ART

The Banyan Springs Art Club is based on the premise that one does not have to be an artist to enjoy art in its many art forms. Our programs and classes are designed to promote culture in varying levels of expertise and for the general membership.

Officers

President                            Doris Perlmutter
Vice President
Membership                       Charlotte Greenberg
Treasurer                            Joan Sylvetsky
Secretary (Banner)            Natalie Wiesenthal
Recording Secretary         Betty Hirschberger
Trips                                   Elaine Donsky
Programs                            Arlene Michnoff, Muriel Pizer
Photography President      Feige Brody
Members at Large            Paula Blum (Cinema Group)
                                            Frankie Moses (Project Linus Coordinator)
                                            Ricki Fishman (Teacher)

Membership dues are due December 1.
$5.00 per person. Make checks payable to:
Banyan Springs Art Club and leave in Art Club mailbox in envelope addressed to "Charlotte Greenberg--DUES". We look forward to having you aboard.

We currently have a membership of 530 Banyan residents and offer a great variety of activities which provide something for everyone to enjoy.

Our activities and programs include hands on classes and workshops in the following crafts

Clothing Art Cinema Glass Pendants

Knitted Toys Deco Art Glass Slumping & Fusing

Sculpture Photography

Painting (all media) Beaded Jewelry Painting on Glass

Book Reviews

Children's Arts and Crafts activities will be held during the December and February holiday weeks.

The Art Club Board enjoyed planning our 2008-2009 Season with you in mind. There will be lots of classes, some new, the Annual Concert, trips, lectures, music, book and cinema reviews, movies, and the Art and Craft Show. Your $5.00 membership dues is your ticket of admission to these activities with special ticket sales to extraordinary events. Check the Art Club Bulletin Board for sign-up instructions and more details.

To add to your enjoyment a state-of-the-art CD player and, for those who need them, eight ear phones specifically for our sound system have been purchased. In addition, a pottery wheel is in place for a new class. Additional programs will be two evening membership meetings with entertainment and refreshments, and two coffee/tea hours to display our new creations for the Clothing Art and Deco Designs classes. Join us for what promises to be a fun-filled Art Club Program.

ART ART CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Annual Dues: $5.00 per person

Payable: November 1, 2008

All Art Club programs are open to paid-up members.

Me Membership cards must be presented for all activities.

Tick Tickets for special events are purchased on

sch Scheduled monthly ticket sale days.

Cla Class: DICRYLIC GLASS JEWELRY

Cre Create pendants, bracelets, and earrings from brilliant colors of glass, glued and fired, to pro produce stunning pieces of jewelry.

Inst Instructors: Marvin Berkowitz, Sam Nelson, Anne Starr and Dorothy Raider

Monday afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Star Starting Dec. 1, 2008 in the Art Room

Fee: Fee: $25.00 for three pieces

Cla Class: POTTERY

Wit With the purchase of a pottery wheel by the Art Club, a new art form is offered. Learn to use the wheel to create a variety of art objects.

Inst Instructor: Lenny Cohen

Tue Tuesday afternoons 3:00 – 6:00 P.M.

Star Starting Dec. 2, 2008 in the Ceramics Room

Fee: Fee: To be announced

Cla Class: STAINED GLASS

You You can produce beautiful stained glass objects which include boxes, jewelry, mirrors, pict picture frames and more…

Inst Instructors: Sam Nelson and Marvin Berkowitz

Thu Thursday mornings 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

Sta Starting Jan. 8, 2009 in the Ceramics Room

Fee Fee:: According to cost of art object

Cla Class: BEADED JEWELRY

Ent Enter the world of a vast choice of colorful beads. Create necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and beaded watch bracelets for yourself or as gifts.

Instr Instructors: Harriet Baron assisted by Ricki Fishman and Jack Baron

Ric Thursday mornings 9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Star Starting Dec. 4, 2008 in the Art Room

Fee: Cost according to size of your jewelry creation

Cla Class: CLOTHING ART

Giv Give your favorite wardrobe new life, and increase the pleasure of wearing new clothes, by add Adding decorative touches to T’s, jackets, blouses, sweaters, slacks, etc. with colorful fabr fabric and paint designs.

ric a Instructors: Doris Perlmutter and Norma Warren

We Wednesday mornings 9:30 – 12:00 P.M.

Stq Starting Jan. 7, 2009 in the Art Room

Fee: Fee: $10.00

Class: DECO DESIGNS

Using fabric, colored papers, and photos create glass plates, greeting cards, wall
hangings and lovely new projects to be announced.

Instructor: Ricki Fishman

Tuesday mornings 10:00 – 12:00 P.M.

Starting Jan. 6, 2009 in the Art Room

3 sessions per month

Fee: $10.00

Class: SCULPTURE

Starting with a mound of clay, sculpt your own art piece which can be painted and fired.

Instructor: Dot Cahan

Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 12:30 P.M.

