Art Club Workshop "How to make chain without solder "

• Instructor: Gina Coppanzi

• Location: IDBFA

For the last activity of the Art Club of 2024, we invited the talented Jewelry teacher Gina Coppanzi to be sharing her knowledge with us.

The ideia is to have a beautiful hand made chain in copper at the end of this workshop.

This workshop is limited to ONLY 10 participants, so please register HERE

Join us for a fun and joyful hands-on workshop where we are going to make holiday cards.

Ana Britto makes the cutest cards in the world! Check it out her instagram account: @justbecause_cards

Come to learn with the best and make your own special cards for you family and friends.

Materials you can bring (not required)

- Decorated Christmas paper

- ⁠Embellishments like: buttons, stickers, ribbons…

- ⁠Scissors

- ⁠Glue

How to join:

• In person attend at the IDB Family Association.

• Virtual Joint us online (link to be provided).

Register HERE

Art Club Open Studio - Fan Lace Scarf Crochet

• Volunteer: Lourdes Telleria

• Location: IDBFA

In this session we will continue with the work we have started on October 18th.

Fan Lace Scarf Crochet Workshop

• Volunteer: Lourdes Telleria

• Location: IDBFA

Lourdes will be sharing with us her knowledge on this technique of crochet.

Our intention is to have some pieces made to sell at the Holiday Bazaar of IDBFA in November 12 and 13.

Material will be provided by IDBFA only to in-person attendees!

SPACE IS LIMITED

How to join:

• In person attend at the IDB Family Association.

• Virtual Joint us online (link to be provided).

Register HERE

Join us for a Gel Printing Demonstration presented by our volunteer, Jane Pilla. 

Jane will show how she has been exploring innovative gel printing techniques using leaves, magazines, and acrylic materials.

This demonstration will showcase how to create stunning, organic forms that highlight the beauty of nature and offer unique ideas for home decor. 

If you just want experimenting it - you will have the chance after the demo.

If you are interested to making your own and have your own materials here are a LIST ON AMAZON with suggested materials:

 What to Expect: 

 • Technique Overview: Learn the gel printing process and its artistic potential. 

 • Creative Inspiration: Discover how to use everyday materials to make beautiful prints for your home. 

Event Type: • Hybrid Event: Participate either in-person at the IDB Family Association or virtually. Use this link: meet.google.com/knn-gwdo-hen

Additional Information: This is an internal Art Club event, providing an excellent opportunity to dive into new techniques and ideas. 

 How to Join: 

 • In-Person: Attend at the IDB Family Association. 

 • Virtual: Join us online (link to be provided).

Register HERE

During our Open Studio Sessions, Art Club participants have the freedom to work independently and refresh the techniques they learned in the latest workshop. 

These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to explore new ideas and experiment with different materials and methods. 

 On this specific date, we’ll be applying the techniques from the Flowers and Patterns Workshop with Irene Pantelis, held the previous week.

It’s a chance to delve deeper into the concepts and styles we explored, creating art in a more relaxed and open-ended setting. 

Materials: Bring your own materials 

Why You Should Attend:

 • Free Expression: Work at your own pace and follow your creative instincts.

 • Practice and Experimentation: Build on the skills learned in the workshop and try out new approaches. 

 Important: These sessions are open to all Art Club members.

No registration is required.

Join us for the kick-off event of our Art Club with the “Flowers and Patterns” workshop! Led by our seasoned instructor, Irene Pantelis.

Bolivian-Uruguayan-American artist who creates work deeply influenced by her multicultural background and her connection with nature.

This time, students will explore the vibrant and expressive world of Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes. Using colored pencils, markers, and collage pieces on paper, participants will create abstract or stylized images of flowers inspired by Milhazes’s unique style. 

Materials:

• Watercolor Pencil

• Brushes

• Pencil

• White watercolor Paper

• Scisors

The material above will be provided by IDBFA, but you are free to bring your own too.

