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CLASSES AT THE ARTS CENTERRegistration and Location InformationUnless otherwise specified, classes take place at The Arts Center, 320 N. White Street, Athens, Tennessee. Call 745-8781 to register OR complete and send the registration form with payment to AACA, PO Box 95, Athens, TN 37371-0095 OR register online at www.athensartscouncil.org. prior to class start date.
Class Registration Policies
SUMMER 2009001 FUN-KIE SHLUMPIE CLAY June 16 & 23 with Lizz Harris,
Tuesdays Ages 8-15 Max. 8 $35 inc. materials Workshop participants will learn about using "armature" to create medium size (6" - 8" min.) clay sculptures from design concept to glazing in a few simple steps. 002 MEET THE ARTIST: PABLO PICASSO I July 14 & 21 with Heather Lattimore,
Tuesdays Max. 8 Grades K – 2 $35 includes materials Learn about the life and work of 20th century artist Pablo Picasso and use that as inspiration to create a portrait painting using oil pastels and tempera paints. Additional projects may be created as time permits. 003 MEET THE ARTIST: PABLO PICASSO II July 14 & 21 with Heather Lattimore,
Tuesdays Max. 8 Grades 3 – 6 $35 includes materials Learn about the life and work of 20th century artist Pablo Picasso and use that as inspiration to create a portrait painting using oil pastels and tempera paints. Additional projects may be created as time permits. 004 PLEIN AIRE WORKSHOP I May 30 with Chris Ingram, Instructor,
Saturday Ages 18 and up $35 each day $65 for both Plein Aire workshops
Many artists prefer to paint or draw on location to capture the special qualities of light and sense of a place. Students will venture out of doors with an instructor who will paint and demonstrate, as well as offer help, as you work to capture the beauty of the area on paper or canvas. Artists working in any media are welcome. Bring your own supplies, drinks, and lunch. Meet at The Arts Center to caravan to the selected location. The emphasis this day will be a cityscape. 005 PLEIN AIRE WORKSHOP II June 6 with Chris Ingram, Instructor,
Saturday Ages 18 and up $35 one day $65 for both Plein Aire workshops
Many artists prefer to paint or draw on location to capture the special qualities of light and sense of a place. Students will venture out of doors with an instructor who will paint and demonstrate, as well as offer help, as you work to capture the beauty of the area on paper or canvas. Artists working in any media are welcome. Bring your own supplies, drinks, and lunch. Meet at The Arts Center to caravan to the selected location. The emphasis this day will be a farmscape. 006 YARD ART FOR ALL AGES June 1 & 8 with Lizz Harris,
Mondays Ages - all* $40 includes materials * children under 10 must be accompanied by and adult
Treat yourself to some creative R & R or bring an art partner to make a fun summer memory! Students will make sculptures for outdoor display using wire and found objects, re-purposed for artistic purposes!
007 HANDBUILDING TABLEWARE IN CLAY June 15 & 22 with Lizz Harris,
Mondays Ages 16 to adult $40 inc. materials
Students will learn some basic techniques as well as some quick & easy design ideas to create table and serving ware for entertaining & everyday use. Glazing included. All skill levels are welcome. 008 WATERCOLOR June 16 & 23 with Sandy Brown, Instructor,
Tuesdays Ages 16 - adult $35 w/o materials $40 w/ materials*
Multi-level watercolor instruction for beginners and more advanced students. Intermediate students may bring current projects for critique or may explore new directions. For those just starting out, some basic techniques will be covered as you get a feel for the medium. Materials needed - watercolor paints, brushes, paper, water container, palette, painting board, paper towels
*basic materials supplied for in-class use only 009 GET OUT OF THE AUDIENCE AND ONTO THE STAGE July 7,9,14, & 16 with Melonie Carideo,
Tuesdays and Thursdays For teens and adults $55
Community theater is a great way to let your inner actor out of the bag, but if you have held back because you’re not sure how to go about getting on stage, then this class is for you. Build your self-confidence by learning basic audition and acting techniques, play acting terminology, how to prepare audition monologues and music, and how to prepare to be in a play. Individual coaching will help you hone your skills AND you will walk away with an audition piece. 010 GARDEN MOSAIC STEPPING STONES AND FLOWER POTS June 16 & 23 with Heather Lattimore,
Thursdays Ages 18 and up $55 includes needed materials and equipment
For the beginning or experienced mosaic artists. Students will learn to cut their own glass mosaic pieces as well as use found objects to decorate and finish a flower pot or stepping stone for your garden. You will also learn about the supplies and techniques needed to design and grout your own mosaic artwork. Please specify either the flower pot or stepping stone when registering. 011 WATERCOLOR July 21 & 28 with Sandy Brown, Instructor,
Tuesdays Ages 16 - adult $35 w/o materials $40 w/ materials*
Multi-level watercolor instruction for beginners and more advanced students. Intermediate students may bring current projects for critique or may explore new directions. For those just starting out, some basic techniques will be covered as you get a feel for the medium. Materials needed - watercolor paints, brushes, paper, water container, palette, painting board, paper towels
*basic materials supplied for in-class use only
Past and Present InstructorsAllen Hampton, Instructor April Bascle April Bascle inherited a set of antique ladder back chairs about 12 years ago, but couldn’t find anyone to replace the seats. So she taught herself to cane chairs and liked it so much, she went into replacing chair bottoms as a business. Originally from Becky Bryant Becky Bryant holds a B.S. in Art Education from the Beth Simpson Beth Simpson has been creating and developing specialized movement education programs for the past two years and has worked with individuals and groups. She is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner who also holds a M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology. Chris Ingram, Instructor Clint Cooper Elaine Guffey Geri Forkner, Instructor Hank Ray Heather Lattimore Hildreth Rinehart, Instructor Jenny Bennett Jenny Bennett has been spinning and knitting lots of interesting yarns for 20+ years, from alpaca, sheep, rabbits, and dogs to cotton, silk, bamboo, and flax. She also teaches spinning at the Jerry Hagaman, Instructor Karina Edwards, Instructor Kathryn Hunter Kris Ford Kris Ford is an art/education major at Kristin Harrison Lizz Harris Lizz Harris has taught children’s art classes at the Arts Center since its opening. She holds a B.A. from Tennessee Wesleyan College, is involved with many artistic projects in the community, and has her own business creating hand painted clothing & accessories for women, children and dogs. Mary Whittle Mary Whittle began sharing the art of non-toxic printmaking over 15 years ago. She holds a BFA in drawing and printmaking and has done graduate work in Melonie Carideo Missy Wilson Missy Wilson has practiced yoga for over 15 years and holds a Yoga Alliance 500 teaching certificate. She is the former owner of Yoga for Life Studio. Nancy Sherbrooke Nancy Sherbrooke holds a B.S. in Fine Arts from Oneta Wright Ron Brown, Instructor Rusty Patterson Rusty Patterson has taken lessons from several area instructors over the years and has competed with many area clogging teams in competitions throughout Sandy Brown, Instructor Vickie Blair Vickie Blair began drawing in 1998 while experimenting with other mediums. By 2000 she began to work exclusively with graphite and now teaches non-credit courses for |