Leesburg Center for the Arts

Inkblots - Patterns & Creative Perceptions - part 1 Episode 37 - "Chill Art" Watch on YouTube too, https://youtu.be/qbDZT85jzCA GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Inklots - Patterns & Creative Perceptions - part 1 PATT GILMORE, C.M.HT., ARTIST, THERAPIST, MEDITATIVE ART INSTRUCTOR https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLudPGFe8IYB1hXYSkPLcNdVhnB5mW4Xd9 From the iconic inkblot test of Hermann Rorschach to the Victorian-age parlor game called “Blotto” this episode delves into the question “What do you see?” Join Patt Gilmore as she walks us through not only a bit of history, but also the child-like joy of creating and naming colorful inkblots. Library of Congress flip book of Gobolinks - Shadow Pictures for Young and Old https://read.gov/books/pageturner/2002juv17793/#page/2/mode/2up link to rorschach.org - https://www.rorschach.org/ To find out more about Patt Gilmore’s workshops visit her websites: https://bebest.com/ and https://getin2nature.com/ Art Supplies: Paper and Watercolors Send your images of this episode’s art project to [email protected] to be included in the galleries under this episode. Chill Art - Creative, Mindful Tools to Help You Calm and Renew. Guest Interviews, Mind-Body Experts, Artful Projects.

Snowball Fight in August

Last Friday's Coffee & Convo's topic was "What is True Fun?" CFA member Lois Kamp surprised us with a summer snowball fight. So much delight! Join us this Friday at noon when the topic is "This or That" a fun way to get to know each other better.

In the Studio with Guest Semeion

In the Studio with Guest Semeion, Mary, and Co-hosts Arrachme and Maria.

EPISODE 35 - SEASON 04 RECAP - GUEST CONTRIBUTORS & ART TUTORIAL CLIPS GUEST CONTRIBUTORS: MEGHA TIWARI, ED ANDERSEN, OLIVIA STATLER, PATT GILMORE, MARY TROWBRIDGE, GARY SLIGH Send the images of your drawings to [email protected]l.com to be included in the galleries. Chill Art - Creative, Mindful Tools to Help You Calm and Renew. Guest Interviews, Mind-Body Experts, Artful Projects. To see full bios of all our guest contributors, art supply lists, and more visit our webpage https://www.leesburgarts.com/chillart FACEBOOK VIDEO PREMIERES AT 7:30 on the CFA page https://www.facebook.com/pg/LeesburgCenterfortheArts Or watch on Youtube NOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLudPGFe8IYB1hXYSkPLcNdVhnB5mW4Xd9

Last week we premiered our 34th Episode of "CHILL ART - Creative and Mindful Tools to Help you Calm & Renew." We invite you to check out the public service series on our youtube channel. Many thanks to our Season 4 guest contributors: Megha Tiwari of San Francisco, Ed Anderson of Mt Dora, Olivia Statler of Toronto, Mary Trowbridge and Gary Sligh of Leesburg, and Patt Gilmore our program director and producer. If you would like to be a guest please contact us. Here is the playlist link - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLudPGFe8IYB1hXYSkPLcNdVhnB5mW4Xd9

2022 Summer Art Camp Lion

We are going to have a ROCKIN' summer art camp with the middle and high schoolers. Jim Denzler is teaching perspective and sketching, Verna Shelden is not only teaching segments of watercolor painting, she is full time assisting for both levels, Kym Wenzel is assisting the middlers, Susan Fink is penciled in for charcoal drawing, Karen VanBeek for mid-day Bucket Brain Breaks (MS), Mary T for acrylic pours (HS) and then there's all the other creative stuff such as Faux Taxidermy, Creative Sparks activities, Improv, story writing and telling and... SO - Having posted that - get those kids psyched up and registered. July is coming FAST.

Ms Patt (teacher for the "olders" summer art camp) begins student's mornings with a quick Creative Sparks activity to get their creative juices flowing. In this video it is Sculptionary with middle schoolers. Teens aren't the only players. Creative Sparks activities for Adults is slotted for August CFA Programming too. Release Your Genius.

