Exeter Center for Creative Arts

Electronics Recycling Fundraiser

2010-09-17T09:32:00.002-04:00

ECCA's 2nd Annual Electronics Recycling Fundraiser

Saturday, Sept. 18, 9-1, downtown Exeter

We'll be in front of the Bandstand, in the center of town. Look for the big truck. Bring your old and unwanted electronics to be recycled. There is a fee for disposal, $5-20 depending on the item, which goes toward covering the cost of removal, as well as supporting the art center.

Clean out your home, protect the environment, and help provide art classes for area children, all in one stop!

Open House!

2010-08-26T10:24:00.003-04:00

ECCA is pleased to host a fall Open House to be held on August 31, 2010 from 3-6pm! Come and see our creative art spaces. Meet our new Executive Director and lead teacher of the children's classes, along with some of our artist/instructors who teach the adult classes and workshops.

This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our board members. If you've been kicking around the idea of joining ECCA's Board of Directors or the Friends of ECCA group, this is a low-key event where you can get a tour of the facility and chat with current board members.

The event is free and open to the public. Remember, if you register for any of our classes or workshops by August 31, you'll receive 10% off of your registration fee!

Don't miss out!

Fall 2010 Brochure is Here

2010-08-07T09:31:00.005-04:00

The Fall 2010 Brochure is now available and we are accepting registrations for all fall classes and programs. We have a wide variety of classes in all mediums and for all ages. Join us for an Open House on Tuesday August 31, 3-6pm, meet our teachers and receive an early registration discount. 10% off registrations received by August 31st.

2010-08-03T19:07:00.005-04:00

4th Annual Fine Arts Show

We are very excited to be planning our 4th annual juried and invitational fine arts show. The show will be November 19-21 and 27-28, and is held in the Exeter Town Hall Gallery. If you are an artist interested in participating in this show, please read our art show prospectus, and follow the instructions to apply.

This year, we will also be running a one day fine crafts day on Saturday Nov. 20, in the Exeter Town Hall. This portion of the show is also juried. Please see the fine crafts application for more details and to apply for this show.

Please feel free to contact ECCA at ecca@rcn.com or (603) 778-8441 with any questions.

Puddlejumpers supports ECCA!

2010-05-24T14:51:00.006-04:00

We are pleased to announce that ECCA was chosen by Puddlejumpers to receive 5% of sales from a new line of clothing!

Puddlejumpers of downtown Exeter, a children's clothing shop, is now selling a line of clothing called TownWear by BER. This would be clothing such as t-shirts, hoodies, & ball caps that have a graphic related to the town of Exeter, NH. Shop owner, Cheri Smith, has chosen ECCA as the sole beneficiary of this fundraiser. Many, many thanks, Puddlejumpers!!

Get on down there and get your TownWear! They are stocking newborn all the way up to adult sizes. From what I hear, it's not staying on the shelves very long....

Community Arts Series Resumes Tomorrow Night!

2010-05-17T13:30:00.004-04:00

When: May 18th, 2010
Where: ECCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH (the old Exeter High School, now called the Tuck Learning Campus)
Time: 6:30-8:30pm

ECCA's Community Arts Series resumes this month with artist Sharon Price. Sharon lives and works in the southern NH area, painting on site in locations all over the Great Bay of northern MA and seacoast NH to create paintings of these treasured wetland environments.

Sharon works are traditional in approach; she strives to achieve a balance between both realistic and impressionistic painting styles. She exhibits her artwork in outdoor and juried art shows throughout New England, and at galleries in both Manchester, NH and Wellesley, MA.

Discovering the excitement of working "en plein air" has changed the quality and mood of her paintings dramatically. Sharon believes that painting on location adds an entirely new dimension to her landscapes. "The paintings have an excitement about them, because they truly capture a moment in time. Painting under the constraints of time, changing weather and light forces me to focus on the most important elements of the subject. I can't get distracted by small details or portions of the landscape that won't allow me to achieve what I am striving to communicate".

The evening will include a slide presentation of several works in progress with time for questions and discussion. Sharon will also have with her a few paintings for up-close viewing.

The Community Arts Series with Sharon will be a culmination of her oil painting talents. We hope to see you there.

The Community Arts Series is free and open to the public. Please call ahead to reserve your seat, as space is limited.

Refreshments will be served!

