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First Friday Art Stroll with Pamela Beach
May 7th | 6-9pm | Free
Pamela’s painting style is a form of portraiture that represents life experiences and emotions that are real, but not visible to the physical eye. What goes on in the heart and mind is where real transformations in life take place, and therein lies the place that Pamela strives to express through her paintings.
Within each piece, Pamela seeks representation of a realistic figure going through an abstract process. It is a process similar to living life itself. When we look at the whole of our lives, some parts make sense, and some don’t. Some are solid, and well defined, and some remain confusing and murky. Pamela’s work is imbued with a reverence for life, a reverence for difficulties, and a reverence for the beautiful process we all go through as human beings.
Pamela paints with oil on panel, as this surface and medium allow her to express the messages she wants her artwork to convey. Sometimes areas are sanded down or painted over. Sometimes collage elements or fabric are added. She always leave traces of the whole process in the finished work so the viewer can sort out how she arrived at the end.
Pamela studied at BYU Provo where she graduated in 2002 with a BFA, with an emphasis in painting. While there she spent two months in Europe with the Visual Arts Department, visiting major museums and painting in small towns along the way. She also studied with BYU professors in New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, visiting major museums and galleries.
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Come Visit the Pop-Up Shop!
JulBud Ranch Handmade Soaps
May 7th | 6-9pm
Art Box is excited to the bring you the hand-crafted soaps of JulBud Ranch! These high-quality soaps are made with all natural ingredients, including 100% grass fed beef tallow and olive & coconut oils. They are fragranced with pure essential oils and colored with natural and organic ingredients such as paprika, lemon peel and madder root powder. Since no harsh chemicals are ever used in JulBud Ranch soaps, they are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Angela Powell co-owns JulBud Ranch with her husband Craig. They live on the small ranch with their adult special needs child, two dogs, and three cats. Currently they raise chickens, make soap, and grow food organically. They moved to their ranch in the fall of 2018, and have plans to raise goats and alpacas in the future!
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It's time to get unconventional!
Non-Traditional Portraiture Class
May 13th | 6-8pm | $45
Led by the talented Pamela Beach, in this class you will break beyond colors used traditionally in portraiture by delving into the many possibilities color can bring - blue and green shadows, hot pink highlights, and purple midtones. There are so many possibilities, we don't want to limit ourselves to tans and peaches. In fact, those won't even be an option in this class!
Because this class will focus on bringing emotion and interest through the use of color, images (Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman or Ruth Bader Ginsburg) will already be drawn onto your panels! Each participant will paint one 12"x12" portrait with acrylics of one of these famous people.
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It's time to get unconventional!
Non-Traditional Portraiture Class
May 18th | 6-8pm | $45
Led by the talented Pamela Beach, in this class you will break beyond colors used traditionally in portraiture by delving into the many possibilities color can bring - blue and green shadows, hot pink highlights, and purple midtones. There are so many possibilities, we don't want to limit ourselves to tans and peaches. In fact, those won't even be an option in this class!
Because this class will focus on bringing emotion and interest through the use of color, images (Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman or Ruth Bader Ginsburg) will already be drawn onto your panels! Each participant will paint one 12"x12" portrait with acrylics of one of these famous people.
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Let's Meet at The Monarch!
Gourmet Food Market
Every Saturday | 10am-2pm | Free
The ever-expanding Gourmet Food Market will once again take place this Saturday at The Monarch from 10am-2pm! Come on down for this one-of-a-kind, COVID-safe shopping experience with over 15 quality artisan food makers and more!
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Sunday Funday!
Indie Ogden's Bizarre Market
Every Sunday | 11am-4pm | Free
Don’t miss the Ogden Bizarre Market every Sunday for finds from local artists, crafters, vintage resellers, artisans and upcyclers, all under one roof in a socially-distanced, safe and FUN environment at The Monarch! Beer Garden coming in May!!!
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| PREVIOUS CLASSES AND EVENTS |
Come Create Together!
