All posts tagged: art classes

Stained glass

Stained Glass is Back!

Registration OPEN for Stained Glass classes from Gallery’s Choice starting April 6 th held at the Moose Lodge in Downers Grove, IL. “It seems perfect, to me, that we should come back to Downers Grove… to reconnect with friends and students, and to celebrate our 20 year anniversary of being in business, while supporting the good works of another impactful organization!” Visit GallerysChoice.com for more details.

Color Theory

These last several days have been rainy and grey. But thanks to some beautiful fresh flowers I received for my birthday, I am able to rejoice in spring and be inspired for painting! We are working with some bright oil paints this week, and I wonder how close I can get to these vibrant blooms! I will keep you posted!

Stained glass

Ad-ventures in Stained Glass

Take a break from the rest of your to-do list and make time to learn something new! At Galler’s Choice, our stained glass classes are our joy and we’d love to share this amazing art form with you.

Light ’em UP!

Looking forward to teaching one of my all time favorites – 3-D Copper Enameling. This intermediate level art experience is for those who have had a taste of torch fired enamels and who what to do more. We will be working with sheet copper and creating – from scratch – design element that have form and texture. These pieces will be fired with enamels and then connected with some basic wire wrapping techniques. Stop in and see us! Or register to join – there’s always room for one more! See us at http://www.Gallery’s Choice.com to register.https://www.galleryschoice.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BASE108

This morning…

I couldn’t wait to get up and start blogging! I know that sounds strange. But this is a very important step for Gallery’s Choice. Having a place to share a stream of consciousness about the life and times of this business, my art work, and approach to teaching is an exciting new frontier for our business. Everything we do in this business is hands-on and labor intensive. And, as most small businesses, capital is scarce. Advertising has always been expensive, and today, well, the traditional means of advertising just don’t work. Today advertising is organic – back to the tried and true, where content is king, and our value add will be in the information we share. Today advertising is organic – back to the tried and true, where content is king, and our value add will be in the information we share. – Rose Jarecki, Owner/Artist Gallery’s Choice But, as younger people have grown up with new methods of gaining information, I realize the only way to continue is to embrace these new and …