Past Events from February 15, 2024 – April 17, 2024 – Page 5 – Sunset River Gallery Past Events from February 15, 2024 – April 17, 2024 – Page 5 – Sunset River Gallery

Concepts of Abstract Workshop

Sorry, this workshop is full! Call for wait list or information about additional classes. Workshop: Concepts of Abstract Instructor Samantha Spalti Saturday, Feb. 24 – Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Class limited to 8 students. $95, non-refundable More than just slapping paint on a canvas, abstract (non-representational) art is about ideas and feelings. In this two-day […]

Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins

Six Thursdays from  March 14 - April 18, 10:00-12:30 $150 | non-refundable Please bring your own inspiration photo and supplies. The course will begin with examination of reference photos and things to be aware of in your photos. We will learn how to see the important areas of  your photo to help develop a likeness. We will be discussing colors […]

Paint & Party – Dune House

Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends!  This time we'll be painting a sweet seaside beach house set in the dunes. Using basic shapes and a simple color  palette, you'll complete your own acrylic painting with ease. Come with your best pals, or come on your […]

Third Thursday Jazz w/AfterHours Band

Welcome to Third Thursdays! Join us for an evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC. AfterHours is a local band of talented musicians – Jeff Norris on sax, Bill Selway on bass, Dennis Brown on keys, Cliff Hackford on the drum kit,  and Bryan […]

Paint & Party – Dune House

Our first class filled up, so we've added another Dune House class! Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends!  This time we'll be painting a sweet seaside beach house set in the dunes. Using basic shapes and a simple color  palette, you'll complete your own acrylic […]

Paint & Party – Dot Painting on Tile

Dot painting is a technique where dots are painted using special tools to create designs. For this Paint & Party class, we'll be decorating two four-inch tiles in one of two designs: a sea turtle or a geometric mandala design. Tools and how-to's are included. Once oven-cured, these can be used as coasters.  Samantha will take you through it dot […]

Small Abstracts Workshop w/Cristiana Rioli

Abstract paintings to fit any corner of your house. In this Saturday-Sunday workshop, we will explore abstract painting in series to create four harmonious pieces to brighten any corner of your house. We will start working on a paper to make the first series and explore color combination, composition, and the importance of white space. The secret is using a […]

Paint & Party – Rowboat On Marsh

Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! This time we'll be painting a marshscape – complete with rowboat. Using a simple color palette and a little guidance from Ginny, you'll complete your own acrylic painting with ease. Come with your best pals, or come on your […]

Third Thursday Jazz

Join us for an evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC. AfterHours is a local band of talented musicians – Jeff Norris on sax, Bill Selway on bass, Dennis Brown on keys, Cliff Hackford on the drum kit,  and Bryan Hughes on vocals.  The […]

Waterway Art Association Spring Show

We're pleased to announce that once again, Waterway Art Association will be holding its Spring Show and Sale right here at the gallery! This is always a popular event, featuring works in oil, pastel, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, photography, and more – all by some of the most talented artists in the area. An especially exciting part of this 33rd […]