Full Circle Gallery is pleased to present the fascinating and inventive work of local artist AiSeong. “The Gathering” is a collection of paintings on found objects that portray patron saints with a modern twist. Please join us for the opening reception on April 19, 2013 at 6:00pm.
AiSeong has always been a doodler, painter, and tinkerer. As a multimedia artist, she derives inspiration from the modern satirical “lowbrow” movement and the graffiti-artist-turned-gallery-artist phenomenon. She creates portraits and illustrations inspired by nature and folk art, particularly Latin American nicho. AiSeong currently lives and paints in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The seed for “The Gathering” was first planted while traversing the southwest on a cross-country tour of the US. It was in the small town of Mesilla, NM, amongst the shops carrying tchotchkes adorned with images of Billy the Kid, Frida Kahlo and Dia de los Muertos skeletons, that AiSeong first took notice of the illustrated saints. Her curiosity sparked, she embarked on a journey to discover what they might look like if portrayed in a more contemporary fashion.
Join us on April 19 for the opening reception for “The Gathering,” where you can meet AiSeong and see firsthand her whimsical and extraordinary reimagining of classical saint iconography.
Parties & Special Events
Planning a party for kids or adults, corporate team building, girls night out or just for fun? Plan your party at our studio! We will work with you to design a great party or team building experience with your choice of painting, sculpting or wheel throwing. You will come away with amazing individual projects or a larger group project! Check our parties and special events page for more details.
Security Blanket
The "SOS Security Blanket" is a community project and conceptual art piece made of petroleum based plastics. It is Mercedes' intention to combine fine art and domestic crafts to allow people to express their concerns about the Gulf oil spill, current energy policies, and to be part of the dialog about how we can work towards a more sustainable future. If you would like to create a piece for this project, please click here for more details.
Open Studio / Private Lessons
We now offer open studio hours when scheduled classes are not running, as well as private instruction by appointment (walk-ins are welcome too).
Open Studio
| $12 per hour |
Open Studio Hours
| Tuesday: | 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday: | 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Friday: | 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday: | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Private Instruction
| $40 per hour, per person |
Clay Prices
| 12 lb | $15.00 |
| 25 lb | $25.00 |
| 50 lb | $38.00 |
Firing Costs
| $0.04 per cubic inch. |
| Includes bisque firing, glaze firing, and use of studio glazes. Clay body must be cone 6 and compatible with studio glazes. |
New Class Schedule!
Check out our new class schedule for 2013!
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Painting Party
Thursdays
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$35.00 per person
Bring your favorite beverage and paint along as we give you step-by-step instructions on completing your very own art masterpiece that you take home at the end of the evening. Register now to attend our "instant artist" painting party and find your inner painter! No experience required. See the schedule for the painting of the week.
Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.
Sip & Spin
1st and 3rd Friday of each month
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$25.00 at the door (space is limited - call to sign up!)
Bring a friend and your favorite beverage. Relax and try your hand at pottery- no experience necessary. Everybody gets the chance to make at least one pot!
Sip and spin is a fun time to socialize and see if pottery is something you are really interested in.
Price includes two pieces glazed and fired by our staff. You can keep more or glaze them yourself for an additional fee.
Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.