Parkside Art Gallery is busily preparing to unveil its brand new studio and it will be done in style with an open house and cake-cutting ceremony.
The grand opening is on March 2 from noon to 4 p.m. This is when people can see the new space, take in art demonstrations and enjoy refreshments.
The bright, new studio, named Parkside Art Centre, is located in the building’s lower level and is the product of combining a former meeting room and a storage room. The space was painted and a new floor installed, making it an ideal workshop environment, says Parkside president Gina Myhill-Jones.
“We can now host instruction in various art mediums, including dance.”
She adds Parkside is currently looking for groups and individuals interested in utilizing the room, including those who will hold art workshops.
“We’d like to hear from individuals who are interested in teaching, so we can add them to our workshop roster.”
The summer roster already includes workshops in life drawing, Japanese Chigiri paper art, hand-built clay, painting and, possibly, a glass art course.
