NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
FREE. No Experience Necessary.
December 5th, 12th
6:30pm-8:30pm

Participants will write a novel in 30 days! Each week guest authors will discuss process, plot, tips and tricks of good writing and the secrets of reaching 50,000 words in 30 days. Class is FREE! All levels of experience welcome! Attendance to all classes is suggested but not mandatory.

RSVP or for more info:
773.301.5366
info@warriorartsstudio.com

Where:
Warrior Arts Studio @ Fulton Street Collective
2000 West Fulton Street

Lion VS Gorilla is a Chicago-based gallery concept working in conjunction with the Fulton Street Collective.  Lion VS Gorilla has a mission of encouraging collaboration, fostering community, and challenging barriers between artists and viewers. We believe that art should be rowdy, that people should fight for it, and that viewing should never be passive.  

For the third show, Lion VS Gorilla is presenting one of the very few all-neon group shows to happen in Chicago. Central to /// NEON 2011 is the way that light (or lack of light) can create, inform, and shape environment. This will be done through the neon art, an interactive light installation, and the audience members themselves (YOU.) There will be three DJ’s, a set by Space Cabin, refreshments, and some surprises. Part of the proceeds will go to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Light Lab and its mission to nurture new work in this underutilized material. SAIC’s Light Lab is one of only two such neon studios in a U.S. academic institution. Opportunities to create and view neon art are limited, highlighting the importance of showing this work. Come show your support and come prepared to dance your little heart out. 

Oh, and also, there will be a bouncy castle.

We hope to see you there!
FEATURED NEON ARTISTS:
John Bannon, Keith Lemley, JiMaoC4, Hochul Shin, and Dave K. Sharma

DETAILS:

8pm-1am 11/12/11, a Saturday in the month of November Fulton Street Collective, 2000 W. Fulton (Fulton at Damen) 
$5 suggested donation, part of the proceeds to benefit SAIC’s Light Lab

Warrior Arts Studio: A Painting Class

Painting Classes
 for Veterans & Artists!
 Classes Begin Sunday Oct. 2nd!
WHAT:
Expressive Self Portraiture 
(painting)

WHEN:
Sunday, November 6,
4pm-6pm

DESCRIPTION:
Participants will explore, study and create expressionist self portraits. Artists who use expressive style to convey feeling and emotion will be discussed and used as inspiration as we learn how to draw and paint self portraits with expressionist qualities.
Class taught by Roxy De Luca

Class is FREE! 
*All levels of experience welcome!

 

Please join us to see Joe's newest incarnation, "Somebody's Sins".  

9:30 PM
Friendly Tap in Berwyn
6733 W Roosevelt Road

Somebody's Sins consists of:
Alton Smith - keyboards & vocals
Joe Lanasa - guitar & vocals
Johnny 99 Flanagan - lead guitar & vocals
Michael Krayniak - bass
Paul Bivans - drums

Fulton Street Collective Fall Open House

In honor of Artist Month, Fulton Street Collective will be opening its doors, its gallery, and its studios to the public. It's been a huge year for FSC and we want to celebrate with our Chicago community. Tour the creative space where artists, fashion designers, musicians, and film-makers perfect their craft. Check out work by our newest members and long-time standard bearers. As always there will be music, libations, refreshments, and a chance to meet and network with our artists. Thank you for all your support and we can't wait to see you! Suggested donation at the door.*

*Confirmed performers now include:

Somebody's Sins
the new band by FSC Member 
Joe Lanasa

Yvonne Doll with the Locals

Environmental Encroachment

Jim Eichorst

Rob Kurtz

Mark Bishop

Poet Rich Siil

Learn airbrushing from a master!

Robert Paschal, Author of 'Basic Airbrush Techniques A Complete Course', 'Airbrushing for Fine and Commercial Artists' and 'Advanced Airbrush Techniques-The Art of the Dot', will be conducting his revered workshops here in Chicago!

- Three 3-Hour Basic Airbrush I Hands-On Workshops.
- One 3-Hour Basic Airbrush II Hands-On Workshop.
- Friday October 14th and Saturday October 15th.
- The use of all equipment and supplies is included!
- Seats are limited and workshops fill up fast!

Hosted at:

Fulton Street Collective
2000 W Fulton Ave
Chicago IL 60612

Basic Airbrush I - Working in Black & White
Designed for the person who has never before used an airbrush or for those who have used an airbrush without success, this time-proven class in basic airbrush has been taught through-out the U.S. Students will learn how to handle and hook up an airbrush, what air sources to use, what materials are compatible, what working surfaces are suitable and their preparation and the simple maintenance procedures that are required. A high-quality Iwata airbrush will be used by students as they render a series of pre-printed exercises while learning the fundamentals of airbrush technique.

Basic Airbrush II - Working in Color
In the afternoon session, students will be introduced to the methods of working with the airbrush in color, both transparently and opaquely, as they develop images on a series of pre-printed exercises. Discussed will be applicable paints, color mixing, paint reduction, development of highlights, glazing technique, working with stencils, friskets and Artool freehand templates, and more. Upon completion, students will have the ability to apply airbrush techniques to their various disciplines—painting, illustration, photo retouching, custom auto/motorcycle art, hobbies and crafts, fingernails, tattoos and more.

Robert Paschal holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in painting and has taught airbrush technique, acrylic painting techniques, watercolor and pastel workshops throughout the U.S.. He is the author of Airbrushing for Fine and Commercial Artists and co- author of Advanced Airbrush Techniques-The Art of the Dot. Robert has taught thousands of people the fundamentals of airbrush technique in his classes that are geared to artists at all levels. Robert's artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States, and he has received several awards--among them American Artist magazine's Art Masters Award and Airbrush Action magazine's Vargas Award.

For more information/registration:

Please Visit: http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/ropaaiwo.html

Phone Number: 1-800-937-4278

Email Address: info@chicagoairbrushsupply.com

Warrior Arts Studio: A Writing Class

Story Truth
A Writing Class
*No writing experience necessary!
**Class is FREE! 

When:
4:00pm-6:00pm
September 26th and October 3rd

Class Description:
This class is based on Tim O'Briens' 'The Things They Carried' concept of story truth. Participants will explore the value of relating experiences by whatever story-telling means necessary and will begin a piece of creative nonfiction.
Class taught by Dani Brzozowski

Where:
Warrior Arts Studio @ Fulton Street Collective
2000 West Fulton Street
(corner of Damen and Fulton)
Chicago IL

To register, more info or questions:
email or call jessa and matt at:
info@warriorartsstudio.com
773.301.5366

Warrior Arts Studio: A Painting Class


Painting Classes
 for Veterans & Artists!
 Classes Begin Sunday Oct. 2nd!
WHAT:
Expressive Self Portraiture 
(painting)

WHEN:
Sundays in Oct.
4pm-6pm

DESCRIPTION:
Participants will explore, study and create expressionist self portraits. Artists who use expressive style to convey feeling and emotion will be discussed and used as inspiration as we learn how to draw and paint self portraits with expressionist qualities.
Class taught by Roxy De Luca

Class is FREE! 
*All levels of experience welcome!