Take a Photography Class with Garry this fall!

Get More Out of Your Digital Camera
Adult (16+)
Get the knowledge and skills to more fully enjoy your digital camera. Bring your digital camera to this hands-on workshop and learn the tools you need to create better photography. Practice a variety of shots including still lifes, and portraiture or plan a field trip to capture a landscape full of beautiful autumn colors. (Three-day workshop)
Fee:$50
Thursdays, October 15, 22 & 29 5 - 7 pm Register Online

Artists along the Missouri: Plein Air event in Hermann, MO

This fall we will be exploring Hermann, Missouri, during the sixth annual "en plein air paint-out", which will be held Labor Day weekend: September 4 - 7. You may paint any time during the dates listed, previous to those dates if you prefer. Contact the following site early to reserve your rooms, as they go quickly at that time of year. call 573-486 2744 or e-mail at: hermannchamber@centurytel.net or e-mail www.hermannmissouri.com

Please give this information and dates to your friends. All are invited to come, just have them e-mail Catherine Mahoney at camahoney@ktis.net, sothey can get more info. Artists Along the Missouri is FREE to all artists and is open to ANY age, using ANY media. It is designed as a working venue for artists to gather/meeting other artists from around the Midwest/nation that paint from life on location, en plein air. There is no cost to participate. The meeting places are provided, complimentary and the events are put together by volunteers to promote the arts in the region. We recommend that you get your rooms early as they go quickly this time of year.

We will be "signing-in": Let others know where you are painting each day, pick up your packets and have your canvases and/or papers stamped at "Kunstlerhaus", First Street, downtown, Hermann, MOSaturday, September5 : for those that would like to show some of your artworks created during the weekend of painting, there will have an opportunity to "show and sell", both during the DAY this year, held at the Hofgarten, The Open Air Paint-Out Exhibition scheduled and advertised in the A-C, Hermann's newspaper. Please bring easels or other for best display.

***This year, you are invited to bring 2-3 small other "en plein air pieces to show and sell" which were created else-where. This opportunity is for every participating artist; especially, for those just arriving on Saturday who haven't yet had an opportunity to paint in Hermann before this year*** For more info, contact Catherine Mahoney at camahoney@ktis.net.

Linda Smith featured on the IAPS Calendar

Congratulations to Resident Artist Linda Smith on having one of her Pastels chosen to be a part of the International Association of Pastel Societies 1st Juried Calendar!

This is an 18 month calendar, that began in June of 2009. Framations plans to carry these calendars in the Gallery, starting late in September. Check our website for updates. Linda also won a competition for the best logo design for the IAPS. She designed their new logo ---------------------------------------------------->

Serena Boschert exhibits at Art Council's Gallery

Serena Boschert currently has a display of her hand-painted ceramics at the St. Charles County Art Council's Lillian Yahn Gallery. The show will run through September 14. Visit www.stcharlesart.org for further information.

Fall Classs with Linda Wilmes

Fall Art Classes @ Wilmes Fine Art Studio
Wentzville, MO 63385

The following classes are being offered by Linda S. Wilmes
Each class will run for 6 weeks, for three hours each, for a cost of $120.00 per class, payable at the first class. Each Class will be limited to 12 students

Monday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – 12p.m. Beginning to intermediate watercolors
This class will include many ways to keep you in control of watercolors, while creating clean washes. Also composition, design, color use will be discussed. Various techniques will be demonstrated.

Monday, September 21, 1 – 4 p.m. , Open class, any media & subject of students choice. This class will strengthen you artwork, through on hands instruction. Bring your supplies, the painting you wish to work on, or a work in progress. If oils, please bring odorless turpenoid, only.

Monday, September 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Beginning Soft Pastels. Discover the rich, vibrant colors of pastels, the beauty of their application, which will last through the ages. Samples of papers will be provided, along with the availability to try various brands of pastels.

Please sign up early by calling Linda at 636 639 0020/636 679 1208 or
emailing her at worldwings26@aol.com.
Suggested list of supplies will be sent upon registration.

Art of the Motorcycle supports the Arts in St. Charles!

Join Framations in supporting the arts in St. Charles by attending the 2nd Annual Art of the Motorcycle on August 22, 7pm at the Foundry Art Centre!

This unique event documents and celebrates the evolution of the motorcycle from little more than a powered bicycle, to the distinctive form of transportation and statement of personal style that it is today. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Charles Riverfront Arts' efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.

The Art
Noted Harley-Davidson Motorcycle artist Scott Jacobs will headline the Second Annual Art of the Motorcycle Gala on Saturday evening. Jacobs was the first Harley-Davidson artist licensed worldwide, and his works of art will be displayed in the Main Gallery. Local metal sculptor, Joseph Farmer and line artist, Wendy Stansbery Walther will also have their works displayed.
Visit Scott Jacobs' Gallery
Visit Joseph Farmer's Gallery

The Motorcycles: Vintage and Modern
The Art of the Motorcycle begins at 7pm and features an exhibition of both vintage and modern bikes, many from the Mungenast Family and Moto Museum collections. Motorcycle experts will discuss historical cycle information and guests will have a hands-on opportunity with racers, choppers, and bikes of all makes and models. See pictures from last year's event.

A Limited number of tickets are available at Framations!
Whether you're a die-hard motorcycle fan or fine art enthusiast, or simply want to have a good time and support the arts in St. Charles - this is the place to be! Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $55 at the door. Attendees will enjoy a selection of food, wine, and beer donated by local restaurants. There will also be ride opportunities during the event, as well as many motorcycle-themed boutique/specialty and accessory items available for purchase. Guests can also purchase motorcycle T-shirts collected fro around the world and commemorative T-shirts and posters from the event. Guests should plan on wearing "slightly upscale and festive" motorcycle attire.

Bicentennial Quilt on Display!

Resident Artist Serena Boschert teamed up with quilter Janet Boerding to create this beautiful rendering of several historical community references in St. Charles. This quilted wall hanging is of wonderful significance, as this year is the Bicentennial Celebration of St. Charles.

The images were hand-painted by Serena Boschert and then Janet Boerding completed the wall hanging by hand-quilting it. It is a beautiful piece that is currently on display at Framations. The artists will be displaying the Bicentennial Quilt in St. Charles through the Bicentennial Celebrations. They are currently accepting purchase offers and will continue to do so through the month of September.

The Bicentennial Quilt was entered in the St. Charles County 4-H Fair and was awarded a Blue Ribbon! Congratulations Serena and Janet!

Claude's in town!

Bigfoot is back in town. That is right, Claude, St. Louis’ very own hairy bi-ped is having a show!Conceptual artist Jennifer Weigel and plush artist Laurene Franco will be with Claude for an evening of handmade art and multi-media entertainment. Claude will be debuting his Music Video Series and there will be photo opportunities for everyone to be with the 7ft. plush monster (so bring your camera). Weigel will have her original “Monsterpieces” (one of a kind collages) and drawings in different mediums. In addition, buttons, pins, tees and plush Claudes will be available for purchase. The setting is within Cranky Yellow, walls covered with original artwork, racks of vintage and unique clothing and display cases filled with quirky antiques and crafts.

Claude: The Monster, The Myth, The Legend
Friday, August 7, 2009 7 - 11 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Cranky Yellow
2847 Cherokee StreetSt. Louis, MO 63118