"ECLECTIC ROOTS" Stella's Art Gallery Exhibit March 11-20th in Painesville, Ohio

We are having our first solo exhibit in collaboration with Lakeland College March 11-20th. This 10 day art exhibit in Painesville, OH features the Stella's Art Gallery artists: Danielle Klein & Carol Pitts (Cofounders/Owners), Jodi Baldacci, Nancy Nelson Brotz, Julie Cook, Christina Goetter, Andrew Jeffries, Stephanie Pratt McRoberts, Natalie Catania Nelson, and Jeff Sivyer. This exhibit is in collaboration with the Lakeland Community College Art Gallery show titled, From Women IX... A show celebrating women's history month.

Address: 180 Main Street Painesville, Ohio 44077 (Soto Insurance Building)
HOURS: March 11th 11-7pm, March 12th 1-9 with a reception open to the public 7-9; March 13th 1-6pm; March 14th through the 17th 11-7pm; March 18th and 19th 12-8pm; March 20th 1-6pm.

During our exhibit we are offering classes to the public and performing demonstrations. 

Here our schedule of events (March 11-20) with pricing and class descriptions:

Lino Block Demonstration - Watch lino block and ink master Andrew Jeffries carve and ask questions about his work.
March 11th and 14th 5-7:00pm Free to the Public. No registration necessary.

 

Stained Glass Demonstration  - Watch stained glass master Jodi Baldacci create and ask questions about her work.
March 12th 3-6:00pm Free to the Public. No registration necessary.

 

Eclectic Roots Reception - Meet all the Stella Art Gallery artists!
Free opportunity to mingle with the artists. Have a chance to ask questions and purchase art directly from the artists while sipping a glass of wine and enjoying a snack while refreshments last. 
March 12th 7:00-9:00 Free to the Public.

Oil Pastel Landscapes - Explore oil pastels with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
Come learn how to manipulate smooth oil pastels. Nancy will teach you how to create a unique masterpiece for you to take home. This class is offered to students in first grade and up. Adults are welcome. March 13th 2:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $10 for material and instruction. Class limited to 20 people registration is required. 

Click on link to register. http://www.stellasartgallery.com/eventsclasses.html

 

Open House Art with Julie Cook - Painting with Traditional and Nontraditional tools.

Drop in to see the Gallery and meet Julie Cook. She is an acrylic painter that has mastered painting by using nontraditional tools. Watch her work and paint along with her using paper, paints, and Julie's "tools". 

 March 14th 3-4:30 and March 19th 12:30-2:00. $2.00 material fee for those painting their own masterpiece to take home.  Available while supplies last. No registration necessary. Children under 8 need to be accompanied by and adult.

     

Watercolor Painting Demonstration - A chance to watch and ask Jodi Baldacci questions about watercolor painting. 
March 15th 12-3:00pm and 6-7:00pm Free to the Public. No registration necessary.
                                                                              

 

Watercolor Painting - Learn watercolor techniques and paint a landscape with Jodi Baldacci.
Jodi will teach the fundamentals of watercolor painting. By the end of this class you will have your own masterpiece to take home. Jodi is offering two classes: 

• March 15th KIDS Watercolor 8-12 year old 4-5:00 $10 for materials and instruction

• March 19th ADULT/TEEN Watercolor 13 and up from 5:30-7:30 $20 for materials and instruction.     

  Click on link to register: http://www.stellasartgallery.com/eventsclasses.html

Channeling Your Inner Artist Through Mixed Media - A night of Technique Experimentation with Stephanie Pratt McRoberts and Natalie Catania Nelson.

This class focuses on different ways to get your creative juices flowing while experimenting with different mediums. Participants will learn and combine different techniques in order to create a unique cross-medium mandala of to take home.

Class limited to 20 people. Registration is necessary.  March 16th 6:00-7:30pm Cost: $20 per person (includes materials). 

Click on link to register: http://www.stellasartgallery.com/eventsclasses.html

 

St. Patrick's Day Paint Night! - Come paint a 12"x 16" canvas with Carol and Dani

The Ladies will teach you how to paint a simple shamrock on a canvas to begin your St. Patrick's Day celebration. You do not need to be Irish to join us!  After painting with us you can walk down to Your Vine or Mine for a drink! They have good food too! A great evening out with the girls or date night!

March 17th 6-7:30 $20 per person includes materials and instructional fee. Space is limited to 20 people. Registration is necessary. 

Click on link to register: http://www.stellasartgallery.com/eventsclasses.html

 

Wine Glass Painting - Drop in and paint a wine glass or two with Carol

On March 18th From 1-4:00pm and again from 5:00-7:30 drop in and paint a wine glass. Carol will show you a simple grape pattern. $5.00 per glass while supplies last!  Carafe not included. 

No registration necessary.  

Pottery - Come sculpt a Vessel with Dani 

Learn how to create a vessel (vase or bowl) by using simple hand building methods. Participants will use air dying clay. No kiln firing needed. All pieces will go home at the end of class with an optional painting instructions to use once dry. 

Cost: $15 per person includes materials and instructional fee. Ages 8 and Up. Space is limited to 10 people. Registration is necessary. March 20th from 1:00-2:15pm. 

Click on link to register:  http://www.stellasartgallery.com/eventsclasses.html