Welcome to the Morro Bay Art Association and its member gallery.
Art Center Morro Bay
Where we connect art lovers with artists.
“The love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Art Center Morro Bay Events
Friday Life Drawing
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FRIDAY LIFE DRAWING Learn drawing fundamentals, values and composition, in a creative atmosphere designed to concentrate on drawing the human figure. Live models are afforded in this relaxed environment, appropriate for all skill levels. Artists provide their own art materials. Pre-registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome. Image courtesy of Larry Armstrong WHAT: Friday Life Drawing WHERE: Morro Bay Recreation Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442 COST: $10. Per session WHEN: Fridays, 9am – 12pm CONTACT: Bob Rodger 805-528-4248 #mbaaadultclasses
Zen Doodle Adult Coloring Book Club
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE and Open to the Public Drop-in for the Adult coloring book club! Open to all community members. Relax and unwind with the new Adult coloring books! Learn the latest doodle craze called Zen Doodle. Anyone can do it, no experience necessary! Bring your own coloring books or get started with a page from ours. WHEN: Friday mornings 10am - 11:30am WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442 COST: Free and open to the public For more information visit www.artcentermorrobay.org or call 805-772-2504 #mbaaadultclasses
Annual Winter Faire Fine Art and Crafts
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Free and Open to the Public November 1 – January 7, 2019 Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present “The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show”, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast. This very special holiday event is a collective of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber art, wood, glass, jewelry and more. Whether you are 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 1 through January 7, 2019. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, November 4th, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay, is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. WHAT: Paintings, Photography & Fine Crafts WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: November 1 – January 7, 2019 RECEPTION: Sunday, November 4th, 2pm - 4pm #mbaaexhibits
Zentangle©
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present Zentangle© with certified instructor, Debbie Gedayloo. The Zentangle Method© of mindful creation is a way to relax, focus and expand one’s imagination. Through guided systematic patterns, students learn to trust their creativity, increase awareness, respond confidently to the unexpected and discover the fun and healing in creative expression. Incorporating a practice of Zentangle© allows for increased neuroplasticity and youthfulness in the brain. Anyone can feel successful and confident with the practice. If you can write the letters: I, C, S, O…you can follow the patterns. The underlying theories and systematic approach in the Zentangle Method© allow the participants to quiet the mind and focus, one stroke at a time. Debbie has practiced the art of Zentangle© for four years stating, “Often when sitting in meditation, I simply can’t quiet my mind and I bounce all over the place in my head. But, when I put the pen to the Zentangle© tile, the outside stimuli fade away and my entire being becomes quiet.” Debbie believes in the healing potential of this method and is excited to teach others how to tap into the hidden wisdom in each of us! Zentangle© is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join certified Zentangle© instructor, Debbie Gedayloo for monthly, celebratory and meditative art. First time students are provided Zentangle© bag, pen, pencil, tortillon, tiles and instructions and extras. WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: Dec. 15, 2018, 10am - 1pm COST: First time students: MBAA Members $35. Non Members $37. Ongoing classes: MBAA Members $20. Non Members $22. CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504 PRE-REGISTRATION: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ #mbaaadultclasses #mbaaworkshops
Old World Drawing and Painting
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
This bi-weekly oil painting class is a 10 month course, beginning with drawing techniques and progressing through black and white, limited palette to full palette. All levels of ability and experience are welcome. For a 2018 Course Description visit www.artcentermorrobay.org Register by contacting Jason Mayr at 805-234-6941 or email: jkmayr@aol.com WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442, 805-772-2504 WHEN: Mondays (bi- weekly) 9:00am - 1:00pm, beginning February 5, 2018 COST: $35.00 MBAA members or $40.00 for non-members https://youtu.be/0gi7wVdFo4s Art Center Morro Bay is open 12-4pm daily #mbaaadultclasses #oilpaint #oilpainting #oilpainter #canvas #art #oilonboard
Creativity
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE and Open to the Public We welcome you to join the Creativity Group at Art Center Morro Bay. Creativity is held each Wednesday from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm unless other events/classes conflict. FREE, informal and open to the public. Meet in the activity room of Art Center Morro Bay. Bring your art work, in any medium, and join others working in various mediums. Bring your lunch and stay for the whole time, or come and go as it works for you. No pre registration needed. CONTACT: Ann 805-534-9708 WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: Wednesdays 10:30am - 3pm COST: Free #mbaaadultclasses
Watercolor Wet and Wild
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is happy to host a new watercolor class designed for beginner to advanced. Classes will be ongoing and feature various instructors. For more information, please contact Alice Isaac, 805-225-1286. WHAT: Watercolor – Wet and Wild WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: Thursdays, 9am – 12pm. COST: $25. Members or $30. Non Members CONTACT: Alice Isaac, 805-225-1286, morrobayisaac@gmail.com #mbaaadultclasses
Beach Resin Art
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Lay out your design on an 11" x 14" white frame choosing from instructor’s huge assortment of shells, colored beach glass, glitter, baubles and trinkets. Then you'll encase your project in resin for a glistening work of art. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993. WHAT: Beach Resin Art WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street WHEN: Saturday, January 5th 10am – 12pm COST: $75. #mbaaadultclasses
Resin Necklaces
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Create two stunning necklaces by adding charms, beads, trinkets, glitter, paper and many other treasures into metal tray bezels then we will encase your creations in glistening resin. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993. WHAT: Resin Necklaces WHEN: Saturday, January 5th, 1 – 3pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street COST: $40. #mbaaadultclasses
Sea Glass & Wire Heart Jewelry
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Learn how to harden wire which strengthens and flattens it then the instructor will demonstrate how to drill holes in sea glass. You will take all your new knowledge and create a one-of-a-kind necklace and pierced earrings. Beginners welcome. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993. WHAT: Sea Glass & Wire Heart Jewelry WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street WHEN: Sunday, January 6th, 1 - 3pm COST: $55. #mbaaadultclasses
For the Birds
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
RECEPTION: January 13, 2 -4pm The Morro Bay Art Association is presenting it's Annual, For the Birds exhibit in celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. This exhibit is a collection of fine art paintings and photography depicting Morro Bay’s vast array of indigenous species of birds, birds seen around the world and all things bird-related. During this exhibit, Art Center Morro Bay will be featuring glass sculptor, George Jercich. George graduated from San Jose State University in 1984 with his MFA in Sculpture/Plastic Arts. He travelled throughout the USA, Europe and Asia seeking experiences in glass. He attended Pilchuck Glass School, the Interglas Symposium in Novy Bor, Czechoslovakia, participated in American/Thai Cultural Exchange Programs and co-instructed glassblowing at Ox-Bow Summer School of the Arts (SAIC). George is also the co-founder of the California Glass Exchange. George instructed glassblowing, glass forming, 3D design and sculpture courses at Cal Poly for over 35 years. Stop in to see this remarkable exhibit. Art Center Morro Bay will offer bird related gifts or you may find that perfect work of art! For the Birds will be on display from January 10 through February 18, 2018. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, January 18th, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. For more information, visit our website at http://www.artcentermorrobay.org WHAT: For the Birds WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: January 10 – February 18, 2019 RECEPTION: January 13, 2 -4pm CONTACT: artcenter.morrbay@gmail.com or 805-772-2504 #mbaaexhibits
Leather Tooling