Starting Dec. 2, 2008 in the Ceramics Room

Fee: Your own clay and tools

Class: DRAMA/COMEDY WORKSHOP

Learn the art of performing whether acting or speaking to a group, or just to have fun
reading scenes from Broadway shows.

Instructor: Sy Fish

Thursday afternoons 3:00 – 4:40 P.M.

Starting Dec. 4, 2008 in Room A

Classes: PAINTING

This class is led by a professional artist offering instruction in acrylics, water color, oils, charcoal, decoupage, and more..

Instructor: Sue Skigen

Monday afternoons 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

Starting Dec. 1, 2008 in the Cabana

Fee: Your own art materials

Class: PAINTING WORKSHOP

Bring your current work for a critique and suggestions on improving your technique.

Leader: Dot Cahan

Friday mornings 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. in the Cabana Club

Fee: Your personal art supplies

Class: PAINTING ON GLASS

Decorate vases and bowls with paint for glass using designs to implement your ideas.

Instructor: Suzan Sankel

Monday, March 16, 1:00 PM in the Art Room

Fee: Cost of materials

Class: KNITTED TOYS

Fashion adorable stuffed toys by knitting component parts using colorful yarns.

Instructor: Sandy Lefton

Tuesday afternoons !:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Starting Feb. 3, 2009 in the Art Room

Fee: Cost of materials

EVENING MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Short business meeting and entertainment

Wed., December 10, 2008

Flamenco classical guitarist and a popular pianist

Wed., January 14, 2009

Aurora Strings, members of FL Youth Orchestra

7:30 P.M. in the Center

ANNUAL CONCERT

A stellar event featuring

Violinist Mei Mei Lou, Trumpeteer Jeffery Kaye

Also a vocalist and a pianist

A program of upbeat classics and popular jazz selected for our Banyan Springs audience.

A wine reception will precede the performance. Dessert will be served at the program’s conclusion.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

7:30 P.M. in the Banyan Room and Center

Watch for ticket sale day and cost.

CINEMA REVIEWS

A panel of film enthusiasts researches and analyzes current popular movies shown in local theaters. A different movie is discussed at each meeting including the technical aspects of the film and the plot line. Participation by the audience adds to the enjoyment of the afternoon.

Leader: Paula Blum

Fourth Thursday of January, February and March

1:00 P.M. in Room A

MUSIC TIME WITH NORMAN

From a collection of over 3000 CD’s of classical and popular music, Norman presents an afternoon of musical entertainment and enrichment.

New programs are planned that will surprise and delight you.

Leader: Norman Lubow

First Thursday of each month- November to June

1:00 P.M. in Room A or the Center

BOOK REVIEWS

Provocative books are presented for discussion and analysis of the issues and writing techniques in an interactive format.

Leaders: Carole Beer and Gloria Shapiro

Third Thursday of January, February and March

1:00 P.M. in Room A

DELLAGO AND COMPANY

The life and work of a well known playwright and composer is presented with commentary, play readings and musical selections by professional actors in a three-part series.

Leader: Randi DelLago

Thursdays, January 15 , February 12 and March 26

2:00 P.M. in the Center

Watch for ticket sale day

ART AND CRAFT SHOW

An exhibition of work from our classes plus displays of our residents’ art work

Swap Shop, Surprises and More

Sunday, March 29, 2009

1:00 – 3:30 P.M. in the Center

COFFEE AND TEA IN THE ART ROOM

Clothing Art and Deco Designs present a display of new creations for the 2009 Season

Join friends for coffee/tea and cookies.

Wednesday., December 17, 2009

10:00 – 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

In the Art Room

TRIPS

Surprise Free Art Trip

Visit two local unique art collections

Limited to 40 people

Sat., December 13, 2008 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

More trips are planned and details will follow

Group: PROJECT LINUS

Knitters and crocheters have contributed over 700 blankets for abused, homeless and mentally and physically challenged children in our tri state counties. Blanketeers are invited to attend monthly meetings. For details and blanket pick-up call Elaine Belsky, 369-2686,or Flo Greene, 733-2956.

Group: PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn the answers to your questions of what makes a photo a winner! Join our group for trips to places of photographic interest and discuss picture taking tips.

President Ricki Reichman is a member of several camera clubs, and has won many commendations for her work.

First and Third Tuesday each month

Starting in December thru April

3:00 – 4:00 P.M. in the Art Room

Group: DUPLICATE BRIDGE

All are welcome at our Duplicate Bridge Game. A brief lesson precedes play. Non-resident partners are invited. N/S and E/W winners play free at next game. Need a partner?

Call Shirley Pomerantz who loves the people and the game.

Director: Hal Spiegel is a professional teacher.

Monday evenings 7:00 P.M.

Starting November – May in the Center.

Fee: $3.00 per person

CHILDREN’S ARTS AND CRAFTS

December and February

GUEST MOVIES

Movies for member and their holiday guests.

ART & YIDDISH CLUB LECTURE/SLIDE SHOW

A lecture and slide show about three famous Jewish artists who changed the Art World:
Modigliani, Soutine and Pissarro

Lecturer: Leonard Rosendahl