Sketching Locations for February 2018

Sketching in January 2018

Come join us for sketching! We're an informal group who meet Friday mornings from 9:00-11:00 and sketch on location.

Bring your own materials (sketchbook, paper, pencil, pen, watercolor kit). We usually begin with a few quick sketches as a group to get warmed up, then work independently on views that interest us.

There’s no fee and minimal instruction. Beginners and experienced sketchers are welcome.

• Jan. 5: Compass Coffee at The Well
  647 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304
  https://compassakron.com/compass-coffee/

• Jan. 12: Hudson Library, Brewster Cafe
  96 Library St, Hudson, OH 44236
  https://www.hudsonlibrary.org/about/brewster-cafe/
  

• Jan. 19: Books A Million
  335 Howe Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

• Jan. 26: Starbucks
  436 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240

Happy Hour Sketching is Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4PM at

• The Wine Mill
  4964 Akron Cleveland Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
  https://www.thewinemill.com/

If the weather is bad, check my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/lifeneedsart/) for updates in case we cancel or change plans.

Art Hops, Painting Parties, and Other Artsy Goodness

Creativity in Bloom!

Spring has sprung, and creativity is blooming right along with it! I'm seeing more and more people wanting to freshen up their decor and add a little color to their homes.

Here are some ideas how you can brighten your home and flex your creative muscles:

2nd Friday Art Hops Begin May 12

The 4th season of Art Hops begin Friday, May 12 from 5-8pm. The guest artists this month will be a mix of talented professional artists and selected Hudson art students.

Our studios at Uncommon Art will host students from Seton Catholic School. We hosted them last year, and they're the most delightful kids: so nice and wonderfully enthusiastic about art.

Hope you can stop by and meet them!

Other Art Hops this year will be:

• June 9 
• July 14
• August 11, “Living Art”
• December 8, “Holiday Hop”

Get info about locations and other guest artists at: www.hudsonarthop.com

Painting Parties

If we've done painting parties together, you know how much fun they are.

If you haven't, well what are you waiting for?! They're tons of fun, and so simple. I walk you through it, step-by-step, show you how to do each brushstroke, and help you along the way. Anyone can do it - YOU can do it!

Two parties are open for registration. Grab a friend and a bottle of wine and let's get painting!

May 5 at 7pm – Eiffel Tower
May 19 at 7pm – Monet's Waterlilies

Cost is $35 per person. Register here:
https://squareup.com/store/uncommon-art-llc/

If these dates don't work for you, give me a call at 216-789-2751 and let's set up something just for you.

Friday Morning Sketching

If you want to brush up on your drawing skills, come join us on Friday mornings. These are free sessions, so pop in whenever you can.

Bring your own drawing materials (sketchbook, paper, pencil, pen). We usually begin with a few quick sketches as a group to get us warmed up, then work independently on views that interest us.

When the weather is nice, we'll sketch outside, so throw a folding chair in your car.

Here's where we're meeting for the next few weeks. Check the Events Calendar for more locations.

• May 5: Quaker Square, Akron
• May 12: Stow City Center (park by the playground), 3760 Darrow Road
• May 19: Seiberling Nature Realm

Thank You!

As always, I appreciate your interest in my art. I look forward to sharing some creative time with you soon.

Many thanks,
Karen Koch

Spring Art Classes in Hudson Ohio

Spring showers bring April art classes – or something like that! If the snow and cold has you down, get out and flex your creativity to warm up.

My Spring classes are held either at my new studio (Uncommon Art, 178 1/2 N. Main Street in Hudson) while others are held elsewhere. If you have any questions, just give me a call or send an email.

Please note that space is limited for all classes so pre-registration is suggested.

Collage and Acrylic Techniques
Tuesday mornings, 9:30am-noon
5 weeks, begins May 17
Held at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Call 330-928-8092 to register.http://cvartcenter.org/classesworkshops.html
Beginning students as well as experienced artists will enjoy this class. Try new textures, media, and materials plus combine collage and painting techniques. Learn to about these media and express yourself in your own unique way.

Painting Parties
$33 per person
Gather your friends and have some creative fun!
No art skill needed – we make it easy and guide you step by step.
We provide paint, canvas, brushes – you provide the refreshments.

April 14, 7-9pm: Vino! – FULL
Register online: https://squareup.com/store/life-needs-art/item/painting-party-vino

April 21, 7-9pm: Monet’s Garden
Register online: https://squareup.com/store/life-needs-art/item/painting-party-monet-s-garden

May 12, 7-9pm: Vino!Register online: https://squareup.com/store/life-needs-art/item/painting-party-vino

Want to schedule a painting party on another date? Just call me at 216 789 2751!

Meander JournalsTuesday, April 19, 2-4pm
$25.
A meander journal is made from a single piece of paper that is cut and folded so that the pages twist and turn (“meander”) inside the book. We’ll decorate the pages and create colorful covers. Meander journals are wonderful travel journals and are lovely as gifts.
Register online: https://squareup.com/store/life-needs-art/item/meander-journal-class

Handmade Paper Bowls
Friday, April 22, 6-8pm
Held at The Red Twig in Hudson. Call (330) 842-1849 to register.
$35 per person, or $60 per couple
Celebrate Earth Day with a clever art project that makes the most of recycled and reused materials! Spend a fun evening making handcrafted bowls that can be used to hold jewelry, trinkets, ornaments, candy, keys, or other small objects. No experience needed, and all ages are welcome.

UNCOMMON ART
Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
www.uncommonarthudson.com