Upcoming Classes
September 1 - Just Pastels - Nicora Gangi
September 9th - Sunrise and Fluffy Clouds using the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique - Pam Davis
September 15th - TBD - allyson Bode
September 22nd - Bamboo and Birds Sumi-e - Fontaine Rodgers
September 29th - Simplified Landscape using the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique- Pam Davis
Click here to register for - Just Pastels - with Nicora Gangi - September 1st
Join us for a colorful and hands-on exploration of the pastel medium with renowned artist and educator Nicora Gangi!
Known for their rich, luminous color and wonderfully soft texture, pastels offer artists an incredibly responsive and expressive medium. In this Technique Tuesday, Nicora will guide participants through a variety of pastel techniques and processes, sharing her expertise and encouraging artists of all experience levels to experiment, explore, and create.
Whether you’re new to pastels or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, you’ll have the opportunity to discover new approaches while working toward a finished piece.
About the Instructor:
Nicora Gangi earned her BFA and MFA from Syracuse University and served as an art professor in Syracuse University’s School of Art and Design for 29 years. Her work has received numerous Grand Prize and First Place awards and grants, and she has been featured in numerous publications focused on pastel and water media painting. Gangi has lectured and taught as a visiting artist at universities, colleges, and artists’ guilds both nationally and internationally. She is represented by Edgewood Gallery in DeWitt, NY, and Gangi Studio, FL.
Come explore the possibilities of pastel and create with us!
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Click here to register - Technique Tuesday at Foundation for Healthier West Orange - next workshop February 24th
Discover new ways to bring your creativity to life! Each week, Technique Tuesday offers a fresh artistic skill, tip, or project to inspire and expand your abilities—whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out. Come explore a variety of mediums, learn hands-on techniques, and enjoy the relaxed, supportive atmosphere of creating together.
“Seasons of Color: Mood & Expression in an Accordion Booklet”
The chief aim of color should be to serve expression as well as possible’ Henri Matisse. In this class we will explore our own expressions of color for the seasons and moods. We will make a simple folded accordion booklet and then ‘color’ on the pages what we think about colors and its effects.
This class is offered by Vibrant West Orange in partnership with the Winter Garden Art Association, made possible, in part, through a generous grant from Duke Energy.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to save your seat.
- Members, please complete your $0 ticket purchase to confirm your registration
- Non-Members, complete your class registration for $8 - class fees are non-refundable
Artist Bio:
Nicora Gangi was educated at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA (BFA 1974 and MFA 1976). She was a Professor of Art at Syracuse University for 29 years. Gangi has been awarded many Grand Prize and First Place awards and grants. She has been and continues to be published in numerous artist’s books on pastel paintings. She has lectured regionally and nationally as a visiting artist at universities and artist’s guilds.
Technique Tuesday at the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange
In partnership with Vibrant, we’re bringing Technique Tuesday classes to the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange every other week! These creative sessions are open to all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn, relax, and connect through art.
Please register for upcoming classes below.
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