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dabble - experiment, try your hand, dip into, play at...

Presented by Lake Eustis Institute and its Community Partners
Bay Street Players
Lake Eustis Arts Accord
Lake Eustis Sailing Club
Trout Lake Nature Center

Have you always wanted to ...try your hand at sailing? ...play at the theater? ...experiment with different art forms? ... dip into the flora and fauna of Florida? The Dabbler Series offers a wide variety of programming to allow you to do just this.

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FALL SERIES: OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2008

OCTOBER
4 Sat	BEHIND THE SCENES AT BAY STREET PLAYERS, dinner at Café Gianni and a performance of “*Driving Miss Daisy”. 5 to 10 p.m. Bay State Theatre 109 North Bay Street, Eustis Registration: 352.357.3995. $54 per person covers the class, dinner and admission to “Driving Miss Daisy”. (Tax and tip at Café Gianni not included). Minimum 10, maximum 40 people. David Clevinger, artistic director, will show how a small theater works and will tour the group behind stage. Dinner will be served at Café Gianni and the group will attend the show, “Driving Miss Daisy”.*

14 Tues	ZEN WITH A PEN 1 to 2:30 p.m. Lake Eustis Institute Classroom 135 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45 plus supply kit. Minimum 5, maximum 10 people. Sandra Wright, calligrapher / abstract artist, will teach the basic use of the calligraphic pen in creating letters, shapes and designs. From structure to freedom, Wright maneuvers the calligraphic pen with expressive movements at various angles. Your practice pad will be filled as you dabble your way through this fun filled adventure. Students will purchase a supply kit from DK Supply or the instructor.

18 Sat	BEAUTY CAN BE SOIL DEEP 9 to 2:30 p.m. Morning, Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 CR 44, Eustis: Afternoon, Lake Eustis Arts Accord, 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $15. Minimum 8, maximum 20 people. Using natural objects collected during the morning nature walk, participants will create functional art. In the morning Lavon Silvernell, naturalist, will discuss how soil, water, plants and animals work together to create the beauty and diversity of a natural area. During the nature walk, participants will collect natural objects for use in the afternoon art session. 11:30 to 12:30 is a lunch break; bring your own or join the group at Café Gianni in Eustis. In the afternoon, Kace Montgomery, artist, will show how to create a memento with the natural objects collected by leaving an impression on clay transforming it into functional clay coasters.

18 Sat	MAKE A MUG OR … 10 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people Basic pottery hand building, pinch, coil, slab and wheel methods explored. Includes clay, use of tools, wheel and bisque firing for three completed pieces.

18 Sat	GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS, FUNCTIONAL FINE ART 10 to 1 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people. Cindy Sbrissa, professional mosaic artist, will guide students in placing pre-cut glass tiles in a glass candleholder design of their choosing as they explore the tools, skills, and materials required to create their own works of mosaic art. Students will not be grouting during this class. Each student will receive a take-home kit which includes pre-measured grout, plastic gloves and step-by-step instructions.

18 Sat	PENCIL & PAPER 11 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $25. Minimum 4, maximum 10 people Kace Montgomery, artist, will demonstrate basic pencil drawing: shape, texture, gesture, perspective and composition. Drawing skills for artists and non-artists alike. Includes materials.

19 Sun	GREEN TEA & A MOP 11 to 12:30 p.m. Brenda Heim Studio 37336 New York Avenue, Umatilla. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 5, maximum 8 people. Brenda Heim, Zen brush painting artist, in an outdoor setting – in a studio without walls - will discuss the experience ‘Gestural’ painting. Using the Japanese “Enso” circle as a muse for painting with a mop, one will learn the difference between passive and fearless ‘Gestural’ painting. The students will create and take home a small, one stroke, two stroke, Zen brush painting on paper. No prior experience necessary. This painting style tends to be messy, please dress for mess and outside weather. Includes supplies. Green tea will be served upon arrival.

25 Sat	TORCH & METAL 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hays Studio 43600 Woodacre Road, Paisley. Registration 352.357.3995. $75. Mimimum 4, maximum 4 people. Doug Hays, sculptor, will introduce students to the oxy/acetelyne torch, the most useful tool in a metal worker’s shop. With it you can shape, cut, and join steel, and non-ferrous metals can be annealed for shaping, and joined. Covers basic torch operations and metalworking techniques with three main metals: steel, copper and aluminum. Hays will also touch on annealing, basic forging, forming, and joining with solder and brazing. Wear - cotton clothing and leather shoes (best is a sturdy pair of jeans, a thick cotton t-shirt and leather boots). All equipment, safety glasses and welding gloves will be provided.

25 Sat	MAKE A MUG OR … 10 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people Basic pottery hand building, pinch, coil, slab and wheel methods explored. Includes clay, use of tools, wheel and bisque firing for three completed pieces.

25 Sat	GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS, FUNCTIONAL FINE ART 10 to 1 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people. Cindy Sbrissa, professional mosaic artist, will guide students in placing pre-cut glass tiles in a glass candleholder design of their choosing as they explore the tools, skills, and materials required to create their own works of mosaic art. Students will not be grouting during this class. Each student will receive a take-home kit which includes pre-measured grout, plastic gloves and step-by-step instructions.

25 Sat	CULINARY ESCAPADE 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mount Dora Registration 352.357.3995. $50 includes food. Minimum 6, maximum 8 people. Valerie Hart, host of the TV show “Back of the House”, cookbook author and expert chef will lead the class in preparing a full course meal including Veal Piccata with capers & angel hair pasta as the entrée and a chocolate soufflé as dessert.

30 Thurs	ZEN WITH A PEN 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lake Eustis Institute Classroom 135 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45 plus supply kit. Minimum 5, maximum 10 people. Sandra Wright, calligrapher / abstract artist, will teach the basic use of the calligraphic pen in creating letters, shapes and designs. From structure to freedom, Wright maneuvers the calligraphic pen with expressive movements at various angles. Your practice pad will be filled as you dabble your way through this fun filled adventure. Students will purchase a supply kit from DK Supply or the instructor.

31 Fri	CHARACTER CARTOONING Dabbler Series 1 to 3 p.m. Lake Eustis Institute Classroom 135 North Grove Street, Eustis First in a series of three. Oct. 31, Nov. 7 & 14. Registration 352.357.3995. $70 includes materials. Minimum 8, maximum 10 people. Bob Lynch, editorial cartoonist, will show the principles of cartooning.*
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NOVEMBER
1 Sat	TORCH & METAL 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hays Studio 43600 Woodacre Road, Paisley. Registration 352.357.3995. $75. Minimum 4, maximum 4 people. Doug Hays, sculptor, will introduce students to the oxy/acetelyne torch, the most useful tool in a metal worker’s shop. With it you can shape, cut, and join steel, and non-ferrous metals can be annealed for shaping, and joined. Covers basic torch operations and metalworking techniques with three main metals: steel, copper and aluminum. Hays will also touch on annealing, basic forging, forming, and joining with solder and brazing. Wear - cotton clothing and leather shoes (best is a sturdy pair of jeans, a thick cotton t-shirt and leather boots). All equipment, safety glasses and welding gloves will be provided.

1 Sat	MAKE A MUG OR … 10 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people Basic pottery hand building, pinch, coil, slab and wheel methods explored. Includes clay, use of tools, wheel and bisque firing for three completed pieces.

1 Sat	COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP 10 to noon. Lake Eustis Institute Classroom 135 North Grove Street, Eustis. First of three classes. Nov 1, 8 and 15. Registration 352.357.3995. $60. Minimum 10, maximum 20 people. Lew Clayton, senior graphic designer, Orlando Sentinel and Vice President Eustis Art League, will teach the medium of colored pencil drawing

1 Sat	GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS, FUNCTIONAL FINE ART 10 to 1 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people. Cindy Sbrissa, professional mosaic artist, will guide students in placing pre-cut glass tiles in a glass candleholder design of their choosing as they explore the tools, skills, and materials required to create their own works of mosaic art. Students will not be grouting during this class. Each student will receive a take-home kit which includes pre-measured grout, plastic gloves and step-by-step instructions.

4 Tues	ZEN WITH A PEN 1 to 2:30 p.m. Lake Eustis Institute Classroom 135 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45 plus supply kit. Minimum 5, maximum 10 people. Sandra Wright, calligrapher / abstract artist, will teach the basic use of the calligraphic pen in creating letters, shapes and designs. From structure to freedom, Wright maneuvers the calligraphic pen with expressive movements at various angles. Your practice pad will be filled as you dabble your way through this fun filled adventure. Students will purchase a supply kit from DK Supply or the instructor.

7 Fri	SPRINGS WALK AT SEMINOLE FOREST 8:30 to noon. Trout Lake Nature Center 520 CR 44, Eustis Registration 352.357.3995. $5 plus a $7 suggested donation to Trout Lake. Mimimum 10, maximum 20 Lou Ley, springs coordinator and Mike Martin, forester, will lead a hike down forest roads and a little off the beaten path to explore two or three of the thirteen known springs which make Seminole Forest critical to Florida’s water.

8 Sat	MAKE A MUG OR … 10 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people Basic pottery hand building, pinch, coil, slab and wheel methods explored. Includes clay, use of tools, wheel and bisque firing for three completed pieces.

8 Sat	GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS, FUNCTIONAL FINE ART 10 to 1 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people. Cindy Sbrissa, professional mosaic artist, will guide students in placing pre-cut glass tiles in a glass candleholder design of their choosing as they explore the tools, skills, and materials required to create their own works of mosaic art. Students will not be grouting during this class. Each student will receive a take-home kit which includes pre-measured grout, plastic gloves and step-by-step instructions.

8 Sat	PENCIL & PAPER 11 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $25. Minimum 4, maximum 10 people Kace Montgomery, artist, will demonstrate basic pencil drawing: shape, texture, gesture, perspective and composition. Drawing skills for artists and non-artists alike. Includes materials.

8 Sat	RAKU – FIRE & CLAY Noon to 5 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357 3995. $100. Minimum 4, maximum 12 people Great experience with gas firing in a Raku kiln – the Arts Accord does the hot work! Select three pots to glaze, then watch this ancient process from incandescence to flame and smoke … then take your new pottery home!

15 Sat	MAKE A MUG OR … 10 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people Basic pottery hand building, pinch, coil, slab and wheel methods explored. Includes clay, use of tools, wheel and bisque firing for three completed pieces.

15 Sat	GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS, FUNCTIONAL FINE ART 10 to 1 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people. Cindy Sbrissa, professional mosaic artist, will guide students in placing pre-cut glass tiles in a glass candleholder design of their choosing as they explore the tools, skills, and materials required to create their own works of mosaic art. Students will not be grouting during this class. Each student will receive a take-home kit which includes pre-measured grout, plastic gloves and step-by-step instructions.

15 Sat	MARKETING TOOLS FOR ARTISTS 10 to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Morning session, Kace Studios, 112 McCulloch’s Alley, Eustis Afternoon session, Heim Studio, 37336 New York Avenue, Umatilla. Registration 352.357.3995. $65. Minimum 4, maximum 8 people. Brenda Heim and Kace Montgomery, professional career artists, Public Arts consultants, will discuss the basics of marketing art and self. Topics include: graphics (identity, branding, portfolio, photography, web presence); professional etiquette and ethics; targeting/identifying your market; career direction and motivation; finding, communicating with, and retaining long term clients. When to pro-bono work and how to get more than a receipt for your donation. Materials: handouts and suggested reading. Bring your portfolio and marketing materials, if available.

16 Sun	GREEN TEA & A MOP 11 to 12:30 p.m. Brenda Heim Studio 37336 New York Avenue, Umatilla. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 5, maximum 8 people. Brenda Heim, Zen brush painting artist, in an outdoor setting – in a studio without walls - will discuss the experience ‘Gestural’ painting. Using the Japanese “Enso” circle as a muse for painting with a mop, one will learn the difference between passive and fearless ‘Gestural’ painting. The students will create and take home a small, one stroke, two stroke, Zen brush painting on paper. No prior experience necessary. This painting style tends to be messy, please dress for mess and outside weather. Includes supplies. Green tea will be served upon arrival.

20 Thurs	ZEN WITH A PEN 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lake Eustis Institute Classroom 135 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45 plus supply kit. Minimum 5, maximum 10 people. Sandra Wright, calligrapher / abstract artist, will teach the basic use of the calligraphic pen in creating letters, shapes and designs. From structure to freedom, Wright maneuvers the calligraphic pen with expressive movements at various angles. Your practice pad will be filled as you dabble your way through this fun filled adventure. Students will purchase a supply kit from DK Supply or the instructor

22 Sat	MAKE A MUG OR … 10 to noon. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people Basic pottery hand building, pinch, coil, slab and wheel methods explored. Includes clay, use of tools, wheel and bisque firing for three completed pieces.

22 Sat	GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS, FUNCTIONAL FINE ART 10 to 1 p.m. The Lake Eustis Arts Accord 205 North Grove Street, Eustis. Registration 352.357.3995. $45. Minimum 3, maximum 8 people. Cindy Sbrissa, professional mosaic artist, will guide students in placing pre-cut glass tiles in a glass candleholder design of their choosing as they explore the tools, skills, and materials required to create their own works of mosaic art. Students will not be grouting during this class. Each student will receive a take-home kit which includes pre-measured grout, plastic gloves and step-by-step instructions.
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You may use ONLINE REGISTRATION or PAY BY MAIL or call 352.357.3995. Checks are payable to: Lake Eustis Institute.

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Eustis, Florida 32727
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