Upcoming Events
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Learn how to eat (and not eat) to achieve your ideal body weight & better quality of life.
Every 2nd Saturday 10-11am (Oct-Mar)
Month 1: Lifestyle Factors, Food Journaling, Goal Setting
Month 2: Mindful Eating, Intro to Meal Planning
Month 3: Carbohydrates & Food Label Analysis
Month 4: Effects of Sugar
Month 5: Quality Proteins, Good vs Bad Fats
Month 6: Maintenance Strategies and Mindfulness
About the Instructor:
Deserie Valloreo owns and operates a corporate wellness business “Insight Wellness Works” and has been teaching wellness workshops for 17 years. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Clinical Herbalist.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
First Friday - Watercolor of Puma Love
Join us First Friday for an art reception featuring the colorful watercolor paintings of Puma Love with live music by Jim Gilmour and Friends.
This is a free community event.
About the Artist:
Puma Love is a queer outsider artist and a lavender farmer. Puma has been farming lavender on a large scale for eight years and has spearheaded the installation of multiple lavender fields, gardens, and orchards. In the winter months, Puma engages a nomadic lifestyle someplace warm, with his trusty sidekick of over a decade — Bella, a Jack Russell terrier mix. Puma creates watercolor paintings on a daily basis when he is not busy farming. He creates art to protest capitalism, to celebrate diversity, and to honor the Earth.
Mixed Media Magic: Layers of Joy
This session blends collage, paint, and texture to create expressive mixed media artwork. Explore personal symbolism while enjoying calming music and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Why Attend?
- Spark your imagination in a beautiful, welcoming space
- Make memories with a friend, partner, or loved one
- Explore creativity in a no-pressure, guided environment
- Enjoy a delightful, sensory-rich experience that relaxes and uplifts
Instructor: Michele Renee Stone
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Learn how to eat (and not eat) to achieve your ideal body weight & better quality of life.
Every 2nd Saturday 10-11am (Oct-Mar)
Month 1: Lifestyle Factors, Food Journaling, Goal Setting
Month 2: Mindful Eating, Intro to Meal Planning
Month 3: Carbohydrates & Food Label Analysis
Month 4: Effects of Sugar
Month 5: Quality Proteins, Good vs Bad Fats
Month 6: Maintenance Strategies and Mindfulness
About the Instructor:
Deserie Valloreo owns and operates a corporate wellness business “Insight Wellness Works” and has been teaching wellness workshops for 17 years. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Clinical Herbalist.
Artwork Photo Shoot with Donna Green
ARTWORK PHOTO SHOOT
Receive 4 high-resolution images of your artwork for $99!
High-resolution images retain more detail, clarity, and color accuracy, which is essential for professional printing, large-scale reproductions, and digital display.
Create high-quality print reproductions
Display professional online images
Meet art show submission requirements
January 10, 2026 11 AM-4 PM
Advance Registration Required
Only 8 sessions available. Reserve your spot now!
48-hour cancellation required for refund.
Click below to reserve your session!
Abstract Explorations with Amy Howell
Monthly class on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. $160 for 4 classes. Single class is $45.
Materials: Students bring their own paints, palette knives, surfaces, and tools
January 13th – Fresh Starts: Intuitive Abstraction
Kick off the year by loosening up and letting go of expectations. Students explore mark-making, gesture, and movement through guided exercises designed to tap into intuition and creative freedom.
February 10th – The Language of Color
Dive into color theory for emotional impact. Learn to build expressive color palettes that convey mood and meaning, and create a painting based on a single emotion or memory.
March 17th – Texture and Dimension
Explore acrylic mediums, gels, and impasto techniques using palette knives and mixed tools. Experiment with layering, scraping, and building tactile surfaces that bring abstract work to life.
April 14th – From Nature to Abstraction
Use natural inspiration (landscapes, botanicals, or seascapes) as a starting point. Simplify and abstract organic forms into rhythm, shape, and color.
May 12th – Music & Movement
Paint to rhythm! Use music as your muse to explore movement, tempo, and flow through expressive marks and composition. Students create one large energetic piece.
June 9th – Minimalism & Space
Explore the power of restraint. Focus on negative space, limited palettes, and balance to create elegant, contemplative abstracts that breathe.
July 14th – Abstract Landscapes
Translate the feeling of place — real or imagined — into abstraction. Focus on horizon lines, atmosphere, and layered color fields to suggest land, sky, and emotion.
August – Break
No class this month — a time for reflection and new inspiration.
