As we get closer to the end of the year, our attention turns to spending time with our loved ones during special holiday celebrations and giving all kinds of amazing gifts.

For any other last minute shoppers like myself, the Naples Art Association has come up with an artistic alternative to shopping this year. Treat yourself or your friends and family to experience inspiring art classes taught by top notch instructors  to be held early next year at The von Liebig Arts Center in Naples.

Here's are just a few exciting courses on offer:

    * Painting Naples in Watercolor with Beverly Fields, Jan. 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    * Pastel Portraiture with Greg Biolchini, Jan. 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    * Found Objects in Collage with Gretchen Bierbaum, Jan. 26-30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    * Figure/Landscape Pastel Workshop with Doug Dawson, Feb. 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    * Travel Photography with Brynn Bruijn, Sat. Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    * Watercolor and Pastel Portraits with Paul Leveille, Feb.12-14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    * Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Phil Evans, Feb. 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    * Oil Painting: From Sight to Insight with David Slonim, Feb. 16-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
       and many others!

For more information or to register for the workshops, call Sheri Chase at 262-6517 ext. 102 or visit the website here.

Happy Holidays!