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Mail to: The Lakes Gallery of Fine Art
P.O. Box 127, North Lake, WI 53064

Seeking to form a group of 4-6 people to collectively read and practice the healing principles found in this highly recommended book. The book and it's contents may be reviewed on Amazon.

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Artists have always known intuitively what science is just beginning to discover: that creating a visual image through any medium can produce physical and emotional benefits for both the creator as well as those who view it. Most important, you don't need to think of yourself as an artist or even believe you have any "talent" to tap into the healing powers of art.

Interested? Please respond to the gallery (262) 966-1804 or through green contact button below.

Ekphrastic Poetry 101
with Cristina M.R. Norcross
Thurs., March 11, 2010 from 7 - 9:30 PM
Workshop with group discussion, writing prompt exercises & feedback sessions.

$20 per person. Registration required
 
Ekphrastic poetry is the conversation between two pieces of art. The writer interprets a work of visual art & then creates a narrative in verse form that represents his or her reaction to that painting, photograph, sculpture or other artistic creation.

Cristina resides in the U.S., dividing her time between Wisconsin & New England. She graduated with a B.A. Honors Degree in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, Canada. Cristina lived in London, England for 5 years where she worked in publishing & taught high school level English. She also taught creative writing & language skills at a youth organization & is the author of a grammar usage manual. Ms. Norcross has had over 50 short stories, poems & articles published in literary magazines in England, Wales, The United States, Canada & Algeria. Published books: Land & Sea: Poetry Inspired by Art (2007), The Red Drum (2008), Unsung Love Songs (2010).  
Website:  www.FirkinFiction.com

Digital Photography 101
by Garry Bakic
Sat., March 27 from 11 AM - 3 PM 

$40 - Max. class size 10

Bring your digital camera and learn how to understand the features and functions from one of Mike Crivello Camera Center experts. The class will discuss downloading and basic editing and printing.

"Lady Cardinal II"

Beginning Oil Painting 
by Lynn M. Rix
Tues., April 13 - May 11 from 1 PM - 4 PM 

$125 - Class limit 5 min. - 8 max. students

Beginning oil painting concentrating on "Alla Prima Painting" (Begin & finish a painting in one sitting.) and "Plein Air Painting" (Painting outside) in this 5 week class. We will cover the basics of composition, value, and color using a limited pallette of oil paint.

Beginners Packet: additional $35: Yours to keep - 5 canvas boards, 2 brushes & small pallet filled with required oil paints. Material list provided with registration. Packets to be ordered no later than 2 weeks before class.

Lynn M. Rix began to paint in 1995 while living in the South of France. She continues to attend workshops from leading "plein-air" painters in France, California, Connecticut, Cape Cod, and Wisconsin. " I love the challenge of looking at a scene and simplifying it into shapes, colors and my own vision. Painting on site, with quick brush work and a limited palette, forces me to work spontaneously. I strive to give the viewer a quick snapshot of that particular moment in time; an impression of an effect of light I felt to be beautiful." Her works have been in numerous juried shows, group shows and are a part of both private and corporate collections. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, League of Milwaukee Artists, Cedarburg Artists Guild, Wisconsin Museum of Art, Plymouth Art Center, Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Assoc. and PortalWisconsin.org. Her art is represented in several Wisconsin art galleries.

Beginning Watercolor Painting 
by Teri Peterson
Tues., April 13 - May 11 from 9 AM - 12 PM 

$95 - Max. class size 6 students.

Beginning painters will learn the essential skills of watercolor painting by practicing drawing technique, use of color and shape and to develop an individual style. The class will cover the basics of composition, value, and color using a limited pallette of paint. Drawing experience not necessary. Material list provided upon paid registration.

Beginners Packet available $35: Yours to keep - 6 sheets of quality watercolor paper, 3 brushes & small pallet filled with required paint colors.

2 Day Photographic Woodland Safari 
with Garry Bakic

1/2 day - Digital photography instruction
2 - 1/2 day sessions - Actual photo shoot in the Loew Lake area
1/2 day - Studio: learn to download and print. Class discussion.

Snakes Alive
Back by popular demand, returning in Tues., March 23 at 6 PM
FREE - Limited seating and registration requested - call
Merton Town Hall Library @ (262) 966-2933
 Learn about these amazing creatures & then pick out some books to learn more. So bring the family & experience SNAKES ALIVE.

2010 Summer Music Series
FREE - Summer schedule
June - to be determined
July 14th 6-8 PM
August - to be determined
September 8th - 6-8 PM