2016 Day Trips are Announced

One of the best ways to recharge your batteries is to escape from the rigors of your hectic life for a while. Whether you are looking for a cool museum to explore or an exciting adventure with your friends, the Cultural Arts Centre has plenty of fun day trips planned in 2016.

Linda Koenig works with the Cultural Arts Centre to provide several guided day trips each year to fun and interesting locations in and around the St. Louis region.  The 2016 Day Trips are sure to pique the interest of many. Most trips include transportation, meals, gratuities, and admission fees–be sure to check when registering.

The first tour this year is scheduled for Feb. 10. Join us as we trace the evolution of stained glass, while visiting St. John Nepomuk, St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis Xavier, St. Marks Episcopal, Hope UCC and St. Gabriel’s.

On March 8, we’ll visit historic hotels, while on April 7 we’ll visit many of St. Louis’s treasures such as Russell Street, Magic Chef Mansion, Stockstrom Mansion, Sweetie Pie’s and the Basilica of St. Louis to name a few.

If you’re into quilts or quilting, or just enjoy viewing the amazing artwork that quilters create, be sure to join us on our annual trip to Paducah, KY for the annual AQS Quilt Show on April 21.

We’ll take a beautiful trip along the Mississippi River to Nauvoo, IL on May 13, visiting a beautifully restored village where Mormons settled after leaving Missouri.

We’ll enjoy some of the most beautiful gardens and galleries St. Louis has to offer on June 22 and on July 14, we’ll see the Musical 1776 at the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO. The whole town of Arrow Rock is on the national registry.

Our Aug. 11 trip is a more serious one as we take a day to visit the St. Louis Holocaust Museum where we’ll hear from a Holocaust survivor. We’ll have lunch at a Kosher deli and tour Temple Israel and visit a cemetery where only Holocaust survivors are buried.

Join us Sept. 16 for a trip east to Highland and Greenville, IL and on Oct. 19, we’ll travel west to Oktoberfest in fabulous Hermann, MO. On Nov. 15, join us for an interesting tour of Westminster College and the Churchill Museum in Fulton, MO.

We’ll “wrap up” the year with a fun trip to Springfield. IL on Dec. 8 where we’ll visit some historic homes decorated for the holidays, the Governor’s mansion and the Dana Thomas House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest designs.

Click here for a complete listing of 2016 Day Trips.

$100 or Less Art Show and Sale
and
Traveler’s Pallette Art Show and Competition

Now through Dec. 28

Stop by St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre to view these shows.

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 themselves or to give to family and friends as holiday gifts. All artwork in this show is available for $100 or less.

The Traveler’s Pallette Art Show and Competition
Click here to see the winners (pdf format).

FEATURED ARTISTS:

• Shirley Nachtrieb
• Melissa Whiteman
• Cyril Johannes
• Bill White
• John Kozemczak
• Marcia Gaye
• Sunny Qalbani
• Jane Windish

UPCOMING ART SHOWS

Jan. 8 – Feb. 29

Things Bright and Beautiful (All Media)

Receiving: Tuesday, Jan. 5 • 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Reception: Friday, Jan. 8 • 6-8 p.m.
Works must contain an element of light (sun, moon, etc.) and be something of beauty to its creator.
To learn about all of the 2016 Art Shows and Competitions, click here.

CLASSES, SEMINAR & DEMONSTRATION

Click here to learn more about any of the following:

PAINTING SNOWY NIGHT SCENES
INSTRUCTOR: JERRY THOMAS
Mondays/Wednesdays: Dec. 7, 9, 14 and 16 • 6-9 p.m.
$104 (includes work manual written by instructor)
Effective night scenes with snow require some special knowledge about light scintillation and cast shadows. Colors can also present a challenge. These problems are solved in this class. Your paintings will look mysterious, quiet and really cold.

THE BASICS OF HERALDRY AND COATS OF ARMS SEMINAR WITH JERRY THOMAS
Saturday, Dec. 12 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
$78 (includes class booklet)
A description / background of medieval heraldry will be presented. Create manuscript illumination or coat of arms using the nine standard French colors of heraldry combined with gold and silver. Discover traditional crests, rondels, helmets, banners, ribbons, shields and swords, fantasy animals (dragons, griffins, lions, unicorns, etc.), decorative flowers and leaves, contrast colorings, diapering and more. You will be fascinated!!

Alkyd Oils Painting Demonstration with Jerry Thomas:
SUNSHINE ON A SNOWY COUNTRYSIDE
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m.
See how Jerry adds the sparkle of the sun on a snowy landscape. Blue and violet will be featured in this painting and you will feel the intensity of the cold.

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.

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.
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)
Mondays, 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.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM

Oakleaf Artists Guild