Experience creativity firsthand at Cactus Wren! Join us for three days of live art demonstrations featuring painting, jewelry making, metalwork, and glass fusing. Meet the artists, discover their techniques, and see beautiful works of art take shape!
Friday, November 13
- 10 AM–Noon & 2–4 PM | Susan Zivic – Live artist demonstration.
- 10 AM–3 PM | Gale Thomssen – Discover the art of copper bracelet making.
- 11 AM–2 PM | Janelle Starr-Koch – Enjoy expressive oil painting techniques in action.
- 11 AM–4 PM | Patty Sjolin – Explore the unique art of painting on metal.
- 11 AM–4 PM | Sonsoles (Sunny) Shack – Experience the colors and textures of oil and pastel painting.
Saturday, November 14
- 10 AM–3 PM | Gale Thomssen – Explore copper bracelet making and create your own wearable work of art!
- 10 AM–2:30 PM | Linda Star Landon – See rich colors and expressive brushwork come together in oil painting.
- 11 AM–1 PM | Jodie Brenner – Watch a horse take shape in watercolor on Aquabord.
- 11 AM–4 PM | Patty Sjolin – Discover the unique techniques behind painting on metal.
- 11 AM–4 PM | Sonsoles (Sunny) Shack – Explore the textures and colors of oil and pastel painting.
Sunday, November 15
- 11 AM–1 PM | Jodie Brenner – Watercolor painting of a horse on Aquabord.
- 11 AM–12:30 PM | Tanya Lown – Learn the art of crafting braided leather bracelets.
- 1–3 PM | Tanya Lown – Discover the process of applying gold to silver.
- 1 PM | Diane C. Taylor – See how kiln-fused glass becomes colorful earrings and pendants.
- 11 AM–4 PM | Sonsoles (Sunny) Shack – Oil and pastel painting techniques in action.