Our Mission: To champion art as essential to life and give our community a creative voice.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
RECEPTION: SEPT 25, 2-4PM
Portraiture encompasses a broad spectrum of artwork that has the power to generate conversation, inspire compassion, and express identity in unimaginative ways.
This very special exhibit is an artistic representation spotlighting the likeness, personality and mood of people and animals, the face of buildings and the beautiful landscapes that make the Central Coast a vibrant community!
This exhibit will be a rich blend of the art and culture of local people and the Central Coast.
Image: courtesy of Anne Fraker and Cynthia Kevorkian
WHAT: FACES OF THE CENTRAL COAST
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: SEPT 22 - NOV 7, 2022
INFO: www.artcentermorrobay.org
RECEPTION: Sunday, September 25, 2-4pm
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Dying Silk Scarves with Sharon Gellerman
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop, Dyeing Silk Scarves with Sharon Gellerman.
Sharon Gellerman is a local artist who creates one-of-a-kind, hand-marbled, silk scarves and silk tallits. Sharon has a fresh and modern interpretation of the classical art of marbling on fabric. Through experimentation with color, technique and dye, she has refined her style and designs.
Her sense of art has been greatly influenced by memories of Israel and her love of the California Coast. These elements are reflected in the intricate patterns and vibrant colors of her textile designs. These complex designs and skillful use of color make each scarf or tallit a unique and wearable piece of art.
Marbled silk scarves are made by layering colorful dyes onto a solution of water and cellulose. This process allows the dyes to float above the liquid. Using custom made combs or rakes, the layers of color are then manipulated into unique designs. When the fabric is placed on top of the composition and absorbs the dye colors, it transfers onto the silk scarf, creating the marbling affect.
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own hand-dyed silk scarfs or just want to see how it’s done, this is the workshop for you. Students will get to take home one finished scarf and 2 or 3 handkerchiefs.
WHAT: Marbled Silk Scarves
WHEN: October 9, 2022, 1PM-4PM
COST: $65. MBAA Members & $75. Non Members
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Art Center Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504
May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund.
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Writing and Illustrating Haiku
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Join us for a monthly meeting geared toward sharing information about what’s happening at Art Center Morro Bay and enjoy a free, fun filled, interactive art demonstration by award winning artist and poet, George Wm. Asdel.
The class will listen to and write Haiku. Learn shortcuts for drawing animals, flowers, plants, and people.
Search old nature magazines and study art on display in MB gallery for
inspiration to write Haiku and make greeting cards.
Haiku can be used for:
Daily diaries, Journaling, Meditation,
Doodling, Professional art,
Brain exercises, Greeting cards,
Love letters, Games with friends
Bring your sketchbook, soft drawing, and colored pencils, and pen, for this interactive demonstration. If you do not have art supplies, paper and pencils will be supplied.
George will be basing Haiku poetry on the drawings made during this event, artwork on exhibit or other images! This is referred to as ekphrastic or poetry based on another art form.
Haiku
Bird in Her Flowers
A small honey bee
Found a bird in her flowers
They talked about rain
Haiku and art
©2011 by George Asdel
About the artist: George Asdel was born in Santa Ana, CA. He was raised in Monterey Park and attended Mark Keppel High School, East Los Angeles College, California State Universities at Los Angeles and Fullerton majoring in education and art. George was a story teller on Catalina Island, taught elementary school in L.A., on a U.S. Navy base in Newfoundland, Canada, and in a Spencer Valley one room schoolhouse near Julian, CA. George and his wife Kathie taught art in the Hibbs’ Cove Art Center, located in a Newfoundland fishing village. Together, they opened an art gallery and studio in Brigus, Newfoundland. Upon returning to California, they opened galleries and studios in Pismo and Shell Beach. After relocating to Atascadero, Kathie continues to work as a Marriage, Family and Art Therapist. George taught art for another fourteen years to adults and children at the Charles Paddock Zoo.
George illustrates books, creates greeting cards and has 39 volumes of bound drawing books that he continues to work on daily. George has had the honor of having two books published, is a puppeteer, puppet script writer, facilitator of the Atascadero Writers Group, current President of the Atascadero Art Association and exhibits his artwork at Gallery at Marina Square.
Join us for an enjoyable, interactive art demonstration, that is free and open to the public!
