Cognative Coffee and Art

Join on the 28th for a lovely spring morning of coffee and local art. Artists will be set up for you to browse from 10-2pm while you sip your morning brew!

Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Workshop

Pysanky (plural form of pysanka) is from the Ukrainian word “pysaty” meaning “to write.” Pysanky eggs are perfect for Easter (Ukrainian Easter is in April this year) and are hand-drawn creations—first in pencil using guidelines to section off an egg into a grid pattern, and then with detail within the grid. Afterward, pencil lines are covered with beeswax and layered with colors of dye, similar to the batik work done on fabric. This workshop includes instruction by Ukrainian artist Andrea Kulish Wilhelm includes use of all pysanky supplies. Students will take home up to three pysanky creations. Supplies include egg dyes, beeswax, empty chicken eggshells, candles, paper towels, tissue, egg cartons to take eggs home, and kistkas/ styluses. Pysanky making kits can be made available for purchase for future use.
The workshop will include a short slideshow, short demonstration and explanation of technique, then the majority of the time is spent creating pysanky, with instructor continuously guiding students and walking around the room to see how everyone is doing.

ArtScape Banner Reveal

Join Saturday, April 6th as we reveal our new banners.
Meet the artists and view the exhibition of the original artwork.

2pm – 6pm at Art Place Studios and Art Place Gallery, 2015/2021 Asheville Hwy

ArtScape Hendersonville, a program of the Art League of Henderson County, is an annually changing cornucopia of over 30 banners featuring the artwork of local artists on Main Street and the downtown side streets creating a unique outdoor gallery experience.

Bearfootin’ Bear Reveal

Bearfootin’ Art Walk Bear Reveal, Before they are moved to their places along Main Street, come see the annual tradition of revealing the new set of painted Bearfootin’ Bears, Located at the Hendersovile Welcome Center Stage.

David McVough’s “Connection” Winter Outdoor Sculpture Installation at Marked Tree

The work, titled “Connection”, is a 325lb. sculpture honed from blocks of Chinese Chestnut. The gently floating arc can be about texture and materiality, but it signifies much more. The arc guides you through its story in the direction of diversity and connection. Marked Tree is founded on the idea of trees as guideposts or sign along your path of life. We found “Connection” not only fitting within the landscape of Marked Tree, but also capable of taking the community on another journey or path to explore.

Stop by the vineyard between February 16th and April 19th to see this beautiful sculpture before it is sent off to the Art Fields Exhibit!

VIP Reception Friday February 16th 5pm-7pm.

Getting Started in Polymer Clay

Register online at ArtLeagueHVL.org

Have you ever played with polymer clay or wanted to? Come get the basics of working with this
amazingly versatile art medium. Once you see its capabilities, you can make beads, buttons,
figurines, decorations, texture plates, etc. In this introductory workshop, local artist Robyn
Crawford will teach you everything you need to know to get started.

We’ll start with an overview of polymer clay. You’ll learn about the different brands, tools, bake
times, embellishing options, etc. Then, you’ll cover some basic cane building techniques.
Finally, you’ll create some simple, yet elaborate looking, beads, pendants, or other small project.
Only you and your fellow students will know how easy they were to make!
No experience needed. Feel free to bring a snack for a short break.

Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaic, handmade papers,hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connects her to spirit

Mixing Color in Watercolor

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About the Class: Learn how to mix your watercolors while creating a unique color wheel that is a work of art in itself and could be framed and a reference for future paintings. Unlike printed commercial color wheels that you can buy, you will be creating one or more of your own while gaining confidence in your ability to work with a limited palette.
Most importantly you will learn how complementary colors are created and used in your work. This class is perfect for beginners and an invaluable tool for experienced artists who may have forgotten some of the simpler magic of creating great paintings.