September 8th – Collage & Mixed Media Abstraction
Incorporate paper, fabric, or found materials into your compositions. Learn how to integrate texture and mixed media with paint for depth and narrative.
October 13th – The Power of Contrast
Play with light and dark, rough and smooth, sharp and soft. Learn how contrast drives visual energy and creates drama within abstract compositions.
November 10th – Layers of Meaning
Work in layers—both visual and conceptual. Explore transparency, glazing, and veiling techniques to create complexity and mystery in your work.
December 8th – Reflection & Series Building
Conclude the year by reviewing your artistic journey. Students refine one or more ongoing works or create a small cohesive series. End with a relaxed group sharing and discussion and group exhibition at DRV Gallery on Dec 19th.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Introduction to Needle Felting
Workshop Date & Time: January 24, 2026, 1-4 PM
Learn to make a painting with no paint. You’ll be introduced to two-dimensional needle felting, with instruction on how to replicate a realistic image in fiber. Create something unique for yourself or create a gift unlike any other.
What You Will Learn:
You will learn how to use fiber, mostly wool, and a felting needle to create a two-dimensional painting.
Who Should Participate:
Anyone intrigued by this art form can participate. No prior experience is necessary. Students should be mature enough to handle a sharp needle.
Participant Limit: 15
The following supplies will be provided: foam, batting, fiber, needles
Participants should bring the following supplies: An image from which to work, either printed out on paper or on a tablet, phone, or laptop. If you are not sure what image to create, the instructor will provide a choice of images. A favorite felting needle if you have one and/or wool of your choosing, although this is not necessary, as supplies will be provided.
Equipment/Special Considerations: Felting needles are barbed and very sharp, but when you remain aware, there should be no issues.
About the Instructor:
Dawn Waters came to create art relatively late in life after an advertising career. She is self taught and lives in Gulfport, Florida. Since she began making fiber paintings in 2017, Dawn has received the first place award in Florida CraftArt’s 2021 Members’ Show and in Fearless Fiber at Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa FL, as well as four awards of distinction. She served as juror for Felt: Fiber Transformed 2020, Fiber Art Network, and has had her work featured on the cover of Fiber Art Now. Dawn’s felted creations have been shown in numerous galleries across the country.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Abstract Explorations with Amy Howell
Monthly class on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. $160 for 4 classes. Single class is $45.
Materials: Students bring their own paints, palette knives, surfaces, and tools
January 13th – Fresh Starts: Intuitive Abstraction
Kick off the year by loosening up and letting go of expectations. Students explore mark-making, gesture, and movement through guided exercises designed to tap into intuition and creative freedom.
February 10th – The Language of Color
Dive into color theory for emotional impact. Learn to build expressive color palettes that convey mood and meaning, and create a painting based on a single emotion or memory.
March 17th – Texture and Dimension
Explore acrylic mediums, gels, and impasto techniques using palette knives and mixed tools. Experiment with layering, scraping, and building tactile surfaces that bring abstract work to life.
April 14th – From Nature to Abstraction
Use natural inspiration (landscapes, botanicals, or seascapes) as a starting point. Simplify and abstract organic forms into rhythm, shape, and color.
May 12th – Music & Movement
Paint to rhythm! Use music as your muse to explore movement, tempo, and flow through expressive marks and composition. Students create one large energetic piece.
June 9th – Minimalism & Space
Explore the power of restraint. Focus on negative space, limited palettes, and balance to create elegant, contemplative abstracts that breathe.
July 14th – Abstract Landscapes
Translate the feeling of place — real or imagined — into abstraction. Focus on horizon lines, atmosphere, and layered color fields to suggest land, sky, and emotion.
August – Break
No class this month — a time for reflection and new inspiration.
September 8th – Collage & Mixed Media Abstraction
Incorporate paper, fabric, or found materials into your compositions. Learn how to integrate texture and mixed media with paint for depth and narrative.
October 13th – The Power of Contrast
Play with light and dark, rough and smooth, sharp and soft. Learn how contrast drives visual energy and creates drama within abstract compositions.
November 10th – Layers of Meaning
Work in layers—both visual and conceptual. Explore transparency, glazing, and veiling techniques to create complexity and mystery in your work.
December 8th – Reflection & Series Building
Conclude the year by reviewing your artistic journey. Students refine one or more ongoing works or create a small cohesive series. End with a relaxed group sharing and discussion and group exhibition at DRV Gallery on Dec 19th.
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Learn how to eat (and not eat) to achieve your ideal body weight & better quality of life.
