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Newsletter of the Ocean Reef Art League

WINTER/SPRING 2014

THROUGH THE YEARS - ART LIVES ON!

The Founders

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEKaren Waite

Barely two months gone by in this year’s “Season” and the Art League has started off with a bang!

For those of you not able to be with us, the Art League opened in November with one of our best Showcase Exhibitions. With more instructors than ever before demonstrating their artistic techniques — whether it be at jewelry making, drawing, pottery, painting, basket weav-ing, woodworking, and even delving into the unknown abyss of the computer or iPhone — the meek at heart were encour-aged to push ahead and take a chance at bringing forth unearthed creativity by signing up for workshops never before entertained as a possibility.

In December, a home run was hit when Gary Monroe opened our Florida Highwaymen Exhibition by giving a lecture that was truly enjoyed by all that attended - enlightening us on the history and legend of the Highwaymen; putting the colorful exhibition into true perspective... artwork of an era gone by.

We have kicked off 2014 with the phenomenal landscape photography of Clyde Butcher. And soon, the ever popular New Works Show will take over our gallery, promising to be better than ever due to our new strategy of giving our artists more time to refine their works after arriving back to the tranquility of the Reef. And the shows just keep on coming, never ceasing to amaze us with the talents of those who surround us.

The shows are only one part of what has spilled forth since our doors opened in November — new classes and new workshops are up and running; the Book Club and Orchid Club are going strong; the Woodworking Studio is gaining more and more recognition; and sign-ups for our trip expeditions are quickly filling up now that we are in full swing.

So, glance at the following pages to see what you may have overlooked in our Fall Newsletter - noticing the new addi-tions to classes and workshops.

Take a leap into this New Year by tak-ing a chance at your creativity — you may be surprised.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSherri Harris

Doesn’t everyday at Ocean Reef feel like a Holiday?

I think so. So much so that we have something special scheduled almost everyday of the week for the rest of the young season.

After many years of bringing new and exciting programs to the Art League, our Board of Directors strive to add innova-tive and stimulating programs each and every season and they do so with dynam-ic enthusiasm.

The show goes on but the spotlight is really on our valued members who support our programs each and every season. We give heartfelt thanks to the Ocean Reef Community who participate in all of our unique offerings.

What can we do different or better? Do you have someone special that you would like us to invite either to teach or exhibit or lecture?

We plan many months in advance so drop by to speak to us when something or someone comes to mind. We love hear-ing from you.

PLEASE JOIN US AND JOIN THE FUN!

FROM THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRGeorge Lucas

For the Ocean Reef underprivileged who have not yet joined the Art League, there is still a chance to get aboard this First Class Space Ship. Nothing at the Art League is ordinary or boring, especially not the interesting members who you meet.

Imagination abounds around you. Its contagious. And if you do not consider yourself creative enough, don’t be so modest; when you’re with this group, magic rubs off. That’s how all the mem-bers felt before they grabbed the urge to

join and now they walk around our stu-dios on air.

Most of the courses are still to come in the new year. Maybe more impor-tant, there are many hours of free time to work together on new projects and learn from... and get to know... other new friends.

At your Art League there are infinite levels of skill... and some good compa-ny with the no-skill-yet-apparent. The clouds of imagination swirl around the shops and shows at all levels, and even swirl around those valued members who choose not to create, but who welcome lucky visitors to this special place.

We recommend that you pick up your pen, or the phone, or stop in, and join us for a modest annual dues that are quickly repaid with enjoyable time and often a sense of surprising accomplishment.

EDITOR’S MESSAGEChris Fisher

On the cover of this issue is times past at the Art League. If you look closely you might find yourself there. It really tells the story of how diverse our offerings are and how much pleasure they given over the years.

Everyone seems to like our new for-mat. We are continuing to place color pic-tures on the front page and our messages from the board and director inside the cover. Next, you can delve into the meat of the newsletter, our classes, lectures, tours and all the fun offerings we are known for.

We hope that the listing of classes and opportunities to do all things related to art are clearly laid out so you can grab your calendar to plot your winter and spring activities.

ART LEAGUE NOTES

Every artist was first

an amateur.Ralph Waldo Emerson

ART LEAGUE GIFT SHOP

THE SHOP IS OPEN

Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

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All opening receptions are on the first day of the show from 5:00–7:00 pm unless otherwise stated.

JANUARY 7–17Clyde Butcher

Big Cypress Landscape PhotographyLinda Carithers

Flowers and Feathers, Photography

JANUARY 21 - 31New Works 2014

Receive Friday, Jan. 17, 10am to 4pmVote on Monday, Jan. 20, 10am to 4pm

Awards Reception Tuesday, January 21

FEBRUARY 4 - 14All Male Review

Join us as we celebrate some of our most talented male artists. Enjoy

paintings, woodworking, woodturning and much more. They will be joined by

Designer/Hat Maker Bill Graham.

FEBRUARY 18 - 28Carol Ellis

Photography Kimber Fiebiger Bronze Sculpture

Rocky Ferris Watercolor

Nancy Rohan Mixed Media

SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS

MARCH 4- 14Jason Barth Mixed Media

Kathleen Denis Oils

Jim Lewk Metal Sculpture

MARCH 18 - 28Associates Show

MARCH 31 - APRIL 6Maritime Art Exhibit

and Nantucket Baskets

On loan from your fellow Art League members, artwork of leading marine

artists from across the globe will complement unique Nantucket basket items created by D.E.L.S. Nantucket's

master weavers.

