Our free programs are open to the public and preceded by coffee and cookies at 7pm. Programs begin at 7:30 following announcements and end by 9 pm.
Landscape Painting as an Extreme Sport!
Jacque earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, then taught art to children as an occupational therapist. Her urge to paint full-time blossomed after she attended a landscape painting workshop in Tuscany, Italy. Jacque and her husband, Gordon, return to Europe frequently to paint and attend workshops. They also travel throughout the U.S. combining golf and painting. Her work hangs in private collections in Chicago, Peoria, and Italy. Come to see how Jacque does landscape painting as an extreme sport!
Date: 02/20/2012
Presenter: Jacqueline France
Whimsy and the Mixed Media Journey
Valerie Lorimer’s creative journey started as an accompanist for the Chicago Opera Theatre and Chicago Symphony Chorus. She wrote musical pieces for her singer friends, but found that the pull to create art was stronger than her desire to create music. Her work has been exhibited in various venues, won numerous awards, and has been used for book covers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Learn how Valerie builds a piece of Whimsy from beginning to end, what media she uses, and most of all, come prepared to have some creative fun!
Date: 03/19/2012
Presenter: Valeri Lorimer
Modern Art
Born in Paris, Jean Marcellin is a self-taught and a self representing French Artist, who has been drawing and painting since early childhood. Jean’s artwork is fun and modern. Jean says, “Art takes a bigger place in my life everyday.” This presentation is a definite must see.
Date: 04/16/2012
Presenter: Jean Marcellin