Tonya Henderson Rollyson CREATIVE SPIRIT STUDIOS

Acrylic & Mixed Media Paintings, Workshops & Classes for Visual Artists

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The Sketchbook Project 

Art House Co-op

 Showing in Brooklyn NY, Boston MA, Los Angeles CA,Saint Louis MO, and Chicago IL Follow this link for dates Art House
 Prints Now Available 
Follow this link  Fine Art America

Flint Community Schools Community Education Program

Drawing

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Drawing

$25 - 2 weeks

Thur. Feb. 11th & 18th - 9:30-12:00pm

Drawing 101

$40 - 4 weeks

Thur. March 4th-25th -9:30-12:00pm

 

Contact: Flint Community Education Program.  

Phone 810.760.1141 for information or to enroll.

Creative Spirit Studios Wednesday Evening Paint Sessions

6-8pm

 

 

Acrylic Painting - Only two spaces available, please call ahead.  Cost is $15.00 per week. Bring acrylic paints (Golden, Liquitex or similar), In black, white, Ultramarine blue, Crimson/red and yellow & yellow ochre plus what colors you may also have and would like in addition. Paint brushes (flat and round), 16 x 20 canvas to paint on. Go to the Contact Me tab.

 

 JoAnn ETC

Education Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following classes will be at JoAnn's on Miller Road in Flint, MI.

Painting 101 -  March 8th, March 20th or April 20th

Textile Painting - Feb. 27th (Only 4 seats still available)

One Stroke Painting - March 22nd or April 17th

Acrylic Landscape Painting - March 31st orApril 30th

Contact: JoAnn Etc. at 810-732-3977

 

 

Current Exhibits -

Shiawasee Arts Center

Flint Institute of Art

BEST Project Offices 

 See Home page for show locations and times.

 

 

 

Greater Flint Arts Council 2010 All Media Members Exhibit

 Jan. 8th to Feb. 5th 

As a member of GFAC I am exhibiting one piece in this show called "Organizing".  Opening Reception January 8th, 6-8pm during downtown Flint's 2nd Friday Artwalk.  Located on Saginaw St.

 

 


2009

Gift of Art Show & Sale

Sat. Nov. 7, 2009

11:00 - 4:00
 

Members Annual Gift of Art Show & Sale in the Grand Room..Music..Entertainment..Edibles, and Demonstrations throughout the day.  Fenton Community Center, 150 South Leroy Street, Fenton MI

Flint Schools

Drawing Or Painting

 

 

 

Fall enrchment program, Drawing or Painting Workshops & Classes. Contact Flint Community Education Program. 

Phone 810.760.1141 for information or to enroll.

(they are having an issue with the power and keep moving the start date back so there is still time to enroll in this one)

Prints Now Available   Follow this link  Fine Art America

Thursday Painting or Drawing Sessions 

Nov.-Dec. 

Thursday November 19th - December 17th, 1-3pm. Two hour sessions for $15.00 per week or $70 for the 5 week session.  Email ahead, space is limited.

ART AT THE THEATRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fenton Village Players and the Fenton Artist Guild present
ART AT THE THEATRE
Art show and Sale
during the Broadway presentation "Harvey"
OCT 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25
Thurs, Fri, & Saturdays: beginning 6:30pm
Sunday Matinees: beginning 1:30
FENTON VILLAGE THEATRE, 14197 Torrey Road, Fenton MI

 One Night Stand Exhibition

September 19th Only

 

 

 

I will be showing four works at this exhibition.  It is an exhibition of the human figure and form being held at Boundless Arts in Grand Blanc, MI Saturday September 19th from 6:00-9:00pm only.  This is a explicit show and may mot be suitable for everyone. Boundless Arts is located at 12235 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI 48439.  Call 810-603-0487 for more information

Annual $100
Painting Sale

Thursday September 13th

 


 

Sunday Sept. 13th, noon to 4pm. Come and visit with me at the studio and pick out an original painting for only $100.  This year I will be exhibiting additional work for sale at slightly higher prices but bargins all the same!! I also hope to have a couple of artistic friends join me with some of there works for sale. SEE YOU THEN!!

