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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.
2009 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 $5--$10 each for model).	Mondays 12pm-3pm	Portrait painting Open Studio with model	Contact Fran Greenberg greenbergfrances @yahoo.com
Kids and Teen Art class Instructor Lorelle Bacon Cost $60 for all four classes.	Wednesdays 1-3 pm June 17 to July 8, 2009	Kids Classes	To register Call Lorelle 828-367-0399
Lorelle Bacon - Mixed Media Class using Modeling Paste! Students will use modeling paste to create a 3-D look in either their choice of oil or acrylic paints! Some very interesting things can be done with modeling paste! It makes your painting really look dimensional. For example, fence posts, stucco houses, clothing on a portrait, flowers and much more…Come join the fun and learn something new!! Cost: $80	Wednesdays 9am-12pm June 10 to July 1 2009	Classes	To register Call 828 357-8129
Experimental Art Group - Learn something new every week from a different artist. Open to all media. All levels welcome. We will invite a teacher once a month but otherwise will learn techniques from DVD demo and each other. Cost:$20/month starting with the first time you show up. All proceeds go to SVFAL Feel free to start any Thursday!	Thursdays 10am-2pm April 30, 2009 May 7, 2009 May 1, 20094 May 21, 2009 June 2, 2009	Workshop	For More Info Contact: Karen Paquette karenpaq@ theabstractgarden.com
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,	Contact Fran Greenberg greenbergfrances @yahoo.com
2009 EVENTS
Oil painting plein-air workshop with Larry Moore of Orlando, Fla. Reception and lecture Sept. 20, 2009.	September 20-23 2009.	Workshop	Contact Persons LaVerne Hueston 669-5669 Denise Geiger 828-333-4473
SVFAL August Juried Show at Tyson Library (Black Mountain Public Library), 105 North Dougherty St., Black Mountain, NC.	August 2-16 2009.	Juried Exhibition	For details e-mail Denise Gieger geigerjd @charter.net
Cathy Futral - Water based media, including watersoluble oils and acrylics. Cost: $200. First six to register will have a chance to win a donated set of water soluble oils valued at $200. Send registrations to Karen Paquette, Box 230, 800E Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803. See more info about the workshop and instructor HERE.	July 29,30, 31 2009 9am-4pm.	Workshop	Contact Karen Paquette email: svfal.info@gmail.com Phone: 357-8129
Watercolor Workshop with Anne Abgott: Cost: $200. Deposit $75, due May 1,2009, Balance due June 30, 2009	July 13,14,15 2009 9am-4pm	Workshop	Contact Workshop Coordinator Martha Raines 828-669-9449
Lorelle Bacon - Scratchboard Technique Workshop for Teens and Adults. This two day workshop will teach students the techniques of creating dynamic art with scratchboard. Students will complete at least 1 picture of their choice (animals, landscapes, portraits & more) A nice piece of art to keep, or to use for making prints and cards to sell or use as gifts. COME JOIN THE FUN! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! Bring a sack lunch. Cost: $65 plus $10 supply fee.	June 12 & 13 2009 10am-4PM	Workshop	Must Register by June 4,2009 Call 828 357-8129
Pastel Workshop with Deborah Squier: Three days (Thurs.-Fri.-Sat.) $250. Includes Sat. paint-out with instruction at Lake Lure. Two days (Thurs.-Fri.) $200. Deposit: $50, due April 1, 2009. Balance due May 1, 2009. All levels welcome. Studio and plein-air work.	May 28,29,30 2009 10am-4:00pm	Workshop	Contact Workshop Coordinator Denise Geiger 828-333-4473
NOTICE: DATE CHANGE Bob Wagar Workshop Series with Clay Sculptor, Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League, 999 Old Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC 28711 828-669-0351, is changed from Ten Thursdays this spring to 10 Tuesdays May 19 - July 21, 2009. Class limited to 2 to 5 Students. Fee: $321, plus materials & firing fees (at cost) charged by the Center.	Was: March 26 - May 28 2009 1pm– 4 pm Now: May 19 - July 21 2009 1pm– 4 pm	Workshop	See details Here

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2008 Juried Show
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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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