Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Patriotic"

2026: July 8

• Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM

• $15

• Space is limited to 8 attendees, registration required

• Experience necessary

LOCATION:

Gallery 223

223 Broad St.

Lake Geneva, WI

REGISTER:

REGISTER

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet.

Theme: "Patriotic"

Bring in an object related to the theme.

• All art mediums are welcome, i.e., drawing, painting, sketching and collage, to name a few.

• Objects related to the theme will be available, however, please feel free to bring in an object that is theme related for that month. 

• These Open Studios are not for instruction and therefore you must have had some previous experience in that particular art medium.

• Bring your snack/beverage to enjoy while you are creating alongside other local artists.
  

SUPPLIES NEEDED Bring in your own supplies. Tables, chairs, and sink will be provided.

ABOUT THE HOST:

After graduating high school in Rockford, Illinois, where I was born and grew up, I attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, graduating with a BS in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have taught in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and was a Walworth County Literacy Volunteer in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Ever since I was a young girl I have loved art and animals. My life long love of drawing, painting and animals has been the inspiration for my art. For painting I choose a medium based on what I think the subject would look best in; mostly watercolor, oils or pastels.

For subjects I draw on my life experiences with family, city and country life, animals of all kinds and my own fox hunting experiences. Over the years I have studied with many teachers and artists in watercolor and oil such as Ingred Albrecht, Gale Bennet Art Study, Giverny, France, Ovanes Berbarian, Rose Edin, Nita Engle, Estelle Fedelle, Irving Shapiro, Frank Webb, and Alice White.

I have always loved beautiful times, objects and ideas and try to capture these impressions in my paintings. My paintings are represented in corporate and private collections.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

• No refunds for cancellations 48 hours prior to the event.

• Cancellation due to the Instructor of GLAF, or GLAF, a full refund with no cancellation fee will be issued.

• If a class needs to be made up, due to weather, etc., the instructor may add a make-up day to the schedule.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, contact the instructor, Sharon Larson, directly at: gone2ground@yahoo.com

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