their art
to be juried.
The exhibitions are open to both professional and non-professional artists. Judges are employed for the major exhibits, and ribbons
are awarded
.

 


Programs are presented by SVFAL at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Speakers are outstanding experts in their field. Programs are given on a wide range of topics, and often include demonstrations. Call Laverne Hueston (Program Chairman) at 828-669-5669 for information

For example: Artistic use of the computer to produce original and expressive art. Advanced watercolor techniques. Use of classical methods of pigment preparation for maximum brilliance and durability of paintings. Artistic design of stained glass. Effective use of nude models in fine art. Plein air landscape painting in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

 

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