Hello Members
We are excited to announce the return of the Matco art classes at the Arts Center. The first class this year will be held today, February 13, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The class will be taught by Amy and Ed Likens and will take place every other week.
Writers and Illustrators Meeting:
EXERCISE YOUR WRITES
Just a friendly reminder that the Writers and Illustrators Group will be gathering this Friday, February 14th, from 4 pm to 6 pm. This month’s prompts are “Pitch” and “Tracker.” Feel free to write a short story (1000 words or less) in any genre or style that sparks your creativity, or get inspired to create an illustration based on those prompts. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
We’re excited to let you know that we’ll be moving our meeting time starting in March to the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We hope this change makes it easier for more members and guests to join us! It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together, unleash our creativity, and share our love for art in a supportive atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Upcoming Classes:
EXPLORING COLLAGE WORKSHOP
February 15, 2025 – 10-1 pm
PET COLLAGE
Join Judy Dillon Smith as she guides you through the process of creating a collage of your pet or favorite animal. We will start with sorting through recycled, painted and textured papers and materials. Using your pet image as a guide we will select a ‘palette’ of pattems and values to overlay your photo. Please come with an 8×10 image of your pet. In our session we will transfer to mat board, overlay with paper and embellish with pens and watercolor as needed.
Caution: This can be addicting!!
Image of Pet 8 x10
All materials are provided
Cost: $45
Confirm by 2/12/25 to jsmit13@columbus.rr.com
or text to 614 738 5213
Zart Art Classes for Youth
At the LONDON ARTS CENTER
February Dates: 18 & 25
Ages 10 -13, Class Time 3:30 -4:30
Ages 6-9, Class time 4:30 – 5:30
Fee is $10 each session – Includes all supplies, just pay when you arrive. Signup deadline is 3 days before class begins
Projects often overlap so it is important to attend all classes. Parking & entrance is located, in the back for the class.
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.
Current Gallery Show:
February 6 – March 23 Teachers Show
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 Calendar of Shows: 2025
Current Gallery Show:
February 6 – March 23 Teachers Show
Upcoming Gallery Shows:
April 3 thru April 13 POP – UP Show
April 24 thru May 25 Again…. Recycling Community Show
June 5 thru July 13 Bob Carl Show
July 19 thru July 27 POP-UP Show
July 31 thru August 31 ” TREES ” Member Show
Sept 4 thru Sept. 27 Open
Oct 2 thru Oct 26 Open
Oct 30 thru Nov. 30 Open
Dec.4 thru Dec 28 Beckie Neff
Scheduled Classes:
EXPLORING COLLAGE WORKSHOP
February 15, 2025 – 10-1 pm
PET COLLAGE
Join Judy Dillon Smith as she guides you through the process of creating a collage of your pet or favorite animal. We will start with sorting through recycled, painted and textured papers and materials. Using your pet image as a guide we will select a ‘palette’ of pattems and values to overlay your photo. Please come with an 8×10 image of your pet. In our session we will transfer to mat board, overlay with paper and embellish with pens and watercolor as needed.
Caution: This can be addicting!!
Image of Pet 8 x10
All materials are provided
Cost: $45
Confirm by 2/12/25 to jsmit13@columbus.rr.com
or text to 614 738 5213
Zart Art Classes for Youth
At the LONDON ARTS CENTER
February Dates:18 & 25
Ages 10 -13, Class Time 3:30 -4:30
Ages 6-9, Class time 4:30 – 5:30
Fee is $10 each session – Includes all supplies, just pay when you arrive. Signup deadline is 3 days before class begins
Projects often overlap so it is important to attend all classes. Parking & entrance is located, in the back for the class.
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 love posting photos of our classes and post on FaceBook. Please let us know if this is a problem.
Regular Club Meetings:
Writers and Illustrators Meeting:
EXERCISE YOUR WRITES
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.
We’re excited to let you know that we’ll be moving our meeting time starting in March to the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We hope this change makes it easier for more members and guests to join us! It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together, unleash our creativity, and share our love for art in a supportive atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
LVAG Board Meeting:
The London Visual Arts Guild Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month
Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm
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,. It’s a great time to work and mingle with other artists.
Memberships
We rely on membership support to offer classes and workshops at reasonable costs. For $2.08 a month, less than the cost of a gas station coffee, you can join in all the fun and help us bring wonderment and joy to our community through art and friendship.
Memberships make a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, or whatever festive occasion.
The membership basic fee is $25.00 or $50.00 for a family:
You may remit a check to:
The London Arts Center
PO Box 362
London OH 43140
or if you wish to pay in cash bring the amount to any event or regular open day.
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
PO Box 362
121 East First Street
London OH 43140