ECCA Student Art Show & Benefit Sale CALL FOR ART WORK

2010-04-27T08:53:00.003-04:00

ECCA is planning an art show and sale to celebrate the work of our students. This will also be a fundraiser to support program development and much needed new equipment. We are looking for students to donate artwork created during an ECCA class, and would like to have all ages, levels of ability, and mediums represented in the show/sale. If you or your child(ren) have participated in ECCA classes and have artwork you would like to donate to this event, it would be greatly appreciated. Work can be dropped off at ECCA Monday-Thursday 12-4, either in the downstairs classroom or upstairs office. We will be accepting work through May 20th.

Additionally, we will be using artwork left at ECCA, unclaimed, in the show. If you or your child(ren) have artwork remaining at ECCA that you do not want to have available for sale in the show, please make arrangements to pick it up at ECCA.

The show is scheduled for Saturday June 5, 11-4, so mark your calendars and plan to attend. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please contact ECCA at (603) 778-8441 or ecca@rcn.com

APRIL VACATION CAMP OFF TO A GREAT START!

2010-04-26T10:51:00.005-04:00

April vacation camp is off to a wonderful start. There is still space available so call us up! 603-778-8441. We would love to have your child(ren) spend some time at ECCA to express themselves through art.

A typical camp day includes two hours of instruction beginning at 9am in the morning with a snack break, followed by lunch and outdoor playtime (weather dependent). After lunch there are two more hours of art instruction before ending at 3pm. Your child(ren) can attend either of the two-hour sessions (9-11am or 1-3pm) or for the entire day. Call for more details!

JAPANESE BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP!

2010-04-15T14:29:00.002-04:00

Join book artist and instructor Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord in this one-evening workshop. Susan is a wonderful teacher filled with enthusiasm and humor. You'll learn how to make a simple, soft-covered book using recycled materials and a side-stitched Japanese binding. There will be time to experiment, too.

Susan's various book sculptures and other book art has been shown in galleries and other venues all over New England. Visit her website to view her work: www.makingbooks.com.

ONLY $35! SIGN UP TODAY!

DATE: April 19th
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: 30 Linden Street Exeter, NH (The old Exeter High School, now called the Tucl Learning Campus

To inquire or register call 603-7778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com.

Spring Vacation Camp

2010-04-07T13:37:00.003-04:00

April vacation is just around the corner and ECCA is here to provide wonderful art programming during that week! Our Spring Vacation Camp runs from April 26-30. Each day has a morning session from 9-11am and an afternoon session from 1-3pm. You can register for all day camp, or just the morning or afternoon sessions. Check it out on our website, www.exeterarts.net.

The Art of Welding

2010-04-01T13:26:00.010-04:00

The Art of Welding taught by Joseph Montroy, is set to begin a new session on April 8th! Consider welding as a medium to express an artistic flair. This class is a hands-on experience. The beginner can learn basic skills and safety practices with the tools while exploring ways of creating art pieces. The intermediate and more experienced artists can continue practicing skills learned in previous welding classes.

Joe is a wonderful teacher. He is highly skilled as a sculptor and brings a deep passion for it to his work with both beginner and experienced welders. He is especially adept at allowing the student to direct their work. He steps in and out of the teaching moment, watching and guiding with a keen eye and gentle method.

Classes are held at the Seacoast School of Technology on Linden Street in Exeter, just up the street from ECCA. Two levels are scheduled, both on Thursday evenings. The continuing student/artist begins each evening at 6pm and goes until 8:30pm. The new student/artist will come in at 6:30pm, and also work until 8:30pm.

Don't delay...it begins in just a few days!

Youth Art Month

2010-03-27T19:35:00.005-04:00

View some of ECCA's student's art work at the Town of Exeter Arts Committee Youth Art Month show, in the Exeter Town Hall Gallery. Open Sat. and Sun. 12-4, March 27-April 11.

Gardens, gardens, we need gardens...

