CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Six-Week Class
Thursdays 7pm – 8pm
Cost: $70 per session
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2018-19 Class Sessions
Session 1: January 3 – February 7, 2019
Instructor: Larry LeMasters
Location: Photo Lab, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
REGISTRATION OPENS: DECEMBER 5TH
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.
If you have taken the Basic Digital Photography Course and want to build on your skills, then this six-week class is for you! Come learn a more in-depth look into the world of photography. In this class we need to have an understanding and working knowledge of: f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, and manually taking images. Items to be covered more extensively are: flash photography, composition, night shooting, posing, using the shutter to blur action in your image, filters, basic computer editing, macro photography, lens filters and other ideas you may have and need more knowledge of to make your images even better.
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Six-Week Class
Thursdays 6pm – 7pm
Cost: $70 per session
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2018-19 Class Sessions
Session 1: January 3 – February 7, 2019
Session 2: February 21 – March 28, 2019
Instructor: Larry LeMasters
Location: Photo Lab, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
REGISTRATION OPENS: DECEMBER 5TH
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: You have a digital camera, but some of the functions have you stumped! Well, don’t miss those once in a lifetime images. Here we will explore the basics of taking pictures and learn which methods and techniques make for the best photos. Some areas we will cover are: camera body, f-stop, lenses, shutter speed, composition, posing, and flash photography.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Six-Week Class
Thursdays 7pm – 8pm
Cost: $70 per session
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2018-19 Class Sessions
Session 1: February 21 – March 28,
Instructor: Larry Lemasters
Location: Photo Lab, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
REGISTRATION OPENS: DECEMBER 5TH
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: Participants will learn the basics of flash photography: guide number, bounce, diffuse, multiple units rather, manual versus auto, as well as practical applications of flash photography. (Geared toward students who have taken the basic course.)
HOMESCHOOL PARENTS & KID’S CLAY
Six-Week Class
Wednesday 10am-12pm
Cost: $80 per 6 week session
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Class Sessions
January 9 – February 13, 2019
Instructor: Harriette Laskin
Location: Pottery Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: 8-13
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: Students will have the opportunity to experience hand building and also wheel throwing. Parents are able to guide and help their child with the variety clay techniques. This class is designed for homeschoolers as it’s in the mornings during school hours. One parent is free to come alongside their child; parents do not need to purchase a separate ticket.
JOY OF PAINTING
Six-Week Class
Thursdays 6pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $85 per session
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2018-19 Class Sessions
Session 1: January 3 – February 7, 2019
Session 2: February 21 – March 28, 2019
Instructor: Robert LeMasters
Location: Art Room A, 3rd Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
REGISTRATION OPENS: DECEMBER 5TH
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: Express yourself through the art of Oil Painting. Instructor Robert LeMasters opens this class to all levels of experience and talent. Experienced artists will strengthen their painting skills while new artists will learn a faster and easier way to paint. Techniques the class will explore include: composition, glazing, hatching, drawing, and more!
NUNO FELTED SCARVES WORKSHOP
1-Day Workshop
Saturday – 2-4pm
Cost: $25 per student + $20 material fee
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February 9, 2019
Instructor: Hazel Bessette
Location: Art Room B
Ages: Adults 16+
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.
In this one-day workshop, you will use hand dyed silk chiffon scarves and various dyed wools and silk fibers to create a beautiful and soft scarf. You will learn concepts of wet felting and nuno felting while creating your work. Suggested items to bring are an apron and dishwashing gloves if your hands are sensitive to hot water and dish soap. Materials fee of $20 to be paid to instructor.
SIMPLY POTTERY I
Eight-week class
Tuesdays 10:00am-12:30pm OR 6:00pm-8:30pm
Cost: $180 per session, $25 lab fee paid directly to instructor
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2018-19 Class Sessions
Winter: January 8 – February 26, 2019
Instructor: Harriette Laskin
Location: Pottery Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 14+
REGISTRATION OPENS: DECEMBER 5TH
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: This is an intermediate and advanced class with emphasis on the making of sets – cups, mugs, bowls, canisters, plates, etc. Beginners will be restricted to learning the procedure of throