Beach Art Center

10/10/2021

Consider this - by this time next Saturday night you could have a new painting skill, a meditative practice, and a unique piece of art to hang on your wall! Join the beautiful Natalia Londono Art on Saturday, October 16th from 6-9pm for our Art on the Rocks class. We'll create a MANDALA on a 9x12 canvas! https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

Mandalas hold symbolic and meditative meaning beyond their vibrant appearance. Students will learn how to begin creating and expanding the mandala using mandala tools and a dot technique.

Sign up with some friends or meet new people. This is a perfect class for any skill level - no experience is necessary. Bring some snacks and drinks and let's create and learn together.

10/07/2021

Join us as we demystify "Yupo", a plastic paper, and one of the most versatile substrates for watercolor. Discover and practice an array of techniques for controlling water and pigment, creating interesting textures, adding and subtracting paint, and achieving a full range of values.
This is a 1-day watercolor (Yupo) workshop with talented Suzanne Natzke Watermedia Artist on Saturday, November 20, 9am-4pm. Space is limited, please register early $100. https://www.beachartcenter.org/fearlessyupo

10/06/2021

Another gorgeous floral from Carol Carter who will be conducting an online 2-day workshop for us at the end of the month. Carol is a very talented and successful working artist. "Florals with Flair" will show students step-by-step how to paint flowers with unusual composition and different perspective in watercolor. A reference photo and template will be provided, and each day a painting will be completed. We need 6 more people to register. $200 for 2 days, 11am-2pm. Join us! https://www.beachartcenter.org/florals-with-flair-workshop

Pink Water Lily
(watercolor 15 x 11 inches)
2021
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I painted this waterscape as a tutorial to share in a workshop. However, it came out richer and deeper than I intended. I think I will develop this as a larger painting as a result.
I will try again to make a simpler tutorial of the same subject. I will design a different approach to unify the washes to make the painting readily accomplished.

10/04/2021

What a beautiful Monday and we're already looking forward to Friday and Saturday when Heather Rippert, Artist comes to the Beach Art Center! 😁
Heather is a fabulous local artist that will be teaching our "Art on the Rocks" class this Friday night from 6-9pm. We're going to paint a beautiful "Swirly Sky over the Bay". This class is open to anyone and you do not need a creative bone in your body to produce this beautiful painting! SIGN UP NOW! https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

On Saturday morning she will be teaching a really fun watercolor workshop "Fabulous Flamingos in Watercolor". This is a full day workshop from 9am-4pm that you can attend in person or online via ZOOM. We have 8 spots left but you need to register now... only $100. https://www.beachartcenter.org/fabulous-flamingos-workshop

10/02/2021

October is here! 🎃 https://www.beachartcenter.org/calendar

October is here! 🎃 https://www.beachartcenter.org/calendar

10/01/2021

Shelley Jean Art is coming to the Beach Art Center on November 13th and 14th for a comprehensive 2-Day Workshop all about ENCAUSTIC! This ancient technique has become increasingly popular with modern artists! Don't miss this amazing opportunity for all skill levels at the Beach Art Center on Indian Rocks Beach.
We need 5 more people to SIGN UP!
https://www.beachartcenter.org/encausticeverythingworkshop

09/30/2021

Wow. And she's going to have an ONLINE watercolor workshop with us on Oct 30th + 31st. Carol's work is truly remarkable.
https://www.beachartcenter.org/workshops

Lotus
(watercolor 22 x 15 inches)
2021
private collection

09/29/2021

Art Class Workshop | Calendar | Beach Art Center | Indian Rocks Beach

It's time for some YOU time... https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☑️ Basics of Drawing (3 weeks) - 6 spots left - starts next week.
☑️ Ukulele 101 (8 weeks) $110 - 2 spots left - starts 10/13.
☑️ Water Media (weekly) on Monday afternoons - starts next week.
☑️ Painting for Beginners (weekly) on Thursdays - starts 10/21.
☑️ Mandala Art Coffee Mugs - Art on the Rocks this Sat - 8 spots.
☑️ Swirly Sky Painting - Art on the Rocks next Friday - Sign Up Now!

Classes, Workshops, Make it Take it Evenings, Online Courses, and Open Studio information

09/28/2021

Award-winning local and international guest instructors teach and inspire us in these 1-2 Day Workshops in all kinds of media! Check our Calendar for upcoming Weekend Workshops! https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

09/27/2021

We are feeling so lucky to have VIOLETTA CHANDLER back at the Beach Art Center starting on 10/21 to teach TWO weekly classes this season! Violetta is an amazing full-time working artist from Sarasota who has been teaching art classes in the area since the 1990's (including the class with members that eventually formed the Plein Aire Cottage Artists of Indian Rocks Beach!)

