Art Club of Oak Run

Fall Leaves
2025-08-12 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual TUESDAY, 8/12, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Tis the season when leaves are changing color so now is the time to paint them. Chris Rossavik will host.

—BRING– Your usual painting supplies.

August Monthly Meeting
2025-08-20 09:30 - 12:00 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Wednesday, 8/20, 9:30a-Noon, Island Club)Light refreshments will be provided.

Presentation — Mary Romary will be discussing how she does her negative painting and C.J. Westrick will demonstrate a subdued multi-color watercolor background.

— Show and Tell — Please bring in and display (A) your challenge artwork, (B) any and all artwork you have completed (including anything from classes) or (C) any art that has received an award since our last Monthly Meeting.

Roses
2025-08-26 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual TUESDAY, 8/26, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Our sessions featuring flowers seem to be the most popular and what’s more popular than roses?! Join Karen Cavanaugh and paint your favorite version.

—BRING– Your usual painting supplies.

Value Sketches
2025-09-03 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual WEDNESDAY, 9/3, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Every professional artist seems to do value sketches prior to painting. We’ll work on some value sketches so we all better understand why doing this can result in a better painting. CJ Westrick will host.

—BRING– Drawing supplies.

Flamingos
2025-09-09 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual TUESDAY, 9/9, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Since we’re “birds of a feather” in ACOR, you should enjoy painting your choice of flamingos with Chris Rossavik.

—BRING– Paper and your normal medium.

FWS Convention
2025-09-12 00:00 - 2025-09-13 23:59
(FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 9/12-13, Orlando)

Consider taking a couple of your painting friends and drive down to Orlando for the Florida Watercolor Society’s 2025 Convention. Learn more on their website: https://floridawatercolorsociety.org/page-18182

Sept. Monthly Meeting
2025-09-17 09:30 - 12:00 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Wednesday, 9/17, 9:30a-Noon, Island Club)Light refreshments will be provided.

Presentation — We will have a recap of what was learned at the Florida Watercolor Society. Heather Doherty will discuss and show us what she learned in Matthew Bird’s 4-day workshop about “Lessons in Realistic Watercolor: Still Life.” Dori Sullivan and CJ Westrick will discuss and show what they learned in Kathleen Giles’ 4-day workshop about “Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor.”

— Show and Tell — Please bring in and display (A) your challenge artwork, (B) any and all artwork you have completed (including anything from classes) or (C) any art that has received an award since our last Monthly Meeting.

Mailboxes
2025-09-24 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual WEDNESDAY, 9/24, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

How many times have you taken a road where you’ve seen a row of interesting mailboxes? Now is your chance to paint them with Dori Sullivan as your host.

—BRING– Paper and your normal medium.

Daffodils
2025-09-30 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual TUESDAY, 9/30, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Yes, the daffodils aren’t in bloom right now but that’s why it’s a great time to paint them as a reminder of this “happy” flower. Heather Doherty will host and present several reference photos.

—BRING– Paper and your normal medium.

Contour Drawing
2025-10-08 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual WEDNESDAY, 10/8, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Drawing the contours of something advances your hand-eye coordination so you can draw even better. This is a technique session that can help anyone at any skill level. Chris Rossavik will host this fun session

—BRING– Paper and a pencil or pen.

Oct. Monthly Meeting
2025-10-15 09:30 - 12:00 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Wednesday, 10/15, 9:30a-Noon, Island Club) Light refreshments will be provided.

Presentation — ACOR will hold it’s 2nd Annual Paint Around. We will have 5 of our member artists start a painting, then every 10 minutes the painting moves to the next person. The original artist will have a final 10 minutes to finish off their work. This is a lot of fun and very interesting to see how other artists add to each painting.

— Show and Tell — Please bring in and display (A) your challenge artwork, (B) any and all artwork you have completed (including anything from classes) or (C) any art that has received an award since our last Monthly Meeting.

Holiday Sale
2025-10-21 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Tuesday AND Wednesday, 10/21-10/22, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Open only to Oak Run residents (and friends they might invite). Members will show and/or sell our artwork over this 2-day event. Please come by and check out the artwork!

CLASS -Navigating Watercolor #1
2025-10-28 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(4 Tuesdays, 10/28-11/18, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Sue Primeau is a long-time favorite instructor at ACOR. She will show us how to gain confidence with our watercolor skills and be more comfortable creating our next paintings. We’ll master the 4 key ways to paint that are the cornerstone to all watercolor paintings. It’s time to grab a life preserver and jump into 4 instructor-led projects designed for fun and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will be provided along with foundational information.

Outhouses
2025-10-29 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Casual WEDNESDAY, 10/29, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

Home sweet home! Join us to make artistic versions of the favorite room in the “house.” You can choose between the pictures provided by Sharon Becker or create your own version.

— BRING — Your normal supplies.

CLASS -Navigating Watercolor #2
2025-11-04 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Tuesdays, 11/4-18, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

PAID CLASS CONTINUES — Sue Primeau is a long-time favorite instructor at ACOR. She will show us how to gain confidence with our watercolor skills and be more comfortable creating our next paintings. We’ll master the 4 key ways to paint that are the cornerstone to all watercolor paintings. It’s time to grab a life preserver and jump into 4 instructor-led projects designed for fun and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will be provided along with foundational information.

