Brenda Riggins will be exploring the principles of art and design in these classes, which will be held Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. beginning April 27 and running through June 1. She says, "We will be looking at color mixing with a limited palette. We are going to be applying the use … Continue reading Watercolor classes w/Brenda Riggins
May 6th-8th, 2023 | 10am-4pm Learn a new painting technique using the batik method with watercolor. Watercolor batik is the process of using traditional watercolor paint and wax to create unique and beautiful batik-style paintings on Japanese rice paper. This process is similar to the age old technique where melted wax is applied to fabric … Continue reading 3 Day Watercolor Batik Workshop with Instructor Ryan Fox
This is one happy pup! And happily, he'll be especially easy for you to paint. Join us for a fun time. Come with your pals or come solo to make new friends. You bring your favorite beverage and snacks. We supply everything else! $35 non-refundable. Call the gallery at 910.575.5999 for more information. Link to … Continue reading Paint & Party – Happy Dog
"The Code" is the third book in Sean Keefer's Noah Parks mystery series. It's a legal thriller set in the Carolina low country, where, as Sean says, "there is inspiration galore!" The author is a colorful and animated speaker, who will be sharing lots about his background, craft, and his original music project, A Dog … Continue reading Coffee With the Authors – Sean Keefer
Paint & Party is where you can uncork your creativity without worrying about experience. Because no experience is necessary! This time we’ll be painting a gorgeous Great Blue Heron. We’ll have a lot of fun and Ginny will guide you through it brushstroke by brushstroke. You’ll love the result! Sign up with a pal or … Continue reading Paint & Party – Blue Heron
Join us for an evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery. AfterHours is a band of seasoned musicians you may have seen performing at local restaurants here in Brunswick County. The popular ensemble bring their musical stylings to the gallery for two … Continue reading Third Thursday Jazz Night
Our Mimic the Masters series is your chance to paint in the style of the Masters. Using your own photo, Samantha will guide you through the steps to turn that photo into a cubist portrait. Bring a photo of yourself, someone else or even your cat (We won't judge you!). A little knowledge of painting … Continue reading Mimic the Masters – Pablo Picasso
Studio 8 is a group of artists who paint together weekly at Sunset River Gallery. They include Judi Moore, Brenda Riggins, Vicki Neilon, Linda Karaskevicus, Donn McCrary, Rachel Sunnell, Barbara Kohn, and Linda Hester (Kohn and Hester not shown in photo). Their show, titled Diversity By Studio 8, runs from Monday, May 22 through Saturday, … Continue reading Works by Studio 8
Paint & Party is where you can uncork your creativity without worrying about experience. Because no experience is necessary! This time we’ll be painting a gorgeous Great Blue Heron. We’ll have a lot of fun and Ginny will guide you through it brushstroke by brushstroke. You’ll love the result! Sign up with a pal or … Continue reading Paint & Party – Blue Heron II
Hearts + Arts is the first annual charity fundraiser for Sunset River Gallery, with proceeds this year going to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, the nonprofit organization that provides hospice, palliative, and grief care in Onslow, Duplin, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen, Columbus and Robeson Counties in North Carolina; and Marion, Horry and Georgetown Counties in … Continue reading Hearts + Arts Fundraiser
Join us to hear author Nick Vance speak about his latest novel, titled The Lone Stranger: Revisiting the Myth of the Voodoo Healer. This romp in the swamp is inspired by the legend of Aunt Julia Brown who was said to have wiped out several towns on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, killing more … Continue reading Coffee With the Authors – Nick Vance
SORRY! This event has been canceled! Come and paint some fun and colorful sunglasses on the beach with Samantha on June 14th! Paint & Party is where you can uncork your creativity without worrying about experience. No experience is necessary! This piece is acrylic on canvas. Bring your besties or come solo and make new … Continue reading Paint & Party – Sunglasses Sunset – Canceled