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Basic Metal Clay – Special Valentine’s Day Pendant

1 Day Class
Cost: $100.00

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Class Description:  In this workshop, participants in this class will learn the basic techniques of jewelry making with Precious Metal Clay (Silver) Construction. Refinement and finishing techniques will be presented.  At the conclusion of this workshop, students will complete several pieces of fine silver jewelry.  Advanced techniques and certification classes are available.  Participants will be given time for lunch during the workshop.  You are welcome to bring your own lunch.   An on-site restaurant is also available.  All materials needed included in the registration fee.

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Class Session
1 Day

Date of Class:  Saturday
February 5, 2022

Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Time will be provided for lunch.  Bring
your lunch or restaurant on site.

Instructor: Cynthia Quesenberry

Location:  Art Studio B – 2nd Floor

Ages: 15 – Adults

 

Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Basic Metal Clay – Special Valentine’s Day Pendant

Basic Metal Clay – Silver Links Bracelet

1 Day Class
Cost: $100.00

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Class Description:  In this workshop, participants in this class will learn the basic techniques of jewelry making with Precious Metal Clay (Silver) Construction. Refinement and finishing techniques will be presented.  At the conclusion of this workshop, students will complete several pieces of fine silver jewelry.  Advanced techniques and certification classes are available.  Participants will be given time for lunch during the workshop.  You are welcome to bring your own lunch.   An on-site restaurant is also available.  All materials needed included in the registration fee.

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Class Session
1 Day

Date of Class:  Saturday
April 2, 2022

Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Time will be provided for lunch.  Bring
your lunch or restaurant on site.

Instructor: Cynthia Quesenberry

Location:  Art Studio B – 2nd Floor

Ages: 15 – Adults

 

Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Basic Metal Clay – Silver Links Bracelet

Acrylic Painting (Level 1)

Six – Week Class  New!!
Cost: $100.00

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Class Description:  In a relaxed setting you’ll learn the foundations of working with acrylic paint and how they are the simplest and most effective way for an absolute beginner to learn how to paint successfully. The class will teach you color mixing, pallet, brushes different application surfaces and other tools, and leaning to apply acrylic paint in thin layers like watercolors or in thicker, more opaque applications like oil paint. Your class will be up to frameable art you create and can be proud of.  Instructor will go over materials list at the first class.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 6-Week Class  NEW!

Date of Class:  Wednesday – January 12 – February 16, 2022
Time:  12:00 – 2:00pm

OR

Date of Class:  Wednesday –  March 2 – April 6, 2022
Time:  12:00 – 2:00pm

Instructor: Rhona Dawson

Location:  Art Studio A

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Acrylic Painting (Level 1)

Classic Collage in Acrylic

Six – Week Class  New!!
Cost: $75.00

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Class Description:  This class is a great class for a beginner and is much like the acrylic one class as acrylic paint, painting tools, pallets, canvas and color charts will be covered.  The BIG difference in this class is that the students will incorporate their work into Classic Masters painting.  Each student will create using their own unique style a version of the portion of the painting assigned. Once all the pieces are completed we will then attach them together, recreating the classic master’s work. Other projects will be completed in the class that will also be frameable art.   Instructor will go over materials list at the first class.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 6-Week Class  NEW!

Date of Class:  Wednesday – January 12 – February 16, 2022
Time:  9:00 – 11:00am

OR

Date of Class:  Wednesday –  March 2 – April 6, 2022
Time:  9:00 – 11:00am

Instructor: Rhona Dawson

Location:  Art Studio A

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Classic Collage in Acrylic

Portrait Drawing

Six – Week Class  New!!
Cost: $75.00

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Class Description:  Students will learn the basic exercises and techniques to capture the various angles and expressions of portrait-making. They will also understand the philosophy and value of portraiture.  Pencil and ink materials will be used as students will eventually learn how to draw from observation as well as learning to manipulate their own style for their portrait of choice (from a celebrity, work of fiction, or imagination). Recommended Materials:   Pencil – HB and no.2 , Sharpener, Bristol board paper OR drawing paper (preferably 9×12 ), Black marker (alcohol based such as Copic, Ohuhu, or Concept brand) .

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CLASS SESSIONS – 6-Week Class  NEW!