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration of Leather Tooling by local craftsman, Finn Hansen. Tooling leather is the process of cutting into the leather to create shapes and designs. It’s a lot easier than you'd think, and the results can be beautiful! Tooled leather items often include, purses, belts, saddles, or just about anything made from leather. A variety of tools are used to achieve different designs. The designs on tooled leather range from the simple to the ornate. Some designs are part of an artistic tradition in many nations. Elaborate stars, flowers, curves, wildlife and initials are a few of the designs you can make, tooling leather. Finn Hansen became interested in leather crafting while attending Junior High School. Later while attending Cal Poly, he began to work at a local leather store. Five years later, he bought the store and has provided custom tooling and restorative leather work ever since! Tooling leather is a great craft. Whether you’re wanting to make a beautiful horse saddle for yourself or a custom belt for a friend, see how intricate designs are carved into leather. WHAT: Leather Tooling WHEN: Monday, January 14, 2019, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or (805) 772-2504 #mbaademos
Beaded & Wire Heart Jewelry
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Create a beautiful heart necklace and pierced earrings by forming wire and adding your choice of beads. All supplies are provided to complete the project. Choose your bead colors from instructor's supply. Beginners welcome. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993. WHAT: Beaded & Wire Heart Jewelry WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street WHEN: Saturday, January 26th, 10am – 12pm COST: $55. #mbaaadultclasses
Mosaics Play Day Choose Your Project
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose your project from exciting hearts to garden rocks to stepping stones. See website for more selections and pictures. All projects are super simple and perfect for a beginner. Everything is provided to complete the project. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993. WHAT: Mosaics Play Day, Choose Your Project WHEN: Saturday, January 26th, 1 – 4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street COST: $45-$75 #mbaaadultclasses
Succulent Sunday Choose Your Project
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with Mixed Media Artist, Joan Martin Fee, who will show you how easy it is to create with succulents. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths or a heart wreath. Everything is included to complete a lush wreath including tools, beautiful, locally grown succulents, forms and care sheet. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com or by calling 805-286-5993. WHAT: Succulent Sunday Choose Your Project WHEN: Sunday, January 27, 1 – 3pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street COST: $70-$90. #mbaaadultclasses
Tempered Mosaics
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose from the instructor's vast collection of seashells then break tempered glass and add it and baubles to a mirror or plaque for a fabulous beach lovers work of art. All supplies provided to complete project. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Tempered Glass Mosaic WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Saturday, February 2 10 am - 12 pm COST: $50-60 #mbaaadultclasses
Mosaics - Choose Your Projecr
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose your project from garden rocks, hearts, wine bottle plus many more. All are great beginner projects. Everything is provided to complete the project including use of tools, base piece, broken china pieces, baubles, glue, grout and instruction. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Mosaics - Choose Your Project WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Saturday, February 2 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm COST: $45-75 #mbaaadultclasses
Introduction to Soft Pastels and the Art of Pastel Painting
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Introduction to Soft Pastels and the Art of Pastel Painting Lights and Darks in Sunsets, Skies and Seashores Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in soft pastel by award winning artist, Greg Trombly, PhD. Discover the magic of pastels in a relaxed and supportive environment, focusing on basic drawing and observation skills. This workshop is designed to provide plenty of hands on guidance, allowing students to work from reference photos of their choice. Students from beginner to advanced are welcome. This 3-day course is held February 7 & 14 & 21, 2019, 1-4pm. Emphasis will be placed on composition, color and value. Greg will begin each workshop with a short demonstration, followed by independent work from personal reference photos and instructor guidance. Students are encouraged to bring a reference photo of a sunset and shoreline for these classes. February 7 Introduction to soft pastel with a demonstration of The Sunset. Basic drawing techniques, color, value and composition will be discussed. Independent work from reference photos. February 14 Review of previous work, demonstration of The Sky, Stormy, Sunny or Cloudy. Independent work from reference photos. February 21 Demonstration of “The Seashore: Sand, Shell, Rock and Water”. Independent work from reference photos. Dr. Greg Trombly holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from State University of New York at Oswego and State University of New York at Albany. In addition, he holds a PhD in the Cultural Foundations of Education from Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Trombly has been an educator and administrator for the public school system and at the university level. He has continued art education by participating in workshops from acclaimed artists such as Terri Ludwig and Daniel Greene. He exhibits artwork in New York, and his artwork is held in private collections throughout the country. Bring your own reference photos or use images provided by the instructor. Connect with other artists and learn basic skills in soft pastel. A materials list will be provided. COST: $30. Members; $35. non-Members per class. WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: February 7, 14 & 21, 2019, 1-4pm PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ MATERIAL LIST: Gail Martin, gailm1314@gmail.com or 805-234-8766 CONTACT: www.artcentermorro bay.org or 805-772-2504 #mbaaworkshops #mbaaadultclasses
Plein Aire Painting Indoors 2-day workshop
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present renowned, local artist, Ken Christensen, for a two-day workshop, Plein Air Painting Indoors. Ken Christensen is a classic, on-site landscape painter with influenced by French Impressionists and Fauves. He paints with the vision, color, and verve of such painters as Van Gogh, Vlaminck, Marquet and Derain, and the American perspective of Hopper and Benton. Mr. Christensen attended Michigan State University where he earned a B.A. in History. He participated in an overseas study program at Bedford College, London and attended the University of Manchester in England. Ken settled in Traverse City, Michigan, where he pursued a career as a freelance artist and writer for the local newspaper. Ken later returned to Europe and launched himself on a long bicycle trip, crossing Holland, Belgium and France. He settled in Sollies-Pont on the Cote d' Azur and later moved to Paris. While in Paris, Ken attended life drawing classes at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and was also an official copyist at the Louvre Museum. While residing in Europe, Ken shifted from watercolor to oils and experimented in other techniques, primarily monoprints and block-prints. In 1986 he moved to San Sebastian, Spain, where he continued to paint and taught English at a private academy. Ken eventually returned to the United States settling in Los Osos, CA where he currently resides. Ken has been represented by galleries in France and Italy. His book, St. Tropez, Notes et Croquis de Voyages, was published in 1984 and his paintings have been featured on the cover of the Daniel Smith catalogue, Artist's Sketchbook Magazine and local publications. Ken is the founder of The New Fauves, committed to propagating the style of the great French Fauve painters. During this workshop, Ken will discuss the use of supplies, pallet color and the Impressionistic, Fauve style of painting. Ken will demonstrate brush work and the use of strident colors, while discussing subject matter. This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced. WHAT: Plein Air Painting Indoors WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WHEN: February 8 & 9,, 2019 TIME: 1:30 -5:30 COST: $165.00 Members $175.00 Non-members May cancel registration up to 10 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. REGISTER: Pre-registration required www.artcentermorrobay.org Or artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ MATERIAL LIST: Gail Martin, gailm1314@gmail.com or 805-234-8766 #mbaaworkshops #mbaaadultclasses
Sea Glass Wire Heart Jewelry
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose from instructors treasure chest of local sea glass then make a gorgeous necklace and earrings with wire. Everything is included to complete project. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Sea Glass Wire Heart Jewelry WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Sunday, February 10 10 am - 12 pm COST: $55 #mbaaadultclasses
Succulent Heart Wreath
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Learn how easy it is to create with succulents and assemble a lush wreath choosing from a large variety of local succulents. Care instructions are included so your wreath thrives. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Succulent Heart Wreath WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Sunday, February 10 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm COST: $ 70 #mbaaadultclasses
Watercolor, Fix It or Forget It
