The Lighthouse ArtCenter presents a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn stone carving from an Italian Master Sculptor in March! LAC adds a wide variety of workshops and Select Fridays in February. Try your hand at digital photography, Photo Shop, paint textures and water reflections in watercolor, paint realistic shiny objects, explore abstract in acrylics or mixed medium collage. Enjoy visiting artists as they present oil and cold wax mediums, pastel portraits, and ceramics. Are you looking for a fun way to spend Friday evenings? Pop into Select Fridays by yourself to make a casserole dish, or bring your significant other for couple’s ring-making. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
373 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469
Gallery Hours:
M-F 10 am – 4 pm
Sat 10 am – 2 pm
First Saturday of the month no charge
One-week or Two-week Stone Carving Workshop
March 25 – April 5
Monday through Friday, March 25 – 29 Monday through Friday, April 1 – 5
$850* for one week, $1,500* for two weeks (for two week discount, call 561-748-8737 to register) *Non-refundable

Lucio Chiurulla, Master Italian Sculptor
The Lighthouse ArtCenter is excited to announce the two-week stone carving workshop by Italian sculptor, Lucio Chiurulla in March 2019. Mr. Chiurulla will be in Tequesta from his native Italy for the two-week workshop. The workshop is from March 25 – April 5, 2019. This course will focus on marble and stone, two materials that are still carved employing the traditional technique that has been used for many centuries, especially in Italy, since the Greeks and the Romans, and even before them.
A sculptor of twenty-five year experience with marbles, granites and stones, Mr. Chiurulla studied at the Art School and Accademia of Belle Arti in Perugia (Italy), did his own research on Ancient Roman, Greek and Medieval statues and mosaics acquiring specific marble carving techniques. He currently has his studio near the Trasimeno Lake in the Italian region of Umbria, where he lives and works.
The workshop program will revolve around a few basic concepts and rules regarding the making of a stone sculpture in the traditional way, using the chisel and the mallet. You will be practicing a technique that has been the same for many centuries – if not millenniums – but that can now be widely reinterpreted and adjusted in the light of modern conception of “art” and the personal feelings of each sculpture.
Each student will be provided a carving table, a piece of Italian soft stone, access to electricity and will work under a covered tent. Demonstrations and group/individual instruction will be provided of the step by step process of the stone removal process, through sanding and polishing and making a finished sculpture including a base.create your own
Lunch can be arranged each day. Kits of sculpting tools will also be available for sale in the school store. All levels from beginners to advanced welcome.
Jewelry Workshop with Lucio Chiurulla
Saturday, March 30
Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Gallery Master Studio Member $125*; Nonmember $150* *Non-refundable
This workshop deals with the techniques of embedding pieces of stones in a metal frame to make jewelry. Materials such as alabaster, marble or stones of different types and colors can be used. Participants will create their own design of one piece, using one of the three different techniques of “cesellatura.” These techniques include track embedding, claw embedding and embossed grains or pave. All levels of students are welcome.
February Workshops:
NEW! Textures & Water Reflections in Watercolor
Old drift wood, weathered doors and windows, crumbling ceramic pots with flowers, stone walls and rocks – Let’s learn how to tackle those textures and turn them into beautiful watercolors. The workshop will also work on a number of techniques to recreate those elusive colors and lights we so often see on water reflections. All levels with a working knowledge of watercolor.
Instructor: Fernando Porras
Saturday, February 2, 2019; 9am-4pm, School: Studio A; Member $125; Nonmember $150
Beginning to Intermediate Digital Photography
Want to get better results from your digital camera? Students will learn the basics of photography, the use of camera controls and their application to creative digital photography. Lighting and composition will be taught through hands-on lessons in studio and on location. Students are required to bring their own digital camera; digital SLR is preferred. All levels welcome.
Instructor: David Randell
Saturday, February 2, 2019; 10am-3pm; Studio B: School; Member $125; Nonmember $150
Introduction to Photoshop Elements
Students will work with Photoshop Elements covering the basic functions of the program including importing and organizing images, basic corrections and editing, creative editing, and outputting to print, slide shows, social media and web galleries. Students are required to bring their personal laptop or notebook computer along with Photoshop Elements software. A 30-day free demo of Photoshop Elements is available online at adobe.com. All levels welcome.
Instructor: David Randell
Saturday, February 16, 2019; 10am-3pm; Studio B: School; Member $125; Nonmember $150

“Frozen In Time” by Manon Sander
Shine at Painting Shiny Things
Gain confidence to put reflective things like glass, chrome or patent leather into your paintings. Learn the secrets how to make things look so shiny they appear to jump off the canvas. Oil preferred, acrylics acceptable. Working knowledge of medium and drawing skills beneficial.
Instructor: Manon Sander
Thursday & Friday, February 14 and 15, 2019; 9am-4pm, School of Art: Studio A; Member $300; Nonmember $350
Abstract Acrylic Medium Exploration
Come with ideas and/or develop them with inspiration from the materials. While hearing some history and viewing a short presentation, several liquid, gel, and paste mediums will be discussed and explored, so bring your favorite color acrylic paints to accompany the experiments! Beginner to advanced.
Instructor: Vincent Lardieri
Saturdays February 9 or March 2, 2019; 12pm-5pm; School of Art: Studio B; Member $100, Nonmember $115
Following Your Intuition with Oil & Cold Wax Mediums
Cold Wax and Oil is all about layers of paint; adding and subtracting, creating textures, and beautiful color blends. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Mimi McCallum, visiting artist
Friday-Saturday, February 22-23, 2019; 9am-4pm; Member $300; Nonmember $350
Mixed Medium Collage
A fun introduction to painting with acrylics in a contemporary and abstract style. Explore your own personal acrylics palette, masking off image areas, collaging and cutting papers to create an image of your own design. Step-by-step demonstrations using Liquitex soft and heavy, fluid and metallic acrylics with powder temperas, oil based metallic enamels, matte medium, molding paste and detailing steps with a ruling pen. Bring photos, magazine clippings, handmade paper and even one of your traditional paintings that we can cut up and add to the finished collage. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Jim Rigg
Sunday, February 24, 2019; 9am-4pm, School: Studio; Member $125; Nonmember $150

