“Art is a Journey” by Marsha Ralston
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United States"Art is a Journey" featuring artwork through the years by Marsha Ralston. Reception is Sunday, May 5th 2-4pm. Artwork will be on display throughout the month of May in the East Gallery.
2024 May Show “Self-Portraits: Revelations”
Art representing liquids: reflections, ripples, waves, colors…
May 2024 Members and Guests meeting
WREC Center 2008 Great Oaks Blvd, Wentzville, United StatesCider & Snowflakes - Come share the warmth of friends on a cold winter's eve!
Decorate a Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesDecorate a Porcelain Cup and Saucer May 6th, 6:30-8:30pm $35 includes all materials
Channel your inner Victorian artist. Try your hand at the genteel art of decorating a porcelain cup and saucer using special markers. You will receive instructions to set the colors in your oven at home.
Sign up with Rhonda Schrum at rhondaschrum@yahoo.com or 636-357-1605
“Playing with Paper” Create a Unique Art Book
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesLearn the basics of creating a unique art book. Wednesday, May 8th, 1-3:30pm, $10 includes all materials. Limit 8. Register with Nancy: 314-808-8164 or email jenacalvert1013@yahoo.com Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO (lower level). All ages welcome. Special dates and times can be arranged for your group.
Hablante Español – Basic
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesThis free class is an opportunity for those who are learning how to speak Spanish and also for those who already speak Spanish. It is a time to practice speaking the language in a judgement free environment. Join us Monday, May 13th 6:30-7:30. The topic this month is "Food and Restaurants". Bring your cheat sheets and improve your speaking skills. For more information contact: Rhonda Schrum 636-357-1605. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385 (lower level).
Rough Writers
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesSecond Tuesdays Monthly at 7 pm
This writers’ group called “The Rough Writers” is not a group of professionals; some of the writing might be fairly rough! We are people who want to share our writing, encourage and help each other, and improve our skills. We will meet at the Crossroads Arts Center on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Any kind of writing is welcome—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, essays, and more!
It’s OK not to be OK.
For more information about this group, please contact Deborah Bowman at dbowman@asge.org
” The Makers” Art Group
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesThe Makers is an art group that is open to all interested artists. Bring your own art project to work on and enjoy creative conversation as we share and motivate each other. May 14th, 10am - 12pm. All mediums welcome. Contact Diane dmrms878@yahoo.com. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 6338. (lower level)
“Dot Mandalas” 101 Art Class
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesDot Mandalas 101, Saturday May 18th, 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Instructor: Meegan Kainady, $55, Limited to 6, Text or call 636-293-2495 to reserve your spot.
You are invited to explore the world of dot mandalas. This class will go over basic skills and techniques that can be used to create an endless number of designs.
We will briefly discuss the meaning and history of mandalas; as well as using the creation process as a mindfulness practice.
Tools, prepared canvas board and paint will be provided. In addition, new tool kits will be available for purchase. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO (lower level).
“Mountain Dulcimer 101” music class
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United States"Even if you can't read a note of music, you can learn to play a mountain dulcimer." Instructor Tamara Duncan will provide the dulcimer instruments and teach you how to play beginning music. Sunday, May 19th 1-4pm. $30, instruments provided. Ages 12+, limit 10. Register with Tamara at Tduncan252@aol.com or call/text 636-443-9975. She accepts Venmo, PayPal or check. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO. Parking will be limited that day due to Wentzville Days. You can park across the street if necessary.
“Field of Flowers” Art Class
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesLearn to paint vivid bold strokes and use dappled light effects to create a beautiful Impressionist style painting. Open to beginners and advanced. Tuesday evening, May 21st 6:00-8:30 pm. $40 - all materials provided. Limit 8. Preregister with Debbie Kindschuh: debbie.kindschuh@gmail.com or text/call 719-248-8320. Waiting list class will be scheduled upon demand. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO (lower level).
“New Life for Old Books” Watercolor Art Class
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesExplore recycled art by giving old book pages a new life as unique works of art. Join Luba Briginets as she teaches you how to explore ink and watercolor painting over yellowing printed paper. Open to beginners and experienced painters. Saturday, May 25th, 4-6 pm. $50, all materials provided. Contact Luba Briginets to register: lubabriginets@yahoo.com or call (314) 536-1960. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO (lower level).
“Paint Like Bob” Art Class
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesJoin Us as we Paint Like Bob! "Summer Meadow". Class 2-3 hrs., no experience needed, all supplies included, wet on wet Oil Painting, Paint using the same techniques as Bob. You'll complete this 16x20 painting you can proudly display. Sunday May 26th. 12-3. Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO (lower level), $10 registration fee, $50 class fee due at start of class. Register @ www.crystalworthyart.com or the direct link is https://square.link/u/wn9dunUi
New Member “Meet and Greet”
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesVolunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United States
Extraordinary Methods of Painting for Ages 11-16
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesSummer Art Classes taught by Wentzville Art teacher Brian Kingery for ages 11-16. Students will get to experiment with many methods of painting that will be enjoyable and exciting. They will also learn how to build their own canvas.$30 per session June 5th - June 27th.
June 5th & 7th: 9:30-12 pm or 1-3:30pm
June 17th-21st: 9:30-12 pm or 1-3:30pm
June 24-27th: 9:30-12 pm or 1-3:30pm Register: kingery.fhs@gmail.com
Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63395 (lower level)
Fiber Fanatics
Crossroads Arts Center 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, United StatesPlan to join us for our Fiber Fanatics Group - felting, appliqué, embroidery, rug hooking and all needle artists, this group is for you! Bring along a project and join us Wednesday, June 5th, 6:30-8:30 pm Crossroads Arts Gallery, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO (Lower Level). Enjoy sharing designs, techniques, and lots of lively conversations. Questions and RSVP (not required, but appreciated) - contact Laurie Sirtak lauriesirtak@gmail.com or 314-614-5211
2024 June Show “The Color of Water”
THE COLOR OF WATER – An interesting view of any subject that has a relationship with water, whether it's a public pier in Eastbourne, England or a worn garden hose in rural Alabama.