Creativity every Wednesday
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
FREE
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
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Adult Coloring Book Club and Zen Doodle - Fridays
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
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Sea Glass Wire Wrap Jewelry
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
This class is perfect if you want to learn basic wire wrapping or find a beautiful way to use your sea glass. All materials are provided to make one necklace and two earrings including genuine, local sea glass for you to use but you can bring your own too! Tools are available for use during workshop. No experience necessary. Class fee: $50. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more info call Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
When: Saturday, August 19th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $50.
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Sea Glass Wire Wrap Utensils / Salad Servers
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Get a jump-start on your gift list for the holidays with these beautiful sea glass wire wrap salad servers / utensils. All materials are included to make one large fork and one large spoon (each measures 9" and are made by Oneida). Joan will have tons of genuine local sea glass for you to use but you can bring your own too! Chose six pieces of sea glass - white, brown and green are available. Tools are available for use during workshop. Great project for any skill level. Class fee: $45. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more info call Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
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When: Saturday, August 19th, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $45.
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Mosaic Tempered Glass Mirror
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose from Joan's stash of collage materials to decorate a 10" mirror. You'll glue tempered glass over your collage then grout to finish piece. No mosaic experience required. Everything is provided to complete the project including use of tools. Class fee: $65. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more info call Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
When: Sunday, August 20th, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $65.
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Succulent Workshop
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose Your Project
Learn how easy it is to create with succulents in beautiful Morro Bay. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths, a heart wreath or paint and plant a birdhouse! Select from a variety of beautiful succulents to complete a lush project. Price range - $70-$90. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more information contact Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
When: Saturday, September 9th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $70. - $90.
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Hypertufa Fairy Cottage Garden
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Create your own fairy mini garden to grace your home. Joan will demonstrate how to make and cure hypertufa. She has premade and cured a hypertufa bowl and fairy house for use in creating your mini garden. You’ll paint the house in your choice of colors then plant the bowl with succulents Joan provides. Everything is provided to complete the project including a 12” hypertufa bowl, a 4-1/2” tall x 3” square hypertufa house shape, paints, soil, succulents, use of tools, assorted rocks and instruction. You are welcome to bring items to personalize your garden. Price $75. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more info call Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
When: Saturday, September 9th, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $75.
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Mosaic Wine Bottle
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Choose from different colors of broken china plate pieces and baubles to customize a fun wine bottle wall art piece. You will also have letters available to customize a saying. This is a great beginner project to learn mosaic basics and have a great time too. Everything is provided to complete the project including a 3-1/4" x 11-1/4" mdf base, letters, colorful plate pieces and baubles, use of tools, glue, grout and instruction. Class fee $50. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more information contact Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
When: Sunday, September 10th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $50.
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Sea Glass Wire Wrap Jewelry
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
This class is perfect if you want to learn basic wire wrapping or find a beautiful way to use your sea glass. All materials are provided to make one necklace and two earrings including genuine, local sea glass for you to use but you can bring your own too! Tools are available for use during workshop. No experience necessary. Class fee $50. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com For more information, contact Joan Fee at 805-286-5993.
When: Saturday, September 23rd, 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street
Cost: $50.
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Kumihimo Braided Cord
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present “Ancient Arts”, a series of workshops by lapidary artist, Beverly Brown.
Beverly has taught wire sculpture and other jewelry techniques for 12 years. Her fascination with ancient techniques has lead her to a new series of workshops. The first workshop is Kumihimo Braided Cord, a Japanese fiber art. Students will learn how to make a beautiful braided cord that will be useful in a variety of ways such as necklace chain, dog leash, collar, key chain, decorative edging on clothing, etc.
Beverly’s background in Occupational Therapy makes her uniquely qualified in her approach to teaching therapeutic techniques. She demonstrates how humor and patience can ease the stress of beginning a new craft, and stresses the importance of set-up and positioning to avoid frustration and fatigue.
All supplies and tools are provided. All supplies and tools are provided. Your kit will include 2 weaving disks, 8 bobbins, illustrated instructions, and approximately 20 yards of fiber. In the class, you may choose from an array of deer sinew, bamboo, silk, cotton and other fibers. Once you complete the class, you'll have the skill to create a number of projects!
Don’t miss the first in a series of Ancient Arts workshops!
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: September 26, 2017, 12 – 4pm
REGISTER: Reserve your space online at www.artcentermorrobay.org
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or email artcenter.morrobay@gmail.com
COST: $65. MBAA Members; $70. Non-Members
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Pine Needle Basket Weaving
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a workshop in pine needle basket weaving with Elizabeth Bear. Employing coiling techniques and long-leaf pine needles, this art form has remained virtually the same for hundreds of years.
