Upcoming Events

The 440th Army Band ~ Independence Day Celebration

The 440th Army Band will offer a free concert for an Independence Day Celebration at the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium on Tuesday, July 2nd at 7pm. The concert is free and open to the public. The 4...more...

July 02, 2013 at 7:00 PM

CMS August 2013 'Where Stars Get Their Start' Gospel

CMS ‘Where Stars Get Their Start’ is an opportunity for aspiring artists to perform in a state-of-the-art facility with a professional band and back-up singers in a 2 day- multiple show stint. Show...more...

August 02, 2013 at 7:00 PM
$13.50 in advance;
$15.00 at the door

August 03, 2013 at 2:00 PM
$11.00 in advance;
$12.50 at the door

August 03, 2013 at 7:00 PM
$13.50 in advance;
$15.00 at the door

Kirah Van Sickle

Acrylic paint mediums offer a wide variety of creative options when it comes to collaging, adding texture, glazing and incorporating ephemera. This workshop will touch on a few of the basic mixed media techniques along with guiding participants in completing a painting from design to finish.

Supplies:

Sketchbook or notepad to take notes and sketch design ideas
2 Stretched canvases or canvas panels - 9 x 12" or 12 x 12"
Acrylic paints -- your favorite colors or basic set of Titanium white, Ultramarine blue, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Mars Black
Small container of Glazing Medium (your preference of matte or gloss)
Small container of Regular Gel Medium
Variety of synthetic paint brushes; Sponges are a good addition, too.
Palette for paints
Container for water
Paper Towels
Scissors
Painting apron or old overshirt

Ephemera:

A variety of findings, papers, stamps, maps and old books will be available but students are encouraged to collect items along with old photos to bring to the workshop.

Performances

Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 9:00 AM
($51.00 in advance)