Artist Suzy Farren: Magical Mystery Book for your deepest thoughts, confident that no one will ever be able to read what it says. Start with a large piece of paper, use a variety of tools to write on it front and back, then transform it into a book weaving together the pages Register for 5 […]
Nancy Avdoian: – Watercolor on Yupo – Nancy will show us how to create vibrant, intense colors allowing for unique effects by manipulating the paint with water and tools. Register for the Sampler
This quarter our Nomadic Art group will be playing with gelli plates and making holiday cards. Email Sharon Campese to RSVP or get more info at yogafyt@me.com
Saturday, March 22nd 9:30am-3:30pm Freeburg Library 407 S Belleville St, Freeburg, IL 62243 GEAG Members $60, Non-Members $75 Register HERE Learn watercolor techniques in the morning and complete a painting in the afternoon. All supplies provided
Workshop Leader: Michael Anderson Dates: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Time: 6-8:30pm Location: Belleville Arts & Festivals Building, 30 Public Square, Belleville, IL Cost: $25 includes most materials (See supplies list}, Workshop limited to 12 artists for GEAG members only. Objective: This workshop will guide painters on how to work expressively using photo references to create […]
A hands-on workshop for artists who want to get better at naming their art - whether to deepen the meaning, connect with the viewers or finally retire "untitled" titles. We will explore strategies, examples and creative prompts to find the right word for the works you've created. Supplies needed: notebook/paper, pen/pencil, and 4-5 photographs of […]
with David Carriel and Brian Grapperhaus A discussion on digital photography for those who want to progress past simply taking snapshots. We will discuss a wide variety of topics, including basic equipment, common shooting modes and how to select which to use. How to find good light conditions, different methods of isolating your subject and […]
Workshop Leader: Suzy Kunz Dates: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm) Location: Belleville Arts & Festivals Building, 30 Public Square, Belleville, IL Cost: Free! (but registration required. Register HERE) Workshop limited to 12 artists. GEAG members only. Objective: Have fun and learn from fellow GEAG members. Process: We will […]
We will make a wrap around bracelet using memory wire and random glass beads from a dish in the middle of the table. The bracelets can be worn or hung up as sun catchers, rear view mirror decor, or whatever other creative use you can think of. This is a fun and simple way to […]
Going beyond reference photos A One-Day Art Workshop Open to All Artists Workshop Instructor: Michael Anderson Date: Saturday August 9, 2025 Time: 9:00am-4pm Location: Belleville Arts & Festivals Building, 1 Public Sq., Belleville, IL Cost: $60 non-member rate / GEAG Members $40 Online Pre-Registration HERE Description: A unique approach designed to enhance the painter’s practice […]
The one subject that we always have at our disposal is our own face. We control the time and place. And we know it better than any other object in the outside world. We see it in the mirror at the beginning of each day and it’s often the last thing we see before we […]
Presenting GEAG’s 11th Annual Art Sampler. A series of five different artists presenting five different mediums, held at PSOP. All supplies are provided, and your creation will be ready to take home after class. DATES: Mondays – Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3 TIME: Afternoons from 1 – 3:00 PM LOCATION: PSOP Building, […]
