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ART WORKSHOPS - @CHESSARTKIDS

Teaching students to express themselves through the arts. Our program offers unique art experiences that promote your child’s confidence and creativity. Drawing. Painting. Cartooning. Printmaking. Ceramics. Group and private workshops. After school programs. Portfolio development for students from 9th and 12th grade. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com. Call for SUMMER CAMP dates. (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ART & CULTURAL CENTER

901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Weekly art and music classes for children ages 5-adult. Fee per class: $50/month for Pembroke Pines residents, $60/month for non-residents. Call (954) 743-1799 after 1:0 0PM or email aalli@ppines.com. Visit our website for schedules and classes offered: https://www.ppines.com/1480Pembroke-Pines-Art-Culture-Center.

THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES SOUTHWEST

FOCAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER

For more information, please call (954) 450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services. 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. All drawing and painting classes offered in 6 weeks sessions ($35.00 per person materials not included).

• DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS: Wednesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM.

• WATER BASE OIL PAINTING: Thursdays 9:00AM-11:00AM.

• FIGURE DRAWING: Tuesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM (previous drawing experience needed).

• ACRYLIC BEGINNERS: Fridays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• ACRYLIC INTERMEDIATE: Mondays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• ACRYLIC ADVANCED: Fridays 12:00PM-2:00PM.

• COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP: Mondays 12:30PM-2:30PM.

• INTRO TO WATERCOLOR: Thursdays 12:30PM-2:30PM.

• POTTERY CLASSES: 6 weeks sessions ($45.00 per personmaterials not included) Tuesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM or Wednesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• SEWING BEGINNERS: Thursdays 9:30AM-11:30AM. 6 weeks sessions ($40.00 per person - materials not included).

• SEWING INTERMEDIATE: Thursdays 12:30PM-2:30PM. 6 weeks sessions ($40.00 per person - materials not included).

• ARTS & CRAFTS: Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM.

• JEWELRY MAKING: Once a month 10:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM3:00PM.

• FLORAL ARRANGING: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Month ($25 per person).

• EMBROIDERY: Tuesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM.

• CROCHET & KNITTING: Mondays 9:30AM-11:30AM. FREE

• WATER BASE OIL PAINTING: Thursdays 9:30AM-11:30AM

• BEGINNER PIANO 1: Thursdays 2:00PM-4:00PM. 8 weeks session ($10.00 per person).

• INTERMEDIATE PIANO: Wednesdays 2:00PM-4:00PM. 8 weeks session ($10.00 per person).

• ADVANCED PIANO: Tuesdays 2:00PM-4:00PM. 8 weeks session ($10.00 per person)

• CREATIVE WRITING: Mondays 9:15AM-10:15AM. 6 weeks session (Spanish) FREE

• CREATIVE WRITING: Thursdays 10:00AM-11:00AM. 6 weeks session (English) FREE

STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX

1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines 33025. Open Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Free Admission & Parking. (954) 961-6067. General Information: amohamed@ppines.com. www.ppines.com/studio18.

CLASSES AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX:

• OIL PAINTING WITH YOCHI: Mondays 11:00AM-1:30PM and 2:00PM-4:30PM, Saturdays 10:00AM-1:30PM. Pembroke Pines Residents: $135 and a $20 material fee (4 week class), NonResidents: $150 plus $20 material fee (4 week class). Please contact Yochi Yakir-Avin (786) 586-0732 for more information.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX

• CONNECTING TO YOUR ART COMMUNITIES LECTURE: Join us for this lecture led by artist Dainy Tapia, the creator and curator of ArtSeen365. Learn how to connect with your art communities in this latest Professional Development lecture. May 18, 6:30PM-8:00PM.

• GET WITH THE PROSE: Part workshop, part performance, attendees will learn techniques to create their own poems while enjoying a poetry performance. August 18, 7:00PM-9:00PM.

EXHIBITIONS AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX

For more information on Exhibitions and events email Juliana Forero, Chief Curator: jforero@ppines.com.

• 18th ANNUAL ART COMPETITION: An exhibition showcasing the winning artwork from the 18th annual art competition. Artworks will include the winning drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculpture. On view May 5 through July 11. Opening Reception on Friday, May 5, 7:00PM-9:00PM.

• IS PROJECTS: A printmaking exhibition partnering IS Projects, a Miami based public access printmaking studio, with the resident artist of Studio 18. On view from July 28 through September 23. Opening Reception Friday, July 28, 7:00PM-9:00PM.

THE FRANK C. ORTIS ART GALLERY

The Frank is located at 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025. Chief Curator, Juliana Forero. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00AM-5:00PM. For information on free community art classes, workshops and lectures, visit www.thefrankgallery.org, call (954) 392-2120 or email: thefrank@ppines.com. Stay connected with The Frank: facebook.com/TheFrankPembrokePines/ and Instagram: @thefrankpembrokepines.

Exhibitions At The Frank

• INHABITED: Through May 20. An exhibition that reflects on our relationship with the environment and the space we continuously occupy. Artworks include watercolors, paintings, sculptures, and video works. All events are free and open to the public. Complete details on www.thefrankgallery.org/events.

• OLIVER JEFFERS: A kid-friendly exhibit celebrating 15 years of stories from artist Oliver Jeffers. Featuring over 80 artworks right from the pages of Jeffers’ books. Opening Thursday June 15 6:00PM9:00PM. On view from June 15 through September 9.

• MOVIE NIGHT ON THE PLAZA: The Frank invites families to enjoy an outdoor movie at the plaza of the Charles F. Dodge City Center on May 6, 2023. Movie Night Under the Stars features “The Secret Life of Pets”. Bring your chairs, blankets, and loved ones for this fun-filled film, celebrating everyone’s favorite family members – our pets. Before the film starts, enjoy balloon art and face painting. Free popcorn provided. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Plaza will open at 7:00 PM and the movie will begin at sundown. Saturday, May 6, 7:00PM-10:00PM

• WORKSHOP- SUN AND SOY: Led by artist Andrea Huffman, participants will learn modified versions of traditional surface design techniques. After a brief overview, participants will be instructed through their own projects, transforming plain fabric into original textiles that can be hung as works of art or used to create apparel, quilts, or home décor. Details and advanced registration available on www.thefrankgallery.org/events. Saturday June 24 10:00AM-2:00PM, it is recommended to bring a lunch.

Ongoing Programs At The Frank

• STORYTIME: Join us for Storytime one Saturday a month from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Together with their caretakers, children under the age of 8 build literacy and engage in art activities! Dates: July 1, 12:00PM-1:00PM - August 5, 12:00PM-1:00PM

• TEEN ART CLUB: The Frank’s new teenager program holds monthly workshops for middle and high school students to explore artistic mediums and creative expression with artist and educator Melanie Oliva. Seating limited to 20. Ages 13-18. Details and advanced registration available on www.thefrankgallery.org/events. Dates: -

Friday, May 19, 4:30PM-6:30PM – FREE

• SUMMER SOIREE: Join The Frank after hours for creativity and cocktails! Embrace art, music, and tasty treats. Enjoy walking through the pages of Oliver Jeffers’, an exhibit celebrating 15 years of stories from artist Oliver Jeffers. Thursday, July 13, 6:00PM – 8:00PM & Thursday August 10, 6:00PM – 8:00PM