ARTS & CULTURE
Tiles With Style !
Mondays , 5:30 – 8:30 pm Session 1 : September 11 – October 16 Session 2 : October 30 – December 4 Make colorful mosaic tiles of varied shapes and sizes , and use them to fill a wall niche , to make wall decorations or a sculptural tile for your garden , or to cover a table or backsplash . Learn techniques for writing on tiles with fluid glazing or carving . No previous clay experience necessary , all skill levels welcome . Six , three-hour sessions with Instructor Gerrie Young . Instructor : Gerrie Young $ 105 / $ 85 members per session Perlman Art Studio
NEW ! Chinese Calligraphy
Tuesdays , September 12 – October 17 , 10:30 am – Noon In collaboration with the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center , this introduction to Chinese calligraphy class will provide you with the skills and artistic perspective for this ancient craft . Instructor : Tao App $ 70 / $ 60 members Multipurpose Room
Sunday Morning Clay Class
Sundays , 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Session 1 : September 24 – October 29 Session 2 : November 12 – December 17 Bring your clay knowledge up to date through practice with forms , tiles , the pottery wheel or sculpture . Material fee is $ 30 and due on first day of class . Instructor : Gerrie Young $ 105 / $ 85 members per session Perlman Art Studio
NEW ! Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays , October 3 - 24 , 6 – 8 pm Join Palate 2 Palette Tucson for an introduction to acrylic painting ! Whether you are a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paint brush in your life , this class is for you ! Canvases , easels , aprons , paint , and professional step-by-step instruction will be provided . At the end of the evening you will take home your very own 16x20 ” masterpiece ! Bring your own vegetarian kosher snacks , if you ’ d like ! Instructor : Olivia Johnson $ 165 /$ 145 members for four classes , $ 45 /$ 40 drop in Perlman Art Studio
Art Classes in partnership with Pima Community College ( for complete descriptions and pricing , refer to page 6 )
Coiled Baskets
Monday , September 18 , 9 am - Noon & Wednesday , September 27 , 6 – 9 pm
Marbling
Monday , September 25 , 9 am – 3 pm
Knotting
Wednesday , October 18 , 6 – 9 pm
Fiber Art
Wednesday , October 25 , 6 – 9 pm
Introduction to Floral Design Techniques
Tuesday , November 14 , 2 – 5 pm
The Loft Cinema at The J !
All NEW !
Hare Krishna ! The Mantra , the Movement and the Swami Who Started it All
Thursday , August 3 , 7:30 pm Film followed by Q & A with Director Jean Griesser Hare Krishna ! is a documentary on the life of Srila Prabhupada – the 70-year-old Indian Swami who arrived in America without support or money in the turbulent 1960s . He ignited the worldwide spiritual phenomenon , known as the Hare Krishna movement . This is the true story of an unexpected , prolific , and controversial revolutionary whose books have sold over 520 million copies and has inspired millions of seekers and yoga enthusiasts worldwide .
The B-Side : Elsa Dorfman ’ s Portrait Photography
Wednesday , September 6 , 7:30 pm Portrait photographer Elsa Dorfman found her medium in 1980 : the larger-than-life Polaroid Land 20 ” x24 ” camera , one of only a handful in the world . In the ensuing 35 years she ’ s taken approximately 4,000 photos : beat poets , rock stars , Harvard notables and families large and small . Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris ( The Thin Blue Line , The Fog of War .) This film will be preceded by the seven minute short , The Umbrella Man .
Thursday , October 19 , 7 pm – TBA Thursday , December 7 , 7 pm - TBA All tickets and future film announcements visit loftcinema . org .
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