Volume 6 Update - June 2021
Monthly News Update from Your Creative Place!
1st Saturday Reception -June 5 , 2021 from 4-7PM
The Art Tour has become a popular tradition, that allows us to showcase many of the talented artists in our community, present them with an opportunity to sell their works, and offer art lovers a chance to meet the artists in an informal setting.

Join us for a Kickoff Reception on First Saturday, followed by the 10th Annual Art Tour on June 12 from 10AM-4PM.
Making a Bust
Working with Clay
Darrci Robertson


Dates: 
Wednesdays, June 16, 23, and July 7, 2021 (this is a three-day workshop)

Time: 5:30PM-9PM
Workshop Fee: $75.00
Paint the Town
Emerald Plaza with David Peterson
Date/Time: 
Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 11AM to 3PM
Fee: $45.00
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students of all levels will come to this workshop prepared to paint outdoors, or at least sketch outdoors and paint later in the class room from sketches. We will paint Old Town Elk Grove subjects. David will present a brief lecture followed by a demo. After the demo the class will work outdoors making a design sketch and then paint a half sheet watercolor.
David will be available for personal assistance. We will finish up with our paintings in the studio and will assemble for a critique 30 minutes before dismissal. The point of the class is to practice painting fast and loose from life!
Garden Mosaics

with Carrie Markel
August 2021

Carrie is a professional artist and recently retired art teacher with over 20 years of experience in teaching students of all ages. Her compassionate and engaging style has garnered her recognition in her field as an educator including her nomination for arts educator of the year by Sacramento Business in the Arts and her popular private classes in painting and printmaking.
Batiks in the Foyer Gallery
Showing in the Foyer Gallery this June 5 thru June 24, Judy Thompson-Ng's. JUDY'S BATIK . Judy is a self-taught oil and watercolor artist from New York. Her unique style of watercolor batik painting illustrates the technique of using rice paper and a hot wax application for masking and texture.
 After moving to California in 2017, She found a new art community at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. She worked with the Center in support of the Elk Grove community art programs as the Workshop Chair and teach watercolor batiking. Her pallet and paper may change again but her love for art and desire to encourage others to explore their inner art will remain true to this day.
Judy’s unique style of watercolor batik painting illustrates the technique of watercolor painting on rice paper using a hot wax application for masking and texture. As she moved from state-to-state capturing their signature characteristic, her pallet colors changed. She conducts Watercolor Batik workshops at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center and works from her home studio.
You do not want to miss the showing. More about Judy Click Here
All Creatures Great And Small July 2021
Competition
Animals of any size, color, or shape are fascinating creatures. Express yourself in a fun and creative way to show the essence of an animal you find interesting.
ARTISTS APPLICATION DEADLINE – June 11, 2021
The show will open at EGFAC's First Saturday Reception on November 6, 2021.
Save the date.
Please visit our Gallery! The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is open to the public
on  Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm - or by appointment.  
(916) 685-5992 
info@elkgrovefineartscenter.org

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