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Michael Reimer will demonstrate and discuss Gyotaku, the art of Japanese fish printing, where prints are lifted off an actual fish using relief printing ink and rice paper. Originally, Gyotaku was used by Japanese anglers as documentation of the size and species of fish they caught. It later evolved into an art form. Being a fisherman, Michael approaches his work from an angler's point of view, attempting to have his fish appear as they would in nature. Visit his website at www.michaelreimer.com.

MARCH

March 3, Saturday, 10am-3pm

WORKSHOP with JIM McFARLANE

“Watercolor… Plus”

Focus: Exploring New Territory with Watercolor.

This workshop will concentrate on creating paintings from imagination not visual stimulus. You will be encouraged to let the watercolor flow and mingle, and allow the unexpected to happen. Only then will you select a conceptual direction for your painting. Challenging, yes, but exciting and a great way to strengthen your sense of design. Bring transparent watercolor and a set of gouache.

Cost: $55 members/$65 non-members

March 10, Saturday, 10am-3pm

WORKSHOP with PAT DEVIRGILIS

“Acrylics: The Flexible and Forgiving Medium”

Explore acrylic as a surprising, flexible and forgiving medium, which can also enhance your current watercolor, pastel or oil experiences. All levels are welcome.

Cost: $55 members/$65 non-members

March 11, Sunday, 2 pm Note Day and Time Change

MONTHLY MEETING (Free & Open to the Public)

“Finding Your Visual Voice.” Many artists have so much talent and skills, but find it difficult to achieve focus for their work. We tend to make “pretty pictures” while undervaluing our personal signature in the art. This topic has value in identifying the worthwhile message that each of us carry in our soul. Discussion will be accompanied with images of Libbie’s work and others from whom she derives courage to venture into the unknown. http://inliquid.com/artist/soffer_libbie/soffer.php

March 16-18, Saturday-Sunday, 12-5pm

SCULPTURE SHOW

Mar. 16, Fri., 4-7pm, Submission

Mar. 17-18, Sat.-Sun., Gallery Hours: 12-5pm

Mar. 18, Sun., Reception, 3-5pm, Awards 4:30pm

Juror: Libbie Soffer

Chairs: Michael Adams/Janice Ward 610-279-6480

March 24 and 25, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm

2-DAY WORKSHOP with LAUREN DADDONA

“Mixed Media and Collage- A Creative Process”

Bring new excitement and expression to your artwork through Mixed Media. Learn to loosen up, break creative blocks, and enjoy the pure process of painting. This two day workshop we will use watercolors, acrylics, pastels, collage materials, image transfers, and most of all courage to step outside the lines and listen to our inner voices and create intuitively. This is a fun, energetic workshop with lots of experimental technique. Bring a lunch and a "What if" attitude!

Cost: $110 members/$130 non-members Click here for supply list.

MARCH/APRIL

March 31-April 1, Saturday-Sunday

GNAL DAYS AT RAINBOW ARTS & CRAFTS

Opportunity to exhibit. Additional discount for GNAL members and new member sign-ups. Hrs: Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 11am-5pm.

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March 31-April 1, Saturday-Sunday

GNAL ART SALE (at the GNAL Schoolhouse)

All artwork priced to sell, nothing higher than $150. Framed and bin pieces accepted for a $5 entry fee.

APRIL

April 10, Tuesday, 7:45pm (Note Day and Time Change)

MONTHLY MEETING (Free & Open to the Public)

Neilson Carlin specializes in portrait, figurative and still life painting and is active in gallery and commissioned work. He is well known for his sacred art and reproduction paintings he does for churches nationwide. In addition, he has taught for more than a decade at his school, Studio Rilievo School of Classical Painting, in Kennett Square. He will give a presentation of his work, show his pallet layout, color theory, and demonstrate his oil painting technique. See his work at: www.neilsoncarlin.com.

April 14-15, Saturday and Sunday

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY GNAL!

This 2-day event will highlight the work of our GNAL presidents, past and present.

Gallery Hours: 12-5pm, Reception: April 15th, 2 to 5.

April 21, Saturday

ANNUAL AWS EXHIBIT TRIP

Come along for our annual day trip to see the AWS Show along with “Morning at the Met.” The morning will be followed by the AWS Show and then time in Soho for gallery visits, great eating places, shopping or free time all before returning home. Contact Mary Ward @ trips@gnal.org or 267.932.8228

April 21, Saturday, 11am-8pm

FaFoJ 2012 - Friends and Family of Joan

The latest photography of Joan Radcliffe Rosiak and a wide variety of arts and crafts of her friends and family will be on display and for sale. Meet the Artists starting at 6 pm, with Awards Ceremony at 7:30 pm.

April 28-29, Saturday and Sunday

ART TRAIL

Our 3rd successful year! This is a unique way of viewing and getting acquainted with local artists who open their space to the public for greater awareness of the creative environment in our community. It showcases a variety of artists with many diverse skills and talents!

MAY

May 8, Tuesday, 6:30pm (NOTE DATE/TIME CHANGE)

MONTHLY MEETING (Free & Open to the Public)

Annual Covered Dish Dinner and Elections, and the Fifteenth Annual GNAL Appreciation Award.

May 12, Saturday, 10 am-3 pm

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP with NATHAN DURNIN

"Behind the Detail"

This workshop examines breaking down and focusing on the basics of painting: composition, light and color to make a painting work. Students will do exercises in experimenting and understanding each of these components, culminating in a painting that utilizes all three. Constructive conversations and questions are encouraged the session will end with a group critique/discussion on the work created during class. Contact: workshops@gnal.org

Cost: $55 members/$65 non-members Click here for material list.

May 19-20, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm

WORKSHOP with DOUG TWEDDALE

“The Joy of Plein Air Painting”

Come and enjoy both the fellowship of other artists, plus the immediacy, joys, and challenges of Plein Air painting. Locations will be chosen for this two day plein air workshop. This workshop is open to artists using all mediums. We will begin each day with a short meeting where Doug will outline the day and answer any questions, and will then proceed to individual work. Doug will provide instruction and comments at your easel, and the class will meet to critique and enjoy each others’ work at the end of each painting day. Sites will be chosen that offer bathroom facilities on location with a variety of subject options. Please bring your lunch and any items necessary for the day outdoors.

Cost: $110 members/$130 non-members

May 14-June 15, Saturday-Sunday

GNAL 70th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

EXHIBITION at MCCC Blue Bell Campus at the Art Barn

May 6, Sunday, 11-2pm, Submission

June 6, Wednesday, Reception 5-7pm; Awards presented

Juror: MCCC Art Student

Chairs: Jo Ann Cooksey Bono/Susannah Hart Thomer

JUNE

June, July, August, 10am-2pm

KIDS’ WEEKLONG SUMMER ART CAMP, Ages 6+

10 week-long sessions. Introduction of basic drawing techniques, hands-on experience with printmaking, papermaking, and clay taught by Mary Lozinak and Jo Ann Cooksey Bono. $125 per session.