Every 2nd Saturday 10-11am (Oct-Mar)
Month 1: Lifestyle Factors, Food Journaling, Goal Setting
Month 2: Mindful Eating, Intro to Meal Planning
Month 3: Carbohydrates & Food Label Analysis
Month 4: Effects of Sugar
Month 5: Quality Proteins, Good vs Bad Fats
Month 6: Maintenance Strategies and Mindfulness
About the Instructor:
Deserie Valloreo owns and operates a corporate wellness business “Insight Wellness Works” and has been teaching wellness workshops for 17 years. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Clinical Herbalist.
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Learn how to eat (and not eat) to achieve your ideal body weight & better quality of life.
Every 2nd Saturday 10-11am (Oct-Mar)
Month 1: Lifestyle Factors, Food Journaling, Goal Setting
Month 2: Mindful Eating, Intro to Meal Planning
Month 3: Carbohydrates & Food Label Analysis
Month 4: Effects of Sugar
Month 5: Quality Proteins, Good vs Bad Fats
Month 6: Maintenance Strategies and Mindfulness
About the Instructor:
Deserie Valloreo owns and operates a corporate wellness business “Insight Wellness Works” and has been teaching wellness workshops for 17 years. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Clinical Herbalist.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
First Friday ArtJones Preview
Meet the Artists at Stop #7 of the 9th Annual ArtJones Gulfport Artist Studio: Deserie Valloreo, Laurie Edwards, Cindy Rodella-Purdy, Amy Howell, Jack Providenti and Paula Roy
Live music with Jim Gilmour & Friends 6-8 PM
Stella’s Divine Wine will be onsite offering a selection of their wines.
This is a free community event.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Make Your Own Seashell Earrings
Participants will learn to create jewelry as a unique platform for artistic expression as opposed to stereotypical, repetitive handicrafts. Each participant would create their own two pairs of earrings to take home!
No experience necessary. 12 years and up. Materials provided.
About the Instructor:
Originally from Europe, Vanya Robinson has traveled this World. Yet, it was the Sonoran Desert that inspired her unique approach to art. She collected different dead botanical materials from the Desert floor and assembled them into various, mostly recognizable forms, painted with acrylics.
Upon relocating to Florida, the desert materials got substituted with the offerings from the beaches. She uses seashells and her playful artistic vision for sculpting all imaginable sorts of colorful objects and creatures. While initial steps in Arizona might have been somewhat experimental, they traced a path to a fully blown and recognizable form of art. She takes pride in the fact that in the world of Art, where every avenue has already been explored, she came up with something unique that can be associated with her name only.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Acrylic Explorations: Colors of Autumn
Discover the vibrancy of fall through expressive acrylic painting. Participants will create their own nature-inspired piece using warm seasonal hues, guided by step-by-step instructions. Bring a friend and paint side by side!
All skill levels. Materials will be provided.
November 8, 2025 1:00PM-2:30PM
$45 per person.
About the Instructor:
Michele Stone is an award-winning, internationally recognized artist with over 25 years of exhibition experience. She studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design and holds certifications as a Therapeutic Arts Life Coach and in Healing with Color and Arts. Michele has spent the last 16 years instructing art in diverse settings, including cultural centers, summer camps, private lessons, assisted living facilities, corporate events, birthday parties, online classes, private events, and homeschool groups. Her teaching spans both local and international venues, including collaborations in East Africa, where she taught therapeutic arts to non-profits, orphanages, and rehabilitation centers. In addition to her work in therapeutic arts, Michele has curated numerous art exhibitions, managed gallery spaces, and developed art programs that have significantly boosted participation and engagement. Her commitment to using art as a tool for healing and self-expression has made her a sought-after instructor and speaker in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. Michele’s top strengths, as revealed through the Clifton Strengths assessment, include Connector, Developer, Individualization, Empathy, and Positivity. These qualities empower her to foster meaningful connections, inspire personal growth, and tailor her teaching to the unique needs of each individual. Michele continues to advocate for the power of art to foster inclusion, emotional literacy, and personal transformation.
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Learn how to eat (and not eat) to achieve your ideal body weight & better quality of life.
Every 2nd Saturday 10-11am (Oct-Mar)
Month 1: Lifestyle Factors, Food Journaling, Goal Setting
Month 2: Mindful Eating, Intro to Meal Planning
Month 3: Carbohydrates & Food Label Analysis
Month 4: Effects of Sugar
Month 5: Quality Proteins, Good vs Bad Fats
Month 6: Maintenance Strategies and Mindfulness
About the Instructor:
Deserie Valloreo owns and operates a corporate wellness business “Insight Wellness Works” and has been teaching wellness workshops for 17 years. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Clinical Herbalist.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 1:00-3:30PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
PAINTING: Impressionism the Easy Way 9:30AM-12PM
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$145 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from (see below). Single class available for $40.
