Raku & You / Alla Prima... Alla Fun!

Raku is a centuries old pottery glazing and firing process. The technique produces a lustrous, often metallic, finish. Raku & You is an evening devoted to this ancient process. Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are introduced to the history of Raku while glazing their pot in a simple or extravagant manner. While the outdoor kiln heats up to the correct temperature; attendees enjoy a picnic-style meal. Then the fun begins as red hot pottery is plunged into metal containers filled with combustible material. The containers are lidded and the pots rest for a few moments before being quickly cooled with water. The results are spectacular and everyone is invited back into the studio to view each piece. Everyone goes home with their very own raku masterpiece.

The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. The price for the event is $40 per person. Call the Center for the Arts, 239-495-8989 to register.

Upcoming Raku & You events:

August 17, 2010 ($39)

September 28, 2010

November 9, 2010

December 14, 2010

January 4, 2011

February 15, 2011

March 29, 2011

Additional dates may be added if events fill.

Can’t draw a stick figure, not artistic or maybe a little nervous? No worries! We have a fun new evening that will send everyone home with their own masterpiece. Won’t your friends be impressed when you tell them that the fabulous art hanging on your wall was created by you! Alla Prima is a style of completing a painting in one painting session. The words are Italian and literally mean ‘at once’. We’ll guide you through the painting process step by step as you recreate your own impression of the featured painting. It’s easy, fun and by the end of the session you’ll be amazed at the artwork you’ve created! Looking for a way to explore your artistic side, have a fun time out or just something different to do? ‘Alla Prima... Alla Fun’ is a new way to learn the basics of painting and enjoy the company of friends. Join a few friends, co-workers, game night buddies, book club, tennis team, neighbors, or even make a special date night for a few hours of painting, dinner, wine and a lot of fun. At the end of the session you’ll take home a wonderful painting and maybe a new found talent you’ll want to explore.

We provide the paint, brushes, canvas, aprons, wine, pizza and guidance. The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. The price for the evening is $42 per person. Gather your friends, bring your music CDs or iPod and have fun with ‘Alla Prima... Alla Fun’! Call the Center for the Arts at 495-8989 to register.

Upcoming Alla Prima... Alla Fun! events:

September 2, 2010 (Georgia O'Keefe inspired flower)

October 7, 2010 (Koi Fish)

November 4, 2010 (Purple vase of flowers)

*Image of featured painting for upcoming events are on the left

Additional dates may be added if events fill.