Featured Artists Reception, " For the Love of Art" - February 8, 2014, 5 pm at Off Track Gallery

February 8, 5-7:30 pm, 

"For the Love of Art" features gallery artists, Bruce Stewart and Jorge Garza. At the Off Track Gallery located at 937 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA  92024.

 

Share this special evening as we celebrate two very gifted artists while getting a jump on Valentine’s Day.  Sample chocolate treats galore from our refreshment buffet! 

Meet fun, creative people, view and shop for fine art paintings, photography, ceramics, glass works, jewelry and more.

Bruce Stewart

"I have enjoyed drawing and painting since early childhood. After studying Zoology and Art at UC Davis, I worked as a graphic artist in San Francisco before studying marine science at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.  My interest in the ocean evolved into a career devoted to increasing public understanding of science and nature".

Jorge Garza

"As a young man, I studied architecture and received a degree from the UIA in Mexico City.  I have lived in San Diego since 1979 and in the last three years, have created over 100 new paintings on different subjects including portraits, abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, etc.  using mainly oils and acrylics with a lavish use of the pallet knife".

Info: www.offtrackgallery.com or call (760) 942-3636.

Beginning Drawing with Barbara Roth - Because We Like Hue Art Classes - SIGN UP NOW

Beginning drawing with Barbara Roth

Thurs, Jan. 23 & 30, Feb. 6 & 13 from 9:30-12:30

San Marcos area

Classes are 4 sessions of 3 hours per session

This 4 session class is for anyone who wants to learn or improve their ability to draw. Drawing is not "Rocket Science" it is just learning some basic drawing concepts and then practicing them. Over the course of 4 classes you'll be introduced to each concept, see demonstrations of it and given lots of time to practice your drawing in class. Each concept will build on the previous concept to make your drawings look better and better. By the end of the classes you'll be able to sit down and produce a sketch you can keep in a sketchbook, hang on a wall, sell or use for a watercolor painting. You'll also be introduced to a variety of drawing materials and drawing styles and receive lots of supportive advice on your drawing skills so you'll be on your way to developing your own unique drawings.

Classes are 4 sessions of 3 hours per session

Fee is $100.  Contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes.

Sponsored by the San Dieguito Art Guild.  937 S. Coast Highway, Encinitas, CA  92024.

January 2014 - Because We Like Hue offers a Shopping Cart of Art Classes

The San Dieguito Art Guild is offering an assortment of Art Workshops to choose from, so pick a fun one and join us. Register now!

Saturdays January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2014, 9am to noon, Senior/Community Center, Encinitas, Because We Like Hue - "Fun with Glass" with Kate O'Brien. Stained glass and fused glass. Learn to transfer a pattern to glass, cut and foil glass, solder the glass pieces together, the fundamentals of fusing and glass kiln firing schedules. All tools provided. $25 materials fee includes two firings. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Monday, Jan. 13, 9:30am -12:30pm ,San Diego Botanic Garden, Ecke Building, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.  Fee $25 . "Try It, You'll Like It" hand-on workshops taught by the skilled artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild. Choice of Mosaics, Oil Painting, Jewelry or Postcard Watercolor Painting. Project funded by the City of Encinitas Community Grant Program and the Mizel Foundation. Info  (760) 942-3636, www.OffTrackGallery.com

Fridays, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014, 9:30am to 12:30pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, Because We Like Hue - Chinese Brush Painting with Lisa Curry. Learn the basics of painting chrysanthemum and plum blossoms and bamboo, importance of posture, how to wield the brush, and the state of mind necessary to complete a painting with 'chi' or energy! $20 materials fee. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2014. 10am to 1pm (Intermediate) 2-5pm (Beginning) Solana Beach area, Because We Like Hue - Continuing Watercolor with Linda Melvin. Basics of watercolor. Supply fee $14.50 to be paid to teacher at first session. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Thursdays, Jan. 23 & 30, Feb. 6 & 13 from 9:30-12:30, San Marcos area, Because We Like Hue - Beginning drawing with Barbara Roth. Learn or improve your ability to draw. Drawing is not "Rocket Science" it is just learning some basic drawing concepts and then practicing them. By the end of the classes you'll be able to sit down and produce a sketch you can keep in a sketchbook, hang on a wall, sell or use for a watercolor painting. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Check you Calendar for December 14th and the 10% off sale of all art with the Holiday Treasures reception

Congratulations to the December Small Image and Monthly Show Winners at the Off Track Gallery

Small Image Awards

Best of Show - Toni Williams - Soft Light - Oil    

1st Place - Diane O'Connell - Marrakech Breakfast - Oil   

2nd Place - Terri McMurray - Grapes - Pastel - $50

3rd Place - Tish Wynne - Little Ringed Plover - Acrylic   

HM - Darlene Katz - Road to Voltera - Oil 

HM - Steve Lutzker - Fisherman from Cheney - Oil

Small Image Awards will be give out at the December 14th, Holiday Treasurers reception at 6pm.  See more below.

SIGN UP NOW -Dream it, draw it. Make it, take it. Teen Art Classes

Dream it, draw it.  Make it, take it.

Mon/Tues, Dec 30, 31, 2014,

9am – 12pm. 

The Design Divas, Rita, Gayle and Emma present a class for tweens and teens, ages 11-13yrs. Join us for two fun filled days, exploring 2D and 3D art forms. You’ll create and complete (2) projects in 2 different mediums, suing the art of silk screening and clay modeling/  silkscreen a shirt of your own design , and create a uniquely you necklace with fimo clay.

Fee $50 for 2 Sessions, plus $10 materials fee. Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Arts and Crafts Rm., 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas.

Contact Kate O’Brien  zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes.

Presented by the San Dieguito Art Guild, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization located at 937 S. Coast Hwy. 101, C103, Encinitas, CA  92024.  (760) 942-3636, www.offtrackgallery.com

November 30th - 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar with the San Dieguito Art Guild

2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar
November 30, 2014, 10-4pm, Encinitas Community & Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr Encinitas, CA 92024

Unique artworks from the creative minds and hands of the San Dieguito Art Guild Members. Promoting local art at a gift filled Holiday Bazaar. Join us and shop with over 30 artists who have a huge variety artwork from ornaments to fused glass, and everything in between.  Just in time for the Holidays, come support your local art guild and enjoy the day.