Classes

Multi Level Drawing 

Jack has been a popular instructor with GLAA in the past and he's back to offer a drawing class. Jack has worked for Walt Disney and Warner Brothers. His interest in whimsical art let him into theme park design. You can get a broad spectrum of Jack's work and what he did at his website: http://www.genevaonline.com/~nichols1/Jaxweb/Bio.html. Drawing is the foundation for all art and is a great place for a beginner to start.

A GOOD DRAWING IS THE BASIS FOR A GREAT PAINTING. 

9am-12noon $15/class. Contact Jack at nichols1@wi.rr.com.

 
Jack Nichols 
Mondays 9 am – 12 noon 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Oil Painting with Ken Cottingham 

Working on still life, landscapes or portraits, all levels are welcome. Ken's work can be viewed at the GLAA gallery, on their website and at the Aislinge Gallery in the Village Shops at 727 Geneva Street, Lake Geneva. 

$15/class

Monday evenings at the GLAA Gallery 6pm - 9pm. 

Contact Ken at 262-249-1179 

 
Ken Cottingham 
Mondays 6 pm – 9 pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Open Studio 

Join other GLAA membersa and use this time to create at your own pace with the medium of you choice.

9am - Noon

Questions, call Emily DeBaere 262-248-4349. $2 fee per session.

 
Emily DeBaere, Coordinator 
Wednesdays 9 am – 12 noon 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Watercolor with Mickey Feilitz 
This is a classic, fun watercolor class that will introduce you to new techniques and new papers. There will be surprise DVD's by other watercolorists. There will be demos, critique and working with students one on one as needed. This class is structured around advanced beginner and intermediate level watercolorists. "I want to stretch your artistic gift, and try new exciting things." You will enjoy the adventure. The class is ongoing, Wednesdays 1pm-4pm.

Call Mickey 262-248-1036

email mickey1@wi.rr.com

$15/class (there is a 12-student limit).

 
Mickey Fielitz 
Wednesdays 1 pm – 4 pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Watercolor Class with Nancy Newcomb 
Nancy’s class for intermediate and advanced students will be ongoing through the summer. There will be some Plein Air
painting at various locations along with studio work.  She encourages individual expression through constructive critiques, 

slides and field trips.

Thursdays, 9am-Noon.

New students should call Nancy at 262-248-6344

$15/class. (Limit 12 students).

 
Nancy Newcomb 
Thursdays 9 am – 12 noon 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Botanical Watercolor 

Lynne will teach the techniques she uses to produce her botanical watercolors. She will assist the students as they work on their own paintings using her technique and materials. Class is ongoing and meets once a week from 9:00 to Noon on Fridays (on-going). No classes will be held during the months of January and February. The cost is $20.00 per class. She recommends you stop by during the class to determine if you're interested. Contact her if you are interested in joining the class. 262-245-5367 or lynnes_back@sbcglobal.net.

 

 
Lynne Railsback 
Fridays 9 am – 12 noon 
GLAA Gallery 
 
GLAA Classes Taught by Award- Winning Instructors 

All of the GLAA Art School Instructors are award winning artists. Frequently exhibiting at our own GLAA Gallery, they also exhibit outside of our gallery. Please check their websites for a look at their beautiful artwork and join us for enlightening classes sure to improve your skills. Chat with other artists, share techniques, and get creative at the GLAA Art School.

 
 
 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Collage 

Students will learn how to create custom papers, layer images and master a number of paint/stamping/stenciling techniques to make fabulous paper/found object collages. Beginner through advanced are welcome Students should bring scissors and stick glue (UHU is recommended), Please call or email Pam for more information and to register.

Class sessions September 14 - October 18, 2011.

$15 per session or $75 for all six weeks (save $15).

 
Pam Ring 
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner 

This class is designed for "the absolute beginning 'wannabe' oil painter". Classes will include discussion and use of a variety of supports, brushes, and mediums. How to begin a painting using line, color, form and composition will be discussed. Painting begins the very first class! Still life, landscape, portrait and abstract painting will be discussed letting the student try their hand at each. A minimum of three paintings will be completed during the 6 week session with students deciding on what genre they would like to focus. This class is informal and students should come in clothing that they don't mind getting paint on...it's inevitable! A list of supplies needed for the class will be sent to students upon registering for the class. Come and join a fun group focused on beginning a great oil painting journey! Please contact Mary by phone: 262-248-0433 or by email: mloumc@charter.net to register. Please register by January 10, 2012.

You may view Mary's work at: http://www.marymceneely.blogspot.com.
Cost: $120.00 per 6 week session.
Minimum: 4 students.
 
Mary McEneely 
Tuesdays, January 17, 2012 - February 21, 2012 6:00pm - 8:30pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
The Altered Book 

 

An Altered Book class with Pam Ring will be offered every Saturday beginning January 28 through February 18 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost of this class is $80.00 (most supplies included, although students will be asked to bring an old hardcover book to alter).

 
Pam Ring 
Saturdays, January 28, 2012 - February 18, 2012 2:00pm - 4:00pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Collage 

 

Cost: $80.00, all supplies included.  Interested individuals should call Pam at 262-203-5264.

 
Pam Ring 
Wednesdays, February 8-29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Beginning Decoupage 

Cost: $100.00. All supplies included.  Interested individuals should call Pam at 262-203-5264.

 
Pam Ring 
Saturdays, March 3 - 24, 2012, 2:00pm - 4:00pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 
Creating Visual Journals 

Cost: $100.00.  Interested individuals should call Pam at 262-203-5264.

 
Pam Ring 
Tuesdays, March 6, 2012 - March 27, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
GLAA Gallery 
 

Calendar

January - February

1 - 29  M&I Bank Features Artwork of Karen Gulbransen 
  12:00 am - 12:00 pm
M&I Bank, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 

February - March

1  Lake Geneva Library Exhibits the Art of Doris Ann Hayes 
  9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lake Geneva Public Library 

February - April

3 - 29  GLAA 2012 Spring Exhibit "Moments with Mark Twain" 
  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
GLAA Gallery 

February

March

May - June

4 - 3  2012 Annual Student Art Competition & Exhibit 
  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
GLAA Gallery 

June - July

8 - 26  2012 Summer Exhibit: "Showcasing Nature" 
  6:00 pm - 4:00 pm
GLAA Gallery 

August

11 - 12  2012 Art in the Park 
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 

Find Us

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The gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 Main Street (Route 50) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. There is a convenient visitor’s parking lot behind the North Shore Pavilion. Hours: Saturday, 10am - 4pm; Sundays, 1pm - 4 pm; Fridays (during summer only), 1pm - 4 pm.

street view of Gallery

 

Workshops

Sunday, January 22, 2012, 9:30am - 3:00pm and Februrary 19, 2012, 9:30am - 3:00pm