Balloon workshop

If you are planning to take the beginner or intermediate balloon workshop with Jeff Brown on the 12th of March at the library - you need to sign up - don't be left out.

Workshops during Arti Gras weeks. For more go to: www.artigras.info

2011 Workshops during Arti Gras

10 March

Kathy Hocker, a lecture by Naturalist Illustrator, Kathy Hocker 7pm, UAS room 106

12 March

Kathy Hocker - Naturalist Illustrator “Drawing Nature" 9 am to 4 pm (bring lunch)

Cost $75 preregistration $65   UAS room 115   Ages 12 and up.  Materials provided or bring your sketchbook & drawing media.  Dress for outdoors- layers

Balloon figure making with Jeff Brown, State Balloon Laureate, Sitka Library

9:30 - 10:30 - Beyond the Dog - Intermediate twisting techniques for those who have a bit of experience and have lost their fear of popping balloons. Balloons and inflationary tools provided.
11:00 – noon - Just the Basics, Plus. Beginning to intermediate twisting of balloons. You will create a dog and several more fun sculptures and lose your fear of the dreaded pop. For those 8 and up

13 March

Kathy Hocker Naturalist Illustrator "Drawing Nature" (family friendly) 1 pm to 4 p m

Cost $50 preregistration $ 40, UAS room 115, Ages 8 and up.  Materials provided or bring sketchbook & drawing media.  Dress for outdoors- layers

19 March

Writing Workshop with Peggy Shumaker, Alaska State Writer Laureate,  with Peggy Shumaker, Alaska Writer Laureate, 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm, at SE AK Career Center, 205 Baranof, behind Pacific High School. Limited to 12

Mandolin – presented by Ted Howard 11am – noon Harrigan Centennial Hall

Harmonica – presented by Gary Gouker - 1pm to 2pm, Harrigan Centennial Hall

Guitar - presented by - Joe Montagna - 3pm to 4pm Harrigan Centennial Hall

Smokey Beare – Try Its Art Workshop, Adults, water color 11am to noon, Oil 12:30 to 1:30, Acrylic 2 to 3 and children’s class 3:30 to 4:30, all supplies included. Adult Try Its $15.00, Children $20.00 SEER Center, Registration required, email smokey_beare@yahoo.com

Laura Ramp, Exploring knitting & beads, 1pm to 2pm, 407 Lincoln St, 738-0957 it is a free class but you must register

20 March    Smokey Bear – Water Color Workshop, 10am to 5pm $100.00. All supplies included. Registration required, email smokey_beare@yahoo.com

Knitting Workshop, March 19th 1pm with Laura Ramp upstairs in the Bayview Building.

Wearable Art Show - tickets on sale at Old Harbor Books

48 Hour Film Fest information

Arti Gras web site

The 4th Annual Sitka Arti Gras Music and Arts Festial is almost here, go to the web site http://www.artigras.info/ for calendar, events, and workshops. Thank you.

Nominations for Artist or Art Advocate of the Year due 25 Feb

Sitka Artist of the Year Award

The Greater Sitka Arts Council seeks nominations for the Sitka Artist or Arts Advocate of the Year FY 2010 – who will be recognized during the 4^th Annual Arti Gras Festival. The closing date for entries is 25th February 2011. The chosen finalist will be notified by 15 March 2011. The winner will be chosen by the Board of the Greater Sitka Arts Council. There is no one specific category. The overall idea is to recognize an artist or arts advocate who lives and works in Sitka, contributing through outstanding works in music, writing, dance, theater,  any other art form, or advocacy. To submit your nomination write a brief statement, not more than one page, why they ought to be recognized and send to Attn: Artist of the Year, GSAC, PO Box 564, Sitka, AK 99835.