HAL's Adult Workshops
"Meet The Dutch Touch" Doll Making Workshop by Marlaine Verhelst and Ankie Daaenen
Ankie Daanen and Marlaine Verhelst call this workshop "Meet the Dutch Touch" and it is meant to show people the way of doll making which is quite unigue. The students will make their own complete Fantasy Doll without being stuck to an archtype as for example an Elfin or Fairy. Ankie and Marlaine will prepare in advance the base forms for the modeling part, the (fabric) bodies and patterns for clothing. In five days of really hard work and probably some homework, the workshop participants will finish the bodies and clothing for their Fantasy Doll. Marlaine Verhelst will teach hand sculpting into air drying stone clay (Darwi Classic) based on human forms, proportions, and painting the piece with water color. Ankie Daanen will teach inspiring lessons in clothing and finishing the doll with each participants personal touch. Basic materials and use of tools will be included in the workhop fee. As for the clothing, participants will bring their own material or purchase material that Ankie and Marlaine bring with them. They will also offer for sale a wonderful choice of ribbons, trims, and books.
5 Day Workshop with lunch included is $869 per person limited to 12 students. This class is open to all levels of students. Workshop will be held at Highlands Art League on November 16th through November 20th. This class will fill up quickly so enroll soon so you will not miss this wonderful opportunity. Website addresses for their work shops are www.marlaineverhelst.com and www.ankie-doll-art.com . Call 863.385.5312 to register for the work shop or email manager@highlandsartleague.org.
"Polymer Clay Workshop with Alice Stroppel"
Alice will be teaching the basics of the popular medium of Polymer Clay with different brands of clays, tools, skinner blends, millefiori canes and more. Polymer clay is a colored modeling material that is baked in a home oven giving the student instant gratification. It is widely available in arts & crafts stores as well as online. This medium holds a tremendous amount of possibilities and attracts crafters and artists alike. Sculpture, jewelry, minatures, millefiori beads, functional and decorative objects, faux surface design imitating precious stones, metals, wood are but a few applications that can be achieved with polymer clay.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday evenings September 14th- Sept. 28th at 6:00-8:30 pm. The three week class will cost $65 per person and be held at the Highlands Art League. Most supplies will be provided. Call the Highlands Art League at 863-385-5312 to register or for more information. To view Alice's work visit www.polymerclayetc.com .
Receptions
2nd Friday - Sunset at the Village
The Village
The Village - Where Art Lives
Located on the shores of Lake Jackson in downtown Sebring, FL, The Village consists of three historic buildings with rich Sebring History.
The Yellow House Gallery features Studio Artists and membership gallery.
Watercolor, oil, mixed media, photography, jewelry, polymer clay
and much more. Prints and note-cards are always available for purchase.
1989 Lakeview Dr., Sebring, Florida 33870 - 863-385-5312
Adult Art Classes
Adult Art Classes
Highlands Art League
Highlands Art League offers a wide variety of education programs. From on going weekly classes to one, two and three day workshops by well known artists from around the
OPEN PAINTING
Now “Hal’s Gals and Pals"
9:00 – 12:00 every Tuesday
at the Visual Arts Center - For members only
This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your own projects in a creative and companionable atmosphere with other artists. This session is provided without charge as a significant benefit of membership in the Highlands Art League.
Gentle but lively critique available if desired.
Registration is not necessary.... just show up at the appointed time with your materials. Participants frequently go to lunch afterwards at a local restaurant. This program is available only to members of the Highlands Art League.
DRAWING FROM LIFE
For members only
Tuesday afternoons 1:30pm - 4pm at the Visual Arts Center
Fee: $5.00 for model
Working from a live model builds our skills, either drawing or painting. All HAL members are invited to participate. Bring your materials and enjoy working in this studio atmosphere with others seeking to grow in their craft! A $5.00 fee per session assures our ability to provide models. This opportunity is provided as a benefit of membership at the Highlands Art League. No registration is necessary. For more information please call Rose Besch at 863-385-4564.
Calendar
Downtown Gallery Walk
2nd Friday of each month
2010 Happenings
Sept. 10th "Four Fine Crafters" Exhibit & Demonstration 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sept. 13th "Children's Art Classes" with Darian Dumont from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sept. 14th "Polymer Clay Workshop" with Alice Stroppel from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Sept. 20th "Adult Pottery Classes" with Darian Dumont from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sept. 25th "Not Quite 12 Hours of Sebring" Fundraiser Race Event at Sebring International Raceway from 9:37 am to 9:00 pm
Oct. 08th "My Florida Art" Exhibit with Florida artists from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Oct. TBD "Wine Tasting" Fund Raiser
Oct. 23rd "HAL Golf Tournament" Fund Raiser at Pine Crest Golf Club
Nov. 6th & 7th "44th Annual Historic Downtown Sebring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival" on the "Circle"
Nov. 12th "HAL'S GALS and PALS" Art Exhibit from 5 pm to 8 pm
Dec. 10th "The Yellow House Gallery Studio Artists" Exhibit from 5 pm to 8 pm
2011 Happenings
Jan. 14th The Painting "Diva's" Paint the Southwest Exhibit from 5 pm to 8 pm
Feb. 11th "Gary Gessford's Floral Paintings" Exhibit from 5 pm to 8 pm
Mar. 11th "Bill Snyder's Paintings and Wood Sculptures" Exhibit from 5 pm to 8 pm
44th Annual Downtown Historic Sebring Arts and Craft Festival
The 44th Annual HAL Historic Downtown Sebring Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on November 6th and 7th, 2010.
Events
September 25th "Not Quite 12 Hours of Sebring" Fundraiser
Come out to the Sebring International Raceway's short track and enjoy Sebring's first time ever "Chump Car Event"!! We will be accepting $25 minimum pleges for 25 laps. This money goes to support Highlands Art League. Additional Lap pledges can be purchesed for $1 per lap. The fun is guessing how many laps the "HAL" car owned and driven by Ken & Diane Ziesenheim will go around the track. At the conclusion of the race three prizes will be awarded by HAL. 1st prize is a weekend stay at the Rafter T Ranch Lodgefor up to 8 people by Heartland Real Estate, 2nd prize is a 22" flat screen TV by Musselman's TV & Appliance, and 3rd prize is 2 Super March 2011 Race tickets by Sebring Raceway. Sponsorships to put your name on the car and have the lap pledge of your choice are available for a $250 donation. All lap pledges will receive free admission to the race. Please call 863-385-5312 or come by to make your $25 lap pledge or more if you wish and join the fun of the "Not Quite 12 Hours of Sebring" a Chump Car Event!
