Category Archives: Upcoming Events

A matter of proportion

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

More notes from Figures in a Scene class. In April’s session the class took selfies and studied proportions of facial features. It is fun to see where the eyes, nose and mouth are placed, with the idea of painting themselves … Continue reading →

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May classes at ArtiFactory

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Omer Sanan and I will lead two more Figures in a Scene watercolor class sessions in May (update: see my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates!). Above left:  My painting and notes from our April 26 class. … Continue reading →

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Figures in a scene

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update: See my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates! Figures in a Scene class Fellow artist Omer Sanan and I will lead this class. From the course description: “The figure is captivating and expressive but is … Continue reading →

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It Happens Here, Too

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update:  This event will be rescheduled after being cancelled for weather safety concerns. Keep an eye on the Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition social media for updates! Previous post: It Happens Here, Too:  Human Trafficking in Iowa Informational event at … Continue reading →

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Eastside Artists Show and Sale 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 2, 3, and 4, 2022: “Local Art from Hand & Heart” — I’m looking forward to having a booth at this year’s in-person (face masks required) Iowa City Eastside Artists Show and Sale! The event is … Continue reading →

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What’s going on! (sticky post)

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Figures in a Scene classes, Wednesday afternoons at the ArtiFactory — register at their website: June 21, 2023, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Garden Art Fair at Reiman Gardens (Ames, IA) (scroll down on linked page). Admission price includes … Continue reading →

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Autumn workshop at the Prairie

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Friday, October 14, 2022, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Join us for my workshop Imagination Unbinds Hope, at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat near Wheatland, Iowa! We will be painting intuitively, finding shapes in clouds and our imaginations, finding our voice. This … Continue reading →

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Sunday conversations

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update:  The Octagon show was great (and windy!), I saw lots of friends and left new paintings at the Octagon Shop. (My original post is below.) I’ll have this new painting, “Sunday Conversations,” at the Octagon Art Festival this Sunday … Continue reading →

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