Pastel by Cuong Nguyen
Portraits in Pastel
Visiting artist Cuong Nguyen will focus on drawing, values, edges, composition and creating life-like skin tone color with pastel pencils. Students will focus on the fundamentals of drawing the human head while developing new skills in soft pastel. The workshop will feature a live model, and Cuong will demonstrate his own techniques to draw from life. Students will learn to use an approach that helps them see the big shapes first, and then go into details towards the end of the workshop. Intermediate to advanced.
Instructor: Cuong Nguyen, visiting artist
Friday-Sunday, February 8-10, 2019; 9am-4pm; Member $475; Nonmember $510

Ceramic by Nancy Utterback
Ceramics – Flash Fire
Clay, surface, fire, and flashing with Soda. Demonstrations on throwing, hand-building, flashing slips, and surface decoration are included in this class. Intermediate to advanced.
Instructor: Nancy Utterback, visiting artist
Friday-Sunday, February 15-17, 2019; 9am-4pm; Ceramics Studio: School; Member $300; Nonmember $325
SELECT FRIDAYS:
Wine & Paint Night
Invite your friends or significant other, bring your favorite beverage, and get ready to go on a fun creative journey. You will be creating an original masterpiece with step-by-step instruction in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Over 21 only. Instructor: Randall Scott
Friday, Feb. 15, 6-9pm $40 per person
Jewelry
Love-Struck-Couples Ring Making
Come join us for a date night, bring your girlfriend/boyfriend, spouse, partner or best friend, your favorite beverages and lite bites and join us for a night of fun. Make a sterling silver ring for yourself or one for your significant other, the choice is yours. During this workshop each student will learn to cut, form, solder, texture and patina their ring. Instructor: Maria Tritico
Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, 6-9pm $50 per person
Fused Glass Pendants
Join us for a fun night of pendant making! Bring your favorite people and beverages while you learn the basics of fused glass jewelry making. Each student will learn how to cut, design and set up their own fused glass pendants to pair perfectly with their favorite cord or chain. Students can pick up their fused pendants the following week. Instructor: Maria Tritico
Friday, Mar. 1, 2019, 6-8pm $50 per person
Play with Clay:
Toast to Ghost Date Night
While viewing the smooth moves of Patrick Swayze and the stunning looks of Demi Moore in the Romantic/Drama “Ghost“, you and your date will learn how to throw pots on the potter’s wheel. Each participant will walk away with his/her very own creation. Please wear clothes that may get clay on them. Over 21 only, bring your own beverages. Food/snacks will be provided by ArtCenter. No experience necessary. Instructor: Chad Steve
Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, 6-8pm Over 21, $40 per person
Make Your Own Casserole Dish
Each participant will learn how to make their very own customized casserole dish. We will start by customizing our clay slabs with patterns and texture, and then work with the design and layout of each component of the dish. Finally, we’ll construct our dishes, adding our own handles. People will be impressed at your next potluck! Instructor: Chad Steve
Friday, Mar. 1, 2019, 6-8pm $40 per person
Alcohol Inks
A new type of drawing beyond the typical pencil, charcoal and pastel….we are using alcohol inks. You’ll be creating and experimenting with inks to create landscapes, floral and abstract images, and whatever you desire. We will learn how to use the Inks and what substrates work best with the inks. Inks and paper are included. Instructor: Jim Rigg
Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, 6-8pm $50 per person
Glass Fusion
Invite your friends or significant other, bring your favorite beverage, and get ready to go on a fun, creative journey. You will learn all about fusing glass into dishes, jewelry, vases, and ornaments. You will create a 5″ x 5″ piece of art, with instruction, in a casual relaxed atmosphere. No experience necessary. Instructor: Nancy Politsch
Fridays, Feb. 22 $50 per person
Mini Intro Series with Jim Rigg
Explore a medium you’ve always wanted to try. All supplies are included, however, students are welcome to bring their own. $40 per person
Intro to Acrylics – Friday, January 11, 2019, 1-3pm
Intro to Watercolor – Friday, February 8, 2019, 1-3pm

For more information or to sign up for any Workshops or Select Fridays, just call the School of Art at (561) 748-8737 or go to www.LighthouseArts.org.
The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a 501c (3) not-for-profit, was founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. In the last 54 years it has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and grants, the ArtCenter now serves over 20,000 guests, 2,500 students, 45 faculty members, 500+ summer ArtCampers and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit underserved and disabled residents in the community.
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
373 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469
Monday through Friday: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art and Art Supply Store
395 Seabrook Road Tequesta, Florida 33469
Monday through Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
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