ART SHOWS

Into the Woods All Media Art Show and Competition

Runs through Nov. 2
Stop by St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre to view this show.  Click here to see the winners (pdf format).

FEATURED ARTISTS:

• Circle of Eight – Diana Saffo Bono, Virginia Dragschutz, Jessica Dreyer, Ethel M. Ferrett, Natalie Fleming, Crystal Goldkamp, Annette McGarrahan and Nancy M. Young
• Seniors & Company
• Oak Leaf Artist Guild
• John Kozemczak
• Shirley Nachtrieb
• Sharonda Jordan

UPCOMING ART SHOWS

Traveler’s Palette (All Media)
Nov. 6 – Dec. 28
Did you do any traveling this year? Submit photos you took during your adventure or other artwork inspired by places you visited.
Click here to download exhibitor registration form. (pdf file)
Receiving: Tuesday, Nov. 3
NO ART RECEPTION 

$100 or Less Art Show & Sale
Nov. 6 – Dec. 28
Back by popular demand, this art show and sale is the perfect win-win for artists wanting to clear their inventory and for buyers looking for unique artwork for holiday gifts. This show will run concurrently with the Traveler’s Palette Art Show and Competition. ALL ARTWORK ENTERED WILL BE SOLD FOR $100 OR LESS
Click here to download exhibitor registration form. (pdf file)
Receiving: Tuesday, Nov. 3
NO ART RECEPTION 

To learn about the 2016 Art Shows and Competitions, click here.

CLASSES, SEMINAR & DEMONSTRATION

Click here to learn more about any of the following:

PAINTING TREES AND FOLIAGE IN WATERCOLOR
INSTRUCTOR: Jerry Thomas
Mondays, Oct. 5-26  • 6-9 p.m.
$104 (includes work manual written by instructor)
Learn the special methods, colors and values, and textures for creating tree and grass forms in transparent watercolors. There are some unique colors, brushes and watercolor papers required. A list will be provided.

MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTOR: Jerry Thomas
Tuesdays; Nov. 3-24 • 6-9 p.m.
$104 (includes work manual written by instructor)
Learn the exciting effects of combining different media and how to do it safely. Wet media (watercolor, oil, acrylic, etc.) can work well with dry media (graphite, charcoal, pastel, chalk, etc.) but obey the rules if you want your artwork to be permanent.

To register for Jerry’s classes, seminar or demonstration, e-mail jt4art@swbell.net, or call 314-878-3048. Supply lists and other information will be provided as needed.

ART FOR CHILDREN 5-12
INSTRUCTOR: JAN GROENEMANN
$96 • Mondays • 6 weeks ongoing

ART CLASSES FOR TEENS
INSTRUCTOR: JAN GROENEMANN
$120 • Mondays • 6 weeks ongoing (includes some supplies)

BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE CLASSES FOR ADULTS
INSTRUCTOR: JAN GROENEMANN
$120 • Mondays • 6 weeks ongoing

ADVANCED CLASSES FOR ADULTS
INSTRUCTOR: JAN GROENEMANN
$120 • Mondays • 6 weeks ongoing

For class times, fees or other information, call Jan at 636-441-3828 (home), 636-577-0591 (cell) or visit www.groenemannstudios.com.

COLLAGE AND DESIGN WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: SHIRLEY NACHTRIEB
Oct. 23 & 24, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $110 The class will create unique papers for collage. Experimental techniques will be explored on a variety of papers to be used in the class projects. Golden fluid acrylics are recommended. Transparent and opaques techniques will be discussed. Additional design approaches will be executed. All levels are welcome.
GREETING CARD WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: SHIRLEY NACHTRIEB
Oct. 30 & 31, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $110

Students will use a variety of prepared and purchased papers along with their favorite rubber stamps to create seasonal greeting cards.

For more information, contact Shirley Nachtrieb at 636-947-1936 or email at snachtrieb@charter.net.

MUSIC FOR ME!

Great experiences for 1 1/2- to 5-year-olds!
Wednesdays, 10:15-11 a.m.

A parent or caregiver joins in the fun. Children will play with rhythm instruments, use props and learn expressive movement to accompany the songs. The themes are explored through songs, finger plays and dances. The materials fee includes take home materials used during the class and a decorated canvas bag for bringing special things.
Celebrate the Season
Oct. 21-Nov 18 • $45

Come celebrate the beautiful autumn season in song! We’ll sing about apples, pumpkins and falling leaves in this harvest time class. A “not scary” Halloween party with costumes will be a special treat just before Halloween.

Christmas Time is Coming!
Dec. 2 & 9 • $25

Put aside the to-do list for Christmas and spend some time with your favorite little one. We’ll sing about Santa and his reindeer, Christmas cookies and playful elves. Your preschooler’s eyes will glow as we celebrate this special season with songs and finger plays just for them!

For more information or to register for Music for Me classes, contact instructor Laurie Strickland at 636-928-2004.

HIP HOP DANCE CLASS

For children in grades 3-6 (others considered)
Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. • $15 per session

Class held at  the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Call Ron Jones at 636-485-9171 to register.

Fiction Writing with Anene Tressler-Hauschultz
Thursday, Oct. 8 • 5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Social Media Jump-start: Strategies for Authors with Laurie Bergman 
Monday, October 12 • 5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Poetry Revision Ten (or More!) Ways with Jennifer Fandel 
Tuesday, October 20 • 5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Memoir, Not Only a Family Treasure with Linda Austin 
Thursday, October 29 • 6 p.m.-8:45 p. m.

Click here to learn more.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM

Oakleaf Artists Guild