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration of ways to analyze problems and find solutions in watercolor. Join Kathy Miller for “Watercolor, Fix It or Forget It.” We always have a glowing ideal of what our work should look like. Enthusiasm reigns as we begin to paint. But what happens if our artistic process goes awry and our original concept is lost? Kathy will help us analyze problem areas and offer different solutions. She says “There are multiple ways to address any problem.” She will demonstrate salvage techniques utilizing things like gesso, crayons, or ink which may be a little out of our comfort zone. Don’t toss out an unfinished or disappointing painting. Turn it into something you can be proud of. Kathy Miller will show you how. Pelican Flight© courtesy of Kathy Miller WHAT: Watercolor, Fix It or Forget It WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: February 11, 2019, 3-5pm COST: FREE #mbaademos
Beach Resin Art
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Instructor supplies a large assortment of shells, colored beach glass, glitter, an 11" x 14" white frame and resin to complete a beautiful beach scene. Resin mermaid inclusions available for a nominal fee. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Beach Resin Art WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Saturday, February 16 10 am - 12 pm COST: $75 #mbaaadultclasses
Resin Necklaces
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Create two stunning necklaces by adding charms, beads, trinkets, glitter, paper and many other treasures to metal tray bezels. We'll mix resin and encase your necklaces so they glisten. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Resin Necklaces WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Saturday, February 16 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm COST: $40 #mbaaadultclasses
Aquarius 2019
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Aquarius 2019 The Central Coast Watercolor Society is proud to present “Aquarius”, a Pacific regional water media exhibition hosted by Morro Bay Art Association. This juried event, is an assembly of some of the finest contemporary artworks of the West Coast. Judge of Awards: We are fortunate to have David Lobenberg as the judge for this celebrated event. With over thirty five years of teaching experience within college and private art classes, David instructs a method of what he calls “Watercolor Vibe”, Portraiture Workshops. His style encompasses expressive, vividly wild, vibrant color. His figurative works are thoughtful, evoking a unique perspective and loads of personality. His spontaneous painting style awakens every painting with strong color and emotion. David Lobenberg is Internationally published. U-tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1xUmZw8-OM Don’t miss this extraordinary event! Whether you are attending this exhibit to observe or to find that perfect painting for yourself or as a gift, you are in for a delight. Aquarius will be on display February 21 – April 1, 2019. Meet the artists at the opening reception, Saturday, February 23, 4pm-6pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open 12 – 4pm daily. Image is copyrighted material, courtesy of David Lobenberg WHAT: Aquarius WHEN: February 21 – April 1, 2019 RECEPTION: February 23, 2019, 4-6pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org #mbaaexhibits
Light the Way
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present a very special art exhibit, Light the Way, in celebration of International Woman’s Day. Throughout history, art has provided a glimpse into social circumstances surrounding daily life. In today’s climate of social change throughout the world, artists provide a glimpse into the concept of human rights and the inequality that encompasses all walks of life. During this remarkable exhibit, artists commemorate the unique strength of women as they express encouragement, support and unification of gender equality, social, cultural and political achievements. Please join us in the support of the women who inspire and motivate others. Image is copyright protected and courtesy of Carol Timson Ball Light the Way is on display from February 21 through April 1, 2019. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, February 23, 2pm – 4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. WHAT: Paintings, Photography, jewelry and sculpture WHEN: February 21 through April 1, 2019 RECEPTION: Sunday, February 23, 2pm – 4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 #mbaaexhibit
Teacup Wire Birdfeeder / Planter
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
This adorable feeder will welcome birds to your home in style or plant it with succulents for a whimsical garden accent. Preregister at creativemetime.com or by calling Joan at 805-286-5993. WHAT: Teacup Wire Birdfeeder / Planter WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay WHEN: Sunday, February 24 11:00 am - 1:00 pm COST: $55 #mbaaadultclasses
Children's Art Classes Meet the Masters
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
March thru November 2019 Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present Mandy Covish, Elementary School Teacher for ongoing art classes designed to reach children between Kindergarten and 6th grades. Mandy has taught primarily 2nd and 3rd grade levels in the Merced City School District and Clovis Unified School district. With her recent relocation to the Central Coast she is eager to begin teaching on the Central Coast. Mandy taught GATE students (Gifted and Talented Education) for seven years, emphasizing on the arts as a vehicle to promote higher thought processes. She worked as the Reading Intervention Teacher and successfully implemented a fluency and comprehension program through Read Naturally, Soar to Success, Seeing Stars utilizing appropriate leveled books for grades K-6. In the “Meet the Masters” classes; each session will focus on one of the great art masters. (Dates of featured artist below). Mandy will engage students with short videos and hands on learning. During the first session featuring Pablo Picasso, K-2nd will make faces in the style of Picasso including Rose Period Painted Circles and Blue Period Collages. Children in third to six grade levels will make Picasso cardboard masks, Cubist Portraits with newspaper and Blue Period Guitars. Each session will feature a different artist with learning and activities illustrating their artistic style. Parents must accompany K-2nd graders. WHAT: Meet the Masters Children’s Art Classes CLASS DATES MARCH THROUGH NOVEMBER, 2019: March 2nd: Pablo Picasso March 3rd: Henri Matisse March 9th: Wassily Kandinsky May 25th: GeorgiaO’Keefe October 12th: Andy Warhol October 13th: Yayoi Kusama November 2nd:: Vincent van Gogh November 10th: Paul Klee TIMES: K-2nd Graders 9am-12pm 3rd-6th Graders 1pm – 4pm COST: $20.00 per session WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, Activities Room, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Preregistration is required: Contact Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504 or online: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ #mbaaevents #mbaachildrensclasses #mbaachildrensclass
Dyeing Silk Scarves
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 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 scarf or just want to see how it’s done, this is the workshop for you. WHAT: Marbled Silk Scarves WHEN: March 8, 2019, 1pm-4pm COST: $45.00 members – $50.00 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. #mbaaworkshops
Compositing in Photoshop
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration of Compositing in Photoshop, by Kathy Curtis-Cahill. After earning a degree in Art Education, Kathy moved from upstate New York to Los Angeles and became involved in the entertainment industry as a Set Decorator. Her career spanned 30 years while working in television commercials, music videos, independent films, and eventually television series. Kathy garnered an Emmy Nomination in 2001 for her work on the CBS series Judging Amy, and ended her career after 6 years at ABC’s Criminal Minds. Kathy learned comprehensive skills that helped her transform empty movie sets to realistic living environments. Building a large inventory of photographs, she eventually started a website to license them to other television and film productions. In 2011 after retiring from set decoration, she began to pursue fine art photography full time. Join us for this informative demonstration of Kathy’s unique perspective and talent with Photoshop©. She will show you how to make an incredible image step by step, using concrete, user friendly ways to create composited images. Haywood Pine© courtesy of Kathy Curtis-Cahill WHAT: Compositing in Photoshop WHEN: Monday, March 11, 2019 3pm – 5pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA COST: FREE #mbaademos
From Natural to Abstraction
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present, From Natural to Abstraction, an open, all media exhibit and Pottery by Jim Gregory. Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art. This departure from accurate representation can be slight, partial, or complete, as abstraction in art exists along a continuum. Even art that aims for realism of the highest degree can be said to be abstract since perfect representation may be elusive. Concurrent with this exhibit, MBAA is proud to feature, fine artist, Jim Gregory. Jim earned a Bachelor of Art degree at Gambling State University where he became Gambling’s “White Tiger”, the first quarterback at a predominantly all black school. “I feel fortunate to have been a small part of the Civil Rights Movement of the late 60’s and early 70’s. This was a positive experience for me.” Jim went on to earn a Master’s degree at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon State University. Jim returned to the Central Valley to teach pottery at Reedley High School for 33 years and at Reedley Jr. College for 26 years as an adjunct faculty member. Jim relocated to the Central Coast where he makes pottery that is masterfully produced with horse hair for beautiful earth tones to raku with vibrant color. Come in to explore these stunning artworks that are both decorative and functional! This exhibit celebrates artistic expression in all media. You will find a variety of subject matter spanning nature to total abstract. “From Natural to Abstraction” and Pottery by Jim Gregory will be on display from April 4 through May 13, 2019. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. WHAT: From Natural to Abstraction and Pottery by James Gregory WHEN: April 4 through May 13, 2019 RECEPTION: Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2–4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org #mbaaexhibits