APRIL 18 TO APRIL 25Easter Show

Mary Lou Krause, Art Show Chair

CANCELLATION POLICYBecause our instructors travel so far to teach here and because we hire transportation to get us to our very special events, we must impose a cancellation policy. For your convenience, the policy can be seen on our website as well. Simply go to www.OceanReefArtLeague.com.• Should you cancel a class/workshop

or trip 15 to 8 days out, you will only be charged half of the fee.

• You will be charged the total fee if you cancel 7 days or less from the time of the scheduled event.

• You will not be charged if you find a replacement for your space in the event - if the event is sold out.

• If a minimum number of participants are required to run any event and that number is not met within 72 hours of the scheduled time, the class will be cancelled and you will not be charged.

LUNCHEON OF THE BOATING PARTY Co-Sponsored by KAY AND JERRY FISHERDr. Dorothy Kosinski, SpeakerMonday, February 3 4:00 pm

Join art historian, curator, author, and museum director, Dr. Dorothy Kosinski, in a discussion about one of the world’s most famous paintings – Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s 1880-81 Luncheon of the Boating Party. This radiant icon of Impressionism is rich in multiple layers of meaning and significance. Stylistically the painting represents the apogee of the artist’s career. The grand riverside scene offers a glimpse into the vitality of middle class nineteenth century France. The painting continues to inspire and inform – the object of curatorial study and cutting-edge technical analysis – a springboard for new knowledge and vital learning in the museum of the twenty first century.

THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND THE PLAYWRIGHT Co-Sponsored by SWENSON & ECUYER REALTYJay Tunney, SpeakerWednesday, February 20 4:00 pm

Ernest Hemingway and Gene Tunney had a symbiotic relationship. Hemingway, the writer, was always yearning, and searching, to be a man of action and not to just be a writer about it. Boxing, bullfighting and sports fishing were his subjects that he constantly talked about as well as references to literature.Gene Tunney, on the other hand, was a man of action who yearned and searched to be a man of literature, poetry and culture. Both men were perfectly suited for one another – they gave the other what the other lacked. Besides they were both champions in their own fields – a real draw.Please join us for an interesting twist into the lives of two very unique individuals.Book signing and wine and cheese reception immediately follows.

LECTURES

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THE GARDEN CLUB OF PALM BEACH PRESENTS THE 2014 HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR Fee: $200

Sunday, March 2

Bus will depart at 7:15am and return by 5:00 pm

Join us for a trip to The Garden Club of Palm Beach exclusive tour of magnificent gardens and elegant homes not often available to the public. We will be joined by the Ocean Reef Garden Club as we visit select home and gardens and enjoy a traditional English Tea in the sophisticated environs of The Chesterfield of Palm Beach after the tour.

SPAMALOTFee: $150 includes

transportation, theatre & dinner

Sunday, March 9Bus departs the Art League

at 12:30 pm, returns by 7:30 p.m. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy “lovingly ripped off from” the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend, but it differs from the film in many ways.Stalwart Eric Idle and composer John Du Prez adapt the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail into a musical featuring the Knights Who Say Ni, killer rabbits, accused witches and other Python touches. Spamalot adds swipes at Vegas glitz and Broadway conventions to the film’s anarchic spirit.We will cap this wonderful day off with dinner at one of Coral Gables best restaurants.

MIAMI RIVER TOURFee: $135 includes

transportation and lunch

Wednesday, March 26Depart the Art League 8:30 am

and returns by 4:00 pmWe are excited to be offering the Miami River Tour once again through History Miami. Dr. Paul George will take you throughout the Miami River as he explains its wonderful history including the Tequesta Indians, Julia Tuttle, Henry

PLEASURES SO NEAR, YET SO FAR!Eleanor Williamson, Trips Chair

We are anticipating an exciting season with the return of several popular trips and some new additions to enhance our schedule. Please reserve early to ensure yourself a place on these expeditions..

“AI WEIWEI” AT THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM Fee $85

Saturday, January 18 Bus leaves the Art League

at 8:30 amOpening in December, the Perez Art Museum Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Located in Museum Park overlooking Biscayne Bay, PAMM is the anchor museum for the urban redesign for the area now known as Bicentennial Park. The new museum is three times the size of the museum’s current facility. Built with both public and private funds, the new museum is designed to achieve silver LEED certification.We will have a one hour guided tour of the new museum and the PAMM’s opening exhibit, entitled “Ai Weiwei: According to What?” PAMM describes the exhibition as revealing “Ai’s practice as emerging from an ever-questioning dialogue with the social, political and cultural positions of his native China and the world at large. Ai works in a range of media, including architecture and design, and this exhibition will feature work of the last 20 years, including photography and the large-scale sculptures for which the artist is best known.”Afterwards you will have ample time to view various other exhibits and galleries before re-boarding the coach to continue on with our Chinese theme and enjoying lunch at Miss Yip’s Chinese Restaurant.

ART LEAGUE TRIPSFlagler, the Miami Circle and the cargo district which makes Miami a truly working river. You will learn about the entire history of the Miami River and see how the river is undergoing a complete transformation as dozens of condominiums, hotels and buildings are popping up along the banks of the river making it the place to be in the near future. This special Miami River cruise navigates the entire 5.5-mile long navigable river.

