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Florida Byways: Jules André Smith and the Bok Fellows January 21 – August 14, 2022 in the Maitland History Museum While exploring the surrounding byways that weaved throughout Florida, Art Center founder Jules André Smith created watercolors and drawings of parts of Florida that were typically unseen by the casual tourist. His works offer a… 
Encaustic is an artistic medium consisting of hot, pigmented beeswax. Encaustic painting is an ancient technique, but it has become increasingly popular with contemporary artists. Come delve into the versatility of this fascinating process that encourages experimentation! In this comprehensive 2-day workshop, students will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. A variety of techniques will be explored, such as incising, layering, pigment sticks, mark-making, mixed media collage, mono-printing, and incorporating photos. Students will make multiple pieces of art by utilizing the learned techniques. All materials will be supplied. All skill levels are welcome! |
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Opening Reception for The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and The Florida Highwaymen - You’re invited to celebrate the Maitland Art Center's newest exhibition with us on February 4, from 6:30-9:00pm. This exhibition opening event will feature music by Big Ron Betts, sweets by Mila’s Front Porch, and food for purchase by Burgers… |
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The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen February 5 – May 8, 2022 Maitland Art Center galleries The African American painters known as the Florida Highwaymen are renowned for their depictions of Florida’s natural landscapes, but the story of the genesis of the collective is as intriguing as the works…
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In this workshop, you will learn the basic metal clay techniques of rolling, texturing, cutting, and shaping to create 2-4 pairs of earrings. Metal clay can be manipulated like other clays, but once fired is 99.9% pure silver. The instructor will guide you through your first pair, then you can let your imagination run wild to create more! All pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up the following week. Included in the materials fee is 15 grams of fine silver metal clay and 4 pairs of sterling silver earwires. Additional materials will be available to purchase during the workshop only. For beginners. |
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Sunday, February 6 | 1pm-4pm Instructor: Kent Arblaster Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center Cost: $55 (materials and tools are included). Pewter will be available for purchase during the workshop at $5 per piece. Create your own custom 2D miniature. Choose from over 20 design molds-all inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center… |
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Join A&H Chief Curator Dan L. Hess on a guided tour of the Maitland Art Center's current exhibition, The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen, before the gallery opens for the day! Gallery Art Tours offer a deep dive of the exhibition, with each month focusing on a different aspect… |
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Learn to create a ring with a unique form! In this workshop, you will make an anticlastic ring that flares out at the ends, allowing a second ring to spin freely around the outside. |
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Bring the whole family to The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and The Florida Highwaymen exhibition for our Family Day event! We'll offer free museum admission and a craft/art project related to the exhibition, from 10:00am-1:00pm only. This month we'll make our own landscape paintings inspired by the works of The Florida Highwaymen! |
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Sunday, February 20 | 10am-1pm Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Studio 5 at the Maitland Art Center Cost: $50 + $35 materials fee Learn to wire wrap marbles, gemstones, and crystals! Anyone can learn these techniques to create beautifully, wire-wrapped pendants. In this workshop, you will learn basic wire wrapping for retro childhood marbles, gemstone pendants,… |
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