Floral Crown Class
May 5th | 6-8pm | $45
Share an evening with your mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, friend, or any loved one at our creative Floral Crown Class!
Led by the ever-blooming Robbin Daffin of Hope & Evolution Floral Studio, you will be guided through all the needed steps and provided all the necessary items to make your own beautiful fresh floral crown.
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Come Visit the Pop-Up Shop
Millie Reeder
April 2nd | 6-9pm
At Art Box we are happy to support young artists and entrepreneurs! We love being able to showcase young creative minds that exhibit it’s never too early to pursue your dreams. We invite you to come visit the pop-up shop of Millie Reeder during Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll featuring beautifully hand-wrapped jewelry with stones, crystals, metal, beads, and other items, often with an included story about each piece!
In the words of Millie:
"My name is Millie. I’m 15 years old and I love making jewelry! I’ve been making and selling my jewelry since I was 12. Some other things I love: being with my puppy, Scout; hiking; camping; baking; chocolate; Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Marvel; listening to audiobooks; and spending time with my family!"
We hope you can stop by and say hello!
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Kara Aina, Artist & Art Educator
Watercolor Basics Three Class Series
March 17th, 24th and 31st | 6:30-8pm | $115
This three-part course is the perfect entry point for beginners! Kara Aina will guide you through an enjoyable exploration of how to paint successfully with watercolors. She will start with layering methods and ways to take full advantage of the transparent nature of watercolors. She will also cover tips and techniques which will build from week to week culminating in two finished paintings! You will complete the guided exercises needed to create stunning abstracts, expressive florals and gestural landscapes. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.
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Please Join Us!
First Friday Art Stroll with Kara Jane Aina
March 5th | 6-9pm | Free
Kara Jane Aina was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada. She attended art school at Mount Allison University in Canada then transferred to Brigham Young University in Utah where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree majoring in Intaglio and Lithography. She also received an Art Education K-12 teaching certification from Utah State University. She currently teaches art to grades 9-12 through a school in West Jordan, Utah. Although she loves teaching, pursuing her own creative instincts is her passion.
Kara Jane works primarily in watercolor and oil paints. Her work is inspired by connections and interactions she has with family, friends and nature. She paints florals, botanicals, abstracts, still life and surface design fabric for licensing. She enjoys having multiple projects on the go and alternating between them allowing the ideas to “percolate.” She has a deep love for a simple and clean aesthetic, dramatic watercolor washes, vintage fabrics, and the interplay of shape, pattern and color.
Kara Jane’s work can be found in local shows and markets, on her website, through minted.com, and on a variety of products featuring her artwork in collaborations with various companies.
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Come Visit the Pop-Up Shop
Roe Roe Candle Co.
March 5th | 6-9pm
At Art Box we are happy to support young artists and entrepreneurs! We love being able to showcase young creative minds that exhibit it’s never too early to pursue your dreams. We invite you to come visit the pop-up shop of Roe Roe Candle Co. featuring handcrafted soy blend candles poured by monROE! Come meet and be inspired by this young creative who displays that you don't need a driver's license or high school diploma to transform your ideas into a promising business.
In the words of Monroe:
"My name is Monroe Gilbert. I am nine years old and I love to make candles. I started doing research on different waxes and fragrances, and convinced my mom to let me have a little business. I did not think it would have gone this far. I am very proud of myself (so are my mom and dad!). When I am not making candles, I am always dancing. I started competition dance when I was three, and currently dance for Utah Dance Academy. It is safe to say that between dance and candlemaking, I am always pretty busy!"
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Harrison B.I didn't know I would love taking an art class so much. I'm not great, but it was so much fun getting to try something new with my friends!
Rachel W.This was best birthday present ever. Getting to create and be with friends is all I wanted. I'll definitely be back!
Sign up for our Birthday Club and receive $5 off any candlemaking during your birthday month.
Purchase a wood block for $5 and become part of the community mural masterpiece.
Art Box offers gift wrap that is as unique as our gifts! Each gift box is wrapped with cord and wax seal.
