Calling all artist

[jaspal]

Hi,:wave:

I'm coming down in one week with my husband to look at homes in TV. I'm very interested to meet some artist and join in on any art groups while I'm there (Jun 7-14th). Let me know if anyone has any info on any art groups or meeting I can join.

Needless to say, I'm very excited to visit for 1 week to hunt (hopefully) for a lot or perhaps a resale home. However, it appears that resales are about the same price.

Comments welcomed!

[getdul981]

Jas,

We won't be there when you are in June, but will be moving within the year. What type of art are you referring to? I have done a little pencil drawing in the past, but at the present time my art work is in the form of glass. I make glass pendants and marbles. I have also made some glass articles that are what I call "dust collectors"; things that just sit around on a table and look cute.

[jaspal]

Greg,

I do watercolor (I presently teach classes). Being an artist , I enjoy all art. Your glass art sounds nice. I'd love to see it when you come down.
I am interested in finding an art group & eventually teach watercolor at the villages.
FIRST, I need to find a home in TV. We are coming down in 1 week to look at all the options.

Pat

[uujudy]

Here's a link to some of the art classes in The Villages: http://www.thevillagesartleague.org/documents/Art%20Group%20Schedule.pdf

Be sure to check the Recreation Guide in the Thursday newspaper, in case some of the classes have changed dates or locations. I do know that the VAA AHA group (Artists Helping Artists) meets at Seabreeze on the 2nd Wednesday now, instead of the 3rd Wednesday at Mulberry.

Hope this helps,
Judy

[jaspal]

Thank you for the info. I just love this TOTV site. It is so much fun chatting with those at TV.
Hope to meet you sometime.

[graciegirl]

Jas,

We won't be there when you are in June, but will be moving within the year. What type of art are you referring to? I have done a little pencil drawing in the past, but at the present time my art work is in the form of glass. I make glass pendants and marbles. I have also made some glass articles that are what I call "dust collectors"; things that just sit around on a table and look cute.

There is a group that does art glass. I bought a lovely pendant for our daughter last year near the holidays.

Also a ceramic studio.

I have attended art studio at both Colony Cottage and at the new Seabreeze recreation center. There is no fee and there is an artist in charge if you need direction. Usually the person in charge has a project, but you don't have to do it, you can work on your own picture. It is so nice to see what others are doing and have them critique your work.

I also have taken two classes at the Lifelong Learning College. Each cost $85. They are for six weeks, three hour sessions. EXTREMELY GOOD. One was color pencil portraits and the other a general course taught by Frank Zambardi. (Both of my instructors were VERY talented)

I know about several other art studios usually attended by about 30+ people. They are usually at the regional recreation centers (the larger ones) rather than the neighborhood recreation centers.

There is a LOT of art talent here in TV. There is a LOT of musical talent here too. Don't miss the fine musical presentations at Church on the Square. (not religious)

There is also a lot of dramatic talent here.

I just can't get over how rich this art environment is here in The Villages.

[getdul981]

Gracie - I'll definitely check out the glass classes when we get moved. From what I've seen in all the literature and whatever I can read on-line, this seems to be what is called "fused" glass work. What I do is called "lampworking" or "flameworking". It involves using a torch and melting the glass right there in front of you. I'm open to other things though. BTW, my avitar is a glass turtle I made and I wear it all the time.

[Pturner]

Getdul, your glass turtle is beautiful! I've wondered about it. When you get here, stop by any rec. center and pick up a weekly schedule of activities.

I'm excited for you that you are coming down. As an artist, I know you will love it here. There is so much talent here, as well as much opportunity for you to work in your medium (or any others you might want to explore).

A comment about home prices. Although some are overpriced, you can find many good values on resales. First, remember to add the cost of the bond to the total price when comparing home prices. Also consider the costs of any add-ons you might want that may already be included with a resale. Third, consider that the asking price on a resale is negotiable, which is not the case with a new home in TV.

Welcome and have a great trip down!

[graciegirl]

Pturner??? You are an artist?? An artist too??? I think you are also a journalist. Omigosh. I am going to be too shy now around you.

[Pturner]

Ooops, so much for my journalism skills. I meant that Getdul, being an artist, would love it here. However, that's not what I said. Please pardon my poor grammar.

Boomer can rap my knuckles
But I do hope Tony chuckles.
Maybe he will savor
The fact that I'm no English major!

[TrudyM]

Gracie - I'll definitely check out the glass classes when we get moved. From what I've seen in all the literature and whatever I can read on-line, this seems to be what is called "fused" glass work. What I do is called "lampworking" or "flameworking". It involves using a torch and melting the glass right there in front of you. I'm open to other things though. BTW, my avitar is a glass turtle I made and I wear it all the time.

I too was trying to check out art glass on the net and saw only fused. I work mostly in foil leaded, have worked in came but like the foil better. I like to pick out my pieces to flow glass in person instead of from the net so I can plan the different shading into the design. I hope I won't have to go to far for supplies. I probably won't be down untill 2012 the way the realestate market is going but will have my glass grinder in tow when I do. I will teach you foil (If you don't know how already) if you will teach me flame.

Trudy

[getdul981]

Sure thing Trudy.

[uujudy]

... . . . I will teach you foil (If you don't know how already) if you will teach me flame.

Trudy

And that's exactly how all the classes get started here. Three years ago there were no pottery classes, and now they have waiting lists. I think there are over 1,000 clubs in The Villages. It's an amazing place. :coolsmiley:

[jaspal]

Trudy,

This is one (only one) of the reasons that I'm attracted to TV. There are soooooooo many options. If there is not what you want-------create it?

I hope to be able to teach. Also, I do creative matting for paintings. Both of these will be a nice extra income.

[jaspal]

Correction to the above email (not----only one but one of many).

[graciegirl]

Correction to the above email (not----only one but one of many).

Jaspal,

I was surprised to hear that the artists in charge of the Art Studios at the Regional Recreation Centers are not paid anything by The Villages. They are volunteers. I am not sure how a person gets to be a teacher at the Life Long Learning College. They are paid.

I also have heard of people teaching in their own homes that are paid.

A good many artists sell their paintings at art events. There is a market for people who are decorating their homes.

[bkcunningham1]

I found this site that may be of interest. If it was already posted by someone, please forgive me. I need to catch up on my sleep.:

http://artworkshopsinthevillages.com/

[jaspal]

Thanks for the site. There are some very exciting workshops to take. I wish I would be there for the June 3rd workshop.

[judithtal]

You might want to go to see the current art exhibits at the Hacienda rec center and the Sheriffs' Annex (near the intersection of 466 and Morse Blvd.)The Visual Arts Association hangs new shows every few months to give members a chance to show their work.
Most of the artists in The Villages belong to both this club, and to The Villages Art League. Both have web sites.( www.VisualArtsAssociation.com and www.thevillagesartleague.org.)