Open Studio
Thursday September 10th

 

Two hour session Thursday Sept. 10th 1-3pm.  Bring your works in progress for assistance in solving your issues along with materials for completing them.  $10.00.

  Painting Class
Thursday September 3rd

 

 

Two hour session Thursday Sept. 3rd, 1-3pm - $15.00. Bring acrylic paints (Golden, Liquitex or similar), In black, white, blue, red and yellow plus what colors you would like in addition. Paint brushes (flat and round), surfaces to paint on (canvas, canvas panels, etc.), you may also like to bring an easel (optional).
 Drawing Class
Thursday September 3rd and/or 10th
Two hour sessions Thursday Sept. 3rd or Sept. 10th, 10-12pm - $15.00. Bring Newsprint or drawing paper, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, you may also like to bring an easel (optional).

 Thursday Painting or Drawing Sessions

August

Thursday August 13th - September 10th, 10-12am or 1-3pm. Two hour sessions for $15.00 per week or $70 for the 5 week session.  Email ahead, space is limited.

WORKSHOP-
Drawing Concepts

Friday August 14th

 


Supplies to bring: Newsprint pad or drawing paper, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, and a beverage of your choice.  OPTIONAL: You may also enjoy using some charcoal or charcoal pencils, you may also like to have an easel to work on. A light lunch will be served, please bring a beverage of your choice. $45.00, 10am to 3pm.

 

WORKSHOP-
Design Principles Saturday August 7th

 

 

Supplies to bring: Newsprint pad or drawing paper, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, and if you would like-colored pencils, pastels, oil pastels etc. A light lunch will be served, please bring a beverage of your choice. $45.00, 10am to 3pm.

 

 WORKSHOP-

Acrylic Painting Techniques

July 17th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies to bring: acrylics paints (Golden, Liqiutex, or similar) in Black, White, Blue, Red and Yellow plus what colors you would like in addition to these.  Paint brushes (ex. Flat & Round).  A variety or combination of the following: paper towels, rags, sponges, plastic knife/comb/toothbrush, bubble wrap and/or plastic wrap, and surfaces to complete several works along with a beverage of your choice. You may want to bring some of each of the following: canvas, canvas boards or several pieces of illustration board. Water container, pallet, paper towels. A light lunch will be servered, bring your own beverage, workshop runs 10am to 3pm, fee is $45.00. Please call or send an email if you have questions.

 

WORKSHOP-

The Art Of Marketing Yourself

Friday July 10th

 

 

 

 

Beginning at 10am this workshop will focus on ways of marketing yourself. Designing business cards, writting a statement, press release, and bio as well as determining your market. Bring any of these materials that you may already have including a resume, note pad and pencil, examples of your work. A light lunch will be served, bring your own beverage, workshop runs till 3pm and the fee is $45.00.

 Summer Workshops

June - August 2009

10am -3pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workshops will be held from 10am to 3pm. Workshop fee will be $45.00. Pre-registration is required. A light lunch will be served, please bring your own beverage. Email or call 989-271-9576.

Friday June 5th - Painting From Your Creative Center 

Friday July 10th - Marketing Yourself

Friday July 17th - Acrylic Painting Techniques

Saturday August 7th - Design Principles

Friday August 14th - Drawing Concepts

 

 Thursday Painting or Drawing Sessions

June

 

 

Thursday June 25th - July 23rd, 10-12am or 1-3pm or 3:30-5:30pm. Two hour sessions for $15.00 per week or $70 for the 5 week session.  Call ahead, space is limited. (Morning session will be drawing only)

 

 Thursday Painting or Drawing Sessions

May

Thursdays in May from 1-3pm, only $15.00 per week - only two seats available, call 989-271-9576 to reserve your space.

 

 Shiawassee Arts Council Members Exhibit

May 2009

I am exhibiting a painting entitled "Art Is" this year.  Be sure to get out to the Shiawassee Arts Council Gallery in Owosso MI and vote for the peoples choice award.

