The Artist’s Sketchbook

Federico Leon de la Vega has a new art class for us! It will provide the basics, equip you with the tools, and provide the know how to go from the expression of an initial idea to a true masterpiece. Along the way you’ll create a sketchbook worth keeping. Supplies will be included at the first class. $1000 pesos or $50 US

This is the first of a series that teaches the basics, so that you are prepared to create your own masterpiece. The classes may be taken independently or as a series.

Darts night

Tuesday is Darts Night at the Vallarta Yacht Club. Come down and throw a few, Who has the best aim tonight?

Darts night

Tuesday is Darts Night at the Vallarta Yacht Club. Come down and throw a few, Who has the best aim tonight?

Painting With Federico: The Artist’s Sketchbook #2

 Come paint with Federico in an Art Class Project that will teach you the basics, equip you with the tools, and provide you with the know how to go from the expression an initial idea to a true masterpiece. At this second class we will continue our study of shaping objects by using shadows and highlights, and understanding how value is so important to the apparent shape of things. We will move on to thumbnail sketches, from which one of your masterpieces may be generated!

$1000 pesos or $50 US per person

The Big Game Party

It's Game Time!! Eat, Drink & Watch Super Bowl 57!! At Vallarta Yacht Club

Come and cheer for your favorite team, enjoy VYC Delish appetizer Your Choice of:  Guacamole and chips, Nachos, Hamburger, Fish & Chips or Hot Dogs with your Dressing preference. 
Price: 300 pesos (members) includes 1 welcome Drink (Beer, Margarita or Rum and coke) and 1 Appetizer of your choice.

Door Opens at 3:00 PM. Come and Join us   Kickoff 5:30 PM 
Come and enjoy the happy hor 2 x 1 on house drinks form 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Darts night

Tuesday is Darts Night at the Vallarta Yacht Club. Come down and throw a few, Who has the best aim tonight?

St Valentines Day

 Vallarta Yacht Club invite you to join us to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone to show your love. We   will serve 3 course meal  with the ambience of  romantic  Live music 

Menu: Shrimp Bisquet  or   Mix of lettuce with red fruit, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, maracuya dressing and

Shrimp Skewe Hawaian style or Cordon Blue chicken breast  and   Dessert: Coconuts Creme brulle

 Precio // Price  $ 750.00 pesos  or 42  US dollars for members 

Guest Price  $ 900.00 or 47 US dollars

Reservation prepaid required

Painting With Federico:The Sketchbook as a Conduit From Your Heart to the Canvas

NOTE THAT THE DATE IS CHANGED TO THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16! 

Please note that you may join these classes at any stage. It is never too late to begin. If you are not able to come to every class, it is fine to come when you can. Federico will ensure that you are progressing and catch up if necessary.

This class carries on with practice in using the sketchbook to transfer your feelings from your heart to your mind, then from your hand to your sketchbook.It’s a record of your dreams so they don’t escape your memory. It’s the plot for the masterwork that will be constructed later. Light, shape, color and drama are annotated. The photo above is a finished mural done  by Federico that hangs in Sazon Mole Restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Come to class to hear the story behind it!

$1000 Pesos or $50 US per person

Darts night

Tuesday is Darts Night at the Vallarta Yacht Club. Come down and throw a few, Who has the best aim tonight?

Painting with Federico

 The next class with Federico Leon de la Vega will be Thursday February 23. New students are being accepted. You may begin at any time. We will continue learning the value of thw sketchbook. The focus will be on how to draw your image on paper in such a way that you retain what your heart felt while viewing your subject. This strengthens the path to your masterpiece.

Note that this class will be held under the large palapa near the Marina Residences pool.

S1000 pesos or $50 US per person