SHARK VALLEY TOUR AND CLYDE BUTCHER GALLERY

Fee: $90

Tuesday, April 15

Motor coach will depart the Art League at 8:15 am and return by 4:00 pm Shark Valley Tram Tours is an open-air tour through the “River of Grass,” the Shark Valley section of the Everglades National Park. Besides being given in-sight into the eco-system, you will also be shown some of the ‘hidden’ aspects which help make this a world reknown wetland. Part of this tour includes a 45-foot high observation deck allow-ing a panoramic view of the heart of the Everglades, extending 20 miles in all directions.Afterwards, we will reboard our coach and head to Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery to enjoy our lunches and take in some more breathtaking views.

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MondaysWATERCOLOR 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Rocky Ferris Fee: $235 per 6-class sessionJanuary 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3 & 10February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17 & 24

TuesdaysHANDS ON CLAY 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Georgina HosekFee: $250 per 6-class session (includes common glazes)

Clay is a most rewarding medium. You will create objects by simple methods of pinching, coiling and slab rolling. Also, you can learn to master the potter’s wheel. After finishing by glazing and final firing, you will take your masterpieces home for all your loved ones to admire!January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4 & 11

February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25

WednesdaysWATERCOLOR WITH LINDA 9:30 am–12:30 pmInstructor: Linda Levy Fee: $175 per 6-class session

January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5

New Day! (formerly Tuesdays) CREATIVE DRAWING 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Rodney JacksonFee: $235 per 6-class session

January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 &12

February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26

MOSAIC/ STAINED GLASS 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Veronica Gutierrez Fee: $235 per 6-class session

January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12

February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26

WEEKLY CLASSESPAINT ON POTTERY 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Marijke Browning Fee: $35 per class

January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 & 12

February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26

T hursdaysRAKU CLAY 10:00am–3:00pmInstructor: Lynn LoftusFee: $250 per 6-class session

January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6

February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20

BASIC OIL PAINTING 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Cris Sandifer Fee: $235 per 6-class session

January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13 & 20

February 27, March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10

FridaysOILS & ACRYLICS 10:00 am–3:00 pmInstructor: Kathleen Denis Fee: $235 per 6-class session

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7

February 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21 & 28

REGISTRATION Please register in advance: Email: artleago@bellsouth.net Phone: 305-367-2359 Fax: 305-367-2346

OPEN STUDIO TIMEWhen individual studios are not being used at the Art League, we try to reserve them for popular Art League interests. They may not be available every week, because of scheduled workshops, but for most weeks, the following Open Studios are being scheduled. You can check with the Art League if you are not sure Open Studio is available in a given week.

STITCH AND...Studio 4 Tuesdays 3:00 pm

This long-standing tradition at the Art League meets in Studio 4 on Tuesday afternoons at 3:00. All Art League needle-workers are welcome. Bring your project and join the fun.

BEADINGStudio 4 Wednesdays 10:00 am

There is a growing group of Beaded Jewelry makers at Ocean Reef. Come join this group as they work on their own projects and share their knowledge. They meet on Wednesday mornings in Studio 4 from 10:00 am until 12 noon.

POLYMER CLAYStudio 7 Thursdays 10:00 am

Polymer Clay has a large following at the Art League. Studio 7 will be open to them at 10:00 am on Thursdays, to work on their individual projects. Be sure to let a member of the Art League staff know when you are in the studio.

LOCKERS AVAILABLELockers for rent

at the Art League.Seasonal $60 or Annual $90.

Availability is limited, call 305-367-2359 now

to reserve yours!

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January 2014POLYMER WITH PAM: COMFY–COZY CONTOURED STRETCH BRACELET 2 day workshop Fee: $195

Materials included

Mon., Jan. 13 9:30 am–3:30 pm Mon., Jan. 27 9:30 am–3:30 pm

In this workshop, participants will create a wonderfully comfortable bracelet. We will use millefiori cane patterns to decorate a series of individual 1”–2” tiles.For those who prefer, I will provide the millefiori designs from my private stash. Participants are welcome to bring their own clay designs, as well. Assembly of the bracelet will be covered in the workshop. All experience levels are welcome.

WOOD SALAD SERVERS AND MORE WITH NED FERRARONE2 day workshop Fee: $180 Includes all materials

Mon., Jan. 20 12:00–5:00 pm Tue., Jan. 21 12:00–5:00 pm

Make your own salad servers, spoons and pot stirrers. Use a number of wood-working machines to complete individu-al implements in a variety of woods.

SAILORS’ VALENTINES WITH TRISH BROWN3 day workshop Fee: $650

Thur., Jan. 23 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Jan. 24 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Jan. 25 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Sailor valentines are octagonal, glass fronted wooden boxes, displaying intricate symmetrical designs composed entirely of small sea shells of various colors. Today, antique sailors’ valentines are collectables, valued for their beauty and unusual qualities.

SILVER SPINNER EARRINGS WITH BERNADETTE1 day workshop Fee: $90

plus materials

Fri., Jan. 24 9:00 am–3:00 pm

There is something so cool about jewelry that moves. This class will keep you

spinning with ease as you learn how to form textured lentil beads that you suspend on sterling ear wires allowing them to turn like wheels as they are worn. You will tumble polish and use patina to make the textures come alive before the final polish.

