August Newsletter
FROM THE
PRESIDENTS
EASEL
Dear Artists & Creators,
I asked Linda to let me use her "From the Easel" spot to tell you how much I enjoy my volunteer job as your Treasurer.
Accounting and tax prep is the work that I did for my career and I'm still enjoying it. It feels good to use my skills and experience to give back to this group of artists and wonderful organization. My thanks go to each of you for your time and efforts because everything that happens here is done by volunteers. And there's always someone thanking me!! And hugging me!! Thank you for being thankful!! It feels good!!
Accountingly,
- Karen Gehse
For all current ALFB classes and their schedules which include and are not limited to:
Oil Painting, Jazz Theory, Sound Bath Healing, Creative Writing, and more!
August
Every Tuesday & Friday
Members Open Classroom Day
Open to any member who would like to come and create their next work of art and enjoy the camaraderie and friendship that comes with it
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All Members of ALFB Welcome
905 3rd Street, Rosenberg
Monet Classroom
Every Sunday
Jazz Jam Session with Teo Bijarro
Join us each Sunday for a free open jam hosted by bassist Blind Teo
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Artisan Gift Shop
905 3rd Street, Rosenberg
August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
Moving Towards Health
Gentle Tai Chi style movement class designed to increase stability and range of motion
10:30 am - 11:15 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
August 18, 2026
Rosenberg Community Center Instillation
Drop Off Art
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Rosenberg Community Center
August 24, 2026
General Membership Meeting
10:00 am - 11:00 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
August Membership Demo
Don Golden will be demonstrating how to use an app that enables you to archive photos of your artwork and store them all in one place like a portfolio!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
September
Every Tuesday & Friday
Members Open Classroom Day
Open to any member who would like to come and create their next work of art and enjoy the camaraderie and friendship that comes with it
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All Members of ALFB Welcome
905 3rd Street, Rosenberg
Monet Classroom
Every Sunday
Jazz Jam Session with Teo Bijarro
Join us each Sunday for a free open jam hosted by bassist Blind Teo
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Artisan Gift Shop
905 3rd Street, Rosenberg
September 2, 2026
Live Drawing/Painting with Live Model
$15
To sign up CLICK HERE
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artisan Gift Shop - Monet Room
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
Moving Towards Health
Gentle Tai Chi style movement class designed to increase stability and range of motion
10:30 am - 11:15 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
September 7-8, 2026
Setup for Costal Prairie Quilt Show
Fort Bend Art Center
September 9-20, 2026
Quilt Show with Coastal Prairie
Come and enjoy the collaboration between the Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild and the ALFB. A visual conversation in fabrics and paint!
September 12, 2026
Quilt Show Reception
Enjoy light refreshments and explore artwork and the quilts that were inspired by them at this wonderful show
September 12, 2026
Featured Artist of the Month Presents:
The Claudia Diaz Open House
Come out to the Art Center and meet our Featured Artist of the Month and enjoy some light refreshments and live music!
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Open to the Public
Fort Bend Art Center
September 12, 2026
New Member Orientation
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
September 12, 2026
Fiber Friends
Friendly gathering of fiber enthusiasts lead by Isabel Warns
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
Contact Isabel if interested: [email protected]
September 14, 2026
ALFB Board Meeting
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
September 19, 2026
Painting Workshop with
Carole Binford
Join world renown painter, Carole Binford, for a 2-day painting journey where you will dive into painting a fabulous beach with craggy rocks and crashing waves. She will teach you her technique of creating the under painting with acrylic and finishing with oil paint during this intensive class. Materials provided.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artisan Gift Shop - Monet Room
September 26, 2026
A Hanging at the Gallery Gala
An original, interactive murder mystery and dinner written by Katy Haberman and Jules Fuchs. All proceeds benefit the Art League of Fort Bend.
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
September 28, 2026
General Membership Meeting
10:00 am - 11:00 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
September Membership Demo
Our very own Travis Lawson will demonstrate how to access and navigate the ALFB website!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
Fall Open Art Show
Gallery Changeout
October 11, 2026
Giftshop Openhouse
October 17, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome
Fahmi Khan, as our new Membership Director!
