Bonham, Texas -- The October Art Show Opening Reception will be on Friday, Oct 3. Guests can come and go from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Free admission. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.  This month’s show theme is Trees.  A special exhibit is in the East Gallery, celebrating the work of Donna West throughout the month of October.  West was an artist, photographer, thespian, board member and friend to many at the art center. Much of her artwork is available for sale for a donation to the center’s Kidz Krew program.

The art center also continues to offers a wide variety of art classes for all ages.  Brush & Brunch is a class with lunch and painting on Oct 7 from 11 am to 3 pm. Chris Cravens is leading a Watercolor painting class on Nov 9 from 1-3 pm. A kids paint party will be held on Oct 11 from 10:30 am to noon.

Kids Crafts with Jaye will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4-5 pm on Oct 12, 21 and 28.  Youth Mixed Media with Sandy will be at the same times and days.

Michelle Haynes will lead a Garden Charm class on Saturday, Oct 18 from 11 am to 2 pm.  For this class, participants must bring old jewelry and other trinkets and will learn how to turn them into beautiful artwork for the garden or window.

A Boho Moon paint party for adults with Jessie Bryant from 3 Little Birds Paintings will be held in the evening on Oct 21.

Tatiana Suvorova will teach Oil Pastels on Oct 17 from 10 am to noon. Sandy Barber will teach a class in Visible Mending on Oct 17 from 2-4 pm.  Masterpieces & Margaritas will be on Oct 17 from 6-8 pm.

Karen Sigler will lead a class in making resin trays on Oct 25.  Kay and David Castle will teach a Wall Basket Weaving Class on Oct 18 from 10 am to 2 pm and Gathering Baskets on Nov 14 from noon to 4 pm.

Sip & Stitch is a free time for fiber artists to bring their current project and enjoy fellowship with others who like to crochet, knit, embroider and create other fiber arts.  The next Sip & Stitch is set for Oct 23 from 6-8 pm. 

Likewise, Artist Get Togethers are free opportunity for artists of any medium to get together with other creative types and work on their current project. The next one is set for Oct 31 from 1-3 pm.

Junk Journal Club meets monthly and will meet again on Oct 22 from 2-4 pm and on Saturday, Oct 25 from 10 am to 1 pm. This class is free for members and $5 for non-members. Poetry at the Art Canter is a free opportunity for those who enjoy poetry to gather to read and listen to the spoken word. The next gathering will be on Oct 30 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Drama Kids meets weekly on Thursday evenings. The center offers weekly yoga classes.  Kristi Dunbar teaches yoga on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Jenny Schero teaches chair yoga on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Beginners are welcome. Classes cost $10 for members and $15 for non-members.  

A belly dance workshop will meet on Nov 8 from 10 am to noon.

Wanda Oliver will be leading a two part class on Intuitive Painting with Oil and Cold Wax on Nov 1 & 8 from 10 am to 1 pm.

Other new classes are being added to the center’s schedule nearly every week. Go to the center’s website to get more information about classes and to sign up.
Only two more chances to catch the local Farmers Market at the Creative Arts Center this year: October 11 & 25.  Shoppers can find fresh produce, eggs, honey, bread, goat milk soaps and other homemade and handcrafted items.

Vendor registration is now open for Sweets, Spirits & Sparkles Holiday Shopping event.  This indoor holiday market will held on Saturday, Dec 6 from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Creative Arts Center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham.  The center is open Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon.  For more information, call (903) 640-2196 or go to www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org.