Want an easy and local way to enjoy a day of art? Mark your calendar because on Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, 11 AM to 3 PM. Eleven artists will be showing and selling their work in Penn National at six different home studio locations. Participating artists are, Jean Frey, Linda Gottfried, Steve Jaczun, Jack Kier, Carol Labashosky, and Pierre Mion (represented by his wife, Sandra). Guest artists at various locations include: Cindy Baker, Janette Koons, Felicity Sidwell, Mary Grassell and Deb Slocum.
Here’s what to expect: • Meet the artists, learn about their process and experience their individual studios. • Spend as much time as you like in each studio, and enjoy a day of original artwork created by local artists. • Explore artists’ studios in any order, and keep track so you see all the participating artists in Penn National. • Light refreshments are provided at some studios(depending on space). • Not all artists accept credit cards, so be prepared to pay with cash or check. • Studios are in the artist’s home and are not usually open to the public. Most studios are not handicapped accessible. • Restroom facilities will be made available at the PennNational Club House • Look for the Artists Studio Tour signs. Maps for the Artists Studio Tour at Penn National will be available atthe Penn National Club House starting November 15. Or, email here for a copy.
Celebrate Nature and Art in the Fall at Kings Gap during Garden Harvest Day on Sunday, October 2, 2022. From Noon to 5 PM, the Friends of Kings Gap will have a variety of activities for all ages.
Activities include hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, pumpkin bowling, mum walk, eco-art, food trucks, nature storytime, apple cider press, chicken corn soup, and more.
There will also be handmade crafts from local artisans, including paintings, wooden bowls, dried flower wreaths, and more.
A nominal fee for some activities and “make and take” items will be charged, but parking and admission are free.
In addition, do not forget cash for food trucks and craft vendors.
Be sure to visit the mansion for the opening of the first Kings Gap Mansion Art Gallery featuring a wide variety of nature art from 14 local artists.
The gallery opens on Garden Harvest Day and continues throughout October.
The mansion will also be decorated with flowers generously donated by Roots Cut Flower Farm.
Beginners welcome! “Finding Your Inner Artist” class is your quest to find your “inner artist”.
If you are already an experienced artist, Susan will help you grow as an artist.
However, no previous art experience is necessary to take, and to succeed, in this class.
*You choose your medium whether it be watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, graphite, drawing, charcoal, oils, or collage.
*You choose what you want to learn to draw and paint.
*You choose your painting surface.
The creative process is done under the watchful, and instructive eye of Susan Shaffer.
Come learn to paint in a relaxed, nurturing, warm, and loving environment.
Susan helps her students “let go” of stress and connect with their “inner artist”.
She provides a practical approach, as she gives hands-on demonstrations, and ongoing guidance, in order to help you create your work of art!
Class size is limited to eight students to allow her to work individually with each person.
There is value added to this class when you are able to learn things from someone else’s project …
While one student is creating an oil landscape, another may be drawing a portrait; while one is creating a whimsical acrylic painting, yet another may be painting a lovely watercolor floral.
Susan loves to help her students accomplish a painting they will be proud of and it is her belief this can best be accomplished by incorporating their interests into the entire learning process.
Forming new friendships, with like-minded people, is yet another benefit of these classes.
We enjoy our common interest in art, as well as good music, chocolate, an occasional glass of wine, birthday celebrations, and loving support of each other’s work!
If you don’t know how to draw, don’t let that stop you.
(Susan painted for seven years before she learned to draw.)
She teaches her students through a “hands-on” practical approach.
She provides frequent demonstrations and offers tips and techniques to allow you to work smarter, not harder.
You will need to have your own art supplies.
Susan will provide a supply list, many of which can be purchased at Joyful Arts Studio.
Come and discover your “INNER ARTIST” and enjoy an escape from daily life, in a positive learning environment!
