Hello Members
Happy Leap Year Day!
The LVAG is looking for volunteers to watch the studio on Saturdays and Sundays this month (February). We welcome members who can volunteer for any days we are open, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, this month, and any future days. Any help is appreciated.
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 stitches, reverse, and turns
* Design your custom denim bag
• Sew your bag!
T h e A r t o f t h e S K E T C H B O O K WORKSHOP
Judy Dillon Smith
March 2 & March 16 – 1-4 PM – LONDON ARTS CENTER
Join me as we unlock the joys and rewards of working in a sketchbook. Learning to draw the simple and mundane helps to train our vision and hone our skills. We will start with simple objects depicted with various materials and explore ways to combine text and journal entries into our compositions to create interesting pages and spreads. We will use pencil, pen & in and watercolor to complete most of our work. The creative practice of sketchbooking keeps us curious and inspires us to keep going in our art
journeys. There is spontaneity and freedom in the ‘sketch’. We may not create a ‘masterpiece’, but will be exercising and having fun in the process! We will also assign challenges between classes. Students to provide water media sketchbook, pencils/erasers, drawing pens and watercolors/brushes. Class time will be in Studio or En Plein Air(weather permitting). Each Session is $35 per person.
Current Gallery Show:
LONDON ARTS CENTER TEACHERS SHOW
Featuring a display of artists who will be giving classes this year at the center. Please stop in and view their work and sign up for the classes they give.
If you want to give 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
Upcoming Gallery Shows:
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
9th Annual Community Art Show
April 4 through May 19
We are happy to announce that we will be partnering with the London Public Library to show their Youth recycling projects beside our Mayors Choice and Peoples Choice Awards for Youth and Adults. Awards will be given at the close of the opening reception on April 6th from 2 till 4 at the Center.
Applications may be picked up at the London Library, Yesterdays Ewes, Relevant Co., The Paper Boutique and the London Arts Center. While at the Arts Center stop in and take a look at the “ 2024 Teachers Show”. Drop off times for the Center are March 23 and March 27.from 11 till 2. Drop off for the Library is March 30. Youth and Adult classes are now underway at the Center check the Londonvisualartsguild.org website for details or Facebook.
Link to more information and entry form here:
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
Upcoming 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:
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 stitches, reverse, and turns
* Design your custom denim bag
• Sew your bag!
ZART:
March 2024 Class dates – March 5,12,19 & 26.
Signup deadline is 3 days before class begins
Classes – Ages 10-13, Class Time 3:30 -4:30
Classes – Ages 6-9 will be 4:30 – 5:30
Fee is $40, for the 4 one hour classes, $10 each session – Includes all supplies, just pay when you arrive.
Projects often overlap so it is important to attend all four classes.
Contact; Colleen Van Steen (937) 654-6618 text is fine
Email- greenestones@aol.com
Zart is our mascot who loves to create and inspire!
Come join the fun !
You do not have to stay with your child during class, but certainly may if you like.
We have other areas you may enjoy while in the building including the gallery and gift shop.
We do like to take pictures and post them on our FB page. Please inform us if this is a problem.
Layer Upon Layer: A Mixed Media Workshop Six Saturday Classes at the London Arts
Saturday, June 1st 10am – 11:45am
Instructor: Jennifer Tritle
This is a FREE class provided at the London Arts Center.
All ages welcome; children under 12 will need adult supervision.
The class will have a short lecture demonstration and then a hands-on encounter.
All supplies provided, including two 5″ x 7″ canvas boards.
One project will be guided. The other is “on your own.” Come join the fun at 121 East First Street, P.O. Box 362, in
London, Ohio-43140
Contact Jennifer, to reserve your spot.
jennifertritlemom1@gmail.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 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:
“Can” (any use of the word) & Exposure
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/
LVAG London Arts Center
121 East First Street
PO Box 362 London OH 43140