2010-03-25T06:41:00.005-04:00

We are beginning to put together our 2nd annual Art in the Garden Tour in Exeter, scheduled for Saturday June 26, and are looking for people in Exeter who would be willing to open up their gardens for us. During this tour, an area artist who does out-door artwork (sculptors, wood workers, potters) will display their work in your garden. Visitors will follow a tour we lay out, from garden to garden, to see the landscaping and artwork. Last year's tour was great fun and a huge success. This is a fundraiser for ECCA to help support our art education program, and provide class scholarships to area children. If you have a garden you are willing to share to support this great cause, please let us know and we'll provide you with all the details. You can reach ECCA by phone at 778-8441 or email at ecca@rcn.com

Summer Camp Brochure

2010-03-12T18:15:00.003-05:00

It's here and registrations are open. ECCA's summer camp brochure is now available. Use the link to the right or access the brochure on ECCA's website

Early registrations, before June 15th, are eligible for a 10% discount.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair Fundraiser

2010-03-12T18:08:00.003-05:00

Remember, ECCA is having a book fair fundraiser at Barnes & Noble, Newington, NH, this Saturday, March 13, 1-5. Join us for good music, demonstrations, discussions, and authors, meet our teachers, and have the kids do an art project. Use this book fair voucher for all your book, music, and cafe purchases and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to ECCA by Barnes & Noble.

Color & Texture with Rose Bryant

2010-03-04T07:01:00.005-05:00

Capturing Color & Texture in Acrylics with Rose Bryant
Tuesday March 16, 6:30-8:30 at ECCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter

Bryant’s work has been described as color-rich, emotional and uplifting. In this demonstration Bryant shares tips about how she approaches her processes. She will discuss the use of photography, the absence of color as an “inhibition buster”, as well as her techniques for layering colors and handling (or not handling) visual details. Free and open to all. For more information or to register (requested but not required) call ECCA at 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord - Coming Tue!

2010-02-28T09:23:00.001-05:00

Book artist and calligrapher, Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord will be at ECCA on Tuesday, March 2nd (rescheduled from the snow storm), 6:30-8:30 to give an illustrated talk on her journey and inspiration as an artist. (More details below.) This evening is free and open to the public. Join us at ECCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, for a fun and fascinating presentation and discussion.

Bookfair fundraiser

2010-02-25T13:34:00.003-05:00

ECCA is having a bookfair fundraiser at Barnes & Noble on Sat. March 13, 1-5. We'll have music, author/illustrator Carey Armstrong-Ellis, cartoon drawing demonstration, portfolio development discussion, and art projects. Join the fun and buy some books. A percentage of purchases on books and music, and in the cafe will go directly to ECCA. Use this voucher with our bookfair number for your purchases at any Barnes & Noble store, by phone, or online to ensure that ECCA gets a donation for your purchase.

Do we have tea cups?

2010-02-18T22:28:00.007-05:00

Our first Family Tea Cup making day, a joint project between ECCA and Passport to Peace (a Three Cups of Tea project) was a huge success. We had a steady crowd of all ages coming through to make pinch-pot tea cups to donate to the project.

Look for more of these community events to come!

Susan K. Gaylord Rescheduled

2010-02-16T08:59:00.001-05:00

With the expected storm, we've decided to reschedule tonight's Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord event. We don't want anyone taking the risk of driving at the worst part of the storm, or missing the event because of the snow, and our location has parking/plowing issues that will make it difficult for everyone.

We are rescheduling the event to Tuesday March 2nd, 6:30-8:30.

Hopefully that still works for people.

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord - Coming Tue!

2010-02-14T07:54:00.002-05:00

Book artist and calligrapher, Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord will be at ECCA on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 to give an illustrated talk on her journey and inspiration as an artist. (More details below.) This evening is free and open to the public. Join us at ECCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, for a fun and fascinating presentation and discussion.

Become a Fan

2010-02-10T07:21:00.002-05:00

We did it. ECCA can now be found on Facebook as ECCA Art Center. We'll post updates, events, pictures, and more. Become a fan and keep up with all the great new things going on at ECCA!

An Evening with Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord

2010-02-02T08:24:00.006-05:00

An Artist's Journey: From Calligraphy to Book Arts and Beyond
An illustrated talk with Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord.

Susan subscribes to the belief that the only work you can do better than any one else is that which is truly your own. Her journey as an artist, thirty years and counting, has been an exercise in patience as she has striven to do work that is a true expression of herself and her place in the world. In her ten years of calligraphy, she progressed from traditional work to expressive gestures. When she began to use her own texts, she sought a more intimate format and discovered the artist's book. Her early books with text evolved into wordless and image-less sculptural works using natural materials, textures, stitching, and beads. Since completing The Spirit Book Series in 2005, she has brought lettering and words back into her two-dimensional work along with imagery created in Photoshop and created installations both indoors and out.

