Dual Exhibit at OFFCenter

DUAL EXHIBIT - MARCH 16 - 26
Dave Blecha's Drawing & Painting Class
with Tres Amigos

The Drawing & Painting Class lead by Dave Blecha that meets every Tuesday from 1 - 3 pm at OFFCenter, and Tres Amigos (an art collaborative that gathers and makes art at OFFCenter) are exhibiting together for a brief show in the OFFCenter Gallery.

2 members (from several regular attendees) of
Dave Blecha's Drawing & Painting Class:
Eva Casey & Diane Moody with Dave Blecha

Tres Amigos is a group of three special people and their avid supporters. Their show has a special tribute to Stephanie Anderson, an artist whose kindness was appreciated and who is sorely missed.






Tres Amigos Exhibit

Is OFFCenter *your* muse?

Here's an interesting perspective from one of Dave Blecha's talented drawing class students:

"Often we think of a person when we think of a muse ...and very often a person is. But this center has been a "muse" for me. A creative energy infuses this place. The intentions of so many people who have passed through here has fed the positive energy here. So much so that the creative energy has become an entity in and of itself......available to anyone who wants to tap into it."

--Eva

Thank you, Eva, for allowing us to share your insights here.

Dave's free drawing and painting classes are on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

FLOORCLOTH FUNSHOP

Sharie's Studio Journal

I say funshop because it truly was more fun than work. The art of make an ordinary piece of canvas a beautiful accessory for decorating you home is really a great deal easier and more fun than you might think. Mary Ann Corley taught a small group of students this technique. Using ordinary house paint and other acrylic paints turned blank pieces of canvas into works of art. These clothes can be used as table runners, floor cover under a table or your chair at your desk to protect your carpet, or hang them on your wall; shoot you can even create your own specially designed placemats for your dinner table. More than one participant was new to OFFCenter and all had a great time and more than once commented on how much fun they were having and they are looking forward to coming back to the studio to make art. Later ya'll----Sharie

Children's Cancer Fund of NM Visits OFFCenter

On Saturday, May 23^rd children fighting cancer and their families met and flexed their artistic muscles at the OFFCenter studio to paint flower pots that will be sold at a fundraising auction to benefit the Children’s Cancer Fund. The Children’s Cancer Fund of New Mexico exists to help children and their families cope with the day-to-day emotional, financial, and educational needs of living with, and fighting cancer. Roy from Sumner and Dene Gallery hosted the event using materials donated by Langell’s Art Supply and Osuna Nursery. We are honored to be a part of their fundraising efforts and hope we can continue our relationship with the children, families and Fund staff in the future. We wish everyone the best.

Art, Ritual and the Sacred, a workshop with Judith Shaw

Discover the power of art to connect us with our sacred source. Join visionary artist Judith Shaw, for a fun and inspiring 2 session workshop, incorporating guided visualization, group ritual and hands-on art making.

SIX HOURS TOTAL workshop time.

Saturday, April 25 - 9am – 12pm

Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1 - 4pm

• In the first session we create paintings and small sculptures of our personal sacred images.
• In the second session, gaining inspiration from the first day, we use a small box as our canvas and create a centerpiece for our home altars.

Each participant is asked to bring their own box.

NOTE: Please call Judith directly at 505-977-3792 to reserve your space.

Cost: $75 includes both 3-hour sessions and all required art materials.

More Jesse Reno Workshop Photos

Thanks Leighanna!

Photos of Jesse and the art he was creating at the workshops:

http://lklight.blogspot.com/2009/03/more-workshop-photos.html

Check out Leighanna's Jesse Reno Class Pictures

Jesse Reno is teaching at OFFCenter this weekend, down from Portland. Here's the link:

http://lklight.blogspot.com/2009/03/jesse-reno-workshop.html

Thanks Leighanna, keep 'em coming!

Funky Found Object Canvas Village Feb. 28

Leighanna Light is back at OFFCenter with another Saturday workshop!

"In this workshop we will create our very own imaginary village using a variety of techniques to build thick deep layers on canvas. We will use paint, paper, fabric, fibers, found objects & gel to create amazing depth & dimension. Learn many new tips & tricks including how to obtain a beautiful encaustic look without using messy hot wax & crock pots. Please join us for a fun, relaxing day of inspiration & art making! This is a project oriented workshop. You should be able to leave with at least one finished canvas, three if you work fast!"

Saturday, February 28, 2009

10am - 4pm -- Cost:$70.

Reservations required – must pay in advance to reserve a seat.

• three 8 x 8 or 6 x 12 stretched canvases,with at least a 1-1/2 inch edge. An inexpensive source for this is http://www.cheapjoes.com/ - look for “Joe’s prime really good canvas,extra deep” A package of 5 is $14.49 plus shipping. You can also work over a canvas that has already been painted.
  
• At least 8 oz. of REGULAR gel medium, semi gloss or matte. This is important - you will not be able to participate without this.
  
• 4 oz.of glue, PVA is best,available at Papers! – we will have some to share if you don’t have any.
  
• Several paint brushes, a ruler & scissors or use what OFFCenter has.
  
• A small palette knife - OFFCenter has a few of these also.
  
• A heat gun or a blowdryer if you have one – several will be available.
  
• A FEW of your favorite acrylic paints (if everyone brings 2 or 3 & is willing to share, we should be fine) or use what OFFCenter has in stock.
  
• A variety of small found objects to embed into your canvas - flat game pieces, lace, fabric, metal, buttons & gears or use what OFFCenter has in stock.
  
• A variety of papers, dictionary pages, old handwriting, maps, wallpaper, decorative papers will all work well or use what OFFCenter has in stock.

Jesse Reno is Coming to Albuquerque!

We are so excited to have nationally known outsider artist Jesse Reno come to OFFCenter for three days of teaching in March! Jesse will share his techniques for layering media to create spontaneous and amazing personal imagery.


The workshops are filling fast, so contact Leighanna Light at lklight@copper.net if you're interested in joining us. She's handling the registration details. Workshop dates are Saturday, March 21 (one-day workshop), and Sunday-Monday, March 22-23 (two-day workshop). There are only a few slots left.