The Studios of Key West recently announced an upcoming season of creativity with its fall 2024 preseason classes. Whether you’re looking to hone your skills or embark on a new artistic journey, the lineup offers opportunities designed to spark the imagination and invigorate the creative spirit.
Dive into the world of television with a unique workshop led by Ernest Gold, a distinguished Peyton Evans Artist in Residence (PEAR), on Oct. 18. With 15 years of experience in both the U.S. and Austrian film industries, Gold is known for his genre-defining work, including the Austrian Amazon series “Beasts Like Us.” In this exclusive session, Gold will guide participants through the process of developing their own television series, from initial concept to final show.
Art lovers can get a jump on their holiday shopping with Maggie Ruley’s “Pet Portraits” workshop Oct. 29-30. This hands-on class teaches attendees how to capture the charm of our furry friends, creating portraits that make perfect gifts for the holidays.
For those ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into painting, Jack McDonald’s “Painting Bootcamp” returns in November and December. Over four Mondays, McDonald will teach the art of composition and finishing a painting with his signature humor and dedication.
Stargazers and science enthusiasts won’t want to miss Larry Halstead’s “Enjoyable Astronomy” class on Nov. 12-13. This evening workshop explores the planets and stars, providing tips and tricks for identifying celestial wonders and enjoying the night sky.
Travel enthusiasts can transform their globetrotting experiences into compelling stories with Faith Adiele’s (PEAR) “Travel Writing to Save the World” workshop on Dec. 17. Learn to craft engaging travel narratives to turn personal adventures into tales that take readers across the globe. Named one of Marie Claire magazine’s “Five Women to Learn From,” Adiele chairs the Writing & Literature Program at California College of the Arts and speaks and teaches around the world.
The Studios of Key West is eager to offer additional classes led by other talented PEARs (Peyton Evans Artists in Residence). Explore the fundamentals of linocut printing on fabric with Dakotasky Bowen on Nov. 15, or dive into abstract acrylic painting with Franck Hodelin in “Acrylic Painting (Beginner to Intermediate)” Nov. 19-20. Plus, young creatives can participate in workshops with favorite local instructors, including printmaking with Bria Ansara and poetry writing with B. Lucy Stevens.More information is at tskw.org.