WHAT: WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING HAIKU
WHEN: October 10, 2022, 3-5pm
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Kirsti Wothe, mrswothe@yahoo.com
www.artcentermorrobay.org
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
Life drawing has remained the cornerstone of art instruction.
We believe life drawing should be fun, accessible and expressive. Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present a weekly, uninstructed, Life Drawing workshop, featuring a variety of male and female nude models.
Put yourself on the pathway to better art! This evening workshop, is open to all adults regardless of experience. Bring your own art supplies and work with medium of choice.
Models pose for various lengths of time, up to 20 minutes while taking short breaks. There is no instruction. This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced and participants should be at least 18 years of age to register.
WHAT: Wednesday Life Drawing
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: Wednesday Evenings, 6-9pm
COST: $10.00 MBAA Members and Students $12.00 Non Members
CONTACT: Bob Rodger (805) 528-4248, brodger56@yahoo.com
Online registration: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
Students may be asked to wear a mask and show proof of vaccine.
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Create a beautiful succulent pumpkin centerpiece to usher in the fall season! You bring the pumpkin and Joan supplies 10 medium and 10 small succulent cuttings, moss, glue and instruction. When the pumpkin is no longer usable, the top can be cut off and planted in soil to give the succulents a new life in another container.
Invite your friends and family for a fun morning in Morro Bay and still have an afternoon on your own to have a wonderful lunch and get in some shopping.
Class Fee is $30
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
What will you create using all of the colorful supplies Joan Martin Fee brings for you to play with? How about a snowman, a holiday tree, a stepping stone, a garden rock, wine bottle wall art, a heart...the choices go on and on. Preselect your project at www.CreativeMeTime.com and then choose your baubles, tile and plate pieces to complete your project the day of the workshop.
Everything is included to complete your project that you can complete in the class.
There are so many designs and colors to choose from. Preselect your project at www.CreativeMeTime.com. Some choices are - Teacup Mosaic - $60, Mosaic Rock - $50 or Mosaic Wall Art - $55. So many designs and colors to choose from.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS - Winter Faire & Craft Exhibit
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present the annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast.
This special holiday event is open to all artists, providing an opportunity to exhibit paintings, photography, sculpture and fine crafts. This exhibit is open to all mediums and subject matter. Crafts include, but not limited to fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery and jewelry.
This fine art exhibit is designed for customers who are holiday shopping and looking for special gift ideas!
Artists are invited to submit up to (3) wall hung 2D pieces, (10) note cards, (5) portfolio prints, up to (12) jewelry pieces, (3) large sculptures and/or (12) craft items.
Please print entry forms and submit with your artwork on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 10am – 2pm. Submission information, fees and entry forms are located on the website: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/entry-forms/
Artist may become a member by going to ArtCenterMorroBay.org or artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/register/
WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Crafts
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: November 8, 2022, 10am – 2pm.
RECEPTION: Sunday, November 13, 2022, 2-4pm
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast.
This special holiday event offers a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more.
Whether you’re attending this extraordinary exhibit to observe or to find that perfect holiday gift, you are in for a delight! The Annual Winter Faire & Craft Show will be on display from November 10, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
ART CENTER MORRO BAY WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25, 2022 AND JANUARY 1, 2023.
TAKE OUT is scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023.
The next take-in, FOR THE BIRDS will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 10AM - 2PM.
WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Crafts
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: November 10, 2022 through DECEMBER 31, 2022.
RECEPTION: Sunday, November 13, 2022, 2-4pm
CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a free demo in the fine art of Needlework with artists, Debra Cobb and Sue Melvin.
Join us for an afternoon of learning about the fine art of needle work. Debra and Sue will cover the history of needle work, type of canvas and fabrics used, variety of threads, needles and other tools. Samples of various needle work techniques, such as needlepoint, cross-stitch, surface embroidery, satin ribbon embroidery, beading, bargello, hardanger, pulled thread, etc.
This is the Morro Bay Art Association’s monthly meeting and free art demonstration.
About Instructors:
Debra Cobb is a self-taught embroiderer, beginning with purchased needlepoint and cross stitch kits. Over time, Debra’s other hobby as a medieval re-enactor encouraged, improved and developed her stitching skills using various textiles. A firm believer that one never stops learning, Debra took classes from the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, the Royal School of Needlework, Lucy Barter, and YouTube. Basically, wherever and whenever she could find them. “Although I enjoy working with silk threads, I love the bling, so adding goldwork, beads and gemstones is natural for many of my pieces. Over the past 5 years, I have enjoyed creating small handbags using my own designs. Some of these have been entered in exhibitions by the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design. I have also enjoyed teaching classes in needlework. Currently, my husband and I are collaborating on art pieces using medieval illumination and embroidery. Although some consider embroidery a lost art, I have dedicated myself to reviving this age-old practice so that it can be worn, touched, manipulated, gifted and re-interpreted.”
