Great classes & great gifts

We still have space in some of our amazing art classes. Call today-305.674.8278.
The holidays are right around the corner. (The current 6 week session ends December 4)
This is the perfect time to learn a new skill and create gifts for friends and loved ones. We also have Art Studies gift certificates available.

Cure for a rainy day

Here is a little bit of color to brighten this grey and rainy day

Painting by:

Jennifer Laughlin

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Thank you, Jennifer!

Painting by: Juana Venegas
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Thank you, Juana!

ABSTRACT PAINTING-Begins Oct . 26

Skill level-All levels-Ideal for beginners

Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

Six Wednesdays, 7-10 pm

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

$220 class tuition

Learn to paint without boundaries. Explore the concepts, meanings, and contemporary relevance of abstraction. A variety of techniques will be taught that will get you on your way to creating exciting works of art.

ACRYLIC PAINTING-Begins Oct. 25

Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

Six Tuesdays, 7-10 pm

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

$220 class tuition

In this course you will learn basic acrylic techniques, color, composition, and design fundamentals while developing your personal style. Demonstration and individual guidance are provided.

OIL PAINTING-Begins Oct. 27

Skill level: All levels - Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

Six Thursdays, 7-10 pm

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

$220 class tuition

Learn the technical and expressive fundamentals of oil painting through individual instruction. Explore composition, color, form, space, and paint handling. No previous drawing experience necessary.

* Please note: not recommended for pregnant women.

PAINTING STUDIO-Begins Oct. 29

Skill level: All levels - taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

Six Saturdays, 1-4 pm

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

$220 class tuition

Choose the kind of paint you would like to work with. Through individual instruction, learn the fundamentals of color, composition and techniques. This course is for beginners, and also for students with some experience in drawing and painting who want in-depth lessons on materials and painting methods. Emphasis on creating works of art that explore emotion through personal style. Learn to translate traditional content into bold passionate paintings.

To register, please call 305.674.8278

Other painting classes offered

CREATIVE PAINTING-Begins Oct. 29

Instructor: Anthony Ardavin

www.picturetrail.com/ardavin

Skill level: Class is for Intermediate/Advanced Students

Prior drawing & painting experience required

Six Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm

924 Lincoln Rd. # 200

$220 class tuition

For each of the six classes you will be given a specific assignment. The objective   is to complete one painting during each class meeting. Classes will also include constructive artist/teacher discussions. At the end of the six weeks we will have a final exhibition that will allow students to invite family and friends to come & celebrate their artistic accomplishments.

PORTRAIT PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS-Begins Oct. 25

Skill level: Beginners/ Intermediate

Instructor: Russell Sharon

www.russellsharon.com

Six Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm

924 Lincoln Rd. # 211

$220 class tuition

Learn to paint friends and loved ones from a photograph. Focus will be on composition, color harmony, space and texture with special attention given to the structure of the head. Learn how to tackle the challenges of portraiture including utilizing knowledge of anatomy, considering lights and darks, mixing flesh tone paints, and laying on color. In this course we will work with acrylics.

WATERCOLOR-Begins Oct. 25

Skill level: Beginners/ Intermediate

Instructor: Russell Sharon

www.russellsharon.com

Six Tuesdays, 10am-1pm

924 Lincoln Rd. # 211

$220 class tuition

Learn the art of still life watercolor painting (fruit, flowers, vessels, etc.) This course will focus on mixing colors, achieving graceful representations and creating balanced compositions. ArtCenter Artist, Russell Sharon, will demonstrate and guide you through the techniques of planning your compositions, drawing, mixing color and creating great backgrounds.

Jewelry Making Superstars

ArtCenter is very fortunate to have incredibly talented Jewelry instructors. I have taken Art Jewelry, Beading and Wax Casting. All fun classes that have endless creative possibilities.

Take a look at these images provided by Beverly Stone. Beverly is a longtime Art Studies student who has taken classes with Ruth Avra and Leslie LaCombe. Beverly, you missed my birthday but the holidays are coming and either of these would be a great gift! Just kidding. Ok, well, maybe I'm only half joking...