A basic tool kit is needed, and will be furnished for use if you need it. You are encouraged to bring your favorite tools and textures to enhance your experience if you have them.

CRITIQUING YOUR PAINTINGS WITH MAGGIE MCCLELLAN1 day workshop Fee: $125

Sat., Jan. 25 9:00 am–3:00 pm

A critique is designed to spotlight areas where an artist can further develop their technical and/or creative aspirations. These areas can be focused on an individual painting or on a body of work, depending on the goals and objectives of the artist’s critique.

DECOUPAGE WITH JENN SHERR3 day workshop Fee: $325

Thur., Jan. 30 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Jan. 31 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Feb.1 9:00 am–4:00 pm

In this workshop you will learn tradi-tional Decoupage techniques as well as more sophisticated approaches to design. Faux painting will also be includ-ed. This is a fresh take on Decoupage for both advanced and beginning students.

MAKING FASCINATORS WITH BILL GRAHAM1 day workshop Fee: $135

Fri., Jan. 31 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Fascinators - the fanciful little hat that’s the perfect accessory for a cocktail party, tea, black tie event, or wedding. No mat-ter if it’s made of feathers, flowers, felt, horsehair, or straw it has become the fo-cal point of most fashion minded women. Now is your chance to learn about and create your own fashion statement in this hands-on workshop.

New! ANTIQUED COPPER CLAY BRACELET WITH BERNADETTE DENOUX2 day Workshop Fee: $225

Fri., Jan. 31 9:00 am–4:00 pmSat., Feb. 1 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Learn to work with the new fast-fire copper clay as you make this stunning bracelet that you will texture, fire and then antique with patina. You will create the bracelet’s segments, toggle and clasp all in copper clay, and then assemble with copper jump rings. This class is appropriate for experienced beginners as well as all levels of metal clay jewelers that like the beauty and versatility of copper. The class includes use of tools, textures, equipment, and consumables. Kit includes copper clay, jump rings, and patina.

February 2014MAKING FASCINATORS WITH BILL GRAHAM1 day workshop Fee: $135

Sat., Feb. 1 10:00 am–3:00 pm

For more info, please see January 31.

POLYMER WITH PAM: BLOOMIN’ FUN 2 day workshop Fee: $195 Materials included

Mon., Feb. 3 9:30 am–3:30 pm Mon., Feb. 10 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Explore building bas–relief and dimensional flowers. The possible projects include a wall hanging, decorating a vessel or creating individual flowers. Embossing and mica powders will be used to enhance our designs. The results from this class can subtle or bold, refined or whimsical. All levels.

SCULPTING THE FIGURE – PERSON OR PET WITH GREGORY JOHNSON3 day workshop Fee: $450

Wed., Feb. 5 9:00 am–2:00 pm Thur., Feb. 6 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fri., Feb. 7 9:00 am–2:00 pm

WORKSHOPS

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Students, from beginner to advanced, will sculpt a favorite animal, bird or figure. The workshop, taught by sculptor Greg-ory Johnson will be lively and fun-filled, conducted in the classical tradition, yet mixed with your personal vision.

VEGGIE ART WITH OLIVIA KENT1 day workshop Fee: $60

Fri., Feb. 7 9:00 am–12:00 noon

Art of garnishing, carving fruit and vegetable sculptures, garnishing and decorating for food presentation, center pieces for special occasion and holidays, fruit basket garnishes, cutting vegetable techniques.

PIERCED STERLING SILVER PENDANT WITH MERIE KLINK2 day workshop Fee: $195 Materials included

Sat., Feb. 8 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sat., Feb. 15 9:00 am–3:00 pm

This multiple piece sterling silver pendant is not as complicated to make as it might seem. Learn this technique, then plan your design for an original pendant. This class will be held over two weeks so you don’t need to rush! Skills to be taught: design, sawing, soldering, sanding, patina, clasp. All levels welcome.

ZENTANGLE DOODLING WITH NANCY ROHAN 1 day workshop Fee: $65 Materials included

Sat., Feb. 8 10:00 am–1:00 pm

Create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Sometimes referred to as med-itative doodling, it is fun, relaxing, light-hearted and calming.

SHELL MIRRORS WITH TRISHA BROWN2 day workshop Fee: $375

Thur., Feb. 13 9:30 am–3:30 pm Fri., Feb. 14 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Students select a shape and size prior to class and an assortment of shells will be offered at the time of class.

KIDS’ ZENTANGLE DOODLING WITH NANCY ROHAN 1 day workshop Fee: $65 Materials included

Sat., Feb. 15 10:00 am–1:00 pm

A creative way to get the kids started

using their imagination. They cannot fail to create a zentangle.

NEEDLEPOINT SUNFLOWER BRICK WITH PATSY ERNST4 Day Workshop Fee: $175

Mon., Feb. 17 1:00–4:00 pm Thurs., Feb. 20 1:00–4:00 pm Mon., Feb. 24 1:00–4:00 pm Thurs., Feb. 27 1:00–4:00 pm

TELLING OUR STORIES WITH GERTRUDE MANN3 day workshop Fee: $85

Tue, Feb. 18 3:00–5:00 pm Wed., Feb. 19 3:00–5:00 pm Tue., Feb. 25 3:00–5:00 pm

Reap the bounty of stories that are yours alone. This workshop will motivate you to reflect, connect, and write. Use prompts, poems, and quotes to help you get started. Join a group for writing and sharing.

