Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts

Life’s too short to make boring art, right? We’re always coming up with fun art ideas. Have you tried our alcohol inks on tile? Light your art on fire! Open classes, group classes… even alcohol inks on tile for kids (no fire though). We have ongoing alcohol ink classes, contact us for available dates through our Facebook page or call the gallery, 724.452.0539.

FULL, THANK YOU!

Have you always wanted to try watercolor painting? Beth Slagle of the Cranberry Artists Network is teaching a beginning watercolor class at the Gallery March 14, 21, 28 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Class details: https://fb.me/e/3vpsSHzWX Note: This is not the painting you will be working on, only an example of Beth’s work. We hope to see you!

Our Women’s Creative Circle met February 15 to learn the basics of watercolor painting from Pittsburgh artist Beth Slagle. Beth will be offering a full-length watercolor basics class three evenings in March. Watch this space for more information!

Our Women’s Creative Circle is back for 2024! February’s group learned basic watercolor painting, taught by Pittsburgh artist Beth Slagle. All women ages 13 and older are welcome to join this monthly class, no artistic talent needed– our teaching artists are experienced and can teach at beginner or advanced levels.

On February 16, our Women’s Creative Circle tried their hands at a mixed media collage using photographs of ancestors and friends. Good work, everyone! Our next WCC meeting is March 16, 6:30pm.

February is the month of love! Learn the techniques, tips and tricks of acrylic paint pouring just in time to make a beautiful painting for Valentine’s Day. You’ve probably seen those cool, swirly and colorful paintings online, and they’re not hard to make. Once you get the techniques down, you won’t want to stop.

Most materials are provided however, I ask that you bring three bottles of liquid acrylic paint (any brand except Apple Barrel) that you like or match your decor. Materials provided include: canvas, pouring medium/Floetrol, serum, gloves, canvas, white and black paint, pouring cups, stirrers, and paper towels. Very messy project so dress accordingly! Please note you will need to let your painting cure at the Gallery at least overnight. You can come back to the Gallery and pick it up during business hours Sunday or make an afternoon-evening appointment during the week.

All experience levels and ages welcome!
DETAILS: Saturday, February 4, 1pm-3pm.
Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts 539 Main Street Harmony, PA 16037
$35 includes most materials.
Guest artist: Stephanie Kardos
RSVP required! Class size is limited.

Please contact us if you would like to be included.
Call the Gallery or email us to register and submit payment. 724.452.0539 or bottlebrushgallery @ yahoo.com

Happy New Year, everyone! For the past 12 years, the Bottlebrush Gallery has been hosting a monthly women’s art group called The Women’s Creative Circle. We’re off to a good start this year! The group meets every month on the third Thursday at 6:30pm, and we try a new art form at each meeting. The cost is $30 per person, advance registration required, just call us 724.452.0539 and we’ll sign you up!

We are resuming adult classes, however with some restrictions. 1) All students must wear masks  2) Students must social distance  3) Group classes cannot be any larger than 6 students 4) Students who are from the same family group can be seated together.  All materials used  will be sterilized between uses. If you are sick or feeling unwell, please do NOT come to class. Help us protect each other! Contact us if you’re interested in taking a class, and we’ll add you to our list, bottlebrushgallery@yahoo.com.  Thank you.

Jewelry Collage (framed)
Instructor: MJ McCurdy
$40

Email or call 724.452.0539 to register.

Do you have bits and pieces of jewelry laying around, costume or vintage, maybe stray earrings? Don’t know what to do with them? Come to this fun class and make a framed, one-of-a-kind, heart jewelry collage for someone special or create a family heirloom for yourself. Some students have used jewelry belonging to a loved one who passed and made beautiful memory pieces.

Materials include: frames (sizes vary, as these are up-cycled with varying sizes,  5”x7”, 8”x10”, etc), mounted black velveteen backing, miscellaneous beads, bracelets, pins, and other bits and pieces to add to your collage. Ready to hang when you go home. To buy a piece like this would cost from $85-$125. Take this class and make your own for much less.

We use E6000 glue to attach the jewelry pieces. If you are sensitive to glue odor, you may not want to take this class.

Alcohol Inks for Beginners
Instructor: MJ McCurdy
$35
Email or call 724.452.0539 to register.

Offering another class in response to demand. It’s really fun, don’t miss this one. We even get to play with fire!

Easily one of our most popular art classes for adults, alcohol inks on tile requires no prior experience. Create colorful, vibrant designs on ceramic tiles using colorful alcohol inks. You’ll get step-by-step instruction on how to apply these amazing inks to a ceramic coaster tile for practice, then make another tile showing off your new skills. Mistakes are easily fixed, no worries. These are beautiful gifts – for someone else or yourself!