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Fundraiser – Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Posted on 27 May 2018 (0)

Not only does the Gallery support local and new/emerging artists, we also participate in fundraisers in collaboration with other businesses. Memorial Day Sunday, MJ McCurdy led a painting class at the Indian Brave Campground to support their charity, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Thanks to Laura Ebbert for her hard work and for inviting us.

Mar 27: Alcohol Inks on Tile Class, pix

Posted on 28 March 2018 (0)

Some photos from our Alcohol Inks on Tile class for adults, March 27. We’re scheduling more sections, please check back. You don’t want to miss this fun art form!

 

Women’s Creative Circle, “Time for Me” – February Meeting

Posted on 23 February 2018 (0)

Our monthly women’s creative circle “Time for Me” met Thursday 2/22, 6:30pm. We try a new art form at each session, and February’s was alcohol inks on ceramic tile.  Nice work, everyone!  If you’d like to join the fun, call the Gallery at 724.452.0539.

 

2018 Summer Art Class Week, June 25-28

Posted on 22 February 2018 (0)

Calling all young artists! We’re working on our 6th annual summer art class schedule at the Bottlebrush which is the week of June 25-28.  This year we’re offering felting, alcohol inks, collage and jewelry making, to name a few. Check back to see the complete schedule of classes in April.

NEW: Inservice & Vacation Day Art Classes, 2018

Posted on 16 February 2018 (0)

Classes are scheduled by age groups:

9-10:30am – Ages 6-9  11am-12:30pm – Ages 10-12  1:30-3pm – Ages 13-18

Call us at 724.452.0539 to sign up no later than Friday before class meeting.

NOTE: February 19 classes are for Ages 6-9 only. 9-10:30am. No classes for other age groups that day, sorry. 

 

Dec 1-3: Little Shops of Butler County Christmas Shopping Tour

Posted on 22 November 2017 (0)

We are proud to participate in the annual Little Shops of Butler County Christmas Shopping Tour, always the first weekend in December! Visit the Gallery and our partner shops Friday, Saturday or Sunday for deals, demonstrations and other goodies– plus get some Christmas shopping done too!

Summer Art Classes for Kids – Weeks of July 24 and 31!

Posted on 14 July 2017 (0)

Our second session of summer art classes for children and youth are posted to our Child/Teen class page, just click on the link at the top of the page. We’re again offering this summer’s art week favorites, Cupcake Decorating and Machine Felting, along with new classes in Printmaking, Abstract Art, Handbuilt Pottery, and Alpaca Painting in acrylics.

COMING SOON:  Photography Basics by Teri Getsay.

To sign up for these classes, please call the Gallery at 724.452.0539. Class sizes are limited, so don’t wait and be disappointed. We hope you’re enjoying your summer!

June 19-22: Annual Summer Art Week for Kids at the Gallery

Posted on 01 June 2017 (0)

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Art week for 2017 starts June 19!  

Our summer classes for children and youth are taught by our practicing artists and experienced teachers.

This year, we are offering:  palette knife painting, watercolor pencil project drawing baby birds, mixed media project (collage, paint, found objects) using your pet as a subject and machine felting to make an alpaca wall hanging, beginning knitting, and collage to name a few.  Looking forward to a week of art with you.

NEWLY ADDED – Art Journaling for teens, Bug Highway Mixed Media for 5-8 year olds, and Cupcake-a-Palooza… Cupcake decorating class for kids by Tin Man Sweets! Ages 6-10 and 11-18.

Click on the “child/teen classes” at the top of this page!

To reserve a seat in our art classes:  Call us at the Gallery during business hours, 11am-4pm.  A Gallery representative will confirm/complete registration and process payment, which is required at the time of registration.  Parents also must complete a consent form for their child upon registration or at the class meeting time.

All materials included in registration fee unless  stated otherwise in the description.  Art is messy,  so “dress for fun”!

Nov 12 & 13: Harmony’s Annual German Christmas Market

Posted on 10 November 2016 (0)

Come to Harmony Saturday or Sunday, Nov 12 & 13, for the town’s annual Weihnachtsmarkt, German Christmas Market. Vendors, live music and dancing, plenty of food, wagon rides, traditional gluhwein, locally made Christmas-themed artwork, and much more. The Gallery’s vintage Christmas shop will be open with hundreds of Christmas treasures. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at the Bottlebrush both days from 1-3pm. All kids welcome, big and small!

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Summer Art Classes for Kids 2016! June 27-30

Posted on 12 June 2016 (0)

Our first week of summer classes for children and youth is ready! Click on “Child/Teen Classes” on the top menu bar. To register, call the Gallery any day but Monday from 11am-4pm. Full list of classes here: https://bottlebrusharts.com/?page_id=1423

Here are a few of the classes we’re offering… more to follow!

Classes scheduled for the week of June 27:

Paracord Bracelets ~ Songwriting for Teens ~ Caveman Art ~ Felting & Fibers ~ Make Your Own Fossils ~ Palette Knife Painting ~ Pet Portraits ~ Drumming ~ Animal Art ~ Chinese Lanterns ~ I AM: Affirmation Art

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