PINE NEEDLE PIN BASKETS WITH SUSAN KAMIN1 day workshop Fee: $125.00

Thur., Feb. 20 9:00 am–4:00 pm

The pins are made with semi-precious stones with a Canary Island bezel. It is sewn with silk, cotton and metallic thread and can be embellished with beads. We will learn many weaving techniques handed down from Papago.

STAR PLATE PINE NEEDLE BASKET WITH SUSAN KAMIN2 day workshop Fee: $165

Fri., Feb. 21 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Feb. 22 9:00 am–3:00 pm

The plate is fashioned after basketweaver Frances Manuel’s star plate. We will use raffia and Canary Island Pine Needles. Learn the traditional Tohono O’odham way to start the plate, basic pine needle stitches and many other techniques and design ideas.

KUMIHIMO WITH LINDA RICHMAN2 day workshop Fee: $175 plus kit cost

Fri., Feb. 21 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sat., Feb. 22 9:00 am–3:00 pm

All levels. This in-depth class will teach basic through advanced techniques using the Marudai to make Kumihimo beaded braids. Class will cover: figuring finished braid lengths, handling long cords, appropriate cords for different size beads, pearls, crystals etc, adding a focal

bead or drop beads, pattern variations, problem solving, and techniques for faster, more efficient braiding.

WOODWORKING WITH GER-HARD SCHWENKE: WOOD BOWLS, PLATTERS & MORE3 day workshop Fee: $295

Wed., Feb. 26 9:00 am–4:00 pm Thur., Feb. 27 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Feb. 28 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Projects: platters, bowls and small boxes in this workshop with award–winning woodturner Gerhard Schwenke.

WATERCOLOR WITH LIAN ZHEN3 day workshop Fee: $325

Thur., Feb. 27 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Feb. 28 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Mar. 1 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Students will explore Lian’s techniques “Color Pouring and Blending”, as well as learning basic techniques such as compositions and coloring on painting two subjects. There are 4–6 demos each day with student practices between that allows them to learn easier. Critique sessions throughout the workshop.

March 2014SLINKY SLIDER BEAD WITH BERNADETTE1 day workshop Fee: $90 plus materials

Sat., Mar. 1 9:00 am–3:00 pm

You will love this class, especially if you make kumihimo beaded necklaces and bracelets. This bead can be made to fit any size cord depending on what you fashion it around. Its simple design makes it a favorite of beginning and experienced metal clay students. This bead can be left open at each end, set with stones, made to dangle smaller beads from, and capped on both ends for smaller chains and cords, just to name a few techniques.

POLYMER WITH PAM: GARDEN ART 2 day workshop Fee: $195 materials included

Mon., Mar. 3 9:00 am–3:30 pm Mon., Mar. 10 9:00 am–3:30 pm

We will use found objects to make whimsical critters that can sit on a shelf or watch over a patio garden. A variety of surface techniques will be covered: millefiori, mokume gane, texturing, stamping and antiquing. This

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is a fast–paced and fun class. All levels of experience are invited to come and play!

ASSEMBLAGE WORKSHOP WITH JOHN D. RICHARDS3 day workshop Fee $275

Tue., Mar. 4 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Wed., Mar. 5 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Thur., Mar. 6 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Learn an attractive way to reuse bits of “junk,” giving it new life. Students will create an original assemblage using collage, bottle caps, can lids, spark plugs, buttons, twigs, lumber scraps, plastic toys, trophy parts, etc.

All materials are provided but students may bring their own precious “junk” and favorite tools if they wish.

BIT OF GLAM, ANYONE? WITH MERIE KLINK2 day workshop Fee: $375

Sat., Mar. 8 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sat., Mar. 15 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Scoop this smooth–fitting fine silver necklace out of your jewelry box when you want a bit of glam! You will be taught one of, if not the, simplest method of making a statement necklace there is.

Skills to be taught: disk cutting, texturing, drilling, soldering and more.

BEAD QUILLING WITH KATHY KING3 day workshop Fee: $325

plus materials

Thur., Mar. 20 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Mar. 21 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Mar. 22 9:00 am–2:30 pm

In this class you will learn to encase round beads and create various other shapes with the bead quilling. You will then learn to attach the different shapes into a beautiful necklace.

After we will learn to create one small beaded bead in addition to the larger, more intricate layered beaded bead using peyote stitch. Once you learn this technique, endless varieties are possible.

CRITIQUING YOUR PAINTINGS WITH MAGGIE McCLELLAN1 day workshop Fee: $125

Sat., Mar. 22 9:00 am–3:00 pm

For more info, please see January 25.

STORYTELLER DOLLS & FAIRIES WITH ELLIE HITCHCOCK2 day workshop Fee: $250

Includes materials

Mon., Mar. 24 9:00 am–4:00 pm Tue., Mar. 25 9:00 am–4:00 pm

A Storyteller Doll is a clay figure made by the Pueblo people of New Mexico. In this workshop we will be creating an original take on the Storyteller Doll, made out of polymer clay. Build beautiful Native American cane design to decorate the Storyteller’s blanket and then go wild with creative expression in making your own version of the Storyteller. In 1917, fairies were the talk of England, after two young girls posed with fairies in pictures. They later admitted that the photos were fake, but there is something so nice that it brought hope during a hard time. The fairies we will be making in this workshop are what Ellie thinks they would look like if they really did exist.

