Workshops
Drop-In Drawing: Dream Books
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When: May 16 from 1-5pm on a drop-in basis
Where: Loudoun House 209 Castlewood Drive Lexington, KY Cost: FREE! Instructor: Exhibiting artist Beth Reitmeyer - Beth Reitmeyer is a visual artist who likes to make people happy with her colorful installations. Born in Colorado Springs, CO and raised in Louisville, KY, she attended Northwestern University (MFA), Western Kentucky University (MAT), the Pennsylvania State University (BFA), and The School of the Art Institute (Post Baccalaureate program). Her sewing skills and love of glitter were learned from her mother. Her current exhibition, Wonder as We Wander, is on view at the Loudoun House until May 22nd. |
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Create your own whimsical pages inspired by your imagination and prompts. Each participant will receive their own handmade 3" x 4" accordion book created by Beth. Markers, pens, and colored pencils along with prompts to inspire drawings. Words inspired by the drawings will be embroidered into Torrent, within the foam of the waterfall within the installation. No need to sign up—just drop by, grab some pencils, and let your creativity flow. Can't wait to spend time drawing with you and see your drawings!
Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Dyeing
When: May 23 from 1pm-3pm
Where: Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Drive Lexington, KY
Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members
Tickets and Registration:
https://www.jotform.com/build/261046125889160
Instructor: Local Artist Christina Lynch
Maintaining connection with identity through art.
Christina is a non-traditional student completing her MFA in Studio Art & Art History. After 6+ years in the Healing Arts teaching Hatha yoga and curating art shows she changed her direction. Christina studies printmaking, book illustration, photography, storytelling & writing.
Activism is important to her; she continues to contribute time to many causes advocating for education, peace, environmental and human rights around the world. Her recent academic grant was accepted for a year's study in Kraków, Poland with the University of Graphic Art. She is presently in the process of writing a book about Eastern Europe.
Class will learn about the traditional artform, as it originated in present-day Ukraine, as Christina learned during her nine months of study in Poland & Eastern Europe. A study of pattern, symbolism & regional cultural significance will accompany the practice of the craft. Participants will learn how to utilize “kistkas”; the tool for “writing” beeswax onto the surface of eggs. All participants will take a colorful, handmade pysanky home with them.
Where: Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Drive Lexington, KY
Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members
Tickets and Registration:
https://www.jotform.com/build/261046125889160
Instructor: Local Artist Christina Lynch
Maintaining connection with identity through art.
Christina is a non-traditional student completing her MFA in Studio Art & Art History. After 6+ years in the Healing Arts teaching Hatha yoga and curating art shows she changed her direction. Christina studies printmaking, book illustration, photography, storytelling & writing.
Activism is important to her; she continues to contribute time to many causes advocating for education, peace, environmental and human rights around the world. Her recent academic grant was accepted for a year's study in Kraków, Poland with the University of Graphic Art. She is presently in the process of writing a book about Eastern Europe.
Class will learn about the traditional artform, as it originated in present-day Ukraine, as Christina learned during her nine months of study in Poland & Eastern Europe. A study of pattern, symbolism & regional cultural significance will accompany the practice of the craft. Participants will learn how to utilize “kistkas”; the tool for “writing” beeswax onto the surface of eggs. All participants will take a colorful, handmade pysanky home with them.
Whisk Broom Weaving Workshop
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When: June 27 from 12pm - 4:30pm
Where: Loudoun House 209 Castlewood Drive Lexington, KY Cost: $25 for Lexington Art League Members $50 for non-members Tickets available at: https://form.jotform.com/260975763545066 Instructor: Visiting artist Abeni Pierson - Abeni Pierson is a Chicagoland native, fiber artist, and educator who studied Fashion Design at Columbia College Chicago, but over time felt drawn away from the fashion industry and toward a sustainable way of making. Now based in Northern California, she works with pine needles, sorghum (broomcorn), gourds, and cattails. She forages, cleans, and dyes the materials by hand. Through her teaching, she has committed to keeping the language of American folk arts alive. |
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Learn the craft of making brooms from natural fibers while exploring the cultural history behind this everyday tool. No prior experience needed! Long before factories or written instructions, people learned by watching, touching, and repeating. In today’s world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, it’s easy to lose touch with the moment. Fiber arts offers a meditative, screen-free experience that inspires focus, patience, and a sense of achievement.