February 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
Exeter Center for Creative Arts, 30 Linden St, Exeter, NH (in the Tuck Learning Campus, formerly the Exeter Area High School)

This event is free and open to the public. Registration requested, 603.778-8441, but not required, or email ecca@rcn.com

ECCA Teams Up with Passport To Peace

2010-01-26T07:04:00.006-05:00

ECCA is thrilled to announce that we are working on a new project with Passport to Peace. The mission of Passport to Peace—a Three Cups of Tea project—is to promote cultural understanding and raise global awareness, support education for girls worldwide and encourage our children to be active participants in global peace.

ECCA will facilitate the creation of tea cups throughout the community. These tea cups will then be available to purchase, with proceeds going to support Passport to Peace and ECCA.

If you would like to learn more about Passport to Peace, visit their website at www.passport2peace.org

ECCA will be hosting a Family Tea Cup day on Saturday February 13th, 1-4pm. This event will be open to the community. Come in and make tea cups, some to take home and some to donate to this worthy project. The fee is $5 per person, $20 maximum per family. Representatives from both organizations will be available to share information.

For more information please contact ECCA at (603) 778-8441 or by email at ecca@rcn.com

It's not too late

2010-01-15T07:27:00.005-05:00

Have you ever wanted to try welding, but haven't had the opportunity? Have you longed to reuse and recycle old scrap metal into unique and creative works of art?

Our next session of the highly popular Art of Welding class will begin on Thursday, January 21st. This class has been fun and rewarding for everyone who has taken it. Learn the basic skills of welding pieces of scrap metal together and create sculptures from recycled scrap metals.

Read the ECCA brochure for full details of the class or call the ECCA office at 778-8441. Space is limited but there are a couple of spots still available.

Sculptor Joe Montroy Presentation

2010-01-11T21:15:00.003-05:00

Sculptor and ECCA Teacher Joseph Montroy will be giving a slide presentation and discussion about his work, process, and inspiration as a part of ECCA's Community Arts Series.

Joe works with a wide range of materials and techniques to create his work, including metal, plaster, wood, casting, and welding.

Join us for this fascinating look at and inspiring discussion of 3D mediums.

Tuesday January 19th, 6:30-8:30pm, at the Exeter Center for Creative Arts, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, in the Tuck Learning Campus. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call ECCA at 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com

New Year - New Classes

2009-12-27T08:28:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year to all of our friends and supporters.

ECCA's new session of classes will begin on Monday January 4th. We have a wide range of classes for all ages, abilities, and interests, including drawing, painting, cartooning, photography, and ceramics.

Our popular adult Art of Welding class we start up again later in January. Space is limited and the class is already beginning to fill. All of our adult classes are taught by accomplished area artists.

What better way to get out of the house, learn something new and do something fun during the winter months, than art classes!

Check out ECCA's Winter Brochure.

Happy Holidays

2009-12-21T06:36:00.002-05:00

The faculty, staff, and board of directors at ECCA wishes everyone a very happy, peaceful, and fun holiday season. And we thank everyone for your continued support of ECCA and the arts.

Wish List

2009-12-08T21:19:00.003-05:00

ECCA is a small non-profit and we rely heavily on the generosity of our friends and supporters to get us through these tough economic times. Here is a list of things we are in need of, if anyone is in the giving mood this holiday season. As we are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation, all donations are tax deductible.

Paper Towels
Radio/CD Player
GoJo Pumice Soap
Masking Tape
Indoor and Outdoor Games for Camps
Black Sharpies
New Laptop
New Desk Chair
Desk
#2 Pencils
Copier Paper
One-Year of Wireless Service
Exeter Blue Trash Bags, small & Large
Cordless Phone System with Intercom
Washable Markers
VOLUNTEERS
Gift Certificates to:
Michaels
A.C. Moore
Arjay's Ace Hardware
Exeter Lumber Company
Market Basket
Stop & Shop
Shaws
Staples
Walmart

Rebecca Rule is Coming!

2009-11-29T20:51:00.002-05:00

Join us for a fun, laughter-filled evening with acclaimed story teller, writer, and Yankee humorist Rebecca Rule. Tuesday December 15th, 6-8pm, at the Exeter Town Hall, downtown Exeter, across from the bandstand. This event is a part of ECCA's Community Arts Series, it is free and open to the publice. For more information please contact ECCA at (603) 778-8441 or ecca@rcn.com

ECCA Art Show a Success

2009-11-29T20:46:00.002-05:00

Thank you to everyone who helped make ECCA's 3rd Annual Fine Art Show a huge success - the artists, board members, volunteers, friends, families, visitors, and shoppers. This was our best show yet! If you missed it, mark it on your calendar for next year... You won't want to miss it again!

