Arts Alive - May 2015

Take a Lesson!

by Will Deal
Ever dreamed of taking a pottery or painting class, or experimenting in mosaics?  This month, we're introducing a new directory to add to the Cleaver's permanent Resources section - teaching artists in the Bay-Waveland area. 

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While wandering around Old Town during Arts Alive! this past March, I ran into friend and fellow Cleaverite Regan Carney at her usual Second Saturday haunt – Gallery 220 on Main at Toulme. 

We were talking about the fantastic variety of work from many visual and preforming disciplines when I said “wish I could do this.”  Regan looked at me as if I was from another planet, then said:  “Take a lesson!”

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This article in no way attempts to cover all artistic disciplines taught in The Bay, or to do more than show an example or two in a few subjects taught.  It's now part of the Cleaver's permanent Resource section and we'll be adding to it as more artists send in their own info!

A few notes: 

• We’ve listed the artist, artistic medium(s), and the best way to contact her or him.  If there is such, a web site is given.  Also included is a brief statement about the artist.
• In a number of cases, there is a link to the Arts Alive 2015 website.  You can go there, locate the artist and click on Show all to see a much more detailed statement from that person.
• If you're an artists and would like to be listed, send your information to info@bslfourthward.com.  It's a free listing.
  
• Last thing:  Contact the artist directly to talk about lessons.

Here are a few of our teaching artists:

Amira aka Chloe Harville - Middle Eastern dance.  Send text to 228-671-1656.  Lesson types:  group lessons at Tree House Yoga or private instruction in the privacy of your own home.  Skill levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.  See More on Amira at the Arts Alive! website.

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Regan Carney brings close to 30 years of working (and playing) with clay, humor and lots of patience to her classes.

Regan G. Carney – clay, both functional and sculptural.  Email to regancar@bellsouth.net or call 228-216-0210.  Member of the Bay Artists’ Coop at 415 S. Neicaise Ave. in BSL.  Classes for Individuals in a small group setting (5 or less), along with workshops of up to 10 people.  Private group classes of up to 6 people can be arranged as can mentoring. 

Regan takes the individual from beginner, intermediate, or master to as far as they want to go. She will teach a variety of techniques, beginning with basic hand-building or throwing, building on those techniques to create a rich personal vocabulary in the art and craft of clay working. 

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J. G. Densmore – drawing & painting in oils and acrylics.  Call 504-913-3395.  Offering drawing, and painting in oils or acrylics to beginners and experienced art students and artists - teens to adults. Private and group lessons may be arranged.  Learn more about Janet’s work at the Arts Alive! website. 

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Kat Fitzpatrick - drawing, encaustic (beeswax), or mixed media classes.  Contact Kat at 352-281-7704 or email to katfitzpatrick49@gmail.com.  Beginning, medium and advanced skill levels for adults or highly motivated teens. Kat teaches a system of shapes and techniques that can unlock your ability to see and render the beauty of your world. Encaustic medium is a luscious and ancient form of painting with molten wax that she has been using in her own work for 13 years. Kat travels and teaches workshops around the south as well as exhibiting work in multiple galleries in several states.  See also Katfish Studio, 233 Boardman Avenue, BSL.

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Kathleen Johnson - acrylics, mixed media 3D art, web clay molds.  Her website can be found at Backwater Studio.  Email to kathleenjjohnson@yahoo.com or phone 228-254-0284.  Kathleen is available to demonstrate for groups, art shows and festivals with preference given to those that are promoting the arts to the youth. The classes are free, and, in some cases, the students will be able to take home their work depending on the medium she is working in.

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Joy S. Lyons – watercolors.  Call 228-364-2132.  Her studio is on Nicholson Avenue in Waveland.  Offering private and group classes in watercolors for all levels.  See her website for details.  Also offering "Java and Joy" a 2-3 hour class for all skill levels where you can bring friend for a social gathering to complete one painting each.  Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets are served.

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Karen Anne Renz – drawing and painting – Call 228-467-2110 or email to info@bayartscenter.com.  Fine art classes are held weekly in September through May. The Youth classes are after school. Adult Classes are offered mornings and evenings. The classes are taught using the concept of “Right Brain Drawing and Painting”. Students advance each year with more intense study to broaden and develop their ability and creativity.  Also offering Sip, Dip-N-Stroke- an adult evening of wine and painting and Youth Summer Art Camp held during July for ages 5-14.  See more on her web page or at Arts Alive!