Submitted by Barbara Nair
(April 19, 2023) — Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook announces the following events coming up in May and June. Spectrum Gallery is located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday Noon to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m.For more information, phone (860) 767-0742 or follow us at spectrumartgallery.org. or www.spectrumanytime.com.         instagram.com/spectrumartgallery | facebook.com/spectrumartgallery.
Spectrum Gallery Exhibit: “Nature Celebrates,” May 19, – July 8, 2023 Finally, Summer is on the horizon. We welcome it and so does Nature. Trees leaf out, flowers bloom, grass grows. Celebrate the season’s arrival as the Gallery turns into a Summer delight! Our Artisans Store offers pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, accessories. Reception: Friday May 19, 2023 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open House Weekend: Saturday, May 20, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Show through July 8, 2023.
Call for Artists: Essex Green Summer Arts Festival Seeking artists and fine artisans for the outdoor arts festival on the Essex Town Green, Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Submit now, spaces fill. Deadline June 3rd. Fine artisans may submit work for consideration for sale in the Store at Spectrum Gallery. Email: barbara@spectrumartgallery.org. More information and prospectus, visit spectrumartgallery.org/schedule
Adult Classes and Workshops Classes and Workshops held at Spectrum Gallery.  Register and pay at spectrumartgallery.org. Spectrum Membership starting at $45 per year provides a 10% discount on art instruction and select Artisans Store items.
Botanical Illustration Basics in Pen and Ink. Pen and ink is great fun! Give it a try and be introduced to the basics of ink application, including line work and stippling using micron pens. Workshop focuses on single botanical subject (provided by instructor). Learn the skills and begin drawing botanical illustrations in this medium with instructor tips to make drawings more successful. Material list available. Saturday, May 6, 2023. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $45, with $5 material fee paid to instructor.
How to Paint a Flower in Watercolor with Bivenne Harvey Staiger. Learn to paint a beautiful flower in watercolor in each stage of the painting process, including a basic background and the flower details demonstrated. See how to achieve natural green, dark values, and various paint applications. Participants can expect to create as complete a painting as possible by the workshop’s end. No previous experience necessary. Sunday, June 4, 2023. 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. $75. Material list available upon registration.
Fused Glass Plant Stakes Workshop. Participants will decorate two plant stakes with a variety of glass frit and glass pieces using their own designs. Use special cutters to snip desired shapes necessary to create the plant stake designs. All pieces are glued onto the bases and fired by the instructor and returned to the gallery for pickup within a week. No glass cutting experience is necessary. Project can also be completed without use of cutters. Materials, goggles, and tools will be provided. Sunday, June 11, 2023. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $45 with $15 material fee paid to instructor (includes two garden stakes).
Summer Kick-off Fashion Show (FREE)Â Join us for a free Summer kick-off Fashion Show featuring the designs of Anna Mastropolo, Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store. Known for creating repurposed designs using embroidery and fabric painting embellishments, Anna uses high-end thrift and donated clothing from friends and family to create fresh, modern, and trendy designs that can be worn by all ages. The Fashion Show features 6 models of all sizes, celebrating body positivity, confidence, wearable art, and the fun of fashion! Wine and snacks will be served for your enjoyment. Your favorite designs can be purchased after the fashion show through Spectrum Gallery.