ART JEWELRY Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Ruth Avra 

www.ruthavra.com

Six Mondays 12-3pm or Six Mondays 6:30-9:30pm or

Six Wednesdays 1-4pm
800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$220 class tuition plus $25(+tax) additional material fee This all-levels class teaches basic through advanced jewelry techniques.
Through individual help and group demonstrations, you’ll learn about
chain-making, metal fabrication, piercing, soldering, forming, stone
setting, finishing & surface patinas. Learn to become comfortable in the
jewelry studio environment, or expand your basic knowledge and develop
your metal working skills.

WAX CARVING IN JEWELRY Skill level: All levels
Instructor: Ruth Avra

www.ruthavra.com

Six Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 pm

800 Lincoln Rd. #109

$220 class tuition plus $25(+tax) additional material fee
Learn the traditional art of wax carving and let your imagination take charge. This relaxing class will teach you to mold and manipulate wax

projects that will become metal - bronze, silver, gold or platinum - jewelry through the process of lost wax casting (not done in class). We also experiment with the ancient casting method of cuttlefish in class. Group demonstrations, individual help and your creativity will provide you with limitless possibilities to create unique pieces with this fun process. No previous experience necessary. Please note: Additional costs for casting will depend on each student project. 

BEADING

Skill level: All levels
Instructor: Ruth Avra www.ruthavra.com

Six Tuesdays, 1-4 pm or Six Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

800 Lincoln Rd. #109

$220 class tuition plus $25(+tax) additional material fee
Make beautiful and unique beaded jewelry in this fun class filled with instant gratification! With a little design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made and will be able to craft anything you dream up, as well as repair your own broken jewelry. Techniques covered: beginning through advanced wire wrapping, findings/endings, multi-strand, pearl knotting, stringing memory wire, Chinese knotting and bead weaving.

Leslie LaCombe will be returning in November

One Day Workshops!

Wrapper’s Delight: Basic Wire Wrapping (Earrings and Necklace)

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday: October 29 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $25 material fee

Students will create a necklace and a pair of earrings. Learn to identify and use basic tools, work with various earring components (ear wire & headpins), make your own pendant, and gain basic wire wrapping skills.

Back to Basics Bracelets

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday: November 19 or December 17 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $25 material fee

This workshop will allow students to make three different kinds of bracelets. Students will learn how to crimp, creating one beaded bracelet with a clasp and extender chain. The second bracelet will be knotted on elastic. The third using leather and a unique center piece, with a clasp.

Basic Earrings

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday: December 3 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $25 material fee

This workshop will allow students to make three different styles of earrings. Learn how to wire wrap, wrap top drilled briolettes, use head pins, and chain.

Amber Waves Necklace

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday:  December 10 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $30 material fee

Create a necklace using beautiful amber beads. These warm late summer, early fall tones will be a great addition to any wardrobe. Learn to identify basic beading tools, basic stringing & how to crimp. These skills will allow students to make necklaces and bracelets.

More amazing paintings

Griselda Lechini

glechini@yahoo.com

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

Artist: Javier Merida
Instructor: Anthony Ardavin
Creative Painting

CREATIVE PAINTING

Instructor: Anthony Ardavin

www.picturetrail.com/ardavin

Skill level: Class is for Intermediate/Advanced Students

Prior drawing & painting experience required

In this course we will concentrate on a specific assignment during each class meeting. Each assignment will aide you in learning a technique and will result in a finished painting. Assignments include: the Italian Sfumato Technique, a masterpiece inspired work, a still life, painting on a black surface, a poetry inspired work and a painting inspired by a country. Constructive artist/teacher discussion will occur at the end of each class.

6 week class

M T W TH F Sat Sun

Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm

Begins Jan. 14 or March 10

800 Lincoln Rd #200

Tuition / $220

Coming in January

6 LESSONS=6 OIL PAINTINGS: Techniques for Beginners

Instructor: Anthony Ardavin

www.picturetrail.com/ardavin

Each class will begin with a short demonstration that will allow students to learn about specific oil painting techniques. The remaining class time will be used to apply those techniques on an 8 x 10 inch canvas. Each of the 6 classes will result in a finished work of art. There will be a brief review and discussion at the end of each class.