MBAA Juried Student Art Exhibit
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
RECEPTION: April 7, 2019, 2-4pm The Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present the MBAA Central Coast Student Juried Art Exhibit. Twenty-five students will be selected from a juried process to receive mattes and frames at participating local high schools, provided by Art Center Morro Bay. Scholarship winners will receive cash awards for Best of Show $150, 1st Place $100, and 2nd Place $50. Awards this year are sponsored impart by the Kara Kolb Scholarship Fund and Morro Bay Art Association. Kara Kolb was a lifelong art enthusiast who enjoyed participation in “Creativity”, a program offered to the community by MBAA. During this exhibit, you will find a variety of contemporary photography and paintings. Whether attending to support these gifted students or to purchase, this exhibit is sure to please! An opening reception will be Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. To view student entries and read juror remarks visit www.artcentermorrobay.org or https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/student-art-exhibit/ For more information, contact Art Center Morro Bay, 805-772-2504 or Liz Moore, Lmoore@slcusd.org Image Image: "Grainz", courtesy of Alfredo De Liema 2018 WHAT: MBAA CENTRAL COAST STUDENT JURIED EXHIBIT 2019 WHEN: April 4 - May 13, 2019 RECEPTION: April 7, 2019, 2-4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442 COST: FREE #mbaaevents #mbaaexhibit
Tempera Batik
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration in tempera batik painting by award winning artist, Julie Dunn. Tempera batik is a style of painting that was developed to resemble true batik without the use of fabric, wax or dyes. Batik is an Indonesian word that means “to dot.” To create her work, Dunn creates a line drawing on colored paper with a permanent black marker pen. The entire painting is painted with several layers of tempera paint, without painting over the marker pen lines. Ancient Egyptians and Indians used this resist process, but today it is used around the world. Dunn’s unique style is characterized by a vivid use of color and a contrast between realism and the abstract. Before relocating to the Central Coast, Dunn taught overseas where she experienced a variety of cultures and artistic styles that influence her current work. Dunn said this is a process oriented style of painting that can bring, truly wonderful, interesting and more importantly, unexpected results. Tempera batik provides a unique vehicle of interpretation with the use of vibrant color. Julie earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University Fullerton and a Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential from National University, Bakersfield, CA. If you’re interested in making a move toward tempera batik in your own work, this is a great opportunity to see firsthand how one artist begins and moves through this artistic process. WHAT: Tempera Batik WHEN: April 8, 2019, 3PM-5PM WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504 #mbaademos
The Beauty of Florals in Pastel
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Greg Trombly’s Pastel Magic! An Introduction to Soft Pastels and the Art of Pastel Painting The Beauty of Florals in Pastel Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in soft pastel by award winning artist, Greg Trombly, PhD. Discover the magic of pastels in a relaxed and supportive environment, focusing on basic drawing and observation skills. This workshop is designed to provide plenty of hands on guidance, allowing students to work from reference photos of their choice. Students from beginner to advanced are welcome. This course is held April 12, 13 & 14, 2019, 1-4pm. Emphasis will be placed on composition, color and value. Greg will begin each workshop with a short demonstration, followed by independent work from personal reference photos and instructor guidance. Students are encouraged to bring a reference photo of a field, forested landscape and flower arrangement. Images will be provided for reference to those who do not bring their own. April 12, “Tropical Floral” Introduction to pastel with an emphasis on basic drawing technique, color and value. Greg will provide a demonstration from selected composition of the palm tree and surrounding floral vegetation. Students will work independently from reference photos while they learn to bring life to their subjects. April 13, “Flower scape” Review of previous day’s work. Greg will provide a demonstration of a floral composition. Floral arrangements and leaf structure with be discussed. Students will work independently from personal reference photos. Photos will be provided for those who do not bring their own. April 14, “Rock scape” Demonstration of Rock scape. Flowering plants, juxtaposed to a rock setting will be the focus. Students are encouraged to begin a new project or complete a previous painting. Dr. Greg Trombly holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from State University of New York at Oswego and State University of New York at Albany. In addition, he holds a PhD in the Cultural Foundations of Education from Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Trombly has been an educator and administrator for the public school system and at the university level. He has continued art education by participating in workshops from acclaimed artists such as Terri Ludwig and Daniel Greene. He exhibits artwork in New York, and his artwork is held in private collections throughout the country. Although this is a 3-day workshop, individuals may sign up for one or more days as schedules allow. Connect with other artists and learn basic skills in soft pastel. This class is not utilizing oil pastel, rather “soft pastel”. A materials list will be provided. This workshop is designed for beginners however all skill levels are welcome. COST: $30. Members; $35. non-Members per class or $90. - $105 for the 3-day workshop. WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WHEN: April 12, 13 & 14, 2019, 1-4pm PRE-REGISTER: Reserve your space online: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org MATERIAL LIST: Gail Martin, gailm1314@gmail.com or 805-234-8766 #mbaaworkshops
Steampunk Whale
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Join us for a special meet and greet, 4-26 at 4-6pm Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present world renowned mixed media artist, Christi Friesen for three individual polymer clay workshops. Christi is an award-winning artist, specializing in polymer clay, embellished with mixed media. She uses a variety of gems, pearls, beads, fiber, artifacts, metal and found objects in her jewelry, figurines, vessels, 2-dimensional art and sculpture. Christi teaches throughout the United States, France, Italy, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and Cruise ships. Throughout the world, Christi uses humor and positive energy to encourage students to stretch their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence. Her work explores the exuberance of life, stating, “It seems to me that one of the joys in life is to be interested. Interested in what you do, interested in what surrounds you, interested in what you experience.” Christi has been featured in numerous publications, juried exhibits and competitions. She has authored eleven how-to books on the subject of creating with polymer clay and has her own line of water-based metallic paints. Steampunk Whale You will have a whale of a time in this workshop. You will create a fun whale using polymer clay, then embellish it with mixed media in a steampunk style. Not into steampunk? Use crystals for a bling whale! Or leave it au naturelle. The finished piece can be a brooch, pendant or a small wall piece. All materials are provided. Just bring a smile! All skill levels welcome, no prior experience required. Special Meet & Greet with the Instructor, April 26th, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm WHAT: Working in Polymer Clay - Steampunk Whale WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WORKSHOP DATE: April 27, 10am – 1pm COST: $55members/$65non-members REGISTER: Pre-register at www.artcentermorrobay.org Or artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ CONTACT: (805) 772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org May cancel registration up to 10 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. #mbaaworkshops
Painting with Polymer Clay