Elizabeth Bear earned a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara. She owned and operated Dream Weaver, a store in Santa Barbara that carried a variety of hand woven products. She combined her love of weaving and pine needle basketry to produce uniquely designed works of art. Her baskets have been displayed in the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden store and galleries in California and New Mexico.
Connect with the smells, texture and beauty of nature as we learn the art of basket weaving. During this workshop, Ms. Bear will guide students through the traditional technique of coiling used by ancient cultures. You’ll start two baskets, one to complete in class and another for practice at home. Each piece is a work of art as unique as the person who makes them.
These make great holiday gifts filled with treats. Bring scissors (sharp, please!) and a bag lunch. All other materials are provided.
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
WHEN: November 4, 2017 9:30am – 2:30pm
REGISTER: Reserve your space online at www.artcentermorrobay.org
CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or email: artcenter.morrobay@gmail.com
COST: $110 MBAA Members; $125 non-Members
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Byzantine Art Inspired Acrylic Angel Painting Workshop
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present the art workshop, Byzantine Art Inspired Acrylic Angels by award winning artist, Larry Kappen.
Larry has had a lifelong love of art. He recalls being one of three students, selected by a high school teacher, to reproduce a 12th Century Byzantine Mosaic of Archangel Michael, for a holiday display. Larry has been creating his own versions of angel icons during the holidays, ever since. He enjoys the simplicity of painting these timeless pieces, using elaborate patterns, color and texture, with acrylic paint on wood and Masonite panels.
During this workshop, students will create their own Byzantine inspired, original angel acrylic paintings, using a variety of demonstrated techniques.
Larry Kappen earned his Master of Art degree at California State University, Long Beach. He is a member of California Art Club, Southern California Plein Air Painters Association, San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE) and former member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. Larry has exhibited nationally and internationally. His artwork is in private collections in the United States, Italy, Japan and Great Britain.
Larry was an art teacher at the high school, college and university levels. For 12 years, he participated in the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival in San Luis Obispo. As a teacher at Santa Maria High School, where he taught for 23 years, Larry initiated the Santa Maria High School mural project. The mural includes over 40 panels depicting reproductions of famous paintings.
Don’t miss this 12th Century Byzantine inspired workshop, painting with acrylic on wood or Masonite panels.
Register online now at www.artcentermorrobay.org, or by calling 805-772-2504
Gallery open 12pm - 4pm daily
Where: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Cost: $50. Members or $55. Non Members - supplies included
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Birding Photography - From Camera to Computer
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a one-day workshop, Birding Photography – From Camera to Computer.
Join local photographer, Brady Cabe on a Central Coast birding walk! This workshop begins with a photographic journey in the field, where Brady will share photo tips, local birding knowledge, and wildlife photography ethics information along the way. After the field session, sit down with Brady in the classroom, to learn methods of editing wildlife images, exposure techniques and getting the most out of each shot. Class includes 2 1/2 hours in the field and 1 1/2 hours in a classroom setting for discussion and editing techniques. Students will meet instructor at Art Center Morro Bay, then proceed to outdoor shooting location of instructor's choice.
Students should be prepared to bring a laptop computer with Lightroom or Photoshop and notepad for editing session. All cameras are acceptable. A telephoto lens and monopod/tripod is recommended.
Brady will give a free demonstration, prior to this workshop on January 7, 3-5pm at Art Center Morro Bay. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from an experienced wildlife photographer in and out of the classroom!
DATE: January 13, 2018
TIME: 6:45am – 9:30am field session and 10am - 11:30am classroom session
COST: $125. MBAA Members or $130. Non MBAA Members
WHERE: Meet at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, CA 93442, then on to location, to be determined by instructor
PRE-REGISTER: 805-772-2504 or online: artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/shop/
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Start to Finish - A Take Home Collage
Art Center Morro Bay
835 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442 Map
1-Day Workshop
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present a one-day workshop in Mixed Media Collage given by award winning artist Page Graeber. Her captivating work includes a variety of artistic mediums which signify bold and vibrantly rich color. Her skilled use of media conveys an eye for the dramatic, composition and subject matter.
During Page’s workshop, students will learn several techniques at one time to create a stunning collage. Beginning with a sturdy foundation, setting a mood, layering mixed media and adding embellishments to your composition for a unique finish.
Students do not need prior experience and supplies will be provided.
Page is a member of several local art groups. She is a past President of the Paso Robles Art Association, Signature Member of Watercolor West International, International Society of Acrylic Painters and Central Coast Watercolor Society. Her work is fun and vibrant as she states, "My work is a projection of my personality".
Don’t miss this fun filled mixed media workshop!
DATE: March 22, 2018
TIME: 9am – 12:30pm
COST: $65. MBAA Members or $70. Non MBAA Members
WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442
REGISTER: 805-772-2504 or online: www.artcentermorrobay.org
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