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Waterworks – Painting with Watercolors

NEW! Class
Name of Class:   Waterworks – (Painting with Watercolors
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  January 24, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio A
Cost:  $100.00

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Name of Class:   Waterworks – (Painting with Watercolors)
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  March 7 – April 11, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio A
Cost:  $100.00

Cost:  $100.00

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Class Description:  This class will dive into the many forms of watercolor products and paper values while learning the basic steps in watercolor. Sailing through colors, mediums, and additives you can create our own custom color palettes to use over and over.  A materials list will be provided on the first day of class.

 

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.
Waterworks – Painting with Watercolors

Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (ADVANCED)

NEW! Class
Name of Class:   Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (Advanced)
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  January 24, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  4:00 – 6:30 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio A
Cost:  $100.00

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Name of Class:   Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (Advanced)
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  March 7 – April 11, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  4:00 – 6:30 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio A
Cost:  $100.00

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Class Description:  Painting in Acrylic with an abstract edge, both still life & real life will be the subject matter while exploring life’s shapes and shadows with acrylic.  Materials list presented at first class.

 

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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.
Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (ADVANCED)

Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics

Name of Class:  Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  January 25, 2023 – March 1, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Wednesday
Time:  2:00 – 4:30 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio
Cost:  $100.00

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Name of Class:  Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  March 8 – April 12, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Wednesday
Time:  2:00 – 4:30 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio
Cost:  $100.00

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Class Description:  This is a step-by-step class on Drawing fundamentals and how to draw. In a comfortable setting, we relax and socialize while learning basic drawing tools, various pencils, different paper, and techniques to draw. Each week we learn new skills and practice releasing your creative energy into your sketchbook diary.  Please bring these materials to the first class.  These items may be purchased on amazon.com as a drawing kit.

sketch pencils
charcoal drawing set
sketching pencil set
water-soluble graphite pencils
eraser(s)
a package of assorted paint brushes (6-10)
8×10 sketch pad

 

Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics

Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class

NEW! Class
Name of Class: Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  January 24, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  1:00 – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio A
Cost:  $100.00

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Name of Class: Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  March 7 – April 11, 2023
Duration:  6 Weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  1:00 – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  Rhona Dawson
Location:  Art Studio A
Cost:  $100.00

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Class Description:  This is a step-by-step class on Drawing fundamentals and how to draw. In a comfortable setting, we relax and socialize while learning basic drawing tools, various pencils, different paper, and techniques to draw. Each week we learn new skills and practice releasing your creative energy into your sketchbook diary.  Please bring these materials to the first class.  These items may be purchased on amazon.com as a drawing kit.

sketch pencils
charcoal drawing set
sketching pencil set
water-soluble graphite pencils
eraser(s)
a package of assorted paint brushes (6-10)
8×10 sketch pad

 

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.
Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class

Color Mixing in Oil or Acrylic

NEW! Workshop
Name of Class: Color Mixing in Oil or Acrylic
Recommended Age:  16+
Dates:  January 25, 2023
Duration:  1 Class
Day of Week:  Wednesday
Time:  6:00 -8:30 pm
Instructor:  Sandy Waters
Location:  Art Studio
Cost:  $50.00

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Class Description:  New artists and those who want to learn more about how to use the color wheel to mix vibrant to muted colors for a more exciting piece of artwork will get step-by-step instructions during this class. We will also experiment with the limited Zom Palette to create a painting during this session.   Students will need the following supplies and materials:  Paint Colors: Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, French Ultramarine, Manganese (blue), Titanium White, Ivory Black, Di oxazine Purple (optional)

Suggested text: Mix Your Own Oil Colors: An Artist’s Guide to Successful Color Mixing, by Jeremy Galton, Walter Foster Artist’s Library Series; available on Amazon

Other Materials: Color Wheel, Paint palette, Palette knife, Brushes (size 6 and 8 rounds; size 6 and 8 flats) Larger brushes optional, 2 8×10 canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed, Apron, Paper Towels, Gamsol or Turpinoid in a safe container with lid (for oils only), Container for water (Acrylics only)

 

Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Color Mixing in Oil or Acrylic

Sweating to the Oldies – Dance Fitness

Name of Class:  Sweating to the Oldies – A Dance Fitness Class                        
Recommended Age:  Adults 
Dates: January 24 – February 14, 2023                      
Duration:  4 weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday                                          
Time:  7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor:  Alicia Edwards                                        
Location:  Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00

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Name of Class: Sweating to the Oldies – A Dance Fitness Class      
Recommended Age:  Adults 
Dates: February 28 – March 21, 2023
Duration:  4 weeks
Day of Week:  Tuesday
Time:  7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor:  Alicia Edwards
Location:  Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00

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Class Description:  Bring your love of the 70s & 80s and Modern Pop music to help you stay healthy and in shape in this dance fitness class. Walk like an Egyptian, or do the Running Man/Woman, but Let’s Get Physical in this fun new fitness class!

 

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Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Sweating to the Oldies – Dance Fitness

HOT Hula Dancing

Name of Class:  HOT Hula Dancing

                         
Recommended Age:  Adults 
Dates: January 19 – February 9, 2023                       
Duration:  4 weeks
Day of Week:  Thursday                                           
Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructor:  Alicia Edwards                                        
Location:  Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00

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Name of Class:  HOT Hula Dancing       
Recommended Age:  Adults 
Dates: February 23 – March 16, 2023
Duration:  4 weeksDay of Week:  Thursday
Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructor:  Alicia Edwards
Location:  Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00

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Class Description:  In this class, you will practice the art of South Pacific hula and Polynesian dance with island rhythms mixed in with modern 90s jams. Each student will utilize hula hoops and learn the basics of hula. This will be a fun engaging class that will work your core and legs for a great workout.  

 

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Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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HOT Hula Dancing

ADULT HIP HOP

Four-Week Class

Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Cost: $45 per 4-week session, supplies included

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Class Sessions

1: March 9 – March 30, 2021

2: April 6 – April 27, 2021

3: May 4 – May 25, 2021

Instructor: Jose Eric Cruz

Location: Dance Studio, 1st floor

Ages: 18+

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.

Class Detail: Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

ADULT HIP HOP

YOUTH HIP HOP

Four-Week Class

Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Cost: $45 per 4-week session, supplies included

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Class Sessions

1: March 10 – March 31 ,2021

2: April 7 – April 28, 2021

3: May 5 – May 26, 2021

Instructor: Jose Eric Cruz

Location: Dance Studio, 1st floor

Ages: 8+

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.

Class Detail: Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

YOUTH HIP HOP

TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DANCE

Four-Week Class

Wednesday  5:00 – 6:00 pm

Cost: $40.00 per session

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Class Sessions

1: April 7 – April 28, 2021

2: May 5 – May 26, 2021

Instructor: Alicia Edwards

Location: SCCA, 1st floor dance studio

Ages: 8 and older

 

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.

Class Detail:

The traditional rhythmic sounds of Western Africa and Eastern Africa will have you feeling lighthearted and energetic. In this hour long class of barefoot beats, the students will find themselves in a cardiovascular engagement and give a therapeutic way to manage stress.

TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DANCE

SUFFOLK CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS
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