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Join us for a special meet and greet, 4-26 at 4-6pm Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present world renowned mixed media artist, Christi Friesen for three individual polymer clay workshops. Christi is an award-winning artist, specializing in polymer clay, embellished with mixed media. She uses a variety of gems, pearls, beads, fiber, artifacts, metal and found objects in her jewelry, figurines, vessels, 2-dimensional art and sculpture. Christi teaches throughout the United States, France, Italy, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and Cruise ships. Throughout the world, Christi uses humor and positive energy to encourage students to stretch their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence. Her work explores the exuberance of life, stating, “It seems to me that one of the joys in life is to be interested. Interested in what you do, interested in what surrounds you, interested in what you experience.” Christi has been featured in numerous publications, juried exhibits and competitions. She has authored eleven how-to books on the subject of creating with polymer clay and has her own line of water-based metallic paints. During this workshop, students will explore creating bas relief style sculptural pieces and adding painterly details with pastels and real gold leaf. Completed pieces can be a brooches, pendants or even small wall pieces. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience required. All materials provided, just bring a smile! WHAT: Painting with Polymer Clay WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WHEN: Special Meet & Greet with the Instructor, April 26th, 4-6pm. WORKSHOP DATE: April 27, 2pm - 5pm COST: $55members/$65non-members REGISTER: Pre-register at www.artcentermorrobay.org Or artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ May cancel registration up to 10 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. CONTACT: (805) 772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org May cancel registration up to 10 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. #mbaaworkshops
Polymer & Mixed Media Exploration
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present world renowned mixed media artist, Christi Friesen for three individual polymer clay workshops. Christi is an award-winning artist, specializing in polymer clay, embellished with mixed media. She uses a variety of gems, pearls, beads, fiber, artifacts, metal and found objects in her jewelry, figurines, vessels, 2-dimensional art and sculpture. Christi teaches throughout the United States, France, Italy, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and Cruise ships. Throughout the world, Christi uses humor and positive energy to encourage students to stretch their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence. Her work explores the exuberance of life, stating, “It seems to me that one of the joys in life is to be interested. Interested in what you do, interested in what surrounds you, interested in what you experience.” Christi has been featured in numerous publications, juried exhibits and competitions. She has authored eleven how-to books on the subject of creating with polymer clay and has her own line of water-based metallic paints. You will have soooo much to explore in this workshop! No matter what your skill level, you will end the day with a whole new set of tricks at your fingertips! Students will explore sculpting with polymer clay to create a butterfly that can be a brooch, pendant or wall piece. You will learn how to form an artful bowl and use powders to decorate it with incised line art. Polymer can mimic stained glass! It’s easy and very addictive – you’ll explore this technique as well. After creating polymer clay sculptural anemones, you’ll use resin to create a delightful tide pool brooch. But wait, there’s more! You will use epoxy clay to combine polymer and range of embellishments to create a small mosaic piece that can be a personal adornment or a decorative embellishment. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience required. All materials are provided, just bring your smile! Join us for a special meet and greet Friday April 26th from 4pm-6pm WHAT: Polymer and Mixed Media Exploration WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WORKSHOP DATE: April 28, 10am - 4:30pm COST: $100.MBAA Members or $120. Non Members REGISTER: Pre-register at www.artcentermorrobay.org Or artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ May cancel registration up to 10 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. CONTACT: (805) 772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org May cancel registration up to 10 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. #mbaaworkshops
Excursion to Charrizo Plain and Studio of Jan Cooper
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present an excursion to the Pictographs found on the Carrizo Plain, with a visit to the art studio of Jan Cooper. Jan has been an integral part of the Carrizo Plain her entire life. With family roots reaching back generations, her watercolor collage paintings reflect the Native American pictographs found in what is now a National Monument. Jan will demonstrate watercolor collages of rock paintings and share her knowledge of the area. Board a luxury charter in Morro Bay and travel in comfort to the Carrizo Plain. A tour guide from the Goodwin Education Center will provide a brief history. The group will then travel to the Painted Rock Parking Lot and hike approximately two thirds of a mile to Painted Rock. Although the path does not have a significant change in elevation, it is not handicapped accessible. Painted Rock, a large U-shaped rock, features what was once an elaborate, multicolored pictograph site created by the Chumash, a Native American people who historically inhabited the coastal regions of California. Time spent within the Painted Rock alcove may be limited or canceled to protect prairie falcons or other nesting birds. Not surprisingly, the power of this location, with it’s historical, Native American Pictographs, continues to enthrall visitors today. Visitors will then re-board the tour van, traveling approximately thirty minutes to the studio of Jan Cooper, where lunch will be served. Guests may enjoy an opportunity to make sketches or photograph the beautiful Carrizo Plain! Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. No cell service is available on the Carrizo Plain. Hiking portion of tour is not handicapped accessible. For additional information, email Gail Martin: gailm1314@gmail.com or call 805-234-8766. Pre-registration is required. Refunds will be given for cancellations made seven days prior to excursion with the exception of a $20.00 non-refundable, registration fee. WHAT: Excursion to Pictographs of the Carrizo Plain and art studio of Jan Cooper WHERE: Embark in front of Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 2019, 9am – 5pm, lunch included. CONTACT: (805)772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org COST: $80.00 Members or $90.00 Non-Members REGISTER: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ or call Gail Martin 805-234-8766 #mbaaevents
Spinning
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration in, The Art of Fiber and Spinning with Nancy Weber. Hand-spinning is the art of twisting fiber, fleece, or roving of wool, silk, alpaca, angora, mohair, flax, etc. into a continuous thread by using a spinning wheel or drop spindle. Handspun yarn is used for knitting and weaving projects. By using a hackle, a steel comb that separates flax fibers, you can layer colors together before pulling through a diz and spinning. Blending boards are also used as a layering or mixing board. Blending boards are work well for creating layers of fiber and color to create interesting effects in the finished yarn. Nancy is an accomplished instructor of twenty-two years, designing and creating unique apparel with a large variety of hand-spun fiber. During this demonstration, she will show you how to use a Hackle or Blending Board to create roving into yarn of unique and difficult to find colors. Nancy will give you a hands on experience using her spinning wheel to create yarn. Don’t miss this opportunity for a truly hands on experience! WHAT: SPINNING WHEN: Monday, May 13, 2019 3pm – 5pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA COST: FREE CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504 #mbaademos
Stone Carving Lecture & Video Presentation
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a lecture and video presentation of stone carving, by award winning artist, Carl Berney. This informative lecture will reveal the principal process that even a novice will appreciate and understand. Various mediums, materials and the use of tools will also be discussed. Carl enjoys the translucency that gives marble sculpture a visual depth beyond its surface that evokes a certain realism when used for figurative work. He also works with alabaster, limestone and bronze. These figurative sculptors that include felines and the abstract, address both the sensual and the spiritual. Carl studied sculpture in Pietrasanta Italy, near ancient quarries that had been opened up by Michelangelo. This experience inspired Carl to further his education and branch out into other mediums to include wood, plaster, plastic, terra cotta and bronze. Carl’s fine art sculptures are in collections throughout the United States. If you’ve wondered how to begin sculpting as an art form or would just like to see how it’s done, please join us for this interesting and informative lecture and video presentation. Image, Solace© courtesy of Carl Berney WHAT: Stone Carving Lecture and Video Presentation WHEN: Monday, June 10, 2019 3pm – 5pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or (805) 772-2504 #mbaademos
The Morros
