Make a virtual visit to Gustavo Mahn’s home country of Chile and neighboring Brazil through his sketches, watercolors, and multi-media art. Chat with the artist and take an inside peek at his creative process, as he displays preliminary sketches and studies alongside his finished pieces. Light refreshments will be served and the children’s art corner … Continued
The Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC), Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC), and Application Architects are pleased to host the 3rd annual Paint It Orange: Plein Air Paint-Out and Wet Paint Sale September 25-27, 2019. Artists are invited to join us for two days this September to capture the landscapes and landmarks that are signature to our county. Local … Continued
The use of words in visual art is popular and fun. Accompanying text with a visual component can help the message along. In this workshop, you will learn how colorful backgrounds painted on canvas boards can enhance a simply worded text of your choice. We will use acrylic paint, paint pens and metal leaf. Bring … Continued
Come to knit (or tat, needlepoint, knot, macramé, weave or crochet), and enjoy the company of fellow fiber crafting enthusiasts. Best for 18 years and older. Main Library | Adults
This is the last presentation in the Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art, and provides an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a cozy setting. We hope to promote a comfortable exchange of personal influences in artmaking that are also universal. Onicas Gaddis’ vast expressive paintings are unique … Continued
Learn: Different methods for embossing and impressing How to enhance embossed images with acrylic Create: An embossing sampler An 8x10 embossing embellished w acrylic paint Creating art and design on metal using embossed and impressed details is an exciting way to incorporate three-dimensional art on a flat sheet of metal. Students will transfer their … Continued
Learn: How Zentangle leads to a higher sense of relaxation & well-being The 8 steps of Zentangle, and how to execute them Create: Your own unique Zentangle designs This workshop provides an introduction to the Zentangle method and its mindful meditative practice. Tangle patterns and techniques will be taught in a supportive, encouraging and caring … Continued
Preview work by the 78 artists participating in the 2019 Orange County Artists Guild open studio tour before deciding which studios to visit. October 21 - November 10. Reception Friday, Oct. 25, 6-9pm. Owned & operated by 22 local artists the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts features painting, sculpture, photography, glass arts, jewelry, turned wood, pottery … Continued
Learn: How to carve images into 4x6 soft linoleum blocks How to ink and pull images Create: Unique prints for use as art or notecards Printmaking is an old art form used to create several images of the same unique design. This class explores block printing. Your artwork will be drawn on 4”x6” soft linoleum … Continued
Join us for our Halloween party/art show featuring the amazing works of Wes Flanary. This event is free and family-friendly 🎃💀👻🎃