Sue Melvin was a slow bloomer when it came to the Needle Arts. Even though Sue has a B.A. in home economics and taught high school clothing for 5 years, she dabbled in cross-stitch and surface embroidery for years. It wasn't until she joined the Bishop's Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America (EGA) that she was awakened to the amazing world of Needle Art. Since joining the chapter in 2007, Sue has been exposed to a variety of stitch work and techniques. She has been very involved with the chapter, holding various offices including president. Sue has taught several classes to the chapter members and friends and has participated in some demos at the Mid-State Fair. Sue continues to expand her knowledge and techniques by taking on-line classes and seminars offered by EGA. It's a fun and rewarding hobby that she thoroughly enjoys and strives to encourage those who might be interested.
This free art demonstration is open and free to the public. Drop-ins are encouraged.
Image: Deanna's Girl©
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: Nov. 14,2022
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org
Kirsti Wothe
Director of Adult Education
Art Center Morro Bay
mrswothe@yahoo.com 805-996-0937
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Family Playtime with Alcohol Inks
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Looking for an event for the entire family? Come play with alcohol inks! They are basically inks with alcohol in them so they dry super fast. We'll be making ornaments, necklaces or magnets and shaving cream cards.
$25 each person
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Learn how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose a wreath or decorate an 18" x 8" piece of recycled wood with driftwood then add succulents or create a beautiful holiday tree or letters. Care instructions are provided so your succulent projects thrive for a very long time. Class fees vary. Preregistration required at www.creativemetime.com
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Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Invite your visitors to this fun event! Everything is provided so all you do is choose your project, sign-up and come have a ball!
What will you create using all of the colorful supplies Joan Martin Fee brings for you to play with? How about a snowman, a holiday tree, a stepping stone, a garden rock, wine bottle wall art, a heart...the choices go on and on. Preselect your project at www.CreativeMeTime.com and then choose your baubles, tile and plate pieces to complete your project the day of the workshop.
There are so many designs and colors to choose from. Preselect your project at www.CreativeMeTime.com.
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PAINTING THE HEAD IN OILS WITH WARREN CHANG
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
(2) Day Workshop
January 14-15, 2023, 9:30am - 4:30pm
HURRY! THIS WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to host a portrait workshop, Painting the Head in Oils, by Warren Chang.
In this oil painting workshop, participants will get an inside look into Warren Chang’s art practice and learn how to paint a head to final painting, using a limited palette.
Warren will teach the fundamentals of Light and Shadow and how this applies to painting a portrait, demonstrating painting a head of a live model. Students will be able to get feedback directly from Warren, ask questions in an intimate class setting, and follow along with demos. This workshop will cover how to construct a human head and learn how light falls on form with regard to value and edge relationships. In addition, Warren will share his unique limited palette in applying color in the Old Masters style. Students will focus on drawing the human head and creating life-like skin tone colors.
Warren will give a slide presentation revealing his process of creating his unique narrative paintings. By the end of this 2-day workshop, each participant will have a final painting inspired by Warren’s unique approach to painting that gives a window into his practice.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Warren Chang graduated the Art Center College of Design in 1981 and after 20 years as an award winning illustrator, embarked in a career in fine art in 2000. His work has been recognized nationally and profiled in many art publications, including the covers of American Artist and International Artist magazines accompanying a series of 8 articles on instructional painting he authored. He is the subject of a 112 page monograph book titled: Warren Chang: Narrative Paintings published by Flesk Publications in 2013. He has been honored with solo exhibitions at the Monterey Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art and most recently at the Triton Museum in 2021. His paintings are in the permanent collection of the Monterey Museum of Art and the Hilbert Museum of California Art in Orange, Ca.
Awards include "Best of Show" at the Salon International 2003 held in San Antonio Texas, Southwest Art Award in 2008 and the Fine Art Connoisseur Award for painting in 2009, both from the California Art Club, 1st Place in the Raymar Online Art Contest in 2010 and the Dean Cornwell Award for Multi Figure Composition from the California Art Club in 2013. He is a Signature member of the California Art Club and a Master Signature member of the Oil Painters of America.