Artist Bio: Miriam Hughes is a former medical and scientific illustrator, my primary medium of choice was pen and ink. Color was considered a luxury that my clients didn’t typically require for the work I produced. After undergoing a few career shifts, I began to yearn for the freedom to create my own artwork with vibrant colors. I embarked on a journey of studying pastels, acrylics, and watercolors.
Through this exploration of various mediums, I discovered a passion for watercolors. Several years ago, I made the deliberate decision to focus exclusively on watercolor as my artistic medium of choice.
My understanding of the intricacies of watercolor developed through attending workshops held in various locations across the southern states. However, I truly felt myself flourish as an artist when I took on the role of teaching workshops. Guiding and sharing my knowledge with adult students, many of whom have gone on to win awards, secure placements in prestigious galleries, and experience continuous growth in their own work, has been a deeply fulfilling experience.
Presently, my artwork is showcased in two locations: a gallery in Asheville and another in Hendersonville. As time progresses, I’ve come to see myself more as a collaborator rather than solely a teacher. In these workshops, I’ve discovered that I continue to learn and grow alongside my participants, fostering a dynamic and mutually enriching artistic community

Exploring Silver Metal Clay Your Way

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About the Class: Let your imagination take over and be translated into a beautiful, unique piece of jewelry. Take your time and design a stunning piece of jewelry. The instructor will bring examples of pendants and earrings for inspiration. Each participant will have 10 grams of silver metal clay (a fee of $25.00 will be collected separately by the instructor). Some experience is helpful, but this class is open to all students who are interested in learning more about the medium and like to create unique jewelry. Students may want to bring reading glasses or optivisor to help with the close work, and beads if you wish to incorporate them into your design.

Supplies: 10 grams will be brought for each participant at a cost of $25.00. Additional silver metal clay can be purchased if needed.

Artist Bio: Susan Brooks certified in all 3 levels of PMC with Mary Ann Devos through the William Holland School for Lapidary Arts as well as certification in Metal clay (both silver and base metals) through Aussie Metal Clay and in base metals through Clay Revolution. She is a certified Art Clay instructor and has studied with Holly Gage and Rodi Frunze online. “The creative arts have been a passion for me for as long as I can remember and has often been my “ticket to sanity”. Whether through basketry, weaving, gourd art or jewelry making, I could always find some peace and pleasure. In 2010, I discovered the world of metal clay and became hooked immediately. the possibilities of adding textures and gemstones to jewelry is very exciting and seems a natural way to create pieces that express one’s individual personality and style.

Hand Painted Silk Scarves

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About the Class: Looking for some fun? Join local Artist Robyn Crawford to learn some basic beginner techniques for painting on silk. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided for you to create two hand-painted colorful scarves of your own!

Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaic, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connects her to spirit.

Painting Watercolor Portraits w/ Bill Abel

About the Class: This workshop will include demos and student projects designed to take the torture out of portraiture! Topics will include: drawing the face, using a limited palette, color mixing methods, choosing the subject, and working from photographs. This is a 3-day workshop that will meet on consecutive Saturday mornings from 8 to 12.
Students should have experience in pencil drawing and watercolor painting.

Supplies: Supply list will be available. The required supplies will be underlined and available locally.

Artist Bio: My name is Bill Abel and I live in Hendersonville, NC. I have painted watercolors since I was a kid and I’ve been painting and teaching watercolors professionally for over 30 years. Painting the portrait is something I began in 1997 under the instruction of Joseph McFadden. Joe introduced me to Daniel E. Greene’s method for drawing the portrait using 4 lines to segment the face. Joe also introduced me to painting with a primary palette, using the primary colors: Red, blue and yellow, plus sepia for tinting. Simplifying this process of painting watercolor portraits was a game-changer for me and lead me to become a portrait painter throughout my career. When I teach painting, I want to share what I love about watercolors and remove the stigma that painting with watercolors is hard. The challenge is not the medium but rather the method. The key to methodology is simply to practice, practice a lot.

Try the Potter’s Wheel

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Introduction to wheel thrown pottery! There will be two wheels so classes will be limited to 2 students until we get more wheels. Students will be given demonstration and hands-on instruction. Students will learn the basics of clay including wedging, centering, throwing a cylinder, throwing a bowl, and exploring other forms when they are ready. Classes are every Wednesday morning, so sign up for when you can come and pick up where you left off. All supplies and materials are included.

Supplies: All Supplies are provided. Wear old clothes you can get messy or bring an apron. Leave your rings and watches at home.

