Art Classes and Exhibits
Brush Strokes 2008 at City Hall Art Gallery
The Annual Juried Members Exhibition of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society features some of our TSC studio artists including Penny Anderson, Tony Bareham, Eva Curry, Ruth Draper, Rosemary Ferguson, Marina Haldas, Nancy Johnson, William McKeown, Linda & Ken Menke, Yoshiko Murdick, Susan Ontko, Linda Pelc, Emeretta Rudy, Tonya Toole, Lynette Whaley and Mary Penelope Young. This don't-miss exhibition will be on display September 19 - November 14, 2008 on the second floor of Tallahassee City Hall, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm.
Linear Rhythms Art Exhibition
The Old Armory Gallery recently hosted a reception and awards ceremony honoring talented TSC artists in the annual Linear Rhythms exhibition. There was a little bit of everything including family pets, portraits and landscapes. Guests at the reception voted on the following People's Choice Awards: Most Creative - Robin Spellman; Best Use of Color - Robert Westwood; Best Landscape - Mary C. Transou; Best Portrayal of Animals - Margaret Hamilton; Best Portrayal of People - Hank Fleck; Overall Favorite - Jeannette Buckley. Juror Clint Riley from COCA selected the following awards: Best of Show - Jean Hatfield; First Place - Mary C. Transou; Second Place - Tana L. Grattet, Hug Me; Third Place - Betty Farmer; and Honorable Mentions - Margaret Hamilton, Jeannette Buckley, Roger Owens, Robert Westwood, and Hank Fleck. The reception was sponsored by Humana MarketPOINT, the Tallahassee Senior Foundation and the Taoist Tai Chi Society.
Old Armory Gallery Exhibits - Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 10:00pm
Main Gallery - Personal Expressions
Watercolor and Sumi-e paintings by students from various Senior Center art classes.
Shows dates: through October 10.
Insiders Show 2009
The best of the best! This juried show is the largest show of works by students in all Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts classes.
Show Dates:Â October 17 - November 25
Public Reception: November 7, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Visiting Artists' Gallery
Yogut - Jogut: Paintings and Drawings by Hyun Duk Shin
Show Dates:
September 5 - October 31
The drawings and paintings in this collection represent different styles and periods in the artist's life: North Florida Landscapes in oil crayon, markers, acrylics and pencil; and native landscapes in South Korea. Hyun Duk Shin studied and taught art at universities in Korea and the U.S. Exhibited in galleries in New York, California, Illinois, Indiana, and throughout the Big Bend, his artwork depicts a most interesting view of the world. Hyun Duk Shin will be offering a drawing class at TSC beginning October 14.
Lobby Lounge
Remembering Wendy (paintings by Wendy Cummiskey)
Permanent Installation
Additional Exhibition Spaces
A wide variety of art by students and instructors of the Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts is on display throughout the Old Armory building. A majority of paintings are available for purchase!
Weekly Studio Labs
These labs are open studio times that provide participants an opportunity to practice their art with the camaraderie of other students. No instructor; cost is a $4 lab fee.
- Portraiture, Monday, 9:00am (additional shared cost of model)
- Open Painting, Monday, 1:00pm
- Figure Painting Practice Group, Friday, 1:00pm (additional shared cost of model)
Art Lessons
Learn something new or sharpen up old skills through a short-term special topic art class. Pre-registration is required. Call 891-4016 to register. Registration deadline is one week prior to start of class.
Watercolor on Aquabord
Instructor: Rene Lynch
Wednesday, October 1 - 22, 5:00 - 7:30pm
Skill: Intermediate: must have some experience using watercolor paints
$32 seniors 55+; $40 others
Aquabord is a clay coated hardboard panel that can be used with watercolors and can give a sealed surface that can be framed and displayed without glass. This class will introduce techniques using Aquabord, the advantages and avoiding the pitfalls. Rene Lynch has painted on Aquabord for several years. She is currently the President of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society and teaches Interior Design classes at FSU.
Beginning Drawing
Instructor: Hyun Duk Shin
Tuesday, October 14 - November 18, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Skill: Beginners
$48 seniors 55+; $60 others
An introduction to drawing: learning to draw objects and people with soft lead pencil and charcoal. Includes line drawing, shading, composition and some figure drawing (clothed models).
Abstract Painting, Plus
Instructor: Robert DeWitt Smith
Thursday, October 16 - November 20, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Skill: Intermediate and above
$48 seniors 55+; $60 others
Bob has long worked as both a representational and abstract artist and assists students in discovering the common features present in both. Students in class can work in either abstract or representational painting. Each session will provide both a demonstration and the opportunity to paint. Students learn to purposefully employ positive and negative shapes, line, color, and value in producing a painting. The class also explores methods of creating your own low-cost/high quality painting surfaces. The instructor uses constructed models and other methods to stimulate students in developing design ideas. Instructor also covers preparing artworks for exhibition.
Introduction to Polymer Clay
Instructor: Ellen Rumsey Bellenot
Wednesday, October 29 - November 19, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Skill: Beginners
$32 seniors 55+; $40 others
Learn basic techniques using this versatile material. Includes color mixing, creating beads and other simple shapes incorporated into jewelry, bookmarks and other small gift items. Students will achieve a comfort level with the clay and techniques that lay the groundwork to explore the medium in more complex projects.
Weekly Guided Studio Classes
Ongoing Studio Art classes are available for all levels of artists from beginners to professionals. Instructors work with each individual in an exciting, collaborative environment. To participate, just show up! The instructor will provide you with an individualized supply list based on your interests. All classes are located at the Senior Center unless noted, and fees range from $8 for seniors to $10 for others. For more information, call 891-4016 or 891-4000 to request a brochure.
- Artistry in Clay: Hand Building & Wheelthrowing, Mondays, 10:00am
- Drawing and Beyond at Heritage Oaks, Tuesdays, 6:00pm
- Watercolor, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 9:00am
- No Fear Art, Tuesdays, 2:00pm
- Sumi-e Oriental Painting, Wednesdays, 9:00am
- Oil Painting, Wednesdays, 1:00pm
- Drawing and Beyond, Thursdays, 1:00pm