CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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A Kid’s Smorgasbord of Fun
Six – Week Class
Cost: $75.00
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Class Description: This class is for the child artist who loves all aspects of art and creating different works of art! Students will draw, paint, create paper sculptures and so much more! All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Sessions
6 Weeks
Dates of Class: Thursday
June 24 – July 29, 2021
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Lisa Morrison
Location: Art Studio B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 8 – 14
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Basic Metal Clay – Shadow Box Pendant
1 Day Class
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: This intermediate class is an adventure in working with precious metal clay. Art Clay Silver is a great product especially formulated for objects that can be created and fired in the same day with outstanding results. Art Clay Silver is pure fine silver (.999) mixed with water and an organic binder. It is soft and easy to work with simple tools. One it is fired at 1550 degrees for 45 minutes the product is .999 fine silver. Art Clay silver is available in several formulations such as syringes, paste, silver coated paper, and overlay paste. Art Clay Silver projects can be combined with ceramics, glass fusions, kiln fired enameled, and torch enameled. The creative possibilities are endless. Art clay copper is also available. The techniques covered in this class include how to manipulate the clay, make attachments, using a variety of textures and molds, finishing, sanding techniques, and how to make simple repairs. We will create a shadow box pendant, with a pearl setting or student’s choice of design in the shadow box. The shadow box can be made in a wide variety of shapes in addition to the pictured design. Skill Level: Beginner or Intermediate, some metal clay experience is helpful.
Class Session
1 Day
Date of Class: Saturday
May 21, 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
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Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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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.
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.
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Basket Making – Make an Traditional Egg Basket for KIDS!
1 Day Class
Cost: $65.00
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Class Description: This class, designed for kids, teaches how to make a traditional egg basket with a contemporary spin. ) No glue. No nails. No tacks. Learn how to lay a spoke base, weave a locking row, then weave up the sides. It is that easy! This workshop is perfect for the basket weaving novice who starts the workshop being inquisitive and leaves with a completed basket! You will be the envy of your friends! All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Session
Date of Class: Saturday – September 25, 2021 or
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
will break for lunch – bring your own
and restaurant on site
Instructor: Rami McKinney
Location: Art Room B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 10 and Older
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Basket Making – Make Your Own Egg Basket with a Contemporary Spin
1 Day Class
Cost: $65.00
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Class Description: This class, designed for adults, how to make a traditional egg basket with a contemporary spin. ) No glue. No nails. No tacks. Learn how to lay a spoke base, weave a locking row, then weave up the sides. It is that easy! This workshop is perfect for the basket weaving novice who starts the workshop being inquisitive and leaves with a completed basket! You will be the envy of your friends! All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Session
Date of Class: Friday – September 24, 2021 or
Friday, October 15, 2021
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
will break for lunch – bring your own
and restaurant on site
Instructor: Rami McKinney
Location: Art Room B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 and Older
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Basket Making for Kids! – Create a Wheelin’ Tote
1 Day Class
Cost: $50.00
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Class Description: Learn how to weave a solid bottom tote basket. Learn how to lay a solid base, weave a locking row and the sides of this popular basket style. After constructing the basket, you will create the Cherokee Wheels and make a handle for your basket from Shaker Tape. Even to this day, all baskets available are still made by hand. This class is designed for children and provides them step-by-step instruction. All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Session
Date of Class: Saturday – June 26, 2021 or
Friday – July 24, 2021
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
will break for lunch – bring your own
and restaurant on site
Instructor: Rami McKinney
Location: Art Room B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 8 -14
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Become an Even Better Writer!
6 Week Class
Cost: $45.00
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Class Description: So, you like to write, but you want to be better at writing? This creative writing class will help you to put your thoughts down on paper to create you very own masterpiece to save or to share with others! Learn new ideas and skills for writing more clearly and effectively. Please bring a composition book and a writing instrument to class.
Class Sessions
Date of Class: Thursday – September 9 – October 14, 2021
Time: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
OR
Date of Class: Thursday – October 28 – November 30, 2021
Time: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Instructor: Phoenix Lampkin
Location: Art Studio B
Ages: 11 – 14
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Beginners Extruding and Coil Base Class
Eight- Week Class
Tuesdays 10am – 12:30pm or 6pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $180 per session
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Class Sessions
Tuesdays May 4 – June 22, 2021
Instructor: John Walton
Location: Pottery Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 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.
For Coil Building You will learn the basic skills for coil building. Techniques will involve rolling and extruding coils of clay. Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other. By manipulating and joining together to form a finished object.
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Black & White Darkroom Photography
Six – Week Class
Cost: $75.00
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Class Description: In this class, you will learn how to use a 35mm film camera. You will learn how to load the film, how to develop black and white film using developing chemistry and how to use an enlarger in the darkroom to develop a paper photographic print in the chemistry. Mixing the chemistry to develop the fil and paper prints and using filters to increase contrast. You will need a 35mm film camera for this class. If you do not have one, you can find very inexpensive cameras on E-bay starting at $25.00. All materials needed included (except camera) in registration fee.
Class Sessions
6 Weeks
Dates of Class: Thursday – April 21 – May 26, 2022
Time: 7:00 – 8:00PM
Instructor: Larry McMasters
Location: Photography Studio
Ages: 15 – Adults
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Character Drawing as Illustration (Advanced)
Character Illustration (Advanced)
6 Week Class
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: Students will learn to illustrate their own character through the basics of drawing facial expressions and body composition from the beginning. Students will then learn and understand dynamism and gestures of their character, as well as the importance of capturing their essence and personality. On the final class, students will complete an “official” illustration of their imagined character combining everything they have learned through the first six weeks of this course. Recommended materials: Pencil – HB and no.2 , Sharpener, Bristol board paper, sketchbook drawing paper (preferably 9×12 ) , Black marker (alcohol based such as Copic, Ohuhu, or Concept brand).
Class Sessions
Dates of Class: Wednesday – January 12 – February 16, 2022
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
OR
Dates of Class: Tuesday – March 15, 2022 – April 26, 2022
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Miguel Dominado
Location: Art Room A – 3rd Floor
Ages: 16 and Older
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Classical Expression Painting
Eight – Week Class
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: This creatively inspired class will take an interesting look at various Masterpiece works of art. Each participant will be assigned a section of the Masterpiece to recreate with their interpretation by using various drawing and painting skills. The result will be a larger-than-life recreation of the Masterpiece. This is a class for anyone who loves art and classic Masterpieces regardless of their painting and drawing skills. A student supply list is provided below. Please bring these materials to the first class.
pencil
eraser
(2) canvas or canvas boards 11 x 17
watercolor paper (at least 10 sheets)
acrylic paint set
10 assorted brushes
pallet
Class Sessions
8 Weeks
Dates of Class: Wednesday
June 2 – July 21, 2021
Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM or
2:00PM – 5:00PM
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 – Adults
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
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Create Your Very Own Dragon Pillow
Six – Week Class
Cost: $75.00
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Class Description: Do you like to sew? Do you wish you knew how to sew? In this class, you will learn to create your very own friendly dragon pillow.
Students taking this class will learn basic cutting skills, machine, and hand sewing skills to create their favorite dragon pillow to keep or to give to someone else. All materials needed, included in the registration fee.
Class Sessions
Dates of Class: Saturday
June 5 – July 17, 2021 Note: No Class July 3rd
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Tracy Cissell
Location: Meeting Room A – 2nd Floor
Ages: 11 – 15