• Micropens (bring yours)

• Markers (bring yours)

• Apron or an old tshirt (bring yours)

 Why You Should Attend: 

- Continue Exploration of Latin American Artists: This workshop is part of our ongoing series dedicated to studying Latin American artists, a focus we’ve embraced for years. 

 - Creative Expression: Learn new techniques and experiment with various mediums to bring your artistic vision to life.

 Important: Keep an eye on your emails for registration details and be sure to register as soon as you receive the notification. Spaces are limited!

REGISTER HERE!

If you are going to participate VIRTUALLY use this link: meet.google.com/mmw-busz-usn

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming guided tour: Staging the Supernatural: Ghosts and the Theater in Japanese Prints

The exhibition is particularly interesting for those:

• who participated in xylography workshops , as it highlights the historical precursor technique - woodblock printing - by japoneses masters in Edo period.

• who loves Asian Art, History and Culture

Date: Friday, August 23, 2023 

Time: 11:30 AM 

Meeting Point: Entrance to the Freer Gallery of Art via the National Mall 

Please plan to arrive around 11:15 am as they are very punctual. 

Docent: Yuriko Gandolfo 

Space is limited to 15 per docent, so please let us know if you want to join us by sending here an email

Safety and Facilities Information: All bags will be inspected for our safety.

The museum does not offer facilities for purchasing food and beverages

Hoping to see you there!

Date: Friday, June 21st 

Time: 12 pm to 2 pm

Location: Amazing Art Studio, 115 Crown Park Avenue ,Downtown Crown, Gaithersburg, MD 

Join us this Friday, June 21st, at Amazing Studio in Downtown Crown, Gaithersburg, MD, for a special Art Club event before our summer hiatus.

We will gather at 12 PM and select there a piece to paint. 

Once completed, these pieces can be picked up the following week, beautifully fired and colored.

You are free to make your own design, inspired to anything you want to express!

But if you need inspiration, we encourage you to have a look and choose a theme inspired by one of the women from the “Brilliant Exiles” exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery, which we can visit together later during the summer season. 

Here is the link: https://npg.si.edu/exhibition/brilliant-exiles

After the painting session, let’s enjoy lunch and or a happy hour in the area.

Looking forward to seeing you there! 

LIMITED SPACES! So please send an email to artclub@iadbfa.org or tell us via Whatsapp Group

P.S. For those who need a ride, we will arrange carpooling from Shady Grove Metro Station at 11 AM. It’s about a 5/10-minute drive to Amazing Studio, but we can hang out a bit at the area.

In this session, we will:

• Continue working on Xylography

• Focus on projects that we want to finalize.

• Plan and discuss which professors we want to invite for the next semester based on techniques we want to learn.

• Brainstorm

• Calendar of Activities - 2024

Bring your tools!

We look forward to seeing you !

OPEN STUDIO

We will meet this upcoming Friday to chat about “Nature in Xylography” - our 5th Exhibition at the Art Club - launched last Friday May 31st.

The ones who knows the technique and have their matrices, please bring it, so we can transfer them onto paper.

Let us know who is interested to participate and we will make a list of those in the practical part or just to watch the brief lesson about Georgia O’Keeffe.  

Schedule: 

HANDS ON

• 10:30 AM: Start of activities

• 10:45 - 12:00 Printmaking session 

INTERESTED? Buy the materials here: Amazon lInk - XYLOGRAPHY PRACTICE

STUDIES - bio

• 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Short lesson on Georgia O’Keeffe

• At National Museum of Women in the Arts (right across the street of IDB) you can see a very rare Black and White work of her (above)

Nature in Xylography: A Celebration of Art

Date: May 31st, 2024

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

IDB Family Association

If you are a member of IDB Family Association, please register here

The exhibition will be also available online here in our website, after the event! So, stay tuned!!