In the Studio with Kate Wilson

Live in the Studio with Arrachme, Maria Stefanovic, Michel Bergeron and special guest Kate Wilson.

Shhhhh - we sneak geometry into our 7th & 8th grade summer art camp sessions with fun 3D projects like this geodesic dome. It is a S.T.E.A.M. project and just big enough to get inside. Summer Camp dates are JULY 11th - 15th from 10am - 3pm. register - https://www.leesburgarts.com/kids-art-camp

Future art directors. (HS Art Camp 2019) Some of our photography exercises are college level. Teens have chosen them as their favorite part of the week. They are not only challenged as to subject but also execution and direction. Some are collaborative and all are fun. 9th & 10th grade art camp is July 18 - 22nd register at our website - https://www.leesburgarts.com/kids-art-camp

In the Studio with Arrachme, Maria and Michel

In the Studio with Arrachme, Maria, and Michel

Music magic

Music magic happening at CFA! #arthappenshere #leesburgflorida

Bowlers & Bonnets in Less Than One Minute

Last night's Adult Artbreak was FULL of FUN! Bonnets & Bowlers of fun. :)

Chill Art Ep 31 - Meditative Drawing & Neurographic Art

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: PATT GILMORE C.M.HT., ARTIST, THERAPIST, MEDITATIVE ART INSTRUCTOR Neurographic Drawing is a type of meditative art therapy that can help transform negative emotions. In this episode join Patt Gilmore, Artist, Therapist, and Meditative Art Instructor, as we explore 3 different types of drawing: Zentangling, Therapeutic Mandalas, and NeuroArt. To find out more about Patt Gilmore’s workshops visit her websites: https://bebest.com/ and https://getin2nature.com/ ART PROJECT: NEUROGRAPHIC DRAWING Suggested supplies: Art Supplies: Paper and Marker Send your images of your drawings to [email protected] to be included in the galleries under this episode. #neurographicdrawing #neurographicart #neuroart #therapeuiticmandalas #meditativemandalas #pattgilmore #chillart

NW Central Florida Scholastic Awards Reception.

Great afternoon with the NW Central Florida Scholastic Award winners. Thanks to all who came out to celebrate these young talented artists!! Scholastic Art & Writing Awards #sharemylake #sharemyflorida #arthappenshere #teenartist #scholastic #supportthearts

In the Studio Friday!

In the Studio with friends! Hang out with us.

Our ED Maria Stefanovic did a little video promo sharing who we are and what we do. We are excited for the opportunity to partner with our friends Get Off The Bus "Great Concerts For Great Causes" to bring some all-time favorites musicians and vocal artists to the Leesburg area. Airsupply is coming in concert Sunday, March 27th at the The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Get your tickets now https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/buy-tickets/air-supply/

In the Studio 2/18/2022

In the Studio with Arrachme, Michel Bergeron, Maria and Kirk.

The Mindfulness of Capoeira with Ed Anderson

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: ED ANDERSON, OWNER AND HEAD INSTRUCTOR OF MOUNT DORA CAPOEIRA - https://mtdoracapoeira.com/ Ed Anderson (Tite Palmares) is the music teacher for Triangle Elementary in Mt Dora, Florida. Instructor Tite has studied both the Capoeira Regional and Capoeira Angola in his 15-year journey in this Brazilian cultural art form. In 2017, Instructor Tite began bridging the gap between the elementary classroom and capoeira by using musical and movement aspects of martial art to teach music theory, performance, and multiculturalism to his elementary music students. In addition to capoeira, Tite holds a music BME degree from Florida State University and A Masters Degree in Music Education from the University of Florida. He has presented clinics to the Florida Music Educators’ Association Annual State Conference, Illinois Music Educators' Conference the FMEA Multi-Cultural Summer Workshop, and the FMEA Summer Music Institute on capoeira and steel drums. Instructor Professor also holds professional educator certifications in Music K-12 and Special Education. ART PROJECT - WATERCOLOR CAPOEIRA GESTURES (SPECIAL THANKS TO ALEXANDRE GUILLAUME) https://et-si.net/ Suggested supplies: watercolor paper, paints, water, brush, pencil, (liquid watercolor if possible) paper towel DOWNLOAD TEMPLATES AT https://www.leesburgarts.com/chillart - EPISODE 29 SEND YOUR IMAGES OF THIS EPISODE’S CHILL ART PROJECT TO [email protected] #capoeira #mtdoracapoeira #martialarts #wetonwetwatercolor #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #beherenow #presence

