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The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is offering a variety of shorter workshops at their gallery during the months of February and March. These are all local artists who will be sharing their talents and expertise with their students.

Feb. 5 and 6 Mary Ann Devos will do a jewlry workshop with precious metal clay. She will show you how to make beautiful silver and stone pieces that you can complete and take home at the end of the sessions. Cost is $60. per day, take one or two, plus supplies.

Feb. 16 and 17 Carl Schwartz, a nationally recognized artist and teacher will teach an acrylic workshop. Cost is $60. per day.

Feb. 19 and 20 Dannica Walker, a local award winner and teacher, will teach a watercolor workshop and show some of her color and design techniques. Cost is $50. per day.

March 1 Neil Walling an award winning oil painter will give a demonstration at the gallery at 4 p.m. There will be a fee of $10. for this demo. Neil recently won the first place prize in the fall show at the Beach Art association.

March 5,6 and 7-Neil Walling will teach oil painting (and some acrylic). His workshop is divided into the first day of basics, second day landscapes and third day portraits. Cost is $60. per day or $150. for all three days.

These workshops are open to members and non-members. Those who are not members will be asked to pay an extra $10. per day per class. Sign up sheets and more information can be found at the Donora street gallery. For more information call the art association at 463-3909 or Karen Borden at 463-0434 or email bordenkelly@comcast.net.

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association will also be the site for classes with Patty Kane on Mondays, a workshop in March with Fred Dingler, and the various painting groups.

The gallery is located on Donora Street, off Estero Boulevard at the blinking light. Hours are 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 463-3909 or visit the website at www.fortmyersbeachart.com.