Join us again for food, friendship and fun at our 2019 Spring Workshop Series at Bellevue University MVSC!
VET-X-PRESS WORKSHOP #2- Valentines Day Cards
It’s not too late to make your sweetie a handmade card that says, “I love you enough to make you a handmade card! ” Stand back and reap the sweet rewards of a one-of-a-kind valentine card!
VET-X-PRESS #1 Oil Painting #1 – Color Theory and Mixing
Learn the fundamentals of color theory and how to mix and apply oil paints. Participate in a fun color mixing game …and finally create an attractive color study of an apple on a table in oil paint.
NCAG HONORS LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF JIM O’KEEFE

New Century Art Guild, its board and membership wish to bid farewell to our late NCAG President, Jim O’Keefe. After an interesting and much-storied life, and subsequent battle with cancer, Jim passed away in his sleep early this morning, one day after his 69th birthday. We send our prayers best wishes to Jim’s wife, Phyllis, to all his family members, Naval buddies and dear friends.
We are truly honored that a man of Jim’s character and wisdom took an interest and then a commanding presence in our organization. Jim had a gift to bring fun and lightheartedness to almost any situation…he was truly was one of a kind. His wisdom and legacy will continue in the lives of the veterans and families that NCAG reaches.
As a lasting symbol of our gratitude, Jim was made an NCAG lifetime member this day, Feb. 5th 2019. We salute you, Commander O’Keefe!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #12- Retro Designs for a New Year
Celebrate years past by designing a totally-tubular eye-catching design using the language and graphics from decades past…and get your designs printed on your own wearable long sleeve T-shirt!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #11- Sip and Paint!
Learn to paint a still life painting on stretched canvas in the manner of the French Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne or your own unique style!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #10- Twas the Week before Christmas Party!
Pen your own Christmas songs, drink hot cocoa, frost and decorate (and eat) your own sugar cookies, and enjoy other fun holiday party games!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #9- Seasons Greetings! Handmade Cards!
Celebrate the holidays by making handmade cards using a smorgasbord of paper crafts and decorative elements. Use colorful papers, stickers and designs to create unique handmade cards and envelopes!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #8- Build Your Own Indoor Snowman!
Use newsprint, plaster gauze, acrylic paint…and some holiday magic to breathe life into your very own “Frosty the Snowman” table centerpiece!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #7- Deck the Halls! Holiday Ornaments
Use tinsel, evergreens, paint, glitter and other trimmings to give sparkle to your own unique handmade ornaments. Give them as gifts or use them decorate your tree, your mantle –or decorate the MVSC!