Live in the studio 1/21

Live in the studio with Arrachme, Maria and special guest Kirk Sutherland.

Its Beastfeast time! Get your ticket and meet us under the shady oaks at the Mote Morris House for the Taste of Wild Florida menu! Thank you to our Media Sponsor @lakefronttv for the video! https://leesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/38186-beastfeast-2022

Top 3 Mindfulness Myths with Mega Tiwari - Chill Art EP 28

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: MEGHA TIWARI, AUTHOR, WELLNESS COACH, FAMILY YOGA INSTRUCTOR OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Mindfulness is everywhere these days - but what is it? Megha Tiwari, Wellbeing Coach and Author, breaks down the top 3 Mindfulness Myths. If you are aware of these myths, your mindfulness journey will be so much more fruitful and enjoyable. Mindfulness really is for anyone and everyone who wants it in their life. At the end, Megha leads us through a guided body scan that you can do anywhere - walking, sitting, before bed or even while making dinner. Make mindfulness a part of your everyday life and watch how your life unfolds! Read Megha's five-star book "Well-being" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Well-being-per... Book a free 1:1 consultation with Megha: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche... Visit the website: https://www.meghatiwari.com/ Listen to Megha's meditations: https://www.meghatiwari.com/vault Megha Tiwari is a Well-being Coach, Meditation Guide, and Author. Her mission is to help women of color become stress-free, truly satisfied, and deeply nourished so that they can embody the balanced and fulfilling life they truly desire. Megha coaches women through her online programs, guides women, children, and families through meditation on Insight Timer, and educates through her writing. Megha pivoted out of a legal career and into serving women full-time three years ago. She is here to coach, mentor, and guide you wherever you may be on your well-being journey. What she teaches is based on her personal experience and deep reverence for where you are on your path. Her education is never complete because she is a lifelong student of her own experiences, her work with you, and her work with her own mentors. Please feel free to get in touch with Megha if you feel called, www.meghatiwari.com. #meghatiwari

In the Studio Dec 17, 2022

In the Studio with Arrachme, Maria, Michel Bergeron and George Lynch!

Chill Art EP 27 (Season 03 Recap in Clips) Qi Gong, Meditation, Handpan, Yoga Support, Drumming, Yi Quan, Mindfulness Challenge

Season 3 Recap in short clips. As you will see the episodes are very diverse. Get a taste and come back for a full meal. Note which episodes interest you and find them on our Chill Art playlist. Chill Art is a public service program of the Leesburg Center for the Arts. The goal is to introduce viewers to different aspects of mindfulness and creativity. Consider the program to be Stress Reduction with an "Arty Twist." #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #motivation #health #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #inspiration #reducestress #chillout #arttherapy #focusonpositive #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #therapy #meditation #happy #mentalillness #antianxiety #wellbeing #support #selfcarematters #youarecreative #urcreative #stressreduction #awareness #positivefocus #mentalhealthsupport #anxietyrelief #creativemindfulness #emptymind #mentalpeace #youmatter #movingmeditation #beherenow #presence

Melinda Joy Miller's Coffee & Make - Cornhusk Dolls

Thank You! Melinda Joy Miller sent along some photos from October 29th's Coffee & Make. Feel free to tag yourself if you can and if you would like to Co-Host a topic for Coffee & Convos let Patt Gilmore know by emailing her at [email protected]

In the Studio

Live in the studio with Arrachme, Maria and guest artist Lauren Satok. For more information about guest artist Lauren Satok visit https://www.laurensatok.com/