Hello Members
Current Gallery Show:
LONDON ARTS CENTER TEACHERS SHOW
A display of rtists who will be giving classes this year at the center. Stop in and wiew thier work and sign up for the classes they give.
If you are interested in giving a class please talk with a board member. we welcome all styles.
February 1 through March 17
Reception This Saturday, Feb 3 From 2:00 – 4:00
Sewing Class!
HEY KIDS 9+ & TEENS!
Learn to use your sewing machine to make your own UPcycled Blue Jean Bag!
6:00 – 8:30 Thursday, February 29th
$25 per student. Limit 10. Blue jeans and embellishments included!
Bring your own sewing machine, Fabric Scissors, Thread & Bobbins
How to thread your sewing machine to Start sewing!
Let’s practice straight stitch, reverse, and turns
* Design your custom denim bag
• Sew your bag!
Writers and Illustrators Meeting:
Meeting: Febuary 9th at 4:00pm
This month’s writing and illustration prompts are: Anniversary & Snow
We talk Writing and Poetry and Illustration. We share our works in a round table discussion. We also offer monthly prompts to be used to stir our imaginations. Create a Story of approximately 1000 words. Write in any style (poetry, prose) and any genre (Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Comedy, etc.) or create an illustration using the prompts as inspiration. Join us and share your work.
Up Coming Gallery Shows:
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
Community Recycling Show
April 4 through May 19
This is a Community Recycling Show. Open, to all and waiting, to see what clever ideas show up. So, start gathering and creating what you want to enter this year.
Membership Dues:
A reminder to please remit your membership dues if you have not done so yet. We have a great many events and activities being planned. It’s a great time to renew or get a friend to join. If you are an artist or just love to admire art, we welcome everyone.
LVAG Calendar of Shows: 2024
Current Gallery Show:
LONDON ARTS CENTER TEACHERS SHOW
February 1 through March 17
Reception Feb 3 Held 2:00 – 4:00
Up Coming Gallery Shows:
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Community Recycling Show – April 4 through May 19
THREE GENERATIONS OF BURGERS – June 3 through July 14
POP-UP SHOWS – July 20 through July 28
ANYTHING GOES Member show – August 8 through September 8
ART WE ARE, AND TO ART WE SHALL RETURN – September 12 through October 20
WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS – CLOTHESLINE QUILTS (Dual Show)- November 2 through November 30
CLASS PARTICIPATION – December 5 through December 29
Scheduled Classes:
Card Making for Valentine’s Day:
w/ Vicki from London’s “Paper Boutique”
February 7th From 6:30 to 8:30.
All supplies Provided. The cost is $15
Call or Text Liz Lassel at (614) 769-3986 to reserve a seat.
You may bring children 10 years or older to participate in the classes.
Children younger than 10 must be able to entertain themselves in our classroom. We will provide drawing materials, crayons, paper, etc.
Drawing and Talking Horses:
Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 to 2:30 pm., Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 230 pm.
This class will be a slightly different approach to Drawing Horses as we will also talk and swap horse stories. If you like Horses but are a little leery of them because you have been bit, kicked, or stepped on, this class will be safe.
Sondra Fox will be the Instructor. She is a retired Racehorse trainer of more than 45 years with a Degree in Art & Design from the Cincinnati Art Academy, a published illustrator and freelance artist, plus lots of experience handling stall duties.
Paper and pencils supplied. The cost is $ 15 per session. For more information, call or text 937-207-7400. Please sign up by Feb.8.
Sewing Class!
HEY KIDS 9+ & TEENS!
Learn to use your sewing machine to make your own UPcycled Blue Jean Bag!
6:00 – 8:30 Thursday, February 29th
$25 per student. Limit 10. Blue jeans and embellishments included!
Bring your own sewing machine, Fabric Scissors, Thread & Bobbins
How to thread your sewing machine to Start sewing!
Let’s practice straight stitch, reverse, and turns
* Design your custom denim bag
• Sew your bag!
ZART:
Zart is our mascot who loves to create and inspire!
Join the fun!
February 2024 Class dates- Feb. 6,13,20 &27
Ages 10 – 13, Class Time 3:30 – 4:30
Ages 6 – 9, Class Time 4:30 – 5:30
The signup deadline is three days before class begins
The fee is $40 for the four one-hour classes and $10 for each session – It includes all supplies; pay when you arrive.
Projects often overlap, so it is important to attend all four classes.
In Feb., the first two classes on the 6th & 13th have an overlapping project, and it is important to attend both.
Feb. 20 & 27 classes can be taken individually as they will not have overlapping projects.
You do not have to stay with your child during class, but you certainly may if you like.We have other areas you may enjoy while in the building, including the gallery and Art Cart. We do like to take pictures and post them on our FB page. Please inform us if this is a problem.
Sign up early
Contact Colleen Van Steen (937) 654 – 6618; text is fine
Email-greenestones@aol.com
Basic Drawing classes with Ken Madden:
Six Saturday Classes at the London Arts Center
(enter back door)
Class Dates: January 20 – 27 & February 3 – 10 – 17
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Fee is $15 per class
Beginning with graphite and compressed charcoal, the progressing to colored pencil & soft pastel.
Instructor will have a materials list.
To sign up email Ken; artlovepeace277@icloud.com
We love posting photos of our classes and post on FaceBook. Please let us know if this is a problem.
Regular Club Meetings:
Coffee and Conversation:
This get together will take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month starting January 24th from 1:30 till 3:30. The idea is to break up the week for older adults to talk Art, Quilting, and associated passions. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of fun filled talks, without the worry of driving at night.
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:30
Writers and Illustrators Meeting:
We talk Writing and Poetry and Illustration. We share our works in a round table discussion. We also offer monthly prompts to be used to stir our imaginations. Create a Story of approximately 1000 words. Write in any style (poetry, prose) and any genre (Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Comedy, etc.) or create an illustration using the prompts as inspiration. Join us and share your work.
This month’s writing and illustration prompts are: Anniversary & Snow
Meeting: 2nd Friday of the month at 4:00pm
Sonic Sketches:
The LVAG Sonic Sketches meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6 – 8 pm at the LVAG Arts Center
Dust off those instruments and come jam or hang out.
Meeting: 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm
LVAG Board Meeting:
The London Visual Arts Guild Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month
Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
General Information
Youth Classes
We offer youth education classes.
Zart: Classes designed to increase the youth’s knowledge and enjoyment of art.
Home School Classes: Providing art education to supplement the home school student
Open Studio
The LVAG London Arts Center hosts Open Studio every Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm Members, and the public are welcome. Bring your current project or start a new project—a great time to work and mingle with other artists.
Membership Dues
A reminder to please remit your membership dues if you have not done so yet. We have a great many events and activities being planned. It’s a great time to renew or get a friend to join. We welcome everyone.
LVAG Regular Hours: Thursday 11 -2 pm, Saturday 10 – 2 pm
Sunday 11 – 2 pm
http://londonvisualartsguild.org/
https://www.facebook.com/LondonVisualArtsGuild
LVAG London Arts Center
121 East First Street
PO Box 362 London OH 43140