Glass Fusing 1 with Marianne Hite at PAA

Glass Fusing 1 with Marianne Hite, Thursday, Sept 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 2008, from 6pm-8: 30pm, meets four times

and again on
Thursdays-Oct 23, 30, Nov 6 &13
Glass Fusing I -6pm-8:30pm meets four times

Thursdays-Nov 20, 27, Dec 4 &11
Glass Fusing I -6pm-8:30pm meets four times

Fusing is the melting together of different pieces of glass. Visit www.peninsulaartacademy.com for additional dates. This class is a beginner’s introduction to glass fusing: the melting together of different pieces of glass that are compatible with each other. Make small dishes and tiles. We will cover glass cutting, compatibility of glasses, and the firing processes. Tools & basic materials supplied. Glass must be purchased from the instructor for $40.00 -$100.00* or more depending on the size of each project. Call to select dates 330-414-0385, email $145 or $135 for PAA members, plus the cost of glass used. Registration Form or 330-657-2248.
please register one week before the class.

for more info please call 330-657-2248 or www.peninsulaartacademy.com

Woolies and More, with Heather Quiñones at PAA

Woolies and More, with Heather Quiñones: Saturday October 25, 2008, 12 noon until 5 pm. Penny rugs or woolies are an old form of recycling scrap pieces of fabric into beautiful and useful items for around the house. You will learn a few basic steps of how to prepare the old wool clothes and stitches to enhance your designs. Materials supplied, however if you have some old wool clothes that you would like to use in the class please contact Heather to find out how to prepare it before the class date. $65 or $55 for PAA members. Contact the instructor to sign up or to select from additional dates. email Walk-ins welcome call 330-657-2248. please register one week before the class.

for more info please call 330-657-2248 or www.peninsulaartacademy.com

You too can paint, with Diane Keske Talmadge, at PAA

You too can paint, with Diane Keske Talmadge, beginning oil painting series, Thursdays from 5 till 7:30 (or 5:30 until 8 pm – let us know your preference?) starting on October 2, 2008, for 5 weeks with one make up date if needed. $75 or $70 for PAA members. Walk-ins welcome to join. This painting experience is for anyone who has “always wanted to paint in oil” or, for the intermediate painter as a review of the basics. We will be painting from still life arrangements set up by the instructor, and will be using either regular oils or water mixable oil paints. Have fun learning composition, values, color mixing and how to complete a painting quickly. Learn to “see” differently to paint the affects of light on the subject to make your painting come to life. Basic drawing knowledge needed.

for more info please call 330-657-2248 or www.peninsulaartacademy.com

Image Transfers for Collage and Assemblage, with Gretchen Bierbaum at PAA

Image Transfers for Collage and Assemblage, with Gretchen Bierbaum, Saturday October 4th, 10:00 to 3:00 (It’s also Peddlers Day – how appropriate!) Gretchen will teach teach five new transfer techniques to make collages. Students should bring copies of family photos (antique are the best). We will not use the original photos and only a copy machine print will work for transfer into a collage. Computer printer copies do not work. While making the copies on paper, also make a few on transparent acetate. Well-behaved children are invited to sign up with a parent. $60 or $50 for PAA and National Collage Society Members.

please register one week before the class.

for more info please call 330-657-2248 or www.peninsulaartacademy.com

Learn to Knit with Mary Anne Davis at PAA

Learn to Knit with Mary Anne Davis, Friday afternoons from 1-3pm, starting Sept 26, 2008, for 4 weeks. Classes for beginner or advanced. Knitting One: No experience is needed for this class. You’ll learn all the basic stitches and general information including accessories, and come away with a small vest. Knitting Two: If you know all the basic stitches including increases and decreases, learn how to pick a pattern and yarn, how to read a pattern, and make a sweater. Receive 20% off all class related purchases from Stitch, Piece and Purl when you purchase your class supplies. $45 or $40 for PAA members. register here

please register one week before the class.

for more info please call 330-657-2248 or www.peninsulaartacademy.com

The Artists Reality 36 – Ron White and his giant drawing!

The Artists Reality 37 todd and j chat

“Political Issues” at PAA

Peninsula Art Academy is hosting an exhibit entitled “Political Issues”, October 4 thru November 29, 2008. Works have been accepted on their political relevance to our current election year. Nothing too outlandish, as we are located in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Our own Don Getz, area artist extraordinaire, will jury this show. “The challenge to me is to take a traditional subject and use what is there to create an even more fascinating image – my personal statement. (Don Getz).” So, what is this election all about? Let’s let the artists tell us? All media represented, both 2 and 3D.

Artchitecture Gallery (AG) presents “The Approachable Darkness”, a solo exhibition by Matthew Ryan Sharp

Artchitecture Gallery is proud to present:

A solo exhibition by Matthew Ryan Sharp – The Approachable Darkness
3 October – 14 November 2008

Opening reception 7-10 pm Friday, 3 October 2008

Matthew Ryan Sharp emerges from reclusion with The Approachable Darkness, a culmination of his past year’s work. On exhibition are grim portraits of our current state; generations chained to workstations, lazily dreaming of more money, more power, and more say, but too demotivated to take action. His characters represent the lethargies of this American life; clowns and corporate stiffs and the like in between. Using surfaces such as weathered woods and metals, and acrylic and spray paints as his mediums, he has created a series of work inspired by the desires, fears and vices of the average Joe. Encouraged by dissolution and union, hardship and camaraderie, Matthew consistently strives to develop new methods for creating his art. His metaphoric character concepts continue to evolve over time, as does his message and technique.

UPCOMING CITY|ART EVENTS

ERIC DAVID Painting Exhibit
September 19 through September 29
Opening Reception Friday Sep 19, 6-9 P.M.

FINAL FRIDAYS ART SHOP WALK
Friday September 26, 5-10 P.M.
Local arts, crafts and performances all along the Riversquare Mall.
Maps available at City|ART Gallery.

City|ART Welcomes Rustbelt Rebel, Bob Peck
Bob Peck Art Exhibit
October 3 through October 13
Opening Reception Friday October 3, 6-10 P.M.

City|ART Gallery
2091 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221

Current Hours:
Monday 4-8
Tuesday & Wednesday by appointment
Thursday 4-8
Friday 4-10
Saturday 2-8