Artist Bio: I am a native of WNC and grew up creating from a young age. I have a B.A. in Studio Art from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. I am inspired by nature, color, and pattern I see in the world around me. I enjoy pottery, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, and mixed media. I have been teaching art for 19 years to children and teens and am excited to begin teaching adults as well.

Advanced Cold Wax Techniques

Register online at ArtLeagueHVL.org. Instructor is Charlotte Horton

About the Class: This class is for those who have had a cold wax basics class. Learn how to paint a tree using cold wax and oil paint. The example is of a winter tree where you see all the structure of a tree. I will have more examples in class showing other versions including leaves, flowers/berries, or snow. The first day you will mix your colors, create your background, and practice tree making techniques. The second day your background will be cured enough to create your tree on. All materials are provided.
Must have taken a cold wax basics class, or have had other cold wax experience.

Supplies: All materials are provided: cold wax, oil paint, 1 cradled wood panel, practice boards, and tools.

Artist Bio: Charlotte Horton is a mixed media artist known for her experimental multilayered approach to art. Many of her pieces can be found at the Art Place Studios. She likes to experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques, discovering new ways to use them and incorporate unexpected materials into her work. She is also known for including subtle, hidden elements in her work, inviting the viewer to look closely and engage with the work in a deeper, more meaningful way. It is her curiosity and keen eye for detail as well as a playful spirit that becomes evident in her classes and her work.

Creating Abstract Collages From One

Register online at ArtLeagueHVL.org Instructor is Diane Dean

Artist Diane Dean will lead this one-day class during which students explore techniques in collage on stretched canvas. Students will combine papers, fabric, paint and drawing graphics to create one large collage. The goal of this workshop is to work quickly with no focal point, but more to distributed materials covering the entire canvas with small details randomly all over the canvas. At the completion of the class students will choose sections from the total collage to use for three (or more) collages for matting a framing. An example of the results of one of these exercises is in the Art Place Gallery with the instructor’s samples. All papers, canvas, tools and paint will be provided. Students will be able to choose from a wide variety of paper and found object and also bring their own if they wish. Be prepared to have fun with collage!

Textured Palette Knife Painting with Acrylics

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The workshop, led by local artist, Diane Dean (https://www.dianedean.com) will focus on painting with heavy-bodied acrylics and palette knives in a loose style. The workshop will include several demos using various techniques, acrylic paint formulas, and a variety of sizes of palette knives. Options for students will be both impressionistic and abstract. Students will work on stretched canvas and will find that, though painting with a palette knife is challenging, it can be a rewarding approach to paint application. When applied, the colors make an immediate impact due to their purity. Many artists abandon paint brushes altogether in favor of the semi-flexible palette knife to create paintings that are full of rich texture and sweeping blends of color. Materials supplied.

Fake Woodblocks – Watercolor Gouache Resist

register online at ArtLeagueHVL.org. Instructor is Miriam Hughes

About the Class: Watercolor Gouache Resist is a seven-step process to create dynamic, graphic images. Miriam will take you through the entire process and in this workshop, you will complete at least three to four 5×7 pieces. We will cover why and how different watercolors are better for this technique; what the heck gouache is and why in the world would you cover your entire piece of work with black India ink.

We can create images for cards, prints and wall art. All supplies will be included in this workshop. No experience is required, just the ability to have fun and pay attention.

Artist Bio: A former medical and scientific illustrator, my primary medium of choice was pen and ink. Color was considered a luxury that my clients didn’t typically require for the work I produced for publications and presentations. However, after undergoing a few career shifts, I began to yearn for the freedom to create my artwork with vibrant colors.
Through exploration of various mediums, I discovered a passion for watercolors. I made the deliberate decision to focus exclusively on watercolor as my artistic medium of choice. I honed my skills and developed a reputation for my exceptional ability to infuse watercolors with intense, vivid color palettes.
My understanding of watercolor developed through attending workshops held in various locations across the southern states. However, I truly felt myself flourish as an artist when I took on the role of teaching workshops. Guiding and sharing my knowledge with adult students, many of whom have gone on to win awards, secure placements in prestigious galleries, and experience continuous growth in their work, has been a deeply fulfilling experience.
Presently, my artwork is showcased in two locations: a gallery in Asheville and another in Hendersonville. As time progresses, I’ve come to see myself more as a collaborator rather than solely a teacher. In these workshops, I’ve discovered that I continue to learn and grow alongside my participants, fostering a dynamic and mutually enriching artistic community.