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want (Instruction & Critique Available)
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Professional Headshot - Photo Shoot for Artists
FINALLY! An affordable and fun way to get your professional headshot.
Look like a pro when you apply for shows and promote yourself as an artist.
Don't miss this convenient and affordable way to get a professional headshot!
Professional photographer Donna Green will be on-site at DRV Gallery offering her services at a discounted rate.
Receive 2 finished images for only $129!
Only 14 sessions available.
Click below to reserve your session!
GULFPORT RISING
An evening of community celebrating the release of the book entitled “Gulfport Rising” organized by Lynn Taylor who was inspired to create it as a result of witnessing the strong sense of community after the storms that hit Gulfport September-October 2024. 30+ contributors will share their stories through art and stories. FREE Community event.
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Learn how to eat (and not eat) to achieve your ideal body weight & better quality of life.
Every 2nd Saturday 10-11am (Oct-Mar)
Month 1: Lifestyle Factors, Food Journaling, Goal Setting
Month 2: Mindful Eating, Intro to Meal Planning
Month 3: Carbohydrates & Food Label Analysis
Month 4: Effects of Sugar
Month 5: Quality Proteins, Good vs Bad Fats
Month 6: Maintenance Strategies and Mindfulness
About the Instructor:
Deserie Valloreo owns and operates a corporate wellness business “Insight Wellness Works” and has been teaching wellness workshops for 17 years. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and Clinical Herbalist.
Cork Crafts for Autumn
Make autumn decorations with cork!
Taught by Deserie Valloreo.
All skill levels. 12 years and older.
All materials provided.
Season Reopening - Metalwork of Eric Folsom - Music w/Jim Gilmour
Join us for an evening of art and music!
Opening reception and welcome to new DRV Gallery metalworking artist Eric Folsom. The evening will also feature live music with Jim Gilmour and friends.
Eric began a metal apprenticeship in 1977 in Sperryville, VA, with artist George Anderson. He learned metal skills; the use of torches, pliers, cutters, grinders, and shaping tools to fabricate art from bronze and copper. Eric first exhibited at art and craft shows in 1979. He returned to Pinellas County in 1995 and from his studio in Gulfport, is making work and accepting public and private commissions. Most recently, as a nod to his first adult career, he has been recycling bicycle parts to make gates and other sculptural objects using the same techniques that he employs in his jewelry.
LIQUID LIGHT featuring the works of Curtis Whitwam
Curtis Whitwam’s current work is mission driven, as a way to inspire you to see the beauty of the natural spaces that surround us and be moved to protect them. Watercolor is his medium, natural patterns are his focus. The shape of the roots, the branches of the trees, schools of fish, or swirls on the waters’ surface anchor a moment. This feeling of presence is expressed in his artwork through a painting technique he uses to execute the layers of color and value that create the resonance of a place or experience.
A portion of the sales of Curtis’ artwork is donated to the Florida Springs Institute, whose mission it is to educate, research, and document the health of Florida’s freshwater springs.
LIQUID LIGHT featuring the works of Curtis Whitwam
Curtis Whitwam’s current work is mission driven, as a way to inspire you to see the beauty of the natural spaces that surround us and be moved to protect them. Watercolor is his medium, natural patterns are his focus. The shape of the roots, the branches of the trees, schools of fish, or swirls on the waters’ surface anchor a moment. This feeling of presence is expressed in his artwork through a painting technique he uses to execute the layers of color and value that create the resonance of a place or experience.
A portion of the sales of Curtis’ artwork is donated to the Florida Springs Institute, whose mission it is to educate, research, and document the health of Florida’s freshwater springs.
LIQUID LIGHT featuring the works of Curtis Whitwam
Curtis Whitwam’s current work is mission driven, as a way to inspire you to see the beauty of the natural spaces that surround us and be moved to protect them. Watercolor is his medium, natural patterns are his focus. The shape of the roots, the branches of the trees, schools of fish, or swirls on the waters’ surface anchor a moment. This feeling of presence is expressed in his artwork through a painting technique he uses to execute the layers of color and value that create the resonance of a place or experience.
A portion of the sales of Curtis’ artwork is donated to the Florida Springs Institute, whose mission it is to educate, research, and document the health of Florida’s freshwater springs.