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Posted on by Maggie Pierson
May 28, 2025
  • Homeschool Art
    Starts: 3:30 pm


    Description:

    Homeschool Art

    Community Studio
    May 28 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Open to Homeschool students between the ages 5-14.
    • Limited to 15 participants
    • Cost: $30 per student/$50 per family
    • One parent/guardian will need to accompany each family group.

    FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED!

    May 29, 2025
    • DEMONSTRATION SERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler
      Starts: 11:30 pm

      Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


      Description:

       DEMONSTRATIONSERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler

      Community Studio
      May 29 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM 

      • Limited to 20 participants
      • Free Event (Registration required)

      Register Here

      May 30, 2025
      • The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole
        Starts: 6:00 pm

        Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


        Description:

        The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole

        Community Studio
        May 30 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM 

        • Limited to 12 participants
        • Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members
        • Open to individuals ages 15 and up.

        Workshop Description

        The sky gives us endless possibilitiesas painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view ofthe sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many timesthere is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of thesky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a fewfloating clouds.

        Who It Is For

        This is aworkshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how to create aglowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful.

        You will learn how to . . .

        • Simplify the subject
        • Create a value thumbnail
        • Tone your surface before painting
        • Place elements with reference points
        • Unify your paint mixes with a mother color
        • Mix and match your paint colors
        • Create atmosphere with layers of paint
        • Enjoy the painting process

        What To Bring:

        *Beth will provide four sky photos you may choose from duringthe workshop. If you would like to use your ownsky photos, that’s wonderful. Please bring them with you.

        • Sketchbook and pencil
        • Brushes, I use flats 2, 4, 6
        • Palette knife for mixing paint
        • Small empty jar with lid for odorless mineral spirits
        • If you have oil paints to which you are accustomed, pleasefeel free to bring them.

      • DEMONSTRATION SERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler
        Starts: 11:30 pm

        Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


        Description:

         DEMONSTRATIONSERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler

        Community Studio
        May 29 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM 

        • Limited to 20 participants
        • Free Event (Registration required)

        Register Here

        May 31, 2025
        • The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole Community Studio May 30 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM AND May 31 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Limited to 12 participants • Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members • Open to individuals ages 15 and up. • Workshop Description The sky gives us endless possibilities as painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view of the sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many times there is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of the sky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a few floating clouds. • Who It Is For This is a workshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how create a glowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful. • What You Will Learn o How to…  Simplify the subject  Create a value thumbnail  Tone your surface before painting  Place elements with reference points  Unify your paint mixes with a mother color  Mix and match your paint colors  Cr
          Starts: 2:00 pm

          Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


          Description:

          The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole

          Community Studio
          May 31 | 9:00AM – 12:00 PM 

          • Limited to 12 participants
          • Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members
          • Open to individuals ages 15 and up.

          The sky gives us endless possibilitiesas painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view ofthe sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many timesthere is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of thesky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a fewfloating clouds.

          Who It Is For

          This is aworkshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how to create aglowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful.

          • You Will Learn How To:
          • Simplify the subject
          • Create a value thumbnail
          • Tone your surface before painting
          • Place elements with reference points
          • Unify your paint mixes with a mother color
          • Mix and match your paint colors
          • Create atmosphere with layers of paint
          • Enjoy the painting process

          What To Bring:

          *Beth will provide four sky photos you may choose from duringthe workshop. If you would like to use your ownsky photos, that’s wonderful. Please bring them with you.

          • Sketchbook and pencil
          • Brushes, I use flats 2, 4, 6
          • Palette knife for mixing paint
          • Small empty jar with lid for odorless mineral spirits
          • If you have oil paints to which you are accustomed, pleasefeel free to bring them.