March News Brief
First Saturday in Smithville Begins 2010 Season March 6
The First Saturday in Smithville Art Festival will kick off its fourth season in downtown Smithville, Texas on March 6, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm. The Festival, which features fine art and handmade craft vendors, is free and open to the public. The March Festival will also feature live music by The Peterson Brothers and Sarah Page, free kids’ art activities and live art demonstrations.
New Festival Director
The First Saturday in Smithville Art Festival is still going strong after all these years. This year is an exciting year for the Festival. For three years this Festival has been put on entirely with volunteer staff. Now for the first time the LPAA, which sponsors the festival, has hired a Festival Director to coordinate the Festival and its volunteers.
The new Festival Director is PK Scott of Smithville, Texas. Ms. Scott was recently accepted in to the Nonprofit Leadership and Management certification program at Austin Community College. Ms. Scott is bringing a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the festival along with some great ideas. The LPAA is committed to the growth and expansion of the Festival and with a dedicated Festival Director will be able to move forward in the marketing of the Festival and its Artists.
The Festival is held on the grounds of the Gazebo at the south end of Main Street in Smithville, Texas on the First Saturday of the month from March through December. Featuring vendors and artists in art media from ceramics to jewelry to woodcrafts to painting to papermaking to photography and many more hand-crafted works, this event is family friendly.
Artists interested in participating can call 512-633-9972 or find information and an application on the LPAA website http://lostpinesartisansalliance.org/firstsaturday.aspx . The show is juried and in order to be accepted all work must be original work created by the vendor who must be present at the Festival to sell the work.
You can download a copy of the application/contract here.
The 2010 Festival dates are:
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4 in conjunction with the Festival of Lights
Gallery News
In honor of Texas Independence Day on March 2 our next show for March and April is "Texas State of Mind". The reception for Texas State Of Mind will be on March 12 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Also featured will be the kids having a show of their work from their art class in February and March.
Art for the "Texas State of Mind" show will be accepted and art from the previous show can be picked up March 3rd and 4th from 1 to 4pm. Karen Darr will be out of commission for this show, and Stephanie will be filling in for her. If these times don’t work for you and you need to make other arrangements contact Steph. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities to help her out. Distributing fliers help receiving art work and hanging the show, cleaning the gallery for the reception... Contact Steph if you want to help. ifalltopieces@msn.com or 979-702-1246.
Open Studio Wednesdays
The art center will now be open to anyone wanting to come and bring an art project to work on in a time of social creativity. Every Wednesday the studio upstairs will be open from 1pm till 8pm. This also means the gallery will be open during this time too! Bill Slette will be on hand doing his pencil drawings during the day, and the evening hours will be shared by Jo Watts and Stephanie Shroyer, Pam Latham, and other volunteers will be on hand to help you feel at home. You do not have to be a member to participate. This is a good chance to come check out our space and see if you want to be a part of our organization. Or if you are a member, bring a friend!
So bring a project, and you can leave it in your very own drawer with your supplies so you don’t have to haul it up and down. You can even bring a sack lunch, or supper and dine as you play. Don’t know what to do? Come on up and we can get you started on something donations can go into the kitty for utilities and any supplies you may use from the center.
Art Classes and Workshops at the Art Center
The art center is also offering a wide variety of art classes and workshops for art enthusiasts of all levels. Classes are being offered for children as well as adults.
Kida art classes have been going on Thursday nights at the Mary Nichols Art Center and the kids are loving it. They will be showing their creations at the reception on March 12. Another 6 week session will be available for them starting the week after Easter. A program will also be available to tweens and teens around the same time. Dates and times to be announced on our website.
See the sidebar of this newsletter for some of our latest class offerings. We would also like to remind you that many of our artist members offer classes offsite at their studios and you can always obtain the latest informaiton on available classe at the Art Center.
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In This Issue
- First Saturday 2010 Season
- Gallery News
- Open Studio Information
- General Meeting on March 16th 6:30pm
- Art Classes at the Art Center
Art Classes
Fiber Art - Knotting, Wrapping and Weaving April 17 and 18
Instructor: Oscar Silva
This class will be an intermediate class, taking place over 2 days -- Saturday form 9 - 3 and Sunday 10 - 3 (for those who like to sleep late on Sunday).
We will be working with handmade paper, as well as utilizing knotting, wrapping, and weaving techniques-- ( working with paper can be messy so wear clothing that you don't mind getting messy).
Each student will be making a small wall hanging or small sculpture (their choice) to take home and enjoy.
the class will be limited to 8 students
The cost is 125.00 for 2 days Please pay in advance, send a check made out to Oscar Silva to
P.O. Box 164
staples. texas 78670.
All students are required to bring a good pair of scissors, all other materials will be provided.
I look forward to seeing you there and seeing your imagination at work -- oscar
Cuero by Oscar Silva - handmade paper and honey locust twigs.
Beginning Sculpture
6 3 hour sessions starting March 22
Instructor: Bill Mc Glaun
6 three hour sessions Monday evenings 6 to 9pm
Working from tools and materials to armature building and more. Cost is $245.00 with a $45. 00 deposit required. Please make check out to Bill McGlaun and mail to
109 NW 2nd street, Smithville Tx 78957
Some tools required- a list will be provided upon registration.
Minimum of 6 students required
http://www.billsbronze.com/index.html
Making Art Personal
Sand Mandala Workshop
Saturday March 27 2-5P
Instructor: Pam Latham
$30
Bring an envelope and notebook for notes if wish. Other supplies provided.
Please make check out to Pam Latham and mail to
1006 Gotier Trace
Paige Tx 78957
Instructor 512-360-4608
Mosaic classes by Stephanie Shroyer
$20.00 off all mosaic workshops to LPAA members
Elements of Concrete
Make a bird bath or bowl with concrete, explore working with Styrofoam as a light substrate and create a 3 dimensional substrate from wire armature mesh and plaster wrap.
2 day class pick your dates ( must be at least one week apart)
March 13, 17th, 28, April 11th or 24th
Cost 200.00 40.00 deposit balance due at class
Time from 11 till 4pm
Mary Nichols Art Center
Glitz and Glamour Mosaics March 7th
$100.00 Registration Fee 40.00 with the balance of 60.00 due at class
All materials provided to make a one of a kind mosaic using all of the high quality mosaic material available today for a contemporary or Moroccan style piece.
Stained Glass Mosaics March 20th 9-4pm
$85.00 fee includes materials $25.00 material fee due with registration, balance due at the time of class. Beginner and Intermediate level students.
In this class we focus on glass, cutting designing and working with stained glass. We will review other artists works for inspiration. Students can bring their own project or select from a base from the instructor.
For Stephanie Shroyer's classes send a check for your deposit made out to Stepahie Shroyer to
P.O. Box 72
Plum Texas 78952
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