Mr. Chang’s subjects include biographical interiors and genre scenes of the fieldworkers of Monterey County where he grew up. His paintings portray the human condition, sometimes the disenfranchised while at the same time celebrating the human spirit.
Learn about drawing, values and composition in a workshop designed to create in a relaxed, informative yet focused environment for all skill levels. This workshop will feature live models. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Warren Chang is planning a free lecture and book signing, following his workshop! Don’t miss a rare opportunity to learn more about Mr. Chang and take home a signed book!
WHAT: PAINTING THE HEAD IN OILS WITH WARREN CHANG
WHEN: January 14-15, 2023, 9:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE: ART CENTER MORRO BAY, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: MBAA Members $500. NON Members $510. , 2-day workshop
PRE-REGISTRATION: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
In the event of a wait list, please contact Kirsti Wothe
Kirsti Wothe
(805) 996-0937
mrswothe@yahoo.com
Director of Adult Education
Art Center Morro Bay
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Professional, Fine Wire Wrapping
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in professional fine wire wrapping with jewelry artist, Li Li Clever
Class description: Learn fine wire wrapping technique utilizing 3 tools; needle nose, flat tip and cutting pliers along with ½ hard silver plated round wire and a great variety of beads provided by the artist. Please feel free to bring existing jewelry projects for inspiration from the artist.
About Instructor: Li Li Clever is a Jewelry Specialist and Designer. In 1994 Li Li Clever Jewelry began as a cottage industry and promptly blossomed into a retail boutique in Central California as well as a wholesale business which produced jewelry for Nordstrom's and many fine boutiques, gallery's and salons. Since its genesis, Li Li would travel to South Seas Asia to source exotic and original materials to incorporate into her jewelry designs which include lariats, chandelier earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. Feathered into her collections are many one-of-a-kind designs.
Connect with other artists and learn the art of jewelry making. This workshop is designed for beginners and appropriate for intermediate artists. All materials are included in this course.
WHAT: Professional Fine Wire Wrapping
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: January 28, 2023, 1-4pm
COST: $110.00Members; $125.00 Non-Members for the 1 day workshop.
REGISTRATION: Pre-register online at artcentermorrobay.org
Refunds will be given up to 7 days before the workshop.
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Healing Through Art Expression with Beverly Engel, LMFT
Art Center Morro Bay835 Main StMorro Bay, CA93442 Map
This workshop will focus on healing trauma, including childhood abuse (emotional, physical and sexual) and adult trauma (domestic violence, emotional abuse, sexual assault) as well as the loss of a loved one or other types of trauma. Focusing on artistic expression as a healing tool, Beverly, a licensed psychotherapist, will offer strategies, prompts, demonstrations and guidance to help you safely identify and express your emotions of fear, anger, sadness, and shame, heal the damage caused by trauma, and create a positive future.
This will be a safe yet powerful workshop that can help you process unexpressed emotions and move through stuck places in your recovery.
“Art is a wound turned into light.” ~ Georges Braque
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Beverly Engel has been a licensed psychotherapist for nearly 40 years, specializing in working with victims of childhood and adult abuse and is the author of numerous books related to healing abuse, including: The Emotionally Abused Woman, The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, Healing Your Emotional Self, The Nice Girl Syndrome and It Wasn’t Your Fault. Her latest book, Freedom at Last: Healing the Shame of Childhood Sexual Abuse will be published in December of 2022.
Beverly is a survivor of emotional and sexual abuse and has used art expression for many years to help her heal from these traumas.
WHAT: Healing Through Art Expression with Beverly Engel, LMFT
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
WHEN: (2-day workshop) February 4 & 5, 10am – 4pm
COST: $200 members $250 non-members (limited scholarships may be available)
Additional Information: art center.morrobay@gmail.com or 805-772-2504
MATERIALS LIST
• Your journal or a new journal
• Any medium you prefer to use for creating (acrylic paint, liquid acrylic, poster paint, watercolor, pastels, colored pencils, markers, crayons). Suggest you bring several different mediums to work with.
• Any material you prefer to paint or draw on (watercolor paper, poster board, canvas)
• If you have no or little experience creating art bring the following at a minimum: Large drawing pad of paper, poster board or at least two canvases (18”x24”), felt markers, poster paint, liquid acrylics.
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