Thank you to Matthew Smith

2009-11-25T14:47:00.001-05:00

The staff and board of directors at ECCA wants to extend our appreciation and thanks to Matthew Smith and the Copper Canoe for the beautiful frame for our founders poster. It looks magnificent.

Art Makes a Great Gift

2009-11-24T08:49:00.003-05:00

Are you looking for just the right gift to give to the artist in your life? Something different, that they can enjoy over and over again? Whether he or she is a beginner or experienced artist, in any medium or style, an ECCA gift certificate makes the ideal gift. Give the gift of art lessons with ECCA's accomplished teaching artists. For more information or to purchase a gift certificate, call ECCA at 778-8441.

ECCA has classes for all ages, in most mediums, from drawing and painting to ceramics, sculpture, photography, and welding.

3rd Annual Fine Arts Show

2009-11-16T22:15:00.000-05:00

Bookmaking Workshop

2009-11-02T13:17:00.002-05:00

There's still space in our Bookmaking workshop with Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord. Create unique and creative books using techniques such as accordions, slat, and palm leaf with recycled materials. Perfect for teachers, parents, and anyone who wants a comfortable entry into bookmaking. The workshop is Sat. Nov. 7th, 9am-3pm. To see some of Susan's handmade books visit her website at www.susankapuscinskigaylord.com

For more information or to register, call ECCA at (603) 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com

Why Choose ECCA

2009-11-01T17:13:00.003-05:00

Why choose ECCA for art classes and after school enrichment?

ECCA has been providing high-quality, fine and studio arts education, development, and children's programming in the seacoast area for over 12 years.
All of our teachers are professional, teaching artists, who are certified to teach art and/or have degrees in art.
We have accomplished, professional artists teaching our adult classes and workshops.
Our focus is on creativity and process, fostering the individual's experience. We encourage all students to experiment and enjoy the process of working with all materials.
Our kids' classes develop confidence, problem solving, individualism, and creativity.
ECCA classes teach techniques, skills, and mediums of fine and studio arts, as well as some fine crafts. We do not teach "arts & crafts." Kids use the same materials in producing their art that artists use.
Art classes are a fun and enriching way to spend out-of-school time, through ECCA's no school day, school vacation, and summer camp programs.

Laura Moon's Ceramic Class

2009-10-25T14:31:00.005-04:00

Scene's from Laura Moon's sculptural handbuilding ceramic class. The class was a great success. The participants all had a good time and made some beautiful pieces.

We will be offering this class again in January, so keep posted for the Winter/Spring brochure, coming soon.

Kids Art Show at Langdon Place

2009-10-21T08:34:00.008-04:00

On Tuesday October 20th, some of ECCA's young artists were celebrated in an art show and reception hosted by Langdon Place in Exeter. Young artists got to see their work displayed, while residents enjoyed mingling with artists, and ECCA staff, and appreciated the talent and variety of work produced by ECCA students. Great fun, and hot apple cider, was had by all.

ECCA is grateful to Langdon Place of Exeter for the support and opportunity to feature our students and work.

Join us to celebrate our young artists

2009-10-14T21:14:00.003-04:00

Langdon Place of Exeter (located on Hampton Road, across from Churchill's) is very generously hosting a kids' art show to celebrate ECCA's young artists. The show and reception will take place on Tuesday October 20th, 4:00-6:00pm. Enjoy some refreshments, appreciate the creativity of our kids, mingle with the residents, artists, families, and friends. This event is open to the public. If you have any questions please call ECCA at 778-8441.

3rd Annual Fine Arts Show

2009-10-12T12:25:00.004-04:00

Mark your calendars. It's coming. ECCA's 3rd Annual Fine Arts Show, featuring many accomplished local artists, is schedule for Nov. 20-22 and Nov. 28-29, at the Exeter Town Hall Gallery, on the corner of Front and Water Streets, in downtown Exeter. Paintings, drawings, fiber arts, sculpture, jewelry, and much more. Proceeds benefit ECCA's scholarship fund, which ensures that local children are able to attend art classes, regardless of economic circumstances. Hours will be Friday 6-9, Saturdays 11-6, and Sundays noon-4. For more information call ECCA at 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com

Susan Spellman Demonstration

2009-10-11T14:46:00.003-04:00

Oil painter Susan Spellman will be demonstrating how she captures the human figure in dance, while discussing her techniques and inspiration, as part of ECCA's Community Arts Series. Tuesday October 20th, 6-8 pm, at ECCA, 30 Linden Street, in the Tuck Learning Campus (the old Exeter High School). View Susan Spellman's work at www.suespellmanstudio.com. This event is free and open to all. For more information or to let us know you'll be coming, cal 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com.

