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Abundant sunshine. High 74F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph..
Clear skies. Low 43F. Winds light and variable.
Stained Glass Beveled Snowflake Class with Jennifer Curry
1-4 pm or 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Four separate three-hour classes to choose from. In this three-hour workshop, you will use some basic stained glass soldering techniques, and be introduced to the vocabulary and materials used while creating a beautiful snowflake designed piece. Stained Glass artist Jennifer Curry will provide the professional materials and equipment, as well as the knowledge and instruction for you to have a successful and enjoyable experience. There’s a minimum of two people and maximum of six per session.
Cost: $50 ($10 discount for participants of previous stained-glass classes at the arts center)
Beginning Knitting Class with Terry Phelps
Come sit a spell and learn to knit! Class will include booklets, knitting needles and yarn enough for a first small project and personal instruction from Terry Phelps. You will learn: cast on, knit, purl, gauge, cast off, and other basic information about knitting. Classes will be held three Thursday evenings in October. $30/person
One-Day Outdoor Painting Workshop (En Plein Air) with Marty Coulter of Steelville
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Minimum of six participants and maximum of 12. Oct. 14 is the last day to sign up. Come learn about the fine art of capturing nature’s beauty while painting onsite. Professional and award-winning artist Marty Coulter will share tips and techniques to work quickly and loosely to complete one or more acrylic or oil paintings in a short amount of time in order to capture the beauty and feeling of the moment. Supplies will be provided, but you are invited to bring your own favorite brushes and paints, etc., if you like.
Workshop materials list: These items are what I use, but not required. Please bring what you already have. Consider this list as suggestions only. Check Amazon and Dick Blick, or your favorite online suppliers.
• Jack Richeson Italian Field Easel (any outdoor easel will be fine)
• A palette to hold and mix paint (mine is handmade 12”x24”)
• Folding stool or lawn chair; artist’s sunshade umbrella, Backpack or rolling cart
• Paint, either acrylic or oil (I typically only use three colors and white: cadmium yellow light, scarlet lake, ultramarine blue and titanium white)
• Brushes: I use hog bristle flats with oil and synthetic flats with acrylic, sizes #4-#12
• Canvas or gesso panels: 2 or 3- 8x10 or 9x12, but not too large; (I make my own with 1/8” or 1/4” Baltic birch plywood)
Other suggested items: drinking water and snack, sunscreen, bug spray, sun hat
“I’ll start with a one-hour demonstration painting while I discuss materials and techniques. We’ll all paint until noon while I offer advice and corrections individually. During the lunch break, I can give helpful critiques to previous works you may bring.
The final three hours are to either continue your morning painting, or better still, a new one with a different view or subject.”
“I’ll do my very best to help you make better landscape paintings while enjoying the great outdoors!”
Spooky Cute Kitties kids paint party
If you are looking for something fun and creative to do on your day off, come join artist Danielle Norris for a kids paint party. We will be painting “spooky cute” kitties in pumpkins, just in time for fall and Halloween.
Pumpkin Day Arts & Crafts Show and Sale with Spring Creek Artisans
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come and shop for unique handcrafted gifts and home accessories created by local artists, at the Pumpkin Day Art Show and Sale! Wood turned bowls, treenware, scrollsaw art, baskets, pottery, jewelry, felting, paintings, weavings, quilts, signs, knitted and crocheted items, all tastefully displayed in the relaxed, and creative atmosphere of the Creative Arts Center in Salem. There will be free snacks, live music, and face painting for the kids while you shop too!
Barn Quilt Class with Terrie Welch & Tana Kettner
The last day to sign up is Oct. 21. In this two-day session, you will design your own plywood painted quilt to be displayed on your barn or home! Quilt patterns will be painted on a 2’x2’ plywood square. $55/person- all supplies provided (no experience needed)
Kitchen Witch Wheat Weaving Class with Suzanne Douglass
Older children to adults (no experience needed). Teacher Suzanne Douglas, local artist, specialized in wheat weaving for 30 years. Come learn and enjoy the art! The Kitchen Witch is a traditional Celtic design. According to legend, when she is hung in the kitchen, she protects against burned food, spilled milk, and spoiled food. $25- all supplies provided.
Needle Felting with Terry Phelps
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Make a Halloween, Christmas, or any small item(s) that your creative mind desires out of wool. All materials provided. Bring your imagination! (Not recommended for small children because of the use of sharp needles.) $25.00- all supplies provided.
Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus - Paint ‘n’ Sip
Come join artist Danielle Norris as she leads you through a night of bubble and brew! Paint the Sanderson sisters and add your own favorite quote from the movie. Bring a sister and your favorite beverage and let's get ready for the fall season! Minimum of six people, maximum of 20.
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