Starting in January 2021 we will now be meeting at the Gillespie County Historical Society, on 312 W. San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
DK's regular meeting dates are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month from September through June. No meetings in July or August. Sessions feature demonstrations by visiting artists, are free and open to the public. Doors opens at 6 PM. Demonstrations begin promptly at 6:30, followed by a brief business meeting. For the safety of others, we will be following current social distancing guidelines, masks are required for all attendees.
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2020 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
---THURSDAY, December 3, 2020 - 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center Instead of a holiday party, with members bringing something they worked on during these past months for a "COVID-19 Show and Tell" session; masks required.
--NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: The 28th Annual Die Künstler von Fredericksburg Fine Art Show & Sale, originally scheduled for November 13 - 15, 2020, has been postponed until next year.
---THURSDAY, November 5, 2020 - 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Mary Ross Buchholz. To learn more about the artist, visit her website: https://www.maryrossbuchholz.com/
---THURSDAY, October 1, 2020 - 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Phil Bob Borman. To learn more about the artist, visit his website: https://www.philbobbormanfineart.com/
---THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 - 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Wildlife painter Brian Grimm. To learn more about the artist, visit his website: https://www.briangrimmart.com/
*** NOTE: Due to the developing COVID-19 crisis, the demonstration/meetings originally scheduled for April, May, and June of 2020 were cancelled. Regular monthly meetings resumed in September 2020, with attendees practicing appropriate social distancing and wearing masks. Alternatively, DK members may choose to attend demos virtually via "Zoom," using the group's password for access. ***
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Pam Ingalls from Spokane, WA, who painted a portrait in oils from life, with one of our members as her model -https://pamingalls.com/
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2020, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Layne Johnson, landscape painter, demonstrating his use of imprimatura - (an initial stain of color then selectively wiped down) on a large canvas, for a painting that will feature clouds as the primary feature. https://laynejohnson.com/
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020, 6-8 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Note: This meeting was scheduled for the second Thursday of January.
Annual membership meeting and election of board members
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2019 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 6 -8 PM DK MEMBERS' CHRISTMAS PARTY
---St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 602 West Creek Street, Fredericksburg.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Mike Martin
Texas artist Mike Martin, now living in Comfort, particularly enjoys painting the town’s old homes and public buildings in plein air
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Kathleen Cook, pastel artist and instructor, and a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America, talking about her approach to painting
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Mary Zirkel, Hill Country artist, showing how to use modeling paste to texture a painting
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Jenny Granberry, watercolor artist
THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2019, 6:30 PM
--- Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Donna Bland www.donnabland.com Demonstrating painting a landscape in oils, with loose style and focus on values and color harmony
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019, 6:30 PM
--- Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Robin Hegemier https://www.robinspaintings.com Painting an abstract watercolor with nature/botanical theme and kaleidoscope-type composition, and showing how to mount the paper in a float frame or on canvas.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Holly White-Gehrt http://www.hollywhitegehrt.com Historical perspective on this medium now enjoying renewed interest, followed by a brief demonstration on preparing the paint.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019, 6 PM
--- Hill Country University Center
Membership meeting and election of board members (No demonstration.)
---2019 SPECIAL EVENTS/EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES---
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
27th Annual Die Künstler von Fredericksburg Fine Art Show & Sale
St. Joseph's Halle, 212 W. San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019
Gillespie County Fair
DK members showing their artwork during the Fair, in the main exhibit hall.
Interested in participating? Space is limited, so don't delay! Contact Ron Vantz, display coordinator at 830-997-3029; royalvantz@yahoo.com
SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2019, 9-5
Marktplatz, Fredericksburg
One-day display and sale of works by member artists.
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