She'll be teaching a new "Painting for Beginners" class on Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm where she'll demonstrate step-by-step how to paint (all students will paint the same image). This beginner class is open to Acrylic, Oil, and Water-Based Oil painters.
https://www.beachartcenter.org/paintingforbeginners

More experienced painters will build on their skills with Violetta's instruction and supervision in her "Oil Painting Atelier" class on Thursday evenings from 5:30-8pm. Open to Oil and Water-Based Oil painters. https://www.beachartcenter.org/oil-painting-atelier-with-violetta

09/25/2021

Hey, happy Saturday! Wanted to let you know we are bringing back our popular "UKULELE 101" limited series class starting up in October for 8 weeks! This is a REALLY GOOD class for anyone who is serious about learning how to play the Ukulele!
Anthony DiGiorgio is an excellent instructor who will teach the use of ukulele, basic chords, common timing signatures, notes, how to read musical notation, and describe circle of fifths. You will learn and play various types of songs.
https://www.beachartcenter.org/ukulele

Plus, we've added a UKULELE JAM session on Thursday nights starting 10/21 that is open to anyone! Get the details and sign up now... (there are only 6 spots left in the Ukulele 101 class!)

09/24/2021

Have you seen the fun you can have in October in our "Art on the Rocks" (no experience necessary) classes!?
On Friday, October 8th we're painting this "Swirly Sky over the Bay" with Heather Rippert, Artist. https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

Saturday 10/2 - Mandala Art Coffee Mugs
Friday 10/8 - Swirly Sky
Saturday 10/16 - Mandala Art on Canvas
Friday 10/22 - Exploring Resin Jewelry (Heart Bezel)

Have you seen the fun you can have in October in our "Art on the Rocks" (no experience necessary) classes!?
On Friday, October 8th we're painting this "Swirly Sky over the Bay" with Heather Rippert, Artist. https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

Saturday 10/2 - Mandala Art Coffee Mugs
Friday 10/8 - Swirly Sky
Saturday 10/16 - Mandala Art on Canvas
Friday 10/22 - Exploring Resin Jewelry (Heart Bezel)

09/23/2021

Make a "word" of Art! Last chance to sign up for "MINI INSPIRATIONAL COLLAGE" Half-Day Workshop with Wendy B Davis Art this Saturday 9/25 from 1-4pm. Only $46 includes all your supplies and you'll take home a piece you can be proud of!
https://www.beachartcenter.org/mini-inspirational-collage

09/22/2021

Fall Classes are here too... ! https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

Fall Classes are here too... ! https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

09/20/2021

Shelley Jean Art is coming to the Beach Art Center on November 13th and 14th for a comprehensive 2-Day Workshop all about ENCAUSTIC! This ancient technique has become increasingly popular with modern artists! We need 5 more people to SIGN UP! https://www.beachartcenter.org/encausticeverythingworkshop

Shelley Jean Art is coming to the Beach Art Center on November 13th and 14th for a comprehensive 2-Day Workshop all about ENCAUSTIC! This ancient technique has become increasingly popular with modern artists! We need 5 more people to SIGN UP! https://www.beachartcenter.org/encausticeverythingworkshop

09/18/2021

We have a few classes starting up in OCTOBER we need to tell you about!

10/4 - "WATER MEDIA" with Charlotte DiGennaro will resume on Monday afternoons from 1-4pm. https://www.beachartcenter.org/water-media

10/6, 10/13, 10/20 - "BASICS OF DRAWING" with Doug Land.
This class will start as a 3-class "limited series" from 1-4pm for 3 Wednesday afternoons. $90 for all 3 classes ($72 members).
https://www.beachartcenter.org/pencil-drawing-doug-land

Starting 10/7 - Violetta Chandler is back with her "OIL PAINTING ATELIER" weekly class Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:00. https://www.beachartcenter.org/oil-painting-atelier-with-violetta
And we are adding a new "PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS" class with Violetta on Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm!! https://www.beachartcenter.org/paintingforbeginners
Classes are $24 for members, $30 for non-members.

