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January
Nicholas Studio Tours
Contact Susan for a studio tour this month. Learn more.
Central PA Pastel Society
Announcing the newly elected officers for the 2012 Central PA Pastel Society:
Susan Nicholas Gephart, President
Michelle Montes, Vice President
Marianne Fyda, Secretary
Anne Kenyon, Treasurer
The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center
Susan is a member of Green Drake Gallery where you can view her work. Come experience a wide assortment of high quality fine art and handmade crafts, comfortably elegant atmosphere, and location in the heart of Millheim, central Pennsylvania'sblossoming destination town.
Gallery hours: Thursdays: 12-8 pm, Fridays: 12-9 pm, Saturdays: 10 am-8 pm, Sundays: 12-4 pm
101B West Main Street, Millheim, PA; 814-349-2486 or 814-422-8461; e-mail: greendrakeart@gmail.com; http://greendrakeart.com/
Holiday Art and Sale Bellefonte Museum for Centre County
December 3 - January 3
Susan exhibits her pastels and oils in a festive showing.
Location: 133 N. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte. Hours:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 - 4:30pm.
Central PA Pastel Society Exhibit at The Gamble Mill
December 1 - January 13, 2012
Location: 160 Dunlap Street, Bellefonte., 355-7764 http://www.centralpapastel.org/
The State College Framing Company
160 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, PA 16801; 814-234-7336
Susan will exhibit on going at The State College Framing Company. Location: 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College, Hours: Monday from 10am - 5pm; Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 8pm; Saturday from 9am - 5pm. For more information.
For the Love of Art and Chocolate
Friday, January 27, 2012 from 7 - 9:30pm
Susan donates to Clearwater Conservancy's annual event held at the President's Hall of The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Ticket price is $30.
Pastel Society Paint-In
Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9am - 4pm (Snow date Jan 28, 2012)
Come for a pot luck, and paint all day with the gang. Invite a friend, or consider becoming a member of the Central PA Pastel Society. Location: Harris Township Community Center,
Academy Street, Boalsburg. Contact Susan, CPPS president for more information
February
February 1-4 Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Conference
Susan will be exhibiting with the Farmland Preservation Artists at the Breaking Ground for a New Agriculture: Cultivating Versatility and Resilience. The Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, contact
Susan participates with the Farmland Preservation Artists in PASA's 20th annual Farming for
the Future Conference. Location: The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College.
The show and sale will be held above Gardens Lobby, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit PASA.
Pastel Passions, workshop February 10,11 with Susan at Brushstokes Gallery, Art Supplies, and Framing, Leweisburg, PA
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a “Pastel Passions” workshop presented by artist Susan Nicholas Gephart www.snicholasart.com
Friday, February 10, 11 to 2pm
Saturday, February 11, 12 to 3pm
Day options: Or take both classes. $30/class or 2 days/$55
Discover the joys of the pastels medium while exploring new processes. Learn how to connect your sketches, plein air studies and photos, to create a new studio pastel painting.
This class is for all levels and includes some samples.
Susan Nicholas Gephart believes in nurturing the “Artist Spirit” of the individual artist. Her love of the environment islaced through her landscape paintings and shared in her teaching.
Join Susan Nicholas Gephart, president of the Central Pa Pastel Society, and get inspired while having fun in an action packed discovery, using watercolor and pastel. The class is held at “Brushstokes Gallery, Art Supplies, & Framing” and offers what you need in art supplies and more. Contact Susan soon. Class size is limited.
Contact Susan to register at SNicholasArt@aol.com
Call Susan at 814-360-2116 with questions
Give a Valentine’s gift to a special artist in your life!
“Brushstrokes” Gallery, Art Supplies, and Framing
340 Market St., Lewisburg
www.brushstrokespa.com
Supply list for “Pastel Passions” workshop
1. Photos, sketches or paintings that will help you make a plan for a new painting idea. 2. Masking tape, sketchbook, pencil, eraser, ruler, knife, scissors, container, paper towels, Gloves in a Bottle, handi-wipes, water bottle, 3. Personal Easel and Pastels in a range of hard to soft 4. Multimedia art board no smaller than 16×20, any brand paper in a range of colors you prefer. 5. Old and new brushes. 6. Watercolor tubes in 4 or 5 colors 7. Fome Core board for a paper mount
Forget anything? No worries! “Brushstrokes” has it all in art supplies! Arrive 1/2 hour early to purchase. http://www.brushstrokespa.com/supplies/
Susan Nicholas Gephart is featured in February's issue of Southwest Art Magazine
March
April
May
May 14-20, 2012
Hameau Farm Studio is a gathering place for artists to share, create, learn, and have fun in a creative, positive, and supportive atmosphere. The unique studio, a variety of landscape views, gourmet foods, and camaraderie compel artists to return. Get more details and find out how to register. Included in the May retreat is A la carte and Art
Annual Reception and Exhibit Free and Open to the Public
The annual "a la carte and Art" features instructors and participating artists and paintings created during the workshop. This festive event includes fine food, art, and live music, and it is free and open to the public. It is fast becoming a popular gathering for artists to share their fine art with collectors of landscape paintings!
June
Nature Adventures Art Camp
June 18-22
This camp is open to teens in grades 6-8 morning nad 9-12 afternoon who wish to learn "en plein air" at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.
Camp fee includes professional instruction by Susan Nicholas Gephart.
Two different age sessions will be offered. Learn more about the camp
http://www.crpr.org/Millbrook/MMNC-Menu.html
Art and Nature Discovery Camp
June 25 - June 29 from 8:30am - 12pm
Join Susan at her Studio and Back Yard Garden for five days of exploring art through the Earth,Sky, and Water. This camp is designed for grades 3, 4, and 5. Nicholas Studios is located at 351 East Bishop Street in Bellefonte.
Call 814-360-2116 or email Susan at SNicholasArt@aol.com
to register. Cost is $125 and covers instruction, all art supplies, and a snack. Enrollment is limited
July
August
September
October
October 12-14, 2012
Treat yourself to Central PA's "Colors of Fall" and a relaxing, but intensive, three-day Artist Retreat! Learn more and find out how to register.