HALF HULL MODELS WITH NED FERRARONE3 day workshop Fee: $275

Includes materials.

Tue., Mar. 25 12:00–5:00 pm Wed., Mar. 26 12:00–5:00 pm Thur., Mar. 27 12:00–5:00 pm

Learn how to make your own solid wood half hull model. We have the plans for a number of historic models or you can do a model of your own sailboat with prior permission from the instructor.

MINI-SHELL ORNAMENTS WITH TRISHA BROWN1 day workshop Fee: $195

Thur., Mar. 27 9:30 am–3:30 pm

This class gives students the opportunity to create a shell design as simple or as intricate as they’d like. Class includes the cost of one ornament, however some students may have time to make additional ornaments.

“MAKING YOUR MARK”, WITH PATRICIA GRIFFEN

3 day workshop Fee: $275

Thur., Mar. 27 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Mar. 28 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Mar. 29 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Whether you are an experienced potter/ceramic artist or just starting out with clay, this workshop will be a safe-zone for exploring creativity.We’ll begin each day with inspiration – by looking at his-torical and current works in clay, talk-ing about pattern and influences, and participating in exercises to get creative juices flowing. Numerous decorative techniques will be explored – stamping, underglaze painting, and resists–includ-ing the “woodcut/scraffito” and “scrim-shaw/etching” methods in my work.We’ll start on slabs of clay, exploring vari-ous techniques. We’ll move on to prepare “pillow tile” forms that will be our can-vases for further decoration. We’ll explore layering of imagery and decorating with texture and color. Note: Participants are invited to bring leather–hard pieces to the workshop for decoration, or to use the forms we develop during the session.

NANTUCKET BASKETS WITH LINDA & DAVE BROWN, TRISH & COLE2½ day workshop Contact ORAL

Fri., March 28–Sun., April 6

Nantucket baskets are a piece of American history, create your heirloom today! In this two and a half day class students will learn to construct a Nantucket Basket. This class is an open weave where students get to choose their own projects and materials based on experience. All levels are welcome! Call the Art League to discuss project options and materials.

April 2014PAINTING IN OILS WITH FRANK LALUMIA3 day workshop Fee: $325

Tue., April 1 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wed., April 2 9:00 am–4:00 pm Thur., April 3 9:00 am–4:00 pm

This workshop will focus on the essential challenges facing the oil painter: to visually comprehend the subject, to simplify it in a way that retains its essence, and to use the oil medium in a simple and straightforward way. Two

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themes of the class will include working with values and color mixing.The workshop is open to artists of all levels, beginner to advanced. Watercol-orists are welcome. Demonstrations are in oil.

SPRING WATERCOLOR CAMP WITH ROCKY FERRIS3 day workshop Fee: $325

Wed., Apr. 7 9:00 am–4:00 pm Thur., Apr. 8 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Apr. 9 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Learn how to get more depth and realism into your painting – and become a better watercolorist with photo realist, Rocky Ferris.

CREATE A SCULPTURE OF YOUR DOG WITH JANICE CORKIN RUDOLF 3 day workshop Fee: $275

Mon., Apr. 7 9:00 am–4:00 pm Tue., Apr. 8 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wed., Apr. 9 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Work with terra–cotta clay to capture your dog’s appearance and personality. Before the workshop you will need to ob-serve and photograph your dog – watch how he tilts his head, how she crosses her paws, etc. We suggest seated or re-cumbent poses, as these are the easiest to sculpt. All skill levels are welcome and individualized instruction will be tai-lored to meet each person’s ability. All materials provided.

KUMIHIMO WITH LINDA RICHMOND3 day workshop Fee: $175 plus materials

Thur., Apr. 10 9:00 am–3:00 pm Fri., Apr. 11 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sat., Apr. 12 9:00 am–2:30 pm

Intermediate/Advanced

This class is for experienced braiders. We will explore many options available to the Kumihimo enthusiast. Including but not limited to: adding a core, finishing pieces without end caps, a new 12 strand continuous braid, and much more. If you took a workshop with me last year, I have some new techniques.

WATERCOLOR AND PEN WITH JANICE CORKIN RUDOLF2 day workshop Fee: $175

Thur., Apr. 10 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fri., Apr. 11 9:00 am–4:00 pm

will come away with an original art piece. Will be a hands–on exploration of different fabric paints, painting techniques, and their uses on cottons, silk ribbon, lace and cheese cloth.Using specialty threads, silk ribbon, beads, painted lace and cheese cloth as well as basic embroidery/silk ribbon stitches, we will embellish our fabric to create the underwater reef.

SPINNER RING WITH MERIE KLINK1 day workshop Fee: $125 Materials included

Sat., Apr. 26 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Take a spin with your new ring! This sterling silver spinner ring is fun to wear, but a bit challenging to make. You’ll learn to make a band ring in this busy one day class. All levels welcome. Skills to be taught: measuring your ring size, cutting, sanding, texturing, stamping, soldering and shaping metal.

Learn to see the beauty in everyday objects or scenes around you. First do a light sketch and capture the composition in black ink, then add wa-tercolor to bring vibrancy. It is recom-mended that you bring pictures of out-door scenes, still life or interiors. After that we will work from real life. You will learn the basic elements of color, line and composition as well as how to create art-work on your own! All levels welcome.