Starting 10/13 - Anthony DiGiorgio also returns with another 8-week class series "UKULELE 101"! This popular class is held Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm for folks serious about learning the Ukulele. $110 for 8 weeks includes music book.
Plus we've added a UKULELE JAM night starting 10/21 open to anyone who wants to jam with Anthony on Thursday evenings 6-7:30 ($5). https://www.beachartcenter.org/ukulele

Share the news and Sign Up! See all of our Fall Classes here: https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

We have a few classes starting up in OCTOBER we need to tell you about!

10/4 - "WATER MEDIA" with Charlotte DiGennaro will resume on Monday afternoons from 1-4pm. https://www.beachartcenter.org/water-media

10/6, 10/13, 10/20 - "BASICS OF DRAWING" with Doug Land.
This class will start as a 3-class "limited series" from 1-4pm for 3 Wednesday afternoons. $90 for all 3 classes ($72 members).
https://www.beachartcenter.org/pencil-drawing-doug-land

Starting 10/7 - Violetta Chandler is back with her "OIL PAINTING ATELIER" weekly class Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:00. https://www.beachartcenter.org/oil-painting-atelier-with-violetta
And we are adding a new "PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS" class with Violetta on Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm!! https://www.beachartcenter.org/paintingforbeginners
Classes are $24 for members, $30 for non-members.

Starting 10/13 - Anthony DiGiorgio also returns with another 8-week class series "UKULELE 101"! This popular class is held Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm for folks serious about learning the Ukulele. $110 for 8 weeks includes music book.
Plus we've added a UKULELE JAM night starting 10/21 open to anyone who wants to jam with Anthony on Thursday evenings 6-7:30 ($5). https://www.beachartcenter.org/ukulele

Share the news and Sign Up! See all of our Fall Classes here: https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

09/16/2021

We have to share this wonderful piece from local artist Wendy Davis (Wendy B Davis Art) currently hanging in our "Books & Music" Gallery Show. Her acrylic collage work is so beautiful and she'll be sharing her techniques with us in a workshop next weekend! 😃 "Mini Inspirational Collage" Workshop on Saturday, September 25th from 1-4pm is only $46 and includes your supplies!
There is still room for you, but you need to sign up soon! https://www.beachartcenter.org/mini-inspirational-collage

09/16/2021

Have you been following the SpaceX and Inspiration4 story?
Artists play an important role too. Read about Romero Britto's involvement in this historic journey...

“I hope to inspire people, children especially, to get interested in art, the work St. Jude is doing, science and making the world a better place," he said. "I want people to know you can always go farther — even to the stars!” https://bit.ly/3CamG7d

09/15/2021

Our "Books and Music" Gallery Show is now open! Visit us and see these unique pieces of art created by local artists. We are open to the public and all are welcome Monday through Friday 9am-4pm until October 22nd.

This show was judged and winners have been announced online.
View the entire show with details on each piece and see the winners here: https://www.beachartcenter.org/onlinegalleryshow

Thank you to our amazing local artists for their participation and support!

09/14/2021

Is this your idea of relaxation? Classes at the Beach Art Center are a great way to connect with your creative side in a comfortable environment, with some really neat people. Some of our classes are offered both in-house and online via Zoom, such as our "Exploring Watercolor Magic" with Roberta Romeo.

Take a look at what we're offering this Fall and give us a call with any questions 727-596-4331. https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

09/12/2021

These warm, balmy 🦩Florida days 🦩are the perfect backdrop for getting our creative juices flowing... and who loves a day like today more than a Flamingo?
We're planning a 🦩FABULOUS FLAMINGOS IN WATERCOLOR🦩 Workshop on Saturday, October 9th from 9-4 with Heather Rippert, Artist! What's even more beautiful is this workshop is only $100 and can be taken in person at the Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach, or online from anywhere using Zoom!
🦩Let's be fabulous together🦩https://www.beachartcenter.org/fabulous-flamingos-workshop

09/11/2021

Didn't these resin jewelry pieces with pressed flowers come out so cool? Join Jackie at the Beach Art Center next month on 10/22 in our "Art on the Rocks" series when we'll make a resin Heart Bezel! Just $38 includes all the supplies you'll need to create 2 large heart bezels and a ring! Sign up now to save your spot... https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

Didn't these resin jewelry pieces with pressed flowers come out so cool? Join Jackie at the Beach Art Center next month on 10/22 in our "Art on the Rocks" series when we'll make a resin Heart Bezel! Just $38 includes all the supplies you'll need to create 2 large heart bezels and a ring! Sign up now to save your spot... https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

09/10/2021

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN - we're going to have a blast with Jackie tonight exploring Resin Jewelry! Want to join?

