Miller Beach Arts & Creative District
January Classes
Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts * 540 S. Lake Street, Gary
Find out more at: millerbeacharts.org | 219-885-9114
Saturday Morning Art
Monotype Printmaking
Saturday, January 25, 10 am – 1 pm
$25, register here.
Monotype is a method of printmaking that results in one-of-a-kind prints. It is experimental, immediate, and images can be as simple or as complex as you choose. In this class, student work with Intructor Catherine Sollman to manipulate ink on plexiglass plates to create multilayered images. We will be printing without a press, so everything you learn here can also be done in the home studio.
Link: https://millerbeacharts.networkforgood.com/events/80544-monotype-printmaking-workshop
Open Studio Figure Drawing
Weds, January 8 & 22, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
$10 drop-in
Hone your artistic skills in a series of open studio life drawing sessions. The MBACD provides a facilitated two-hour session with a professional artist’s model. Artists from all mediums and levels are encouraged to join. Bring your drawing supplies - pencil, charcoal, watercolors (no oils). Easels are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
African Dance with Kposivi Clark
Saturday, January 18, 2:00 pm
$10 drop-in
Join a fun high-energy workshop on traditional African dance! Dance instructor Kposivi Clark and drummer Baba Olabisi will lead participants through a warm-up and then share community dances Funga [Welcome dance] and Mandiani [Celebration dance] … so dress comfortably...Ase!
Glenda "Kposivi" Clark and Baba Olabisi are members of the African Descendants Society of Gary, Indiana, a group formed in the '80s with a mission to provide insight into African and African American culture through storytelling, rhythm, and dance. Members have provided workshops, presentations, and performances for civic/social organizations, educational institutions, and the public. Kposivi developed a dance curriculum to enhance the learning experience for Lighthouse Academy K-8 for 4 years and has performed in Guatemala and Benin, West Africa. Baba and Kposivi presented a show for local cable TV entitled "Spirit Moves" showing Afrocentric moves for exercise.
Works in Progress
Sunday, January 5, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
FREE
Join other practicing and aspiring visual artists for an informal peer-to-peer review session to share artwork and ideas.
Contact Teresina at 2tpavel2@gmail.com , or 219-777-5162, for details.
RSVP’s appreciated but not required.
Free Community Yoga
Sundays, 10:00 am
FREE
Whether you are a long-time practitioner or a total newbie, this hour-long session will help you feel limber and refreshed. Mary has over 20 years of yoga experience and brings much knowledge to her practice and teaching. Dress in comfortable clothes. Props and mats are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Stretch & Mobility Fitness Class
Tuesdays in January, 6:30 pm
$10 drop-in
This weekly 55-minute stretch and mobility class taught by Kristina Faust includes standing stretches, twisting mobility work, and mat stretches. Participants will need a yoga mat and a stretching strap. A great way to stay strong and limber in the winter months!