BEADING AND EMBROIDERY WITH ANA SUMNER2 day workshop Fee: $250 Materials included

Fri., Apr. 11 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sat., Apr. 12 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Underwater Ocean Scene is a creative workshop that helps explore one’s creative imagination through the unique medium of Mixed Media Fiber Art. The supplies are provided, and each person

COMPUTER WORKSHOPSiPADInstructor: Cheryl ConklinFee: $60 per class

TUESDAYS 3:30 - 5:00 pm

January 14 & 28, February 4, 11 & 25, March 4 & 11, April 8, 22 & 25Topics to be covered include: iBook (the iPad as an eReader), creating photo albums, the App Store and what apps to get; creating contacts; email; using calendar; using notes and reminders; using the internet; update and sync your iPad to your computer; and much more!

iPHONE Instructor: Cheryl ConklinFee: $60 per class

THURSDAYS 3:30–5:00 pmJanuary 16 & 23, February 6, 13 & 27 March 6, 13 & 20, April 3 &10 Topics to be covered include: email; setting up contacts; the App Store; tracking weather; using maps; text messaging; using the internet; taking photos and emailing them; setting a password; using calendar; using notes and reminders.

BASIC MACInstructor: TBAFee: $60 per class

TUESDAYS 3:00–4:30 pmJanuary 14, March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8Topics to be covered include: setting up your Mac; learning the file system; ba-sic file operations (new, open, save, cut, copy, paste, etc.); saving/printing files; all things email: creating, sending, send-ing with photos, replying, using address book, etc.; email etiquette; protecting yourself and your identity online; creat-ing flyers, invitations, newsletters, etc.; taking photos and keeping them orga-nized in iPhoto; backing up your data.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PC Instructor: Cheryl ConklinFee: $60 per class

WEDNESDAYS 3:30–5:00 pmFebruary 19, March 12, April 16This course will cover the following: us-ing the start menu, creating shortcuts, understanding your hard drive, creating, copying and moving, creating and find-ing folders, organizing pictures on your computer, working with email, adding at-tachments to emails.

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POINT & SHOOT CLUBMary Biddinger & Karen DiMaura, Chairs

The purpose of this club is to have fun taking better pictures with your basic point and shoot camera. We meet the first Monday of the month unless otherwise stated.

FEBRUARY MEETINGMonday, February 3 3:30 pm

“Slogging Through the Everglades”, a photo journey with Eric and Kathy.

MARCH WORKSHOPCarol Ellis’s Colors of Ocean Reef

Monday, March 10 8:00 am–noon

Workshop fee is $65. See above for more information. Please register in advance.

P HOTOGRAPHY CLUBMARCH MEETINGMonday, March 10 3:30 pm

Carol Ellis presents highlights from the morning’s workshop including input from the attendees.

APRIL FIELD TRIPArt League Tour to Shark Valley and Clyde Butcher Gallery

Tuesday, April 15 8:15 am–4:00 pm

The fee for this trip is $90, which includes transportation and lunch. See page 4 for more information. Please register in advance.

APRIL MEETINGMonday, April 21 3:30 pm

Share photos and experiences from the Shark Valley/Clyde Butcher Tour.

WATERSCAPES WITH CAROL ELLIS1 day workshop Fee: $65

Wed., Jan. 15 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Afternoon Photo Exploration at the Reef. Afterwards download and review at the Art League. If time does not permit, we will download and review on Thursday morning at 10:00 am. Level: All including point-and-shoot, iPhone, iPad and DSLR.

Gentle backlighting from the low-lying sun, the golden hours from 3 - 5 PM, or a full moon rising in the sky at sunset are natural factors that contribute to the mood of a photograph. During our time photographing near the water at Ocean Reef, the light will change from cool to warmer, with colors mirrored in our waterscapes. The direction and intensity of the light, as well as color temperature, all produce different photographs. Our point of view and compositions will be artful and fun. We will download, review and prepare a showing of our best images that showcase Ocean Reef “Waterscapes”.

THE OLD AND THE NEW - PHOTOS AT OCEAN REEF WITH CAROL ELLIS1 day workshop Fee: $65

Thur. Feb. 20 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Photo exploration at the Reef. Afterwards download and review at the Art League.

Level: All including point-and-shoot, iPhone, iPad and DSLR.

Although Ocean Reef is relatively young, its history is unique and personal. The archives of the Ocean Reef Historical Society have been scanned by Carol and put up on a website for all to view (www.orfoto.com). While viewing the old photos you cannot help but try to place the scene and location in modern day Ocean Reef. During this session, we will go out individually and as a group and interpret the scenes “Then and Now.” We will download, review and prepare a showing of our best images that showcase Ocean Reef “Old and New”.

P HOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPSTHE ART OF THE PHOTOGRAPH WITH ROBERT MANZ2 day workshop Fee: $150

Tue., Mar. 4 10:00 am–3:00 pm Wed., Mar. 5 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Make photographs that you like. This workshop is about photographs as an art form – a way of sharing your feelings and emotions about something or someone – a baby, a sunset, a friend – with other people through the medium of photograph.This workshop is about developing your sense of what you like in an image and how to achieve that with the tools at your disposal.You will review how to gain control of your camera, how to find and see beautiful light, how to arrange compositions to your satisfaction, how to tell a story in your picture, and how to evaluate your own work. We will divide our time between presentations on these topics, group feedback on your images, and photo shoots in the area.