Mixed Media Mash-up

Register online at ArtLeagueHVL.org. Instructor is Charlotte Horton

About the Class: This class starts with printing from Gelli plates and stencils to make beautiful papers that can be used for gift wrapping, card making and collage. This will be a fun class full of laughter and creativity. All materials are provided so just bring yourself and your willingness to experiment.

Supplies: All materials are provided including paper, paint and tools needed.

Artist Bio: Charlotte Horton is a mixed media artist known for her experimental multilayered approach to art. Many of her pieces can be found at the Art Place Studios. She likes to experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques, discovering new ways to use them and incorporate unexpected materials into her work. She is also known for including subtle, hidden elements in her work, inviting the viewer to look closely and engage with the work in a deeper, more meaningful way. It is her curiosity and keen eye for detail as well as a playful spirit that becomes evident in her classes and her work.

Bodacious Backgrounds

About the class: Looking to create some interesting backgrounds for your mixed media work, art journals, collage, or other projects? Explore tons of textures and colors with various mono printing and mark making techniques. You’ll leave with a fabulous stash of hand decorated papers you can use in your future creative endeavors. Wear old clothes and pack a lunch or snack.

Robyn Crawford studied at Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. She has been a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher, and creativity coach for over 30 years and has exhibited work throughout the Carolinas. She loves working with new materials and finds that it shakes things up and generates new ideas in other mediums as well. She uses her own images, clay, acrylics, mosaic, handmade papers, hot glass, metal, resin, crystals, and more to create fun, colorful pieces of work that connects her to spirit.

Art Disruption and Somatic Drawing

Incorporating tools from EMDR/Bilateral Stimulation, Enneagram Typing/Character types, and more…
Use stress-reducing tools to open up the artist’s palette to physical expressions of color, mental descriptors, and balancing of the math/science part of the brain or organized side while opening it up to the fully self-expressed side removing barriers to creativity and discovering what artwork is best for each individual
Participants will bring a journal, favorite markers, pens, pencils, a box of tissue, a box to put things in No prior exp. necessary.
Instructor is Judi Moolten.

Paint & Sip at Blue Ghost Brewery

Join Blue Ghost Brewing for a fun and creative painting class! No experience is needed-our skilled instructors will help guide you each step of the way so that you can recreate this heartwarming winter scene of two Northern Cardinals.

A LOTTO Art

Every Ticket is a Winner!
A fun way to build your art collection.
Here’s how it works:

Art League Artists are donating a piece or pieces of artwork that would normally sell for a minimum of $200 and many valued considerably higher. A collection of 2D and 3D pieces will be offered, including paintings, drawings, photography, collage, jewelry, ceramic, and sculpture. Art collectors and enthusiasts can purchase a LOTTO ticket for $100. Each ticket entitles the holder to take home a piece or collection of artwork for just $100 regardless of the value of the painting! Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis, so get in on the action early. Tickets are available online through the Art League website or at The Gallery at Art Place.

The live LOTTO event will be held on December 15, where LOTTO ticket numbers will be called in random order. Once you purchase your ticket, you will be issued a number. When your number is called during the event, you will select your piece from what is still available. You can browse all the work in our online gallery or get a sneak peek of the works in the gallery exhibit at the Art Place Studios gallery. The online gallery will continue to grow as new works are donated, so keep checking it. Prior to December 15th, a list of the available pieces be downloaded online or at Art Place so that you can mark your top picks. From there, it’s up to Lady Luck. If you can’t be present to make your choice, you can send a lucky stand-in to take your place!

The preview exhibit will kick off on December 2nd from 2-4 pm. and will run through December 15th when the live LOTTO drawing will take place. The event will include refreshments and some fun entertainment from a few of our talented Art League members.

Only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so get your ticket early to be sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to take home (or gift) a one-of-a-kind piece of art from some of the most talented artists in the area, for a price that is double or more your $100 investment.