Date of Class:  Thursday – January 13 – February 17, 2022
Time:  3:00 – 5:00pm

Instructor: Miguel Dominado

Location:  Art Studio B

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Portrait Drawing

Portrait Drawing Using Pastels

Six – Week Class  New!!
Cost: $75.00

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Class Description:  Students will learn the basic techniques of using chalk pastel and conte pencils.  They will learn to capture the various angles and expressions of the side-view profile as well as the front view.  They will learn to draw through observation as well as practicing on each other as brief models.  Recommended materials:  Prisma Color – Nu Pastel (set of 24), Conte pencil – lack, Conte pencil – sepia, Strathmore – Drawing Paper (mixed media.) A 16 x 20 (minimum size) plastic art portfolio/folder is recommended to store work.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 6-Week Class  

Date of Class:  Tuesday – January 11 – February 15, 2022
Time:  3:00 – 5:00pm

Instructor: Miguel Dominado

Location:  Art Studio B

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Portrait Drawing Using Pastels

Gesture Drawing

Six – Week Class  New!!
Cost: $75.00

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Class Description:  Learn the basics of body composition and observation.  Students will learn and understand the philosophy of movement, expression, and dynamism when learning to “gesture” as opposed to technical drawing.  Students will learn through exercises of pencil sketching to deliberate “gesturing” of pencil and eventually pen and ink materials.  They will be provided with inanimate figure models and images to draw from.  Recommended Materials:  Pencil – HB and no.2 Sharpener, Bristol board paper OR drawing paper (At least 9x12inches), Bristol board paper OR drawing paper (20×16 inches, bound in a sketchbook or a hard back to display on easel),  Black marker (alcohol based such as Copic, Ohuhu, or Concept brand), 12×16 size drawing paper is recommended.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 6-Week Class  

Date of Class:  Wednesday – January 12 – February 16, 2022
Time:  3:00 – 5:00pm

Instructor: Barbara Harris

Location:  Art Studio A

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Gesture Drawing

Pastel Painting

Eight – Week Class  New!!
Cost: $100.00

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Class Description:  Explore painting beautiful landscapes and still life using soft pastels. A pastel is an art medium in the form of a stick, consisting of powdered pigment and a binder. The class will be for the beginner or more experienced painter. The class will introduce the painter to the art of pastels. The different types of pastels and experiment with different types and textures of pastel papers. Fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Recommended Materials:  Rembrant Soft 1/2 length pastel set. 15 or 30 sticks recommended or bring what you have. Mi-Teintes Canson pastel paper pad. Assorted colors. 9 x 12 or 12 x 16.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 8-Week Class  

Date of Class:  Wednesday – January 5 – February 23, 2022
Time:  1:00 – 4:00pm

Instructor: Barbara Harris

Location:  Art Studio A

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Pastel Painting

Majorly Steppin’

Four – Week Class
Cost: $50.00

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Class Description:  In this course you will learn the art of movement through HBCU style dance.   By combining majorette dance with fraternity and sorority style step-dance, you will gain knowledge of body awareness, mechanics, coordination, and confidence.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 4-Week Class  For Kids!

Date of Class:  Tuesday – January 11 – February 1, 2022
Time:  5:00 – 6:00pm

OR

Date of Class:  Tuesday – February 11 – March 4, 2022
Time:  5:00 – 6:00pm

Instructor: Alicia Edwards

Location:  Dance Studio

Ages: 8 – 15

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

Majorly Steppin’

S.T.R.U.T. Heel Empowerment

Four – Week Class
Cost: $50.00

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Class Description:  Find your STRIDE in this empowerment Workshop. Learn the basics of Cat-walking, Poses, and Turns; With a fun routine Just in time for Galantine’s/Valentine’s Day. This workshop will include elements of jazz, hip-hop, and vouge.  You will achieve a newfound confidence in yourself for being so FIERCE.  Be sure to bring ankle support heels or boots. NO matter your level be ready to STRUT.

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CLASS SESSIONS – 4-Week Class

Date of Class:  Tuesday – January 11 – February 1, 2022
Time:  6:00 – 8:00pm

Instructor: Alicia Edwards

Location:  Dance Studio

Ages: Adults

Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.

S.T.R.U.T. Heel Empowerment

SUFFOLK CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS
110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
Main: 757-923-0003 | Box Office: 757-923-2900

Administrative Offices are OPEN ~ Tuesday – Friday, 9-5 PM
Jester’s Gallery Shop is OPEN ~ Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 PM
Rental Tours available upon request.

Administrative office, class registration and ticket sales 3rd floor.
Ticket window opens 60 minutes before events.



Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in partnership with Virginia Commission for the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.
Donations are tax-deductible.