Raku & You / Alla Prima... Alla Fun! / Bling It On

Raku is a centuries old pottery glazing and firing process. The technique produces a lustrous, often metallic, finish. Raku & You is an evening devoted to this ancient process. Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are introduced to the history of Raku while glazing their pot in a simple or extravagant manner. While the outdoor kiln heats up to the correct temperature; attendees enjoy a picnic-style meal. Then the fun begins as red hot pottery is plunged into metal containers filled with combustible material. The containers are lidded and the pots rest for a few moments before being quickly cooled with water. The results are spectacular and everyone is invited back into the studio to view each piece. Everyone goes home with their very own raku masterpiece.

The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. The price for the event is $40 per person. Call the Center for the Arts, 239-495-8989 to register.

Upcoming Raku & You events:

February 15, 2012

March 27, 2012

Additional dates may be added if events fill.

Interested in a private Raku & You event? Contact the Center for the Arts, 239-495-8989, for more information.

Alla Prima... Alla Fun!

Can’t draw a stick figure, not artistic or maybe a little nervous? No worries! We have a fun new evening that will send everyone home with their own masterpiece. Won’t your friends be impressed when you tell them that the fabulous art hanging on your wall was created by you! Alla Prima is a style of completing a painting in one painting session. The words are Italian and literally mean ‘at once’. We’ll guide you through the painting process step by step as you recreate your own impression of the featured painting. It’s easy, fun and by the end of the session you’ll be amazed at the artwork you’ve created! Looking for a way to explore your artistic side, have a fun time out or just something different to do? ‘Alla Prima... Alla Fun’ is a new way to learn the basics of painting and enjoy the company of friends. Join a few friends, co-workers, game night buddies, book club, tennis team, neighbors, or even make a special date night for a few hours of painting, dinner, wine and a lot of fun. At the end of the session you’ll take home a wonderful painting and maybe a new found talent you’ll want to explore.

We provide the paint, brushes, canvas, aprons, wine, pizza and guidance. The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. The price for the evening is $42 per person. Gather your friends, bring your music CDs or iPod and have fun with ‘Alla Prima... Alla Fun’! Call the Center for the Arts at 495-8989 to register.

Upcoming Alla Prima... Alla Fun! events:

Additional dates may be added if events fill.

Interested in a private Alla Prima... Alla Fun event? Contact the Center for the Arts, 239-495-8989, for more information.

Bling It On!

Join us for the newest additon to the incredibly popular “Alla Prima” series! Each evening will be fun, informative and result in a lovely piece of beaded jewelry to add to your accessory wardrobe.

The evening will start with wine, something tasty to eat, and time to meet new friends and greet familiar ones. Following will be a demonstration of the beading techniques used in that evening’s project. At the end of the class, each participant will leave with a bracelet and earrings.

Reserve your space now! Call the Center for the Arts at 495-8989 to register.

We provide the materials, wine, food and guidance. The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. The price for the evening is $50 per person. Gather your friends and have fun with ‘Bling It On’! Call the Center for the Arts at 495-8989 to register.

Upcoming Bling It On! events:

Additional dates may be added if events fill.

Interested in a private Bling It On event? Contact the Center for the Arts, 239-495-8989, for more information.