Important Reminder
From our Gallery Director: Artists working in the gallery and gift shop, PLEASE review all gallery procedures and make sure you follow them carefully. Before leaving, please make sure to close and lock ALL doors and turn off the lights. Thank you!
🎙️Artist Talk
The Art League of Fort Bend wants to showcase YOU as an artist
on Youtube in a podcast series!
Signup HERE
The interview will be approximately 20 minutes long and is an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills, gain publicity as an individual and the Art League. We would love for everyone to participate, so sign up today!
Online Teaching
If you are interested in making a video lesson or want to know more about online video teaching, contact Diane Whitmarsh with any questions and information about how to apply.
Text: 832-646-1832 or email: [email protected]
We want YOU to be our Fundraising Board Member!
A smaller role in helping the league to do fundraising is also an option. Contact Diane Whitmarsh [email protected] if interested. For questions about the position contact Brenda Bowman [email protected]
EDUCATION / PROGRAMS
New events added to the Events Calendar!
Join us as we "move towards health" with Val Wonsower, create a masterpiece from a live model, or gather together with our Fiber Friends led by Isabel Warns.
We would love to see you!
If you're interested in leading a group for a monthly gathering or trying your hand at offering a class, please contact Jillian Haberman by text: 281-748-2847, or email: [email protected]
🎨 CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your skills or explore something new?
Oil painting, electric pen, creative writing, musical jazz jam sessions, you name it - you can learn it here at the ALFB!
Sign up today HERE
for a class taught by our talented members.
Ready to teach your own class?
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CLASS
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops are open to all ages and skill levels, offering a fun, supportive space to learn, create, and connect. Sign up today and be part of our vibrant art community!
Highly Anticipated Workshops
Don't miss out - Sign Up Today!
Carole Binford Workshop
September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join world renown painter, Carole Binford, for a 2-day painting journey where you will dive into painting a fabulous beach with craggy rocks and crashing waves. She will teach you her technique of painting the underpainting with acrylic and finishing with oil paint during this intensive class. Material provided
Luanne Rimel Workshop
October 19 - 21, 2026
Slow Stitch and Collage
Slow down and discover how to be present in your work using needle and thread. Learn how to activate the surface of your fabric composition with meditative hand quilting and embroidery. Each participant will receive individual attention and guidance in this workshop to aid in crafting a personal visual language.
GALLERY
Gallery Change-Out
October 11, 2026
Featured Artist of August
Nina Struthers
Thank you, Nina, for a fabulous and insightful presentation with fascinating stories about your journey and artworks. Nina's illustrations and architectural pieces will be featured at the Fort Bend Art Center through early September
DEVELOPMENT
Exciting LSAG Updates
From the LSAG Board:
The LSAG website has been updated to include several new features you have requested. They are live now, and we think you are going to love the new changes!
Changes Include: A Judge List where you can select a judge for your art shows, a League Officers List that has been updated based on information provided by the Leagues (Please take a moment and be sure your League information is reflected accurately), and a Community Calendar for each league to list your workshops and classes in real time. Add your workshop to the calendar today so that ALL leagues will have the ability to see it and select a workshop or class they would like to attend.
Tutorial:
Take a look! THIS LINK will take you to a tutorial for all of the new features listed under the Member League section on the website.
Labels: If you can, please print your own labels at home. Avery Label #8877 (same as gallery). Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the green tab labeled "Gallery Labels"
News from 3rd Street
Have you stopped by the Gift Shop lately?
Change-out went well! We have lots of new and exciting paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, t-shirts, totes and interesting gifts in many mediums.
Come and discover what your fellow artists have created!
Questions? Text Jules Fuches 917-882-4580
LOOKING BACK
Outside The Box
Judged Show!
General Membership Meeting Demo with
Natalie Soto Peterson
July Youth Art Camp
Field Trip to the Picasso Exhibition
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