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present, The Morros, a collection of paintings in all media and styles that capture the color and energy of Morro Rock and sister formations. This event is a celebration of the Nine Sisters or the Morros, a chain of volcanic mountains and hills that span east from Morro Bay, through San Luis Obispo County. Locals will debate whether there are seven sisters or nine in this family of geological formations. In fact, there may be more than fifteen peaks belonging to this string of volcanic plugs. During this exhibit, Art Center Morro Bay will feature glass sculptor, George Jercich. George’s characteristic, hand blown glass sculptures, capture the spirit of Morro Bay and the Central Coast. George graduated from San Jose State University in 1984 with his MFA in Sculpture/Plastic Arts. He travelled throughout the USA, Europe and Asia seeking experiences in glass. He attended Pilchuck Glass School, the Interglas Symposium in Novy Bor, Czechoslovakia, participated in American/Thai Cultural Exchange Programs and co-instructed glassblowing at Ox-Bow Summer School of the Arts (SAIC). George is also the co-founder of the California Glass Exchange. George instructed glassblowing, glass forming, 3D design and sculpture courses at Cal Poly for over 35 years. The Morros will be on display from June 27 through August 5, 2019. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Sunday, June 30, 2pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12pm – 4pm daily. WHAT: The Morros WHEN: June 27 through August 5, 2019 RECEPTION: June 30, 2 – 4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org #mbaaexhibits
Creating Mosaics
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration of working with tiles to create mosaic garden stepping stones, wall hangings, trivets or repurposed furniture with mosaic tops. Mosaics are works of art created by using glass or ceramic tiles and grout to make a picture. They date as far back as 1500 BC and are all over the world. Mosaics adorn the ceilings in cathedrals with elaborate details or they can be found in a simple pattern on stepping stones in your gardens. With practice, you can create a custom mosaic all your own. Anne Hodges and Paula Hulet owners of Cracked Up Mosaic will be here to teach you step by step instructions in the creation of mosaics. Anne has worked in calligraphy and stained glass, focusing on mosaics for the last 10 years. She is a retired Montessori teacher and former owner of Bay Osos Montessori School in Los Osos. Paula has previously worked with fabric and decoupage but her love of gardening led her to collaborate with Anne creating beautiful mosaic pieces for her own garden and the community garden at Estero Bay United Methodist Church in Morro Bay where Paula Hulet is the Pastor. During this demonstration attendees will learn how to design and create a mosaic stepping stone. How to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern, adhere the tiles to the base, and apply mortar and grouting. Join us, just in time for gardening season, for great ideas and techniques to spruce up your outdoors! WHAT: Creating Mosaics WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WHEN: Monday, July 8, 2019 3pm – 5pm CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or (805)772-2504 #mbaademos
Astrophotography Adding Light to Your Milky Way Images
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is pleased to welcome gifted photography instructor, Brady Cabe. Brady’s monthly classes and workshops will focus on the use of camera equipment and settings in the classroom or on site. Check each class description for location and recommended equipment. SUMMARY: This workshop provides a complete Milky Way photography experience, with an emphasis on Milky Way capture, star trails, and light painting. On day one we’ll spend the evening photographing the night sky – going over location planning, best practices, and answering all your astrophotography questions. Day two consists of post-processing where we will dive into our photos from the night before and learn to assemble star trail images. RECOMMENDED GEAR: Digital Camera with interchangeable lenses Wide angle, wide aperture lens; i.e. Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Sturdy Tripod Flash or LED light (limited demo flash units available) Remote shutter release (simple is best) WHEN: July 26, 8 PM-Midnight & July 27, 2019 3-6 PM WHERE: Meet at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay CA 93442 and caravan to site COST: $350. MBAA Members or $360 for Non-Members REGISTER: Pre-register at www.artcentermorrobay.org or https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. #mbaaworkshops
Painting with Wool-Needle and Wet-Felting Fiber Art
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration in wool-needle and wet-felting fiber art, by Debbie Gedayloo. Debbie has a 30-year history of teaching art to adults and children. While teaching English as a second language, Debbie used visual art to help educate her students. Her love of creativity and self expression blossomed into fiber art. “Wool is such a tactile medium with a personality that yearns to be drawn forth”. Debbie designed and painted a cow for the 2016 San Luis Obispo County Cow Parade and has participated in Imadonnari street painting festivals in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Temecula, Carlsbad, Laguna Niguel, Ventura and Prescott. During this demonstration, Debbie will engage participants in a lively discussion and hands on exploration of needle felting. She will give an overview of techniques used in wet felting, sculpture and fiber painting. If you’ve wondered how to create fiber paintings using wool and other fibers, don’t miss this opportunity to see how it’s done! WHAT: Painting with Wool-Needle and Wet-Felting Fiber Art WHEN: Monday, August 12, 2019, 3-5pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or visit www.artcnetermorrobay.org COST: Free and open to the public #mbaademos
Astrophotography Adding Light to Your Milky Way Images
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Art Center Morro Bay is pleased to welcome gifted photography instructor, Brady Cabe. Brady’s monthly classes and workshops will focus on the use of camera equipment and settings in the classroom or on site. Check each class description for location and recommended equipment. This class material offers a complete Milky Way photography experience, with an emphasis on Milky Way capture, star trails, and meteor showers. On day one we’ll spend the evening photographing the Perseid Meteor Shower – going over location planning, best practices, and answering all your astrophotography questions. Day two consists of post-processing where we will dive into our photos from the night before and learn to assemble star trail images. RECOMMENDED GEAR: Digital Camera with interchangeable lenses Wide angle, wide aperture lens; i.e. Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Sturdy Tripod Remote shutter release (simple is best) WHEN: August 23, 8 PM-Midnight & August 24, 2019 2-5 PM WHERE: Meet at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay CA 93442 and caravan to site COST: $350. MBAA Members or $360 for Non-Members REGISTER: Pre-register at www.artcentermorrobay.org or https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ May cancel registration up to 7 days of scheduled workshop for full refund. #mbaaworkshops
Let's Play with Color
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present Let’s Play with Color, a watercolor workshop with award winning artist, Nancy Collins. Nancy has spent more than 40 years making art. She’s executed everything from sculpture to print making, but her true love is watercolor. Nancy utilizes bold, brilliant color in her paintings, creating contrasting values that appear to glow with light. Nancy’s work has been exhibited around the globe. She has been featured in shows for Art in the Embassy, Mendocino International Music Festival, Mendocino Art Center, Stanford University, Fioli Gardens, Scharffenberger Cellars, Little River Inn and many more. Nancy’s work has been published in numerous magazines to include, American Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Mendocino Arts Magazine, Splash and How Did You Paint That Volume 6. During this workshop, Nancy will give a short lecture about color, properties and combinations. You will then work on a simple project of your own using the information given during the lecture. Nancy has a hands-on approach that will add to lot’s of individual instruction. Nancy will help you understand which colors are pushy or sticky and which colors work well together. She will provide a list of colors that normally make mud but happen to work well together on paper. If you’ve thought about making a move to vibrant watercolor paintings that seem to pop off the paper or want to learn how to make your paintings sparkle, don’t miss this fun and informative workshop! This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced. WHAT: Let’s Play with Color WHEN: Monday August 26th – Tuesday August 27th, 2019, 10am – 4pm COST: $225. MBAA Members, $250. Non-Members WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Pre-registration is required, contact: Art Center Morro Cay (805) 772-2504 Register Online at: www.artcentermorrobay.org or https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ MATERIAL LIST: Gail Martin, gailm1314@gmail.com or 805-234-8766 #mbaaworkshops
Zentangle© Demonstration
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration of Zentangle© with certified instructor, Debbie Gedayloo. The Zentangle Method© of mindful creation is a way to relax, focus and expand one’s imagination. Through guided systematic patterns, students learn to trust their creativity, increase awareness, respond confidently to the unexpected and discover the fun and healing in creative expression. Incorporating a practice of Zentangle© allows for increased neuroplasticity and youthfulness in the brain. Anyone can feel successful and confident with the practice. If you can write the letters: I, C, S, O…you can follow the patterns. The underlying theories and systematic approach in the Zentangle Method© allow the participants to quiet the mind and focus, one stroke at a time. Debbie has practiced the art of Zentangle© for five years stating, “Often when sitting in meditation, I simply can’t quiet my mind and I bounce all over the place in my head. But, when I put the pen to the Zentangle© tile, the outside stimuli fade away and my entire being becomes quiet.” Debbie believes in the healing potential of this method and is excited to teach others how to tap into the hidden wisdom in each of us! Zentangle© is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join certified Zentangle© instructor, Debbie Gedayloo for monthly, celebratory and meditative art. If you are looking for a calming artwork that anybody can do and you've wondered how it's done, don't miss this free event. WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 WHEN: September 9, 2019 3pm - 5pm COST: Free Demonstration CONTACT: www.artcentermorrobay.org or 805-772-2504 #mbaademos