Participants will learn the craft of making brooms from natural plant fibers while exploring the cultural history behind this everyday tool. We’ll begin with an introduction to the primary plant used in traditional broom-making, sorghum, including how it’s grown, harvested, and prepared for use. Participants will learn the difference between sweet and non-sweet sorghum, how each is used, and why broomcorn (a non-sweet variety) became the preferred fiber for broom-making. We’ll also explore broom-making traditions from cultures within and outside of the United States, highlighting the cultural significance of brooms as objects of labor, ritual, and protection. Before working with sorghum, participants will practice foundational weaving techniques by creating two small pine needle mini brooms. Once the technique is familiar, we’ll move on to working with sorghum to begin forming a traditional whisk broom.
All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. This class is beginner-friendly. Participants will leave with their handmade broom and mini brooms. Broomcorn for future projects will be available for purchase at the end of class.
Participants will learn the craft of making brooms from natural plant fibers while exploring the cultural history behind this everyday tool. We’ll begin with an introduction to the primary plant used in traditional broom-making, sorghum, including how it’s grown, harvested, and prepared for use. Participants will learn the difference between sweet and non-sweet sorghum, how each is used, and why broomcorn (a non-sweet variety) became the preferred fiber for broom-making. We’ll also explore broom-making traditions from cultures within and outside of the United States, highlighting the cultural significance of brooms as objects of labor, ritual, and protection. Before working with sorghum, participants will practice foundational weaving techniques by creating two small pine needle mini brooms. Once the technique is familiar, we’ll move on to working with sorghum to begin forming a traditional whisk broom.
All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. This class is beginner-friendly. Participants will leave with their handmade broom and mini brooms. Broomcorn for future projects will be available for purchase at the end of class.
Second Saturdays
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Join us and new Artist in Residence Joanne Couch for a new series of FREE workshops! On the second Saturday of every month Joanne will be teaching folks new art skills here at the Loudoun House. The workshops are run on a drop-in basis from 12-4:30pm. Come join the fun!
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May 9th: Make an upcycled quilted tote to keep or gift for Mother's Day... Just like mama or grandma would have made.
June 13th: Make a dandy felted flag in rainbows for Pride, or tweeds for Father's Day. Hop on one of the felting machines which will make you feel like you "felt" like a pro!
July 11th: Make the sweet summer months last all year round! Learn how to paint tropical flowers and palm trees on beautiful wood wind spinners.
August 8th: Happy National Parks Month! Learn how to paint a beautiful iconic retro National Parks poster with my own paint by numbers canvas sets. Red River Gorge, Utah's Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, where shall we travel next?
September 12: Happy National Bourbon Month! Let's celebrate Kentucky's homegrown famous spirit and cheers to the angels' share. Learn to paint your own Kentucky masterpiece on a canvas stretched right on a bourbon barrel hoop. This may jumpstart your art career or just what you needed to reignite your love of painting and Kentucky pride. Bourbon barrel hoops were donated by Abigail Felix, co-creator or Divine Spirits LLC, Lexington's premiere bottler and bourbon finishing house.
June 13th: Make a dandy felted flag in rainbows for Pride, or tweeds for Father's Day. Hop on one of the felting machines which will make you feel like you "felt" like a pro!
July 11th: Make the sweet summer months last all year round! Learn how to paint tropical flowers and palm trees on beautiful wood wind spinners.
August 8th: Happy National Parks Month! Learn how to paint a beautiful iconic retro National Parks poster with my own paint by numbers canvas sets. Red River Gorge, Utah's Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, where shall we travel next?
September 12: Happy National Bourbon Month! Let's celebrate Kentucky's homegrown famous spirit and cheers to the angels' share. Learn to paint your own Kentucky masterpiece on a canvas stretched right on a bourbon barrel hoop. This may jumpstart your art career or just what you needed to reignite your love of painting and Kentucky pride. Bourbon barrel hoops were donated by Abigail Felix, co-creator or Divine Spirits LLC, Lexington's premiere bottler and bourbon finishing house.
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Public Gallery Hours
Wednesday 12pm-5pm
Thursday 12pm-5pm Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday 12pm - 5pm Viewings also available by appointment |
The Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Dr. Lexington, Ky. 40505 Email: [email protected]
Phone 859-254-7024 |
All Lexington Art League programs are made possible through the generous support of LexArts.
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The Kentucky Arts Council, a state arts agency, provides operating support to the Lexington Art League with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Lexington Parks & Recreation.
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A yearly online giving challenge from the Bluegrass Community Foundation.
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