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Laguna Outreach’s art workshop today

Laguna Outreach Community Arts “Art Escapes” workshop will be the

second of a three-part acrylic workshop series, “Laguna Locale

Series,” taught by artist Joan Corman from 1:45 to 4 p.m. today.

Learn basic acrylic painting, with the introduction of various

techniques inspired by images of Laguna Beach.

The class is suitable for all artistic levels. The cost is $30,

including materials; class size is limited. The workshop is at the

Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. For reservations, call (949)

363-4700 or go to https://www.locaarts.org.

City Hall art awards and reception April 7

There will be an awards ceremony and reception for the “Art That’s

Small at City Hall” competition, from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday before

First Thursday’s Art Walk.

First place receives $350, second place $200, third place $50 and

$50 for the City Hall choice winner. The works will be exhibited

through April 29.

For information, call Sian Poeschl at (949) 497-0722.

Community Art Project revealed

Community Art Project will reveal “Heron” by found-object sculptor

James Koch at 3 p.m. Sunday at 900 Glenneyre St. The public is

invited to the ceremony to meet the artist and have hors d’oeuvres.

This is the first artwork Community Art Project has placed outside of

downtown as part of its new “Art Beyond Borders” program. Funds for

this program were raised at Community Art Project’s “A Night at the

Bank” event held in February. For information on becoming a member,

call (949) 598-9844.

First Sundays music and art at College

As part of the continuing First Sundays program of free art

exhibits and classical music sponsored by the Laguna College of Art &

Design, Laguna Beach Live will present Deodara Quartet from 3 to 4:30

p.m. Sunday at the college, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road.

The College Art Gallery opens at 2 p.m. to view the Annual Juried

Student Exhibition -- work by students at all levels in each major:

fine art, illustration, graphic design, animation.

Plein air painters launch newsletter

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association has launched an electronic

newsletter, “Pleintalk” at https://www.lpapa.org/ pleintalk/

pleintalk.html. Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, 3251 Laguna

Canyon Road, Suite F3. For information, call (949) 376-3635.

Laguna Art Museum Learning Lab Events

Plein air workshops begin April 2

Students will explore traditional plein air master’s techniques,

including composition, light, nuances of color, value, paint

application and brush stroke techniques taught by Jean Marie. Class

is for adults and ages 8 and older and is from 3 to 6 p.m. April 2, 9

and 16 and May 7, 14 and 21. Cost is $105 for museum members and $120

nonmembers. Easel rental is $15 per session.

Painting like Cezanne April 9

“Painting like Cezanne” is a 3-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to 12

p.m. April 9, with artist Brenda Bredvik. Learn the finer points of

painting -- for first-time artists or more advanced to explore new

techniques. The class is for adults and ages 14 and up. Cost is $40

for museum members and $50 for nonmembers; there is a $15 materials

fee.

Cool Clay for Kids class Mondays

Cool Clay for Kids will be on Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 18

through May 23. Students will learn the basics behind a variety of

ceramic techniques, including coil pots and pinch pots, taught by

instructor Lauren Robinson. The class is for ages 6 to 12. Cost is

$120 for museum members and $135 for nonmembers. Materials fee is

$15.

Laguna Art Museum is at 307 Cliff Drive. For information, call

(949) 494-8971.

Playhouse Gala to honor Sally Struthers

The Laguna Playhouse 2005 Gala will honor Golden Globe and Emmy

Award Winning Actress Sally Struthers, who starred in the Playhouse’s

2002 production “Always, Patsy Cline,” at 6 p.m. April 16 at the

Montage Resort and Spa. “A Gala Evening in the Tropics” is a black

tie affair with dinner and dancing. Tickets range from $25,000 VIP to

$500 per person. For underwriting information or to attend call (949)

497-2787, Ext. 17.