1st Fridays in the Galleries, 4-6pm
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Every 1st Friday of the month you are invited to 1st Fridays in the Galleries at El Dorado Studio and Gallery. Enjoy art exhibits, refreshments, and live demonstrations. The exhibit will feature the paintings of renowned Cuban artist, Rev. George Dorado Blanco, whose creative vision inspired Sedona United Methodist Church's art ministry. Other artists in the exhibition the contemporary styles of Mark Vranesh, Kari Valles, Trevan Segle and other guest artists.
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Nov. & Dec. Featured Artist Frederica Hall, learn more about the artist here.
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Open Studio Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm & Sundays 12pm - 5pm
The Sacred & Profane Art Academy
& El Dorado Gallery
at Sedona UMC
OUR GOAL is to facilitate the integration of human creativity with virtues of hope and love through art.
OUR PURPOSE is to offer a safe and sacred space for participants to nurture and nourish their imagination.
OUR PROGRAMS encourage and promote art education and appreciation in the city of Sedona and surrounding communities, nurture the growth and development of the arts by serving the needs of artists of all types, and connect the art and the artists with the community and visitors of the Sedona area
Although recently created, the Sacred and Profane Art Academy is a repository of many years of experience in managing, educating, organizing, and conducting community-based events. Many of our facilitator instructors are retired educators and active artists. We offer both intergenerational and group workshops as well as individually guided instruction.
Upcoming Art Classes
To register or inquire, contact the instructor directly by email (included in the descriptions below). All classes take place at the Sedona UMC campus & will provide time for a lunch break where applicable. There is a kitchenette to store food on campus.
September 13 & 27th 10am-2pm
(sign up for one, or both!)
Creative Painting Workshop
Explore Painting with Oils or Acrylics is a non-structured approach to acrylic and
oil painting that guides and assists participants at each stage of their creative
process. This class is designed for all levels, from the novice to the experienced,
allowing participants to develop an approach and concept that corresponds to their level of skill and experience.
Through direct consultation and collaboration, each participant will develop an individual learning outcome. The instructor shall guide them in this direction to achieve their goals. Students choose WHAT to paint while the instructor indicates
HOW to paint. Participants are asked to bring any sketches, drawings and paintings for a review.
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Experience: All Levels
Interested? e-mail George at gdorado@q.com
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Materials: Students will be provided with materials lists.
Registration: Registration limited to 10 students. Each student needs to enroll
individually. To reserve your space, contact George Dorado: gdorado@q.com
The cost of the one-day class is $100 for 4 hrs. A check made out to Sedona UMC or
cash must be brought to Sedona UMC a week before class.
October 19, 20, 21
10am-3pm
Plein Air Paint Out with George Dorado Blanco
The Sacred and Profane Art Academy on the Sedona UMC Campus boasts the most
fantastic 360 degree views of iconic red rock formations anywhere in the area, from the
majestic Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock to the south, and the Three Sisters to the East.
Painting from nature is a non-structured approach to outdoor painting which takes
advantage of the many inspiring beautiful sceneries of Sedona. The workshop is
designed to be accessible to all levels of expertise; from the novice to the experienced will find out that sharing in a group setting will bring greater satisfaction, excitement and joy. Participants will learn to sketch and paint plein air with the guidance and assistance of the instructor at each stage of their creative process. Each person will choose the subject they are interested in (on location) and the instructor will first introduce the genre and the media and guide them in the direction they should proceed to achieve the
expected result.
In addition to painting, we will learn to cope with the challenges of nature, and admire its
changeable beauty while celebrating as part of the human species our interconnection
and mutual dependency. You will decide what to paint with no obligation, and with no expectations.
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Experience: All Levels
Interested? e-mail George at gdorado@q.com
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Materials: All materials are provided.
Registration: Each student needs to enroll individually with George Dorado Blanco. Class is limited to 12 students. Cost is $375.
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