17 TOURS AND EXPERIENCE INSTITUTES SATURDAY (cont’d) EXPERIENCE: Life Drawing Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 9:00am – Noon Fee: $35 Maximum Tickets: 24 Session begins with the model taking a series of short, dynamic poses or “gestures” for up to 2 minutes each, followed by progressively longer poses up to 50 minutes, sometimes incorporating furniture and/or props. Focus is on the study of the human figure in its natural state; models typically pose nude or, occasionally, semi- clothed/draped. Galveston Art Center Transportation provided. Please be at the bus ramp by 8:30AM. EXPERIENCE: Get Your Mardi Gras On! Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 9:00am – Noon Fee: $60 Maximum Tickets: 24 The fabulous Megan Maberry, of Hurricane Headdress brings it again with this workshop. “Get Your Mardi Gras On” is your opportunity to create a spectacular headpiece for the next Mardi Gras celebration. The workshop will take place at the Hotel Lucine on the Seawall. All supplies are provided. Transportation provided. Please be at the bus ramp by 9:00AM. EXPERIENCE: Experience Nature in Plein Air Eco-Art Walking Adventure Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 9:30AM – 11:30PM Fee: $45 Maximum Tickets: 40 A walking adventure at the Coastal Heritage Preserve to learn about the historic prairie, food web relationships, predator and prey adaptations, migrating and local populations of birds. Participants will use binoculars, bug catchers, and use seine and dip nets as they investigate the animals found in different habitats. Participants will create a plein air watercolor painting from inside the pristine awe-inspiring wetlands of Galveston Bay. Remember that you will be enjoying the outdoors and related elements. (Artist Boat has bug spray on request) Lunch is not included. Transportation provided, please be at the bus ramp by 9:00AM EXPERIENCE: Jeffie Brewer – Inside the Studio Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm Fee: $25 Maximum Tickets: 50 In this workshop, participants will dive deep into Expressive Drawing using a wide variety of mixed media. Drawings will focus on mark-making, layering media, movement, and expressing feelings while letting go of strict rules. Galveston ArtWalk Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 6:00PM – 9:00PM Fee: No Fee Maximum Tickets: No limit ArtWalk occurs monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces, for free and open to everyone. Hard copies of the ArtWalk Maps are also available at GAC and other participating locations. No Transportation is available for this event.
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