Article reprinted from the Williams News
| 11/8/2011 9:08:00 AM Discover your inner artist at the Gallery in Williams Local artists offering classes through November | |||||
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Looking to develop your artistic side this winter? The Gallery in Williams has you covered, with lessons ingraphite drawing, watercolor, oils, clock construction and flower arranging available through theend of November. Gallery owner Tom Williams said the idea to offer art classes came about through discussions with theGallery's resident artists about what they could do to give back to the community. And, because the Coconino Community College campus in Williams is closed, the classes come as a welcome addition to the community. The classes will be small, with three or four people at the most. Pre-registration is required inorder for the instructors to plan ahead with supplies. "The small class size means really hands-on individual attention," Williams said, adding that community response has been positive, with drawing and watercolor painting being the most popular classes. Watercolor artist Bonnie Dent said the workshops are meant to be an introduction to the art world. Offerings might expand into regular weekly lessons if there is a desire from the public to learn more. Children's lessons are in the works as well, and might be offered next month. "It's all evolving. Its all a work in progress," Williams said. In the summer, pottery classes will be available, along with more of a variety of classes. If theprogram is successful, the artists are hoping to make classes a regular weekly occurrence. "Also in the works for March are featured artists," Dent said. " And we are going to be talking tothe school art teachers and devote the front window entirely to kid's art." In other Gallery news, Williams said they are implementing a supporting members group. For a yearly membership fee, members will receive a free annual print and a two percent discount on all purchases. A double discount will also be on offer when they have openings and special events. Article reprinted from the Williams News |