Fireplaces
2025-11-05 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
We don’t need the heat from a fireplace but the flames are still hypnotic. Join us for a hot session!

–BRING– Your normal supplies.

CLASS -Navigating Watercolor #3
2025-11-11 09:30 - 23:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Tuesdays, 11/11-11/18, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

PAID CLASS CONTINUES – Sue Primeau is a long-time favorite instructor at ACOR. She will show us how to gain confidence with our watercolor skills and be more comfortable creating our next paintings. We’ll master the 4 key ways to paint that are the cornerstone to all watercolor paintings. It’s time to grab a life preserver and jump into 4 instructor-led projects designed for fun and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will be provided along with foundational information.

CLASS -Navigating Watercolor #4
2025-11-18 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Tuesday, 11/18, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

PAID CLASS CONTINUES – Sue Primeau is a long-time favorite instructor at ACOR. She will show us how to gain confidence with our watercolor skills and be more comfortable creating our next paintings. We’ll master the 4 key ways to paint that are the cornerstone to all watercolor paintings. It’s time to grab a life preserver and jump into 4 instructor-led projects designed for fun and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will be provided along with foundational information

November Monthly Mtg
2025-11-19 09:30 - 12:00 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Wednesday, 11/19, 9:30a-Noon, Island Club)Light refreshments will be provided.

Presentation — Darla Goldberg will demonstrate her beautiful watercolor cat with the big eyes. Darla’s specialty is photo realistic eyes based on her professional history as an oculist who designed prosthetic eyes. She’ll return in December with a class on eyes, both human and animal.

— Show and Tell — Please bring in and display (A) your challenge artwork, (B) any and all artwork you have completed (including anything from classes) or (C) any art that has received an award since our last Monthly Meeting.

Thorny Cactus
2025-12-02 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
Yikes, who hasn’t been stabbed by a thorny cactus? Join us and get the POINT of the session!

— BRING– Your normal supplies.

CLASS: Eyes Have It #1
2025-12-03 09:30 - 12:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(2 Wednesdays, 12/3 – 12/10, 9:30am-12:30pm, Island Club)

Darla Goldberg is back to show us how to create photo realistic eyes in watercolor. We’ll work on eyes for 8 different animals, including human. Her expertise is based on her professional history as an oculist who designed prosthetic eyes. Darla is a fun instructor who works closely with those in her classes. NOTE: The classes will run later than normal.

Autumn Sunflowers
2025-12-09 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
Fall in love again with colorful sunflowers. Join us for a fun time!

–BRING– Your normal supplies.

CLASS: Eyes Have It #2
2025-12-10 09:30 - 12:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Tuesday, 12/10, 9:30am-12:30pm, Island Club)

CONTINUING — Darla Goldberg is back to show us how to create photo realistic eyes in watercolor. We’ll work on eyes for 8 different animals, including human. Her expertise is based on her professional history as an oculist who designed prosthetic eyes. Darla is a fun instructor who works closely with those in her classes. NOTE: The classes will run a bit later than normal.

ACOR Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Oak Room
(Tuesday, 12/16, 11:30a-1p, Oak Room)

Our annual holiday luncheon is open to members AND their spouse or significant other (if you choose to invite them). Join us for a cheery holiday lunch at the Oak Room! Everyone pays for their own meal/drink.

RSVP to CJ (cj@cjwestrick.com) before Mon, December 1st!

December Monthly Meeting
2025-12-17 09:30 - 12:00 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
(Wednesday, 12/17, 9:30-Noon, Island Club)Light refreshments provided

Presentation — Sean Mullins will demonstrate his Florida Highwayman-style of a landscape oil painting. Sean will return in February for a one-day class with us (all supplies included).

— Show and Tell — Please bring in and display (A) your challenge artwork, (B) any and all artwork you have completed (including anything from classes) or (C) any art that has received an award since our last Monthly Meeting.

Bottles
2025-12-30 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
Join us for a bottle just in time for New Year’s Eve! You may not drink the night away but you will still have a display of bottles you can draw or paint!

BRING: Your normal supplies.

Ballerinas
2026-01-06 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
Twirl into the new year with a different type of spinning class. Join us for a selection of ballerinas to draw/paint.

—BRING– Your normal supplies.

CLASS -Beginning Watercolor #1
2026-01-07 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
Elena Mahoney will teach beginning watercolor to those who want to better understand the basics of painting with watercolor. As we know from her clouds class this summer, Elena is a patient teacher and works hard at ensuring you understand each step. If you’re just beginning in watercolor or want a refresher on the basics, this is the class for you!

Flowers in Boots
2026-01-13 09:30 - 11:30
(Casual TUESDAY, 1/13, 9:30-11:30am, Island Club)

What a good idea to use rubber boots as flower pots! Join us for a selection of boots to draw/paint.

BRING: Your normal supplies.

CLASS -Beginning Watercolor #2
2026-01-14 09:30 - 11:30 | OAK RUN’S ISLAND CLUB
Elena Mahoney continues teaching beginning watercolor to those who want to better understand the basics of painting with watercolor. As we know from her clouds class this summer, Elena is a patient teacher and works hard at ensuring you understand each step.