Figure Drawing Tonight!

2009-10-08T09:28:00.003-04:00

Life Model Figure Drawing open studio on Thursday evenings, 6-8pm. We provide the model, easels, and stools. You bring whatever materials and mediums you want to work with. It's a great evening of camaraderie and art, and you can do figure drawing without shouldering the full cost of a model on your own. The open studio is run on a drop-in basis, no registration is required. $10 per evening. If you have any questions or would like to get on the email list to receive reminders and updates, please call ECCA at (603) 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com

Jan Kilburn Watercolor Workshop

2009-10-08T09:24:00.003-04:00

ECCA is pleased to offer a two day watercolor painting workshop with accomplished artist Jan Kilburn. The workshop is devoted to exploring a variety of watercolor techniques. Friday & Saturday. Oct. 22 & 23 from 9am-2pm, $150. For more information about the workshop or to register, call ECCA at (603) 778-8441. For more information about Jan or to view her work visit her website at www.jankilburn.com

Figure Drawing 10/1 canceled

2009-10-01T11:57:00.002-04:00

Due to a number of scheduling issues and staff out, we are canceling the figure drawing/life model studio for Thursday October 1st. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be back next week, Thur. October 8.

Coming Soon - The Gallery at ECCA

2009-09-25T14:32:00.010-04:00

We are very excited to announce the New Gallery at ECCA, coming soon! We have been hard at work, painting and preparing the space. Watch for announcements for the opening and reception of our first gallery show, featuring ECCA faculty.

ECCA is grateful for the generous support and help of Exeter Lumber in the creation of our display new gallery display panels.

Rescheduled - Creative Bookmaking Workshop

2009-09-20T10:17:00.003-04:00

The Creative Bookmaking with Recycled Materials: Accordions, Slat and Palm Leaf Books with Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, has been rescheduled for Saturday November 7th, 9am-3pm. This is a great, one-day workshop for teachers, parents and anyone who wants a comfortable entry into bookmaking. Learn how to create your own book using a variety of materials, and how to work with others to help them create their own books. There are still a few spots left in the workshop, so register early to reserve your place. For more information about Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord visit her website at www.susankapuscinskigaylord.com
For more inforamtion about this workshop or to register call ECCA at 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com.

Life Model Figure Drawing Open Studio

2009-09-18T07:46:00.004-04:00

In case you don't know, ECCA hosts a Life Model Figure Drawing open studio on Thursday evenings, 6-8pm. We provide the model, easels, and stools. You bring whatever materials and mediums you want to work with. It's a great evening of camaraderie and art, and you can do figure drawing without shouldering the full cost of a model on your own. The open studio is run on a drop-in basis, no registration is required. $10 per evening. If you have any questions or would like to get on the email list to receive reminders and updates, please call ECCA at (603) 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com.

Oil and pastel demonstration

2009-09-14T08:58:00.004-04:00

Don't miss an oil painting and pastel demonstration by Robin Thornhill on Tuesday September 15th, 6-8pm, at ECCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter.

This event is free and open to everyone, and is part of ECCA's new Community Arts Series.
For more information or to let us know you're coming, call (603) 778-8441 or email ecca@rcn.com

The new look of our brochure

2009-09-12T11:44:00.003-04:00

As many people may have noticed, our brochure has a new look. In an effort to cut back on expenses and on paper consumption, ECCA's brochure has been redesigned to be primarily accessed on-line. We've designed it to a regular 8.5x11 size paper for easier screen viewing and at home printing, instead of our previous 11x17 size. You can print specific pages if you want, rather than printing the entire brochure, or print only the registration form. We hope you find this new brochure easy to use and helpful in finding classes and programs of interested to you. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for changes via email to ecca@rcn.com. Thanks!

Sculpture Classes

2009-09-07T16:32:00.001-04:00

There are a few spots left in our adult sculpture classes: ceramic handbuilding and welding. Sign up now to get in on the fun before the classes are full!!