Mixed Media Basics
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a 2-day workshop, Mixed Media Basics, with Lisa Agaran. Mixed media is an ideal way to explore creativity and uncover your inner artist without the pressure of having to be “artistic” or create that perfect piece of art. Have fun using a variety of acrylic applications and techniques with collage, acrylic paint, layering with cool textures and found objects. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Art degree from Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, Ca and a Masters in Psychology. She currently teaches a variety of mixed media workshops throughout California and leads an annual mixed media retreat, Awaken Your True Creativity, in Cambria, CA. Lisa has exhibited in galleries throughout Los Angeles and New Mexico. Her artwork has been published in Incite, Dreams Realized: The Best of Mixed Media and Incite 3: The Art of Storytelling. During this workshop, you will learn basic composition, surface patterns, texture and mixed media techniques with color ideas that create visual balance and impact. Lisa will show you how to incorporate personal photos, found objects, text and lettering into your mixed media pieces. Materials Include: Printed step-by-step instructions for each technique, 6 art panels, acrylic paint, collage materials, acrylic medium, brushes, sea sponge, found objects, and more. This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced. WHAT: Mixed Media Basics WHEN: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 thru Saturday, Sept 14, 2019 - 10am-4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Morro Bay, CA 93442 COST: $200. MBAA Members* $225. Non Members* *There is a $25. materials fee paid directly to the artist on day of workshop CONTACT: Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org Pre-registration is required. Register Online: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ Refunds for cancellations up to 3 days before workshop #mbaaworkshops #mbaaadultworkshops
Field of Lights Excursion
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FALL EXCURSION September 21, 2019 Bruce Munro - Field of Light Installation Description: Morro Bay Art Associations is proud to present a Fall Excursion to the Field of Light Installation of Bruce Munro in Paso Robles. British artist Bruce Munro is best known for immersive large-scale light-based installations inspired largely by his interest in shared human experience. San Luis Obispo THE TRIBUNE (September 25th, 2018) reports: Starting this winter, crews will begin re vegetating a portion of the [Sensorio] property. In the spring, a Field of Light installation by artist Bruce Munro will go on display. The Field of Light, which features an array of multicolored flower-like lights, has been installed at sites around the world, including several spots in the United States. Hunter hopes to open the art installation in May, complete with food trucks and temporary tents to provide visitors with refreshments. The Field of Light is a temporary piece of art and will be on display for two years, he said. “We’re very fortunate to have this caliber of art installation,” DeCarli said. We will board a luxury tour bus the evening of September 21, 2019 in Morro Bay and travel to Sensorio, an elaborate garden and art attraction formerly known as Discovery Gardens, located on Highway 46 East between Airport and Dry Creek roads. The project is reminiscent of the famed Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. We will have plenty of time to view the astonishing light installation featuring works ranging in scale from immersive to intimate. Similar installations in California have been described as multi-hues waves, clusters, cascades, flocks and seas of illumination, transforming the area into a breathtaking spectacle of light. You can see other installation done by Bruce Munro at (www.brucemunro.co.uk/installations/field-of-light/) Pre-registration is required. Refunds will be given for cancellations made seven days prior to excursion with the exception of a $20.00 non-refundable, registration fee. WHAT: Excursion Bruce Munro – Light Installation WHERE: Embark in front of Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019. TIME: TBD (More information to come) CONTACT: (805)772-2504 or www.artcentermorrobay.org COST: TBD (More information to come) REGISTER: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ #mbaaexcursions #mbaaevents
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a Documentary Film, "Exit Through the Gift Shop". An amusing, engrossing look at underground art. This British documentary film, is about and directed by Bansky, an infamous and shadowy graffiti, street artist. It tells the story of Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant in Los Angeles, who runs a vintage clothing shop, and his obsession with street art, and Guetta's eventual fame as a street artist himself, dubbed Mr. Brainwash. The film charts Guetta's constant documentation on film, of his every waking moment. It portrays a chance encounter with his cousin, French, urban artist, nic named Invader, to his introduction to a host of street artists, with a focus on Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Banksy’s anonymity is preserved by obscuring his face and altering his voice. Rhys Ifans narrates an overlapping documentary where the line between what is real and what might be fake blurs as modern art and celebrity are put under the microscope. The film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2010, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Since its release, there has been extensive debate over whether the documentary is genuine or a mockumentary. Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. He fiercely guards his anonymity to avoid prosecution. He rose to prominence for his provocative stenciled pieces in the late 1990s. Balloon Girl, the image of a young girl letting go of her balloon suggests that innocence can easily be lost. Banksy is known to mock society and he implies through his artwork that society makes children grow old too fast. The stencil is originally accompanied by the sentence “There is always hope”, a positive message which suggests that no matter what happens there is always a hope for better days. Enjoy popcorn and a movie with us! WHAT: Through the Gift Shop WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA WHEN: Monday, October 14, 2019 3pm – 5pm COST: Free #mbaademos
Needled Felt and Fiber Landscape Painting
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present felting and fiber landscape artist, Debbie Gedayloo. Debbie has a 30-year history of teaching art to adults and children. While teaching English as a second language, Debbie used visual art to help educate her students. Her love of creativity and self expression blossomed into fiber art. “Wool is such a tactile medium with a personality that yearns to be drawn forth”. Debbie designed and painted a cow for the 2016 San Luis Obispo County Cow Parade and has participated in Imadonnari street painting festivals in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Temecula, Carlsbad, Laguna Niguel, Ventura and Prescott. During this three-day workshop, Debbie will demonstrate a new twist on felting and fiber-painting. Students will be creating individual landscapes using wool, yarn, string, beads, shells and more. Landscapes as a topic, will allow for endless expression for each participant. Whether you are an experienced artist or a first-time creator, this workshop will open your eyes to a new medium, using felting and fiber as art. All skill levels are welcome. WHAT: Needle Felt and Fiber Landscape Painting WHEN: October 25th, 2019 5:30pm - 8:00pm, October 26 & 27, 2019 9am – 4pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 COST: $220.00 MBAA Members, $225.00 Non Members Pre-registration is required, contact: Art Center Morro Cay (805) 772-2504 Register Online at: www.artcentermorrobay.org, https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ Full refund provided 7 days before workshop #mbaaworkshops
Making a Beaded Bracelet
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present Making a Beaded Bracelet with jewelry artist, Ellen Lodge. Ellen has been making jewelry for over 40 years. She has taken classes in silversmithing, fabrication, casting, and most beading and wire wrapping techniques. She teaches several methods, including stringing and knotting. During this workshop, Ellen will teach students how to make a glamorous beaded bracelet while providing the skills necessary to produce a professional looking piece of jewelry. All supplies are included to make one bracelet. Ellen will have an assortment of beautiful colored Czech glass seed beads for you to choose from and will explain how to make interesting swirl patterns by utilizing different colored beads. If you’ve been fascinated by the art of making jewelry and want to learn how it’s done, don’t miss this fun and informative workshop! WHAT: Making a Beaded Bracelet WHEN: November 1, 2019, 1pm – 4pm COST: $50. MBAA Members $55. Non-Members WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Pre-registration is required: : www.artcentermorrobay.org or Contact: Art Center Morro Bay (805) 772-2504. Full refunds are available for classes cancelled 7 days in advance. #mbaaworkshops
