A Message from the President

Summer is practically here, and with it comes a slower pace for many of us. The winter residents have fled to their cooler northern climes, and one of our Studios is filled with dozens of children from the start of June, though August 8 for our Eco Art Camp. What a fun program that is, and a great example of a “hands-on” learning collaboration between Marine Discovery Center and the Artists’ Workshop.

Studio C will still be hosting some regular classes, so check our website for info online if you’re interested in trying to fit in a little more art this summer. The Clay studio will be humming along with Workshops, Classes and Open Studios as well.

PLEASE NOTE, our Office schedule will be changing for June, July and August as well. As of June 1 we will have office coverage on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and occasionally on Fridays, so please plan accordingly if you wish to stop in and see someone in the office. Call anytime and leave a message as well!

In addition, the Canal St. Gallery will be closed on Mondays through the summer as well. We’ll be rolling out new hours for the Canal St Gallery once summer is over, and trying

evening hours one night a week to accommodate the uptick in traffic that has been created by our new neighbors on the street, so watch for announcements about that!

There are lots of things going on that will help Artists Workshop move vigorously into the future- we’ll be adding technology that will allow us to give every student a better view of class and workshop demos, we’re looking at providing classes online, we’re adding lots of exciting workshops in both Clay and 2D art, and ramping up our Social Media posts.

Please take a minute to go to "Like" our page on Facebook, "Follow" our Instagram and, as always, the latest news and updates on classes, etc will be on artistsworkshopinc.com.

Enjoy your summer, and we’ll see you in person in the fall when we kick off our Member Meetings on Sunday, September 14th, 2025!

Anne Dall

AWI President

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We all gathered on Sunday afternoon, May 18th, for a great day to celebrate our accomplishments and recognize our many hardworking and generous volunteers!

As expected, lots of members turned out for our May Potluck meeting and no one went home hungry. Delicious delicacies from chips and salsa to salads and desserts were shared!

Though unable to be in attendance, AWI President, Anne Dall had a special gift and message of gratitude to our many volunteers:

“Thank you! You are so very appreciated! I’d like to thank you all for helping Artist’s Workshop GROW, with a token of appreciation that I hope you’ll find fun! Yes, you can grow a plant from seed, just as our organization grows from the seeds of committed member engagement.”

Each volunteer member in attendance received a peat pellet plant pot and seeds to try out their green thumbs! One of our newest member volunteers, Suzanne Garver, is committed to helping in the Gallery on Canal Street, on a weekly basis. Suzanne says, “I just love sitting in the gallery! I love to talk to all the people who come in! And I’ve even sold some of my small works!”

Longtime instructor, Patrick Rausch, serves as a volunteer on the Board of Directors. Patrick says, “Being on the board is a way of giving back to a wonderful organization that brings our community together through art. In addition, being on the board allows me to share ideas with thoughtful people and help guide the future of The Artists Workshop.”

This October will be Alicen Koch’s third year volunteering for Paint Out. The first year, Alicen focused on behind the scenes work helping with intake during the week event. Last year, Alicen joined the Paint Out Committee and now she is indispensable helping solicit sponsors and patrons for the AWI Paint Out fundraiser. Alicen says, “I love volunteering—supporting the community I love through art and camaraderie of others."

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer for AWI, please contact Tina or Charon in the office at 386-424-9254. Our main areas of need for volunteers include, the Paint Out (our annual fundraiser), the Gallery on Canal Street, and Board of Director/Committee Members. You can volunteer occasionally, or for a regularly scheduled time.

Our Summer 2025 class schedule including some special workshops is now posted to our website where you'll always find the latest updates.

All classes will be held in Studio A or C due to Studio B occupied with the EcoArt Summer Camp.



We still have space available to offer adult classes in Studio C so let us know if you or someone you would like to recommend is interested in directing an art class or workshop here at AWI.

AWI had three fantastic well attended Spring workshops recently with great student feedback provided.

Make plans now to attend one of the 8 scheduled two-day weekend workshops coming up between now and the end of 2025.

Plus another great selection of 9 two day weekend workshops in 2026!

Early Bird Discount

Book your registrations now and save $45 on your tuition for all workshops booked online by July 31, 2025.

Offering workshops on Abstracts, Landscapes, Plein Air, Still Life, & more.

Using: Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Water Colors, Acrylic for Encaustic and Gold Gilding.

From the following great artists/instructors: Trish Beckham, Cathy Berse, Donne Bitner, Kathleen Denis, Sally Evans, Scott Heistand, Tom Jones, Preston King, Karlene McConnell, Robin Popp, Laura Robinson, Tom Sadler, Jane Slivka, and 2 new great instructors to AWI Jon Bandish and Paulo Jimenez.

It's easy to register online at AWI’s website!

Help support AWI while having fun learning new techniques or polishing up on your current skills, hope to see you in the workshops!

Starting June the gallery will be closed on Mondays. Due to the shorter time your work will be seen, the next show will be a three month themed show titled "A Festival of Art" which leaves it wide open to whatever you want to show.  

There will be a $5.00 fee per piece which will be used for advertising. You will also be allowed to change out your art halfway through the show if you desire. Entries are limited to two per person. 

This show will open June 7 and run through Sept. 3 and will also include a special tribute to Constanz Elder who was a long time chairman of the gallery.

Keep your eyes open for emails with more details. Questions? 

Contact: Liz Clayton, Gallery Chairman

386-690-4933 or gramclayton@gmail.com.

Welcome to our newest members!

• Elizabeth Martinell, NSB
• Tim Murphy, Edgewater
• AnnMarie Plass, NSB
• Ann Rinaldo, Marlborough, CT
• Sharon Rinehart, Ormond Beach
• Carol Thomas, Edgewater
• Shirley Barer, NSB
• Linda Bobolsky, Portage, PA
• Wendy Cahill, Titusville
• Jim Neuner, NSB
• Mary Williams, Longwood
• Nancy Kauzlick, NSB
• Delia & Michael Kogelschatz, NSB
• Jason McCarthy, Edgewater
• Lynn Richmond, NSB
• Robert Wynne, NSB

Reminder:

Please check your mailboxes for your annual renewal letters!

The Artists’ Workshop Community Exhibits program is an opportunity for members to display and sell their artwork.

Our local area has several venues where the shows are hung for months at a time. Take a ride over to any of these locations to view fine art from our talented AWI artists.

• New Smyrna Beach Library
• Edgewater Library/City Hall
• Nature in Beauty Salon
• Dr. Daquila’s office in Port Orange
• Trinity Lutheran Church in NSB

Please contact us if you would like to show your work in any of our venues.

T.A.P. (Teen Arts Program)

Held every month September to May at our Studios located at 540 Barracuda Blvd. NSB, FL 32169. We welcome new budding artists who would like to join us. Classes are on break for the summer. Founder/Director: Regina Wise, Art Is Creation, Inc.

• www.artiscreation.org
• Contact: 386-847-1676 or artiscreationinc@gmail.com

EcoArt Adventure Camp

We are happy to announce that Artists’ Workshop along with Marine Discovery Center are again offering our 10 week ECOART summer camp to children beginning 6/2/25.

We had a busy Spring in the clay studio and are introducing some new instructors, classes and workshops this summer!

New clay teacher Yolonda Pelz is now offering some 2 day workshops and Linda Bobinger is offering a one week workshop July 7th to July 11th. Two classes with different techniques. One day wheel workshops will be offered by DeAnn.

More Summer Workshops and classes being planned (from one day to one week) including:



• Yard Totems Workshop 
• Glaze Workshop
• Make a Birdhouse 
• Make Windchimes 



Check out our website and watch for our emails announcing new clay classes being offered. Looking forward to a summer of fun and creativity!

Questions? Contact Kathy!

kk8ocean@gmail.com or 386-4168746 

Library is open all summer (Tue - Thur) if anyone would care to browse our great collection, and sign out some books!

Book club meets Sept to May, the 3rd Thursday of the month at 11a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Summer reading will be A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, and discuss Russian art and collections. While the book does not focus on art or an artist, the art is in the writing.  Reviewed as, 'a memorable character that you come to care about and root for', 'a joyful read'.

A non-fiction book for summer reading is, All the Beauty in the World, by Patrick Bringley. Happy summer to all, we look forward to seeing you at book club in the Fall!

Happy Reading!

Kathy

Volunteers Stay Young, Stay Active!

Are you an artist or interested in the arts? Do you have talents or skills you would like to share? Would you like to contribute your time and those talents? Volunteering your time and talents are crucial to us sustaining and growing our community non-profit organization.

Apply to become a volunteer today where you can thrive and feel that your time is being well spent. We’ll find the perfect spot for you at our studios, gallery or during special events. You can volunteer occasionally or sign up for a regularly scheduled time. We have openings in a variety of areas, and would welcome having you as an Artists’ Workshop volunteer!

Call 386-424-9254 or Email volunteers.artistsworkshopnsb@gmail.com.

Our next newsletter will be the Fall Edition, released by September 1st, 2025.