UV Resin is one-part resin that uses UV light to harden. There is no experience necessary for these classes and anyone age 12+ can join in. Jackie will show us step-by-step how to create 4 pieces of beautiful jewelry to take home. There's still time, so register online now!
https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

09/09/2021

Where do we start??

☀️ Carol Carter’s “Florals with Flair” Watercolor Workshop on 10/30+10/31 will now be a ZOOM (online) workshop only. The time is now 11-2 EDT and cost has been reduced to $200! We need 10 folks to sign up for fun with Carol! https://www.beachartcenter.org/florals-with-flair-workshop

☀️ We need a few more to sign up for “Mini Inspirational Collages” Workshop with Wendy Davis on Sat 9/25. You’ll take home a piece of inspirational art for only $46, supplies included! https://www.beachartcenter.org/mini-inspirational-collage

☀️We are painting FLAMINGOS, yes Fabulous FLAMINGOS in Watercolor with Heather Rippert on Oct 9th. Join this super fun all day workshop for only $100. We need 6 of you to sign up.
https://www.beachartcenter.org/fabulous-flamingos-workshop

☀️ Exploring Resin Jewelry is what we’ll be doing in our “Art on the Rocks” tomorrow night. There is still room for YOU! But you need to register now. https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

☀️ Mandala Art Coffee Mugs Art on the Rock’s has been moved to Oct 10/2. It’s about half full already, so hurry! https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

☀️ Oil Painting with Ron, Pottery Exploration with Joyce, and Water Media with Charlotte all began this week! 😃
Acrylics with Barb resumes next week! 😊 https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☀️ Violetta is coming back too! Her Oil Painting Atelier class has moved to Thursday evenings, and she’ll be teaching a Painting for BEGINNERS class Thursday afternoons - both start 10/7!!
https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☀️ Ukulele Class is also returning in October and we’ve added a Ukulele Jam on Thursday nights 🎶 🎵 !
https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☀️ Our Gallery walls have been freshly painted and work for our “Books and Music” show will be hung this weekend. Show opens on Monday 🙌!

💛 Finally, we’d like to thank all of you and give you virtual hugs! Navigating our way through this pandemic has really not been easy, but you all continue to make us proud with your unwavering support of our little community art center! Never stop growing and learning and being the beautiful people you are! 💛

Where do we start??

☀️ Carol Carter’s “Florals with Flair” Watercolor Workshop on 10/30+10/31 will now be a ZOOM (online) workshop only. The time is now 11-2 EDT and cost has been reduced to $200! We need 10 folks to sign up for fun with Carol! https://www.beachartcenter.org/florals-with-flair-workshop

☀️ We need a few more to sign up for “Mini Inspirational Collages” Workshop with Wendy Davis on Sat 9/25. You’ll take home a piece of inspirational art for only $46, supplies included! https://www.beachartcenter.org/mini-inspirational-collage

☀️We are painting FLAMINGOS, yes Fabulous FLAMINGOS in Watercolor with Heather Rippert on Oct 9th. Join this super fun all day workshop for only $100. We need 6 of you to sign up.
https://www.beachartcenter.org/fabulous-flamingos-workshop

☀️ Exploring Resin Jewelry is what we’ll be doing in our “Art on the Rocks” tomorrow night. There is still room for YOU! But you need to register now. https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

☀️ Mandala Art Coffee Mugs Art on the Rock’s has been moved to Oct 10/2. It’s about half full already, so hurry! https://www.beachartcenter.org/artontherocks

☀️ Oil Painting with Ron, Pottery Exploration with Joyce, and Water Media with Charlotte all began this week! 😃
Acrylics with Barb resumes next week! 😊 https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☀️ Violetta is coming back too! Her Oil Painting Atelier class has moved to Thursday evenings, and she’ll be teaching a Painting for BEGINNERS class Thursday afternoons - both start 10/7!!
https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☀️ Ukulele Class is also returning in October and we’ve added a Ukulele Jam on Thursday nights 🎶 🎵 !
https://www.beachartcenter.org/classes

☀️ Our Gallery walls have been freshly painted and work for our “Books and Music” show will be hung this weekend. Show opens on Monday 🙌!

💛 Finally, we’d like to thank all of you and give you virtual hugs! Navigating our way through this pandemic has really not been easy, but you all continue to make us proud with your unwavering support of our little community art center! Never stop growing and learning and being the beautiful people you are! 💛