Artists@Work series to showcase creativity in Lee County
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN “Coral Adventure,” by Jeff and Dale Ocasio.
The Alliance for the Arts and Edison Mall will showcase the work of Lee County artists with the Artists@Work series.
The interactive demonstrations will take place beginning June 18 and continue on the third Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Macy’s Court at the mall.
“Edison Mall is thrilled to work with the Alliance for the Arts to spotlight local artists and expose more people to the creative process,” Susie Wentworth, director of marketing, said.
“The arts are a valuable part of any cultural curriculum and we’re pleased to provide this forum to bring families together to create summer and enjoy all that Edison Mall has to offer,”?she said.
The series schedule includes:
– June 18: Masking tape art with Dale and Jeff Ocasio
Jeff and Dale Ocasio, husband and wife, create their artwork collaboratively. Sculpting with paper masking tape over wire and reclaimed objects. Each sculpture is encased with layers of acid-free glue, color is added with more layers of acrylic layers, and protected with varnish.
– July 16: Fiber Arts with Rose Young
Rose Young owns Roseline Weaving Studio. She works with painting, collage, air brush, graphics, weaving and quilting in an abstract expressionist style.
– Aug. 20:?Yoga with Yoga Bird
Yoga is the art of moving the body to calm the mind and experience the soul. It’s an uplifting practice that can be done by anyone.
– Sept. 17: Painting with Terry Lynn Spry
Longtime Alliance instructor Terry Lynn paints in oil on canvas.
– Oct. 15: Palm frond art with Shawn Holiday
Shawn Holiday has taught adult and youth classes and workshops around Southwest Florida for years.
– Nov. 19: Sketching with Leo Johnson
Fort Myers artist Leo Johnson will be discussing and demonstrating the basic jumping-off points to begin painting. He will also be sketching and discussing the basics of drawing, anatomy, landscape and abstracts.
– Dec. 17: Music with Peter McGrain
Peter McGrain is an accomplished accordion and musical saw player. Listeners get to join in the fun by accompanying Peter with a variety of percussion instruments as they sing along and dance to their favorite tunes.
For more information about the series, visit online: ArtInLee.org or contact 239-939-2787.
Source: The Alliance for the Arts and Edison Mall
Artists@Work series to showcase creativity in Lee County
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN “Coral Adventure,” by Jeff and Dale Ocasio.
The Alliance for the Arts and Edison Mall will showcase the work of Lee County artists with the Artists@Work series.
The interactive demonstrations will take place beginning June 18 and continue on the third Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Macy’s Court at the mall.
“Edison Mall is thrilled to work with the Alliance for the Arts to spotlight local artists and expose more people to the creative process,” Susie Wentworth, director of marketing, said.
“The arts are a valuable part of any cultural curriculum and we’re pleased to provide this forum to bring families together to create summer and enjoy all that Edison Mall has to offer,”?she said.
The series schedule includes:
– June 18: Masking tape art with Dale and Jeff Ocasio
Jeff and Dale Ocasio, husband and wife, create their artwork collaboratively. Sculpting with paper masking tape over wire and reclaimed objects. Each sculpture is encased with layers of acid-free glue, color is added with more layers of acrylic layers, and protected with varnish.
– July 16: Fiber Arts with Rose Young
Rose Young owns Roseline Weaving Studio. She works with painting, collage, air brush, graphics, weaving and quilting in an abstract expressionist style.
– Aug. 20:?Yoga with Yoga Bird
Yoga is the art of moving the body to calm the mind and experience the soul. It’s an uplifting practice that can be done by anyone.
– Sept. 17: Painting with Terry Lynn Spry
Longtime Alliance instructor Terry Lynn paints in oil on canvas.
– Oct. 15: Palm frond art with Shawn Holiday
Shawn Holiday has taught adult and youth classes and workshops around Southwest Florida for years.
– Nov. 19: Sketching with Leo Johnson
Fort Myers artist Leo Johnson will be discussing and demonstrating the basic jumping-off points to begin painting. He will also be sketching and discussing the basics of drawing, anatomy, landscape and abstracts.
– Dec. 17: Music with Peter McGrain
Peter McGrain is an accomplished accordion and musical saw player. Listeners get to join in the fun by accompanying Peter with a variety of percussion instruments as they sing along and dance to their favorite tunes.
For more information about the series, visit online: ArtInLee.org or contact 239-939-2787.
Source: The Alliance for the Arts and Edison Mall
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