Finding Inspiration in Whatever You Love
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a demonstration in ceramics, in Finding Inspiration in Whatever You Love by Giselle Massey. Giselle grew up in Los Osos, where the Central Coast became a constant source of inspiration for her work. Her love of creativity and self expression blossomed into an art filled passion. Childhood summers spent outdoors in barefoot freedom have forever bonded her to the surrounding ecosystem. Perhaps it’s no surprise that the same plants and flowers she enjoyed during her childhood, are a recurring theme in her work. “One of my passions is to bring art into everyday moments of life with functional ceramics like mugs, planters, and bowls. I carve and texture nearly every piece I make, often leaving portions of clay bare as a part of the design to be enjoyed by hands as well as eyes”. During this demonstration, Giselle will engage participants in a lively discussion about ways to find inspiration in our environment, and share the process of her intricately carved designs and inlaid glazes. If you’ve wondered how to create functional ceramics that are beautiful too, don’t miss this opportunity to see how it’s done! WHAT: Finding Inspiration in Whatever You Love WHEN: November 11, 2019 3-5pm WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or visit www.artcnetermorrobay.org COST: Free and open to the public #mbaademos
Demo Plein Air Still-Life and Landscape
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Demos are FREE and Open to the public Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present International, plein air artist and instructor, Guido Frick. Guido Frick was born in Konstanz, Germany and studied art in Prague Czechoslovakia. Professor Emeritus Dr. Janos Herczeg; University of Szeged, Hungary, refers to Frick as the “living” Bongart. Mr. Frick teaches his Impressionistic style throughout Europe and America’s western states. Capturing the mood, with oil and watercolor, he approaches each subject with bold and vigorous brushwork, using brilliant color. Frick relays, “As a painter I do not like to be labeled. I am always crossing the borderline between Impressionism and Expressionism. In art there should be no borders, no fences, no stop signs. To learn how to paint means to learn how to see.” Frick is represented by New Masters Gallery, Carmel CA, Sunset Art Gallery, Amarillo, TX, Evergreen Fine Art Gallery, Evergreen CO, Bebb Fine Art, Ludlow, England and Galerie See Motive, Konstanz, Germany. Frick has been featured in numerous periodicals and magazines throughout Europe and the U.S. to include, Art Journey America Landscapes: 89 Painters’ Perspectives by Kathy Kipp, Maler sehen den Bodensee: 200 Jahre Landschaftsmalerei aus privatem Besitz by Carlo Karrenbauer, Southwest Art, American Artist Workshop, Art of the West, Art Talk, Western Art Collector Magazine and Oil Painting with the Masters by North Light Books. As a prelude to his workshop, Guido will give a free demo! During this workshop, Guido will teach you how to interpret and translate what you are seeing to a canvas and develop your own artistic language. He will discuss the use of colors, values, mood, drama and atmosphere while painting outdoors. Day 1: Students will be work on a still-life of choice, while painting outdoors to capture the complexity of color working in sunlight. There will be an introduction and theoretical instruction followed by a demo, then students will paint. Day 2: Students will be a paint plein air landscape at a location to be determined. A full landscape demo will be provided. Guido will circulate giving personal instruction. At the end of each session he will be able to critic your work giving you individual ideas and personalized help. All levels are welcome. You may choose to paint in oil, acrylic or watercolor. Contact Gail Martin for a supply list. Join Guido Frick for a free demonstration, Monday, April 13, 2020, 3-5pm WHAT: Demo - Plein Air Still-Life and Landscape DEMO: MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020, 3-5pm WORKSHOP: Tuesday, Wednesday April 14-15, 2020 COST: $385.00 members - $395.00 non-members WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Pre-registration is required for workshop: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ or (805) 772-2504 For more information, www.artcentermorrobay.org or Gail Martin Gailm1314@gmail.com (805)234-8766 #mbaademos
2020 Plein Air Still Life and Landscape
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present International, plein air artist and instructor, Guido Frick. Guido Frick was born in Konstanz, Germany and studied art in Prague Czechoslovakia. Professor Emeritus Dr. Janos Herczeg; University of Szeged, Hungary, refers to Frick as the “living” Bongart. Mr. Frick teaches his Impressionistic style throughout Europe and America’s western states. Capturing the mood, with oil and watercolor, he approaches each subject with bold and vigorous brushwork, using brilliant color. Frick relays, “As a painter I do not like to be labeled. I am always crossing the borderline between Impressionism and Expressionism. In art there should be no borders, no fences, no stop signs. To learn how to paint means to learn how to see.” Frick is represented by New Masters Gallery, Carmel CA, Sunset Art Gallery, Amarillo, TX, Evergreen Fine Art Gallery, Evergreen CO, Bebb Fine Art, Ludlow, England and Galerie See Motive, Konstanz, Germany. Frick has been featured in numerous periodicals and magazines throughout Europe and the U.S. to include, Art Journey America Landscapes: 89 Painters’ Perspectives by Kathy Kipp, Maler sehen den Bodensee: 200 Jahre Landschaftsmalerei aus privatem Besitz by Carlo Karrenbauer, Southwest Art, American Artist Workshop, Art of the West, Art Talk, Western Art Collector Magazine and Oil Painting with the Masters by North Light Books. During this workshop, Guido will teach you how to interpret and translate what you are seeing to a canvas and develop your own artistic language. He will discuss the use of colors, values, mood, drama and atmosphere while painting outdoors. Day 1: Students will be work on a still-life of choice, while painting outdoors to capture the complexity of color working in sunlight. There will be an introduction and theoretical instruction followed by a demo, then students will paint. Day 2: Students will be a paint plein air landscape at a location to be determined. A full landscape demo will be provided. Guido will circulate giving personal instruction. At the end of each session he will be able to critic your work giving you individual ideas and personalized help. All levels are welcome. You may choose to paint in oil, acrylic or watercolor. Contact Gail Martin for a supply list. Join Guido Frick for a free demonstration, Monday, April 13, 2020, 3-5pm WHAT: Plein Air Still-Life and Landscape WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday April 14-15, 2020 COST: $385.00 members - $395.00 non-members WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Pre-registration is requiredhttps://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/or (805) 772-2504 For more information, www.artcentermorrobay.orgor Gail Martin Gailm1314@gmail.com (805)234-8766 #mbaaworkshops
2020 Portraits in Pastel
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present award winning artist, Cuong Nguyen for a three-day workshop, “Portraits in Pastel”. A professional artist of international acclaim, Cuong Nguyen, works in both oil and pastel, though casual viewers may have difficulty distinguishing the two media in his hands. He almost never blends strokes, yet achieves a level of detail and smoothness of gradation that is unusual in pastel paintings! Mr. Nguyen studied at the Academy of Art in Saigon, Vietnam. He earned a degree in Illustration & Graphic Design from San Jose State University and established a successful career as an icon designer with a prominent Silicon Valley company before becoming a professional artist. Ultimately, Cuong’s passion for art resurfaced. He began to create sidewalk chalk drawings. These ephemeral artworks were as large as 16' x 24'. Cuong soon established a reputation for painting amazingly lifelike portraits on asphalt. He began to exhibit in international art fairs and returned to his studio, where he spent endless hours refining techniques with more traditional media. Cuong Nguyen is a member of Oil Painters of America, International Guild of Realism, a Distinguished Pastellist with Pastel Society of America and Pastel Society of the West Coast, Master Pastelist with Pastel of America and Master IAPS Circle with International Association of Pastel Societies. His work has been exhibited at national and international exhibits; the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, California and the Haggin Museum in Stockton. Cuong is currently represented by John Pence gallery in San Francisco, California. Learn about drawing, values, edges and composition, in a workshop designed to create in a relaxed, informative yet focused environment, for all skill levels. Students will concentrate on drawing the human head and creating life-like skin tone colors using the green foundation technique, while developing new skills in soft pastel and pastel pencil. This workshop will feature live models. Preregister at: https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSI8FKHrc08 WHAT: “Portrait in Pastel” workshop WHEN: May 8, 9 & 10, 2020 10am – 5pm COST: $400. MBAA Members or $425. Non Members WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: Gail Martin (805) 234-8766 #mbaaworkshops