 

Fenton Artist Guild Members Exhibit at the Fllint Institute of Arts

May 2009

 

 

Fenton Artist Guild Members who were Juried into a Members Exhibition at the FIA's Sales & Rental Gallery as Featured Artists of the Month are now exhibiting their work through the month of May.  I also have two other pieces in the main part of the Sales and Rental Gallery at FIA.

 

Mobile Easel Exhibition

Sunday April 19th

 

 

In collaboration with Remax-Grande 1:00-4:00pm at 8022 Creekwood Lane, Goodrich Michigan 48438.  Creekwood is off of Irish Rd. just south of Baldwin.

 

 Milford Village Fine Arts Associaton

PAN Exhibit

April 2009

I have won the VFAA PAN Poetry 2009 Award II at the Milford Public Library (Poetry & Art Night) - A reading of the poem will be Saturday April 25th at 7:30pm.  See you there!!

 

 Personal Painting Sessions With the artist

Thursday Beginning

 April 30th

 

2 hour painting sessions - runs 5 weeks.  Sign up for one session at $15.00 or 5wks for $70. Limited to two students in each time slot each week. First come basis. 10am to 12pm OR 1pm to 3pm.  Call or Email.

 

 Solo Exhibition

City of Sterlling Heights

April 7th - April 28th

 

Sterling Heights Cultural Commission, Artist of the Month - Lower Level Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road.

 

 

 April 9th, 2009

Spring Classes

 

 

Introduction to Drawing 9:30-12:00pm and Acrylic Techniques II 

12:30-3:00pm.  These are two week classes and you may enroll by calling 810-760-1141 or 810-760-1123. Email me for a supply list.

 

 March 14th, 2009

Kids Class

 

Painting Fantasy Landscapes. Contact the Shiawassee Arts Council to enroll your child at (989)723.8354.

 

 February 26th, 2009

Winter Classes

 

 

 

Introduction to Drawing 9:30-12:00pm and Introduction to Acrylic Techniques 12:30-3:00pm.  These are two week classes and you may enroll by calling 810-760-1141 or 810-760-1123. Email me for a supply list.

 

 January 30th -

February 19th, 2009

Exhibition

Interpretative Realms Exhibition at the  New York, New York.  Opening reception February 5th 6-8pm.  You may also see this work onlline at .

 January 9th -

February 6th, 2009

Exhibition

GFAC Annual All Media Membership Exhibition.  Opening reception January 9th, 2009, 6-9pm.

 

 November 21st - December 30th

Exhibition

20th Annual Holiday at the Center Exhibit at the Shiawassee Arts Center in Owosso MI.

 

 October 15th, 2008

Exhibition

 

The Community House in Birmingham, MI.  Opening reception will be 6pm-9pm Oct. 15th.  The show will be open to the public Oct. 16th through the 18th. 

 September 19th, 2008

Exhibition

 

Exhibition of new work at the Owosso Art Walk from 5pm-8pm.  If you can make it out to the Art Walk you can find me at Norm Henry Shoes on Washington Street.

September 7th, 2008

Potluck Dinner/Open House 4pm

 

Bring a dish to pass and your choice of beverage, perhaps a folding chair or blanket and a yard game if you have one! Let's have some food and fun.  This will give you a chance to see my new work and maybe save some on an older piece.

August 2008

Gallery Representation

 

Now being represented by Agora Gallery,

530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, NY 10001

www.Agora-Gallery.com

  August 7-12

Workshop -

Austin Texas

 Send Email for further information.

 

 

June 8, 2008

Through July 11,2008

 

 

Exhibition

Saginaw Township, The Arts In Public Places

State Of The Arts Juried Exhibition

Saginaw Township Building, Saginaw MI

Summer 2008 Workshops

June through August



 

June 3 - Drawing Concepts
July 15 - Design Principles
August 2 - Creating from your Spiritual Center
August 19 - Acrylic Techniques
Workshops will be from 10am to 3pm
$45.00 ea. includes a light lunch.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 989-271-9576.

January 30, 2008 - March 9, 2008

Exhibition
Shiawasse Arts Gallery
This exhibition will take place at the Curwood Castle while the the Gallery is under construction.