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Hi Small Business Supporter,
This November 24th, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses like ours. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without customers like you joining us.
So mark your calendar for Nov 24th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® with us. Grab a friend or family member and come by Central Art between 10:00am and 5:00pm on the big day.
**Stay Tuned For A Central Art Small Business Saturday Exclusive**
Keep an eye out for our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for exclusive Small Business Saturday Savings, coming in November!
You can help get the word out and celebrate Small Business Saturday by using #ShopSmall on Facebook, Instagram, and all your social networks.
Thank you for supporting our community by shopping local, and we’ll see you Saturday, Nov 24th!
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Are you working on your logo for Medford Comic Con ? We are waiting for your entries! Only one month left to get your submissions in on Sunday, November 18.
Winner will be announced Saturday, December 15.
More details and official rules can be found here:
The MCC Logo Contest Winner will receive recognition through MCC, the Jackson County Library District (JCLD), Jackson County Library Services – Oregon, What to do in Southern Oregon, and Astral Games Medford social media, as well as:
– Swag Gift Bag and $100 Gift Card from Central Art Supply for the first year
– Courtesy samples of all items the logo is used on for the first year (except banners)
– Free Vendor Table for the following 5 years at MCC
– Online promotion of Vendor Table for the following 5 years at MCC
– Online promotion of graphic design business (if applicable) for first year
– Recognition on Sponsor list online and on official banner (personal logos may be submitted for Sponsor recognition)
Sharing with any artists you may know is greatly appreciated! So excited to see what our fans come up with!
By Brooke Nuckles, 236 contributed posts
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**Art Explorations Mini Workshop**
Acrylic Painting On Wet Media Film!
When: Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Where: Central Art classroom
Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Fee: $7*
Join artist Aaron Hoerber in this unique Art Explorations Mini Workshop, focusing on Grafix Wet Media Dura-Lar Film!
Find out just how versatile this amazing product can be as Aaron briefly covers its uses for colored pencil, image transfers, alcohol ink markers and watercolors, then dive right into a step-by-step hands-on acrylic painting project using a unique multi-layered technique!
All supplies will be provided.
*Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Call 541-773-1444 or visit Central Art to pre-register. Payment is required at time of pre-registration.
Space is limited, sign up NOW to get in on this exciting product sampler!
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Art Explorations Mini Workshop:
Copic Comic Art with Matt Brundage
When: Friday, September 28, 2018
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Central Art classroom
Fee: $7
Suit up for a crash course in one of comic book artists’ favorite mediums: Copic markers! DC and Vertigo Comics artist Matt Brundage leads the charge in this mini-workshop where you’ll learn some basic shading and coloring techniques along with useful tips and tricks, presented in a fun-filled format by an industry pro!
What are you waiting for? Sign up NOW to reserve your spot!
Pre-registration is required for this workshop. Pay in advance to reserve as space is limited. Visit Central Art or call 541-773-1444 to register.
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Art Explorations Mini Workshop:
Leather Painting with Angelus
When: Saturday, September 22, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Where: Central Art classroom
Fee: $7Take Central Art’s NEW Angelus leather paints for a test drive, and paint a leather coaster with our own Lara Strazdas!
Angelus Paint can be used on any leather surface, as well as many other surfaces as long as they are prepped properly. Some of these other surfaces include: Canvas, Fabrics, Mesh, & more! Come try them out at this fun mini-workshop, and get inspired for future projects!
Sign up NOW to reserve your spot!
Pre-registration is required for this workshop. Pay in advance to reserve as space is limited. Visit Central Art or call 541-773-1444 to register.
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Focus On Design In Pastel Painting
Instructor: Janis Ellison
Where: Central Art classroom
When: September 10, 24, October 1, 8, 2018 (Four Monday sessions)
Time: 9:30-1:00
Fee: $125.00
Learn how shape, color, value, texture and line can influence your choices in composing a painting with good design elements. Join me for ongoing 4-week session classes that include demonstration and individual instruction time at your easel.
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What’s In Your Artist Toolbox?
Sometimes while you’re getting blissfully lost in an art project, items you use every day get lost in the shuffle. Are missing pencils causing you sleepless nights? Central Art has the cure to your conundrum, making sure that our shelves are always well-stocked with essential tools every artist needs to un-block their creative barriers and get art-ing!
It’s as much fun bringing your freshly-acquired art supplies home and organizing them as it is to create with them. Trust us. We get it. It’s a religious experience. If a portfolio, toolbox or the perfect pencil caddy is what you’re after, chances are we’ll either have it or we can order it. If you’re focused more “outside-the-box,” we will happily guide you to the best pencils, paper, brushes or canvas that will suit your individual needs.
Want to know more about a brand? We’ll tell you what makes them unique so you can make an informed decision. When tracking down those tried-and-true materials, we know you have many choices to make. At Central Art, we hope you will choose to share your artistic experience with us.
The Goldfaber color pencils with rich colors and a wonderfully soft stroke are just waiting to pique your curiosity. Quick sketches, lively hatching or evenly shaded color gradients – all drawing techniques can be achieved effortlessly. Goldfaber Color Pencils are ideal for drawing, sketching and coloring with high-quality components, optimum opacity, vibrant colors and good light-fastness. Also check out Goldfaber Aqua water-soluble pencils!
Handcrafted from a finely woven 16 oz canvas, these versatile pencil cases are perfect for travel or storage. Each elastic loop holds up to four pencils or two markers, and the three-sided zipper closure keeps everything secure at home or away.
Made of durable, black nylon, these hard cover holders protect small brushes and tools from damage. Stitched elastic band holds brushes in place for easy access. Stands freely by securing adjustable drawstring cord. Hook & loop fastener. BH70 holds brushes up to 15″ long with handles up to ¾” diameter and folds flat to a 7¼” x 16″ size.
Offering high quality at a value price, the Economy Portfolio line is a perfect first portfolio for students. There is a full-length zipper and adjustable shoulder strap. The outer fabric is black, and water-repellent. The handle is suede wrapped for comfort.
Check out our entire range of Tran portfolios for even more options!
How the paint reacts to the canvas is what really matters — and 140 years of experience have given Fredrix the knowledge and the tools to create superior primed canvas of the highest archival quality. All Fredrix canvas is primed in the USA, which allows for complete control over the priming process. Experience the Fredrix difference!
This multipurpose thinner is a must-have for artists who work with all types of oil paints, varnishes and enamels. This product is also a cleaner and degreaser with low odor and toxicity levels, preferred by chemical-sensitive artists.
Check Out This Month’s “Art Explorations” Mini Workshops!
Thursday, September 13 – “Gilded Greetings”: Mixed Media Cards using DecoArt Metallic Lustre Paints with Lynn Sauter 12:00 – 1:00pm Fee: $7
Saturday, September 22 – “Leather Painting with Angelus” – take these paints for a test drive and paint a leather coaster with Lara Strazdas! 1:00 – 2:30pm Fee: $7
Friday, September 28 – “Copic Comic Art”
with Matt Brundage 2:00 – 3:30pm Fee: $7
Saturday, September 29 – “Shaping Imagination”
with Thibra Thermoplastic Sheets – Matt Brundage 2:00 – 3:30pm Fee: $7
*Pre-registration required for all Mini Workshops. Pay to reserve your seat. Space is limited. Call 541-773-1444 for more information.