Participant Artists:

1. Ana Brito 

 2. Amanda Fratari

3. Camila Lazo 

 4. Camila Rios 

 5. Eliane Dias Boechat 

 6. Eugenia Espinosa 

 7. Fany Wong 

 8. Fiorella Mendonza 

 9. Gabriely Simette 

 10. Jane Pilla 

 11. Janice Kruse 

 12. Lourdes Telleria 

 13. Luciana Mora 

 14. Oscar Flores 

 15. Patricia Giovannoni 

 16. Sandra Beruto 

 17. Teresa Rozkiewicz

18. Victor Hugo Nava

Be prepared for our upcoming Open Studio!

Next Friday at IDBFA in Bethesda - MD

We will be showing our achievements from the last sessions and creating together pieces of watercolor, xylography, embroidery, collage!

This is also an opportunity to mingle with friends, art enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and nurture your passion for artistic expression.

Please bring your own practicing materials related to the media you would like to play.

Some materials will be provided to newcomers!

Join us for this Open Studio 2 to practice the diverse realms of artistic expression!

Let’s continue practicing with the intricate craft of Xylography, the delicate beauty of Embroidery, the captivating world of Collage, and fluid charm of Watercolor.

The IDBFA will be providing some materials for newcomers, but we encourage you to bring your own materials.

Please register here.

These sessions will be at IDB in DC, so please register yourself.

We will continue practicing with Mixed Media, Xylography, Embroidery, Collage, Watercolor, and any other unfinished work that you may have from previous sessions.

The IDBFA will be providing some materials for new comers. We encourage you to bring your own materials.

Join us for these next Open Studios to practice the diverse realms of artistic expression!

Let’s continue practicing with the intricate craft of Xylography, the delicate beauty of Embroidery, the captivating world of Collage, and fluid charm of Watercolor.

The IDBFA will be providing some materials for newcomers, but we encourage you to bring your own materials.

Please register here.

These sessions will be at IDB in DC, so please register yourself.

You are invited to join us for a Collage and Poetry Workshop with Liliane Blom - an installation artist, a classically trained painter and an award-winning photographer whose distinct style mixes her love of both media into a new one.

She will guide us through the art of mixed-media based on a poem verse or a line of a song lyrics either selected or written by the participants. Make sure to come with your inspirational piece written.

• No artistic training is nedded

Some of the skills we will get is how to translate feelings into colors, shapes creating mixed-media pieces.

Materials

Materials will be provided except the scissors. Please bring your own scissors.

• Canvas board 8x10

• Hobby knife (X-Acto knife)

• White glue

• Mod Podge Matte Sealer

• Paintbrushes

• Pencil/eraser

• Toothpicks/ shish kebab stick/ popsicle stick or pointed stylus tool

• Plain white paper - for planning purposes

• Magazines/papers/fabric scraps

• Thick paper or index cards

• Scissors

Do you want to know more about the artist? Visit her website: www.LilianeBlom.com

We will be discussing the next steps for organizing an exhibition.

The meeting will provide us with an opportunity to brainstorm ideas, allocate tasks, and establish a timeline for the exhibition.

The idea is to show the possibilities of being an artist as we did with our last exhibition “Dreaming of Nature” showcased at the IDB Family Association.

Your input and creative vision will be invaluable as we work towards showcasing our collective talents and skills.

SPECIAL CALL: to the participants who were in our workshops:

• Xylography with Agustina Giraudi

• Embroidery with Deidra Escobar

For new members interested in participating, please feel free to reach us for guidance and information on purchasing the necessary materials.

We will be organizing specific sessions to work together on our projects and you will not want to miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talents to the world.

“Ink and Watercolor Workshop with Irene Pantelis”

Date: March 1st, 2024

From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Local: IDB Family Association - Bethesda, MD

Join us for an immersive artistic experience where you’ll push your creative boundaries and capture the essence of nature through ink and watercolor techniques.  

