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one-of-a-kind, fused-glass torso When asked what sets him
sculpture that Shapses individually apart from other chefs, Chef
created. Whether realistic or abstract, Fernandez replied, “Cooking is my
attendees are in for a treat as they life. Cooking is my passion. I am
explore Shapses sculpting talents. excited by exploring new food. I
Shapses continues to explore new live and breathe to cook.”
art forms which include fused glass, Tickets to the April 11 Dinner with Artists event are just $125
bronze, and metal. per person.
According to Shapses, “I create to delight, to create interest, to And, because the Naples Art Association strives to provide arts
provoke thought, to move, and to inspire. My inspiration comes education for all ages, we have something special planned for the
from many sources - mainly nature and spirituality. My art reflects children! Registration is currently open for the NAA’s ever-popular
my passion for fun and beauty.” ARTScool program! This exciting program immerses local children
And, his partner for the evening will be Shula’s executive chef, ages five to 14-years-old in the arts throughout the summer
Cesar Fernandez. Under the culinary guidance of Chef Fernandez, months. ARTScool offers creative applications intertwined with
Shula’s has received many prestigious awards, one of which is “The math, science, language, history, technology, art, and design from
Best Steak House in Southwest Florida”. His career experience is accredited art instructors. ARTScool projects include designing and
extensive and includes many four and five diamond rated properties constructing buildings, creating kaleidoscopes, and building robots
in Florida and Puerto Rico, including the Alexander Hotel, the - to name just a few. ARTScool 2017 runs weekly mid-June to mid-
Grand Bay Hotel, and the El San Juan Resort. Chef Fernandez August, and offers two class times daily - one in the morning from
is a member of the American Culinary Federation and is a “Best 9:00 a.m. to noon and one in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hotel Chef ” nominee member of the James Beard Foundation. In For more information or to register for Dinner with Artists or
addition to his role at Shula’s, Chef Fernandez also oversees the ARTScool, please visit www.NaplesArt.org or call 239.262.6517.
culinary operations of the Hilton Naples hotel’s in-room dining,
banquet, and meeting facilities.

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