6 Week Class

M T W TH F Sat Sun

Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm

Begins Jan. 11 or March 7

800 Lincoln Rd #200

Tuition / $220

Painting Classes with Pablo Contrisciani



Painting By: Nora Ponte
"For the People"
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Thank you for sharing this beautiful work with us all, Nora!

                                                        
                                                                ABSTRACT PAINTING: Experimental Painting

Skill level: All levels/Ideal for beginners

Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

Through a wide variety of both conventional and unconventional methods students will be learn about composition, line, form, color, and surface. In this class you are encouraged to experiment with paint, gel mediums, and unconventional materials to develop a personal vocabulary. Individual instruction, demonstrations and exercises will assist you in developing a body of work.

6 Week Class

M T W TH F SAT SUN

Wednesdays, 7-10 pm

Begins Jan. 11 or March 7

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

Tuition/ $220

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

This class will cover the fundamentals of painting with acrylics. Explore a variety of techniques and applications focusing on the versatility of the medium. This is an ideal class for the beginning or intermediate student-artist who wants to improve their painting skills.  The class will cover fundamentals such as: color combination, form, texture, composition and use of brushes and other painting tools. Students will use a limited palette in order to learn how to mix a variety of colors. At the end of the six classes student will have completed 4 to 5 painting.

6 Week Class

M T W TH F SAT SUN

Tuesdays, 7-10 pm

Begins Jan. 10 or March 6

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

Tuition/ $220

OIL PAINTING

Skill level: All levels

Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

Learn how to paint still-life, landscapes and portraits that express your personal style exploring oil painting classic techniques. Through a series of exercises you will learn how to prepare surfaces, paint mixing, selecting and organizing your color palette, and brushwork. No previous drawing experience necessary.

*Note: class not recommended for pregnant women.

6 Week Class

M T W TH F SAT SUN

Thursdays, 7-10 pm

Begins Jan. 12 or March 8

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

Tuition/ $220

PAINTING STUDIES

Skill level: All levels

Taught in English & Spanish

Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani

www.pablocontrisciani.com

This class is designed to develop and clarify your painting style and improve your technical skills. Through Individual instruction, demonstrations and exercises, beginners will focus on: color theory, composition and form; advance students will work on expanding visual vocabulary and technical skills. You will work from a variety of sources. Oil and acrylic mediums are welcome in this class.

6 Week Class

M T W TH F SAT SUN

Saturdays, 1-4 pm

Begins Jan. 14 or March 10

924 Lincoln Rd. #200

Tuition/ $220

Classes begin the week of October 24. Call today to regsiter- 305.674.8278

Traditional Black & White Photography

These beautiful images were taken by Riccis Vallardares.
Thank you, Riccis!
And thank you, David Zalben, for being a great Photo instructor!

A new session of classes begins October 24. Please contact ArtCenter @ 305.674.8278 to enroll. For a full list of classes, please visit www.artcentersf.org

ArtCenter/ South Florida
800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.artcentersf.org
305.674.8278

Gifted

Gifted. Gifted teachers and gifted students. It is a thrill to see what is created.
Created after long hours at work or on a Saturday afternoon. Carving out a little time to take an Art Studies class, to do that thing that you always wanted to do or that you loved and set down somewhere along the way. I have been running the Education programs at Art Center for ten years and I am still amazed by the concentration of talent and dedication under this roof.
Thank you. Thank you for making every day exciting, for sharing your talents and for growing with us.

All the best,
Tammy Key

This blog will feature new student and instructor work. Check back often to see new images!

This month's featured Artist is Tamara Soon Braverman. A long time Art Studies student and am amazing photographer. Thank you, Tamara, for sharing this image!

Photo by: Tamara Soon Braverman
Taken in Ubud in Bali
Instructor-David Zalben-Black & White Photo 2