Art classes are set to begin
The newly opened C Gallery, showing contemporary art in Los Alamos, is taking enrollment for art classes for adult women, taught by Connie Rohde-Stanchfield. The intimate beginning drawing and art-making class is limited to five women, and will begin by exploring art elements and principles of design through drawing. The class will practice with ink and wash, and watercolor. The 10-month long class will take its direction from the strengths and desires of the enrollees.
Workshops in painting will be offered by Karina Puente, Rohde-Stanchfield’s former student, and other local painters. Students can expect the class to evolve into self-directed studio time, for the most part, though there will be sketchbooks and drawing exercises to cultivate drawing skill and visual acuity.
The class meets once a week for three hours and will include background in art history through discussion and articles. There will be travel opportunities related to the studio/art history focus.
The morning class will meet from 9 a.m. until noon. The evening class will meet from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. The days of the week for class meetings will be determined by the enrollees to accommodate schedules. Space will be reserved on a first-pay basis. Cost is $200 a month.
Rohde-Stanchfield is the Gallery Director and instructor of the C Gallery classes. A seasoned teacher, Rohde-Stanchfield taught art at Santa Ynez High School for the last 15 years. For more info or to enroll, call the C Gallery at 344-3807 or e-mail connie@thecgallery.com.
Event will raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
A Team in Training fundraising event to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Costa de Oro Winery. The event will feature winetasting and appetizers, music with Damon Castillo, and a silent auction. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
Jennifer and Todd Everett are raising the funds as part of their effort for Team in Training as Jennifer trains for the program’s Nike Women’s Half-Marathon in San Francisco on Oct. 9. The Everetts have made a family goal of raising $3,000 for the cause. There’s a $15 minimum donation for the event.
For more information, call 922-1468.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Aug 7-14, 2008.