Art Classes and Exhibits
The Arts Welcomes New Instructors
The Tuesday morning Watercolor class welcomed new instructor Linda Pelc in January. She comes to the Senior Center with a depth of experience in both teaching art and exhibiting her watercolors in juried shows in the North Florida - South Georgia area.
The Thursday afternoon Drawing and Beyond class welcomed its new instructor Jane Tallman in February. Her experience includes teaching art to all ages, kindergartners through adults. She excels in both acrylic painting and pastel drawings that have been exhibited in several galleries in the North Florida area.
Art Instructor Spotlight - "Artistry In Clay: Hand Built Pottery"
Joyce Marie Grenat became a potter at 13 and came to Tallahassee after graduating from the Virginia Commonwealth University. Her three interests include pottery, gardening and food. Grenat turned them into two businesses: From Our Garden Catering and Earthenlight Pottery (specializing in birdbaths, luminaries and planters). In her Senior Center class, the emphasis is on hand-building functional and sculptural pieces in clay. Bill Schnitzer recently donated a kick wheel so students are now introduced to wheel throwing as well. New students welcome! Class meets Mondays at 10:00am.
Save the Date!
Senior artists from all over the state will exhibit throughout Tallahassee this spring. The Florida Senior Art Showcase, sponsored by Palmer Eye Center and Humana, brings hand selected artworks to five local galleries and museums: ArtPort Gallery, The Brogan Museum of Art & Science, LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, 621 Gallery and Tallahassee Senior Center Old Armory Galleries. The public is invited to a special all-venue reception, Thursday, May 15, beginning at 6:00pm at the Senior Center.
Old Armory Gallery Exhibitions - Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 10:00pm
- Main Gallery: March 11 - April 22 - Creativity in Oils & Acrylics
Juried exhibition of representational and abstract paintings by local artists including Tadako Knight, Mary Hafner, Margaret Hamilton, Judy Hones, Nancy Smith, and Chandra Whitehead. - Visiting Artists' Gallery Dining Room - March 4 - April 22 - Photography by Carole Robertson
Carole Robertson takes us to New York City and Paris. The scenes are familiar but with a different perspective. Through sepia tones and other manipulations the artist creates nostalgic moods with her contemporary photographs. - Lobby Lounge - Remembering Wendy (paintings by Wendy Cummiskey) - Permanent Installation
- Additional Exhibition Spaces
Don't miss the wide variety of art by students and instructors of the Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts that are on display throughout the Old Armory building in the conference rooms, library, and selected hallways.
Art Lessons
Try something new or sharpen up your skills through a short-term special topic art class. Pre-registration required. Cost varies.
Watercolor Painting
Instructor: Eluster Richardson
Thursday, April 17 - May 8, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Eluster Richardson's artwork primarily encompasses people and their expressions. His paintings are uplifting, inspiring, and educational. He is currently the Artist in Residence for the Riley House Museum. In this class, he shares professional techniques and theory in watercolor painting, especially approaches to painting people and using "unfinished" areas. $64 for seniors; $80 others.
Beginning Drawing
Instructor: John Lytle Wilson
Tuesday, April 15 - June 3, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Recognized for his creative and colorful paintings of flame-shooting robots and monkeys, John Lytle Wilson teaches beginning to intermediate drawing. This class will explore using various media in observational drawing techniques and extend into fantasy subjects. Wilson received a MFA from FSU, where he also teaches in an adjunct position. $64 for seniors; $80 others.
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, Mondays, 10:00am
- Drawing and Beyond at Heritage Oaks, Tuesdays, 6:00pm
- Portraiture, Mondays, 9:00am (no instructor or tuition; $4.00 lab fee)
- 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
- Figure Painting Group, Fridays, 1:00pm (no instructor or tuition; $4.00 lab fee)