Created to Create

Tuesday, April 15th 6:00-8:00pm is our next class.  PLEASE NOTE the date change for April.

 Yes, dear Creators, maple syrup season has come & gone we can be assured that spring is around the corner with buds, shoots, colorful flowers & warm breezes. In anticipation the April class will be featuring pastel painted flowers in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. 

O’Keefe was a prominent figure in American Modernism. She employed a unique blend of techniques, including bold color palettes, large-scale compositions, and a focus on abstracting natural forms, often using techniques like cropping and zooming to create impactful and intimate depictions of nature.  We’ll be taking inspiration from her and her distinctive painting style. The technique in her flower paintings lends itself to using Pastels. Due to their soft consistency and paint-like quality you will practice building up your shading skills and create an O’Keeffe inspired pastel.

Because we are all made in the image of God, we are designed to create beautiful things in the world. At First Free, we value the arts and creativity as a vital expression of worship. The goal of Created to Create—led by Gayle Gilman and Marlene Maloney—is to help people in our community exercise their creative potential and develop their artistic skills. Monthly art classes for anyone from children (able to follow directions & work independently with some assistance) through adulthood are available on Tuesdays, from 6–8 p.m.\