PAINTING with FOOD

The FAA "Cooking and Coloring Book"

A very special Valentine’s gift…

This special cooking book contains treasure chest of recipes and painterly drawings generously contributed by The Fremont Art Association’s resident Artists in keeping with their creative traditions. The book lovingly celebrates both the artful use of spice that appeals to our taste palate and the color-ready drawings for embellishment with an art palette of pencils, crayons or whatever appeals to the artist in you and spices up your experience !

The Recipes of Love—The Gift of Love.   See full details

Win a Fabulous Original Watercolor Painting for Valentine’s

Win a fabulous original watercolor painting for your special someone for Valentine’s at The Fremont Art Association’s Valentine Boutique Raffle. This special painting, entitled: ‘The Last Chocolate’ was graciously donated by an award-winning FAA member artist, Grace Rankin, to raise funds to help cover the operational cost of the new Fremont Art Centre located in the old historic town of Niles-Fremont. The artisan boutique, featuring a variety of unique, original hand-crafted Valentine gifts is on now through the end of February at The Fremont Art Centre, 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (corner of J Street). Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please come in to view this wonderful painting and do your Valentine shopping—parking is easy and ample. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. You can also receive free tickets with your purchase of Valentine items of $20 or more—higher the purchase, more number of free tickets you will receive. The winning number will be drawn on Sunday, February 12th at 3:30 p.m., just in time for Valentine’s. For questions, please call the centre, 510-792-0905.

Come to Niles and Support Your Local Artists !

EXPRESSIONS in LIGHT andCOLOR

First Quarter Showcase featuring works in oil and acrylic by Carol Pulliam and Mary Sullivan in contrasting styles, Fri. – Sun., Feb. 10-26, at the Fremont Art Centre, 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (corner of J Street). Open Wed., - Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reception on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1:30- 4 p.m.

For details see the Press Release or call 510-792-0905

LYNN SLADE WATERCOLOR COLLAGE 3 DAY WORKSHOP

“ VALUABLE VALUES “ how to find them in our subject matter and connect them with transitional passages. The workshop will explore collage techniques using a variety of rice papers. View her website....www.lsladeart.com

The workshop will be held on March 9-10-11, 2012 from 9 am to 4 pm at the
Fremont Art Association Gallery,in Niles. The fee is $225. Space is limited, so register early!

Full details.

For more information , contact Simone Archer, or phone 510 676 3938.

FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION PLEIN AIR (FAAPA) STARTING NOVEMBER, 2011.

We have started an informal weekly (outdoor) painting group. The location will change every two weeks. All mediums are welcome; there is nothing you need to do to join in except show up and paint. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9 am to 1:00pm; bring your lunch if you want to share in a group critique at the end.

FAAPA schedule

It is not required but if you want the latest info please e-mail me at, robynlyee@sbcglobal.net