Call to Artists

2009-09-02T13:11:00.003-04:00

We are busy planning for our 3rd Annual Juried Fine Arts Show, which will be held November 20-22 and November 28-29. The show will again be held in the Exeter Town Hall Gallery, 2nd floor of the Town Hall, on the corner of Front and Water Streets.

Artists are invited to submit a prospectus and up to three images of work to be reviewed. Space is limited, as will the number of entries per medium be limited, so apply early.

Announcing the Community Arts Series

2009-08-30T13:55:00.004-04:00

ECCA announces a new Community Arts Series, featuring accomplished local and regional artists. The focus for the 2009-2010 series is creativity, inspiration, and the creative process. Demonstrations, presentations, and discussions will cover a wide range of arts topics and mediums, from visual arts to performing and literary arts.

The series will kick off on Tuesday September 15^th with an oil painting and pastel demonstration by Robin Thornhill. Other artists in the series will include painters Rose Bryant and Heather Karp, story tellers Vandy Duffy and Andrea Lovett, sculptor Joe Montroy, and humorist, writer, and story teller Rebecca Rule.

All of the events in the Community Arts Series are open to the public and free of charge. They will run on the third Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, and most will take place at ECCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, in the Tuck Learning Campus. A complete schedule of events can be found in ECCA’s brochure. Registration is requested.

Welding

2009-08-28T08:56:00.003-04:00

Welding class is coming back for the fall. This class, for 18-years and over, is a blast. If you've ever wanted to try welding or wondered about making fun and fabulous sculptures from scrap metal - this is your opportunity. Space is limited and the first class is filling up fast, so call or email to get on the list.

Updates to Fall Brochure

2009-08-22T14:59:00.002-04:00

Our fall brochure has been updated with new classes for all ages. Check out ECCA's Brochure.

NEW -- Art-kid-tecture classes

2009-08-22T14:54:00.002-04:00

Houses, castles, cathedrals, and much more. We have a great new series of classes being offered that bring Architecture and architectural design to children in fun and imaginative ways. Offered by local architectural designer Diane Platt, classes are offered for kids in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The whole schedule, with descriptions of the classes, is available in our new fall brochure.

Fall Creative Writing Classes

2009-08-15T21:55:00.001-04:00

Local author Karen Desrosiers is offering a number of new writing workshops for teens and adults this fall. Check out the new schedule of writing classes at Karen Desrosiers.

2009 Art in the Garden Tour

2009-08-13T10:28:00.002-04:00

Our first annual Art in the Garden Tour was a great success and huge fun. The tour featured nine of Exeter's most beautiful gardens and a half dozen area sculptors, ceramic artists, and woodworkers. ECCA wants to thank the sponsors and supporters of this event - Churchill's Gardent Center, Accent Magazine, Kathy Pottle & Squamscott Press. We would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped the tour to run smoothly, greeted visiters at each garden, and kept everyone's energies up with their enthusiasm.

We are already planning for next year's tour!

NEW -- Ceramics with Laura Moon

2009-08-09T12:06:00.001-04:00

ECCA is thrilled to announce a new adult ceramics class with accomplished local ceramic artist and sculptor, Laura Moon. Participants will use handbuilding techniques to create functional and decorative ceramic pieces. This class is intended for adults of all levels of experience.

Mondays for six weeks, August 31-October 5 (including Labor Day), 6:30-9:30.
$250

2009 Fine Arts Show

2009-08-07T15:58:00.001-04:00

A CALL TO ARTISTS

We are beginning to prepare for or 3rd annual Fine Arts Show, to be held Nov. 20-22 & Nov. 28-29. This is a juried show, and we are actively looking for artists of all mediums and styles to participate in the show. If you are interested in submitting your work for review, please call ECCA at (603) 778-8441 for a copy of the prospectus.

The Artist Prospectus for the 3rd Annual Fine Art Show can be found HERE

New Kiln!

2009-08-06T12:01:00.000-04:00

ECCA is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new kiln. This new kiln has a higher capacity, which will enable us to process more ceramics efficiently.

Glaze work comes out brighter and glassier!

And we are now able to do high-fire stoneware!

Look for new adult stoneware classes with local ceramic artist, Laura Moon.

New On-line Brochure

2009-08-06T08:02:00.000-04:00

In an effort to reduce our paper consumption and cut down on our printing expenses, our new Fall 2009 Brochure is available on our website. www.exeterarts.net

We have redesigned it to make it printer friendly.

The registration form is also available on the website. Or you can call us at (603) 778-8441 to register over the phone.