Irene Pantelis a Bolivian-Uruguayan-American artist will be sharing her talents and techniques with us.

No prior artistic skills are required, making this workshop accessible to all. 

If you are a member and want to connect virtually please CLICK HERE

Material will be provided to in-person participants only, but they can bring their own watercolor tray and preferable brushes.

• Vellum paper

• Sumi ink

• Watercolor

• Brushes

• Small containers - we will be sharing ink

• Rags

Don’t forget your apron!

Explore more about the artist and her work by visiting www.irenepantelis.com

“Rest and Relaxation - Watercolor Workshop with Martina Sestakova”

December 1st, 2023 - 10 am to 12 pm

With brushes poised of water, colors unfurl, come join in the dance of the watercolors experience.

In this workshop of art, we will have lots fun!

Discover the magic, the elegance, the grace with each brushstroke, a story unfurls in this watery world, where creativity whirls.

So come, dip your brush in this artistic flow.

Let’s paint together, watch inspiration grow. Join us for a journey, vivid and bright in the mesmerizing world of watercolors.

Materials will be provided at the workshop.

“Holiday Cards with Ana Britto"

Once again, Ana Britto shares her knowledge in festive paper holiday card making with us to greet our loved ones. Get ready to unleash your creativity and spread some holiday cheer.

Don’t miss it!

Materials: Please bring scissors.

“Visit to Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery with Ana Tallone"

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

From 12 pm to 1:30 pm

Local: Main entrance of the Museum - Washington DC

Free Practice of both techniques we are studying:

• Xylography

• Embroidery

We can offer this practice HYBRID - virtual and in-person

Let’s us know what do you think by sending us an email to: artclub@iadbfa.org

“Embroidery with Deidra Escobar" - hybrid (virtual and in-person)

This second session will provide us additional insights and time for hands-on practice.

Feel free also to explore other possibilities of mixed media and embroidery, such as watercolor and xylography with embroidery.

It’s time to release your creativity and make something magical!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA GOOGLE MEET

If you need to contact us please feel free to write to: artclub@iadbfa.org

“Creative Embroidery” vwith Deidra Escobar" - hybrid (virtual and in person)

Directamente de Guatemala!!!

2 sessions:

• October 13th - Click here to register yourself

• CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA GOOGLE MEET

• October 20th

Embroidery enthusiasts and art lovers, you're invited to an inspiring workshop led by the talented Deidra Escobar! Deidra, known for her expertise in embroidery, will share her vast experiences from previous workshops. 

This time, we're taking a unique twist by exploring the art of embroidery on a special paper, unlocking new dimensions of creativity.  

Workshop Highlights: 

- Deidra's insights into the world of embroidery 

- Exploring the artistic possibilities of paper embroidery 

- Hands-on guidance to create your own embroidered paper masterpiece.

Whether you're a seasoned embroiderer or a complete beginner, this workshop promises a delightful journey into the world of artistic embroidery. 

Get ready to bring your imagination to life on paper. 

Please Note: The second session on October 20th will provide additional insights and time for hands-on practice.

Let's weave threads of creativity and explore the beauty of paper embroidery together with Deidra Escobar. 

Mark your calendars and we can't wait to see you at this virtual workshop!

MATERIALS:

• Click here to buy via Amazon - ART PRINT option 1 (set of 3)

• Click here to buy via Amazon - ART PRINT option 2 (set of 4)

  
  

  (In person attendees will receive 1 sample to work on)

  
  Additional:
  
  

• Embroidery threads of any kind - click here to see a sample or to buy it

• Embroidery needle - click here to see a sample or to buy it

• Scissors - click here to buy
  
  
  

At this open studio we will be continue to practice the techniques of Xylography learned at the workshop with Agustina Giraudy, on September 15th.

Materials needed:

• Speed Ball Linoleum Cutter - Click here to buy it

• Linoleoum - Click here to buy it

See you Friday!!