Demonstrations

The Grand Junction Brush and Palette Club offers demonstrations and one or two-day workshops throughout the club year. Local artists teach a variety of skills including, composition, technique with varied media. Everyone is welcome. Costs vary. Members receive a discount. Check back often for updates.

September 17, Nancy Lewis, 1pm at the art center.

In her expressive artwork, Nancy uses bold strokes, dynamic values, and a unique approach to color that is inspired by her travels and the great outdoors. she actively participates in plein air events and exhibits her work in local, regional, and national shows. Her...

January 21, Susan Metzger, art center, 1pm

Susan fell in love with batik while living in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The cracking that occurs in batik seemed perfect for interpreting the aged beauty of the old manors and plantations that dot the island. She moved to Palisade after hurricane Hugo destroyed 90% of...

May 20, Janice Kiehl, gourd painting

Reach out for inspiration and learn something new, how to create beautiful art on Nature's Canvas: a hard shelled gourd. Unlike their fall cousins, the soft shelled ornamental gourds, hard shelled gourds, once dehydrated properly, develop a wood-like outer shell. This...