Artist Jenni Franke Offers Instruction at Lighthouse as Part of Key West Art & Historical Society’s New Programming
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters, Custom House Museum, and Fort East Martello—the three historic properties stewarded by Key West Art & Historical Society— are part of the inspiration behind the organization’s new program Sip n’ Sketch, three fun and instructional sessions led by artist and educator Jenni Franke and wine enthusiast Buzzy Rossman. Saturday, October 3rd marks the first of the three sessions, which will be held at the Lighthouse from 4:30pm-6:00 pm.
The hands-on soiree is open to all levels of ability and will explore creative expression while embracing the historic structure as its subject matter. Franke will provide open-ended instruction for participants, using the “Zentangle Method” – an easy and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns while increasing focus and creativity– as an approach to drawing the lighthouse in this session.
“You can get lost in the drawing and it is very meditative,” she says. “It is also something that everyone can feel comfortable doing and add their own touch to it.”
Rossman will accompany Franke, educating participants in his love of old world wines while offering tastings of both red and white wines, which will also be available for purchase for $15. Participants can also enjoy the inspiration provided by the grounds just before and after the event, exploring the Keeper’s Quarters Museum and climb the Lighthouse’s 88 steps to take in a bird’s-eye view of the island.
“Art and history have a relationship that goes back to the beginning of time,” says Franke. “I love that we will work outside and have art workshops in three different historic locations in Key West. I am sure they will bring out the creativity in each of the artists participating in the workshops.”
Cost for the session is $35 for KWAHS members or $45 for non-members and includes materials, wine tasting, cheese and museum/lighthouse access. Register online at KWAHS.ORG/LEARN to reserve your spot in this limited-space workshop and to check dates for the program’s following two sessions at the Custom House Museum and Fort East Martello. For more information call Adele Williams at 305.295.6616 x 15.
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