All levels of experience are welcome as are all photographic modes: digital or film, color or black and white, phone, iPad, point-and-shoot or DSLR.

COLORS OF OCEAN REEF1 day workshop Fee: $65

Mon., Mar. 10 8:00 am–12:00 pm

Morning photo exploration at the Reef. Download and review at the Art League.

Level: All including point-and-shoot, iPhone, iPad and DSLR.

We live in a tropical paradise, on the fringes of the Tropical Caribbean. Orchids, exotic palms, and lush foliage are in our everyday scene. The blues of the sky and water, the shades of greens, are unique and photogenic. The buildings have that special Keys charm and fun colors. On our exploration of the Reef, we will search out these colorful scenes and capture them on our iPhone, iPad, Point and shoot cameras, or DSLRs. We will download, review and prepare a showing of our best images that showcase “The Colors of Ocean Reef ”.

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ART LEAGUE BOOK GROUPLinda Daugherty & Ellen Rogers, Chairs

THE IMPERFECTIONISTS by Tom RachmanJudy Borten, reviewer

Thursday, January 16 4:00 pm Art League Studio 4

Rachman’s debut novel follows the private lives of the reporters, editors and executives of an international English-language newspaper as they struggle to keep it, and themselves, afloat.

THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND THE PLAYWRIGHT: GENE TUNNEY AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW by Jay R. TunneyJay Tunney, reviewer

Thursday, February 20 4:00 PM Cultural Center

Gene Tunney, the world heavyweight box-ing champion from 1926-1928 seemed an unusual companion for George Bernard Shaw, but Shaw, a world famous play-

wright, found the Irish-American athlete to be “among the very few for whom I have established a warm affection.” This book chronicles the legendary, but rarely documented relationships that formed between them. We are honored to have the author as our reviewer.

IQ84 by Haruki MurakamiPat Miller, reviewer

Thursday March 20 4:00 pm Art League Studio 4

One reviewer describes this book “as a complex and surreal narrative which shifts back and forth between two characters who are searching for each other.” The book is made up of three volumes. Don’t let the length deter you. Read what you can and Pat will lead and teach us about this book and author.

CÉZANNE: A LIFE by Alex DanchevLinda Klimowicz and Libby Macaulay, Reviewers

Thursday, April 10 4:00 pm Art League Studio 4

Alex Danchev assesses the revolutionary work and restless life of Paul Cezanne, one of the most influential painters of his time and beyond.

Carolyn Ellis, Chair

Flower arranging – landscaping – your choice... the Orchid Club will help you find the answers to your questionsOnce again we have planned a fun program for the season, packed with information to help and entertain you.

FEBRUARY - Ocean Reef TourFriday, February 7 3:30 pm

We have a very special treat this month as we’re invited to tour the lovely Ocean Reef gardens of our friend and fellow lover of orchids, Lin Brown.

MARCH - Rhonda HeideFriday, March 14 3:30 pm

We have invited Rhonda Heide, a premier speaker and American Orchid Society judge, to beguile us with her presentation entitled “White Catt Talk”.

It will delight and charm you, with a wine reception to follow

FRIDAY APRIL 11 - Social Friday, April 11 3:30 pm

Our last meeting of the year is going to be unique – something we have never done before – stay tuned for more details.We will close the event with an old fashioned ice cream social.

ART LEAGUE ORCHID CLUB

WOODCHUCKS IN THE BASEMENTGeorge Lucas and Ned Ferrarone

Don't call the exterminator, join us! The news has been leaking out that the best-kept secret of all the many special places at Ocean Reef is the Meredith Woodshop on the first floor of the Art League. It is tucked in the corner, behind the johns, but now has a glass door for you to see the extraordinary setup of benches and high quality machine tools. You do not have to buy your own tools; save your garage for your golf carts, use our shop. The Art League shop has dust collection, bright light, and some very bright craftsmen to share your woodworking interest. This year, in addition to the visiting expert teachers listed in the schedule, a group of guys and girls who don't mind the smell of sawdust, and love the feel of well sanded wood, have another club-within-a-club calling ourselves the Woodchucks. We will meet on afternoons, at your own times when free, for freelance projects together to share old tricks, methods, and safety. Call Sherri to visit the shop and sign up to join us. At all levels of experience, everyone adds some good ideas and energy while taking away new skills and friendship.

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2013-2014 ART LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karen Waite, PresidentBarbara Ferri, Vice President

Gail Noyes, Ex OfficioSteven Techet, Treasurer

Joanne Thomas, SecretaryMary Biddinger

Chris FisherBernice KleysonMary Lou Krause

George LucasCatherine Medaglia

John PluharEleanor Williamson

Sherri Harris, Executive Director

POSTAL PATRON KEY LARGO, FL 33037

Because the Art League has always been supported by the Ocean Reef Foundation, this season we are going to support the All Charities Weekend in a new, creative way.We will be hosting an event for 5 couples at the Art League, which will include a fabulous catered multi-course dinner, during which the guests will try to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of a well-known artist. Each participant will be given a character to portray and be encouraged to come in appropriate dress. It promises to be a terrific event. Great food, wonderful wine, a chance to be wildly creative and wear a costume —what could be more fun? Get a group of 5 couples together and bid on this item at the Giving Hearts Gala on February 8. The lucky winners are in for a fabulously fun evening!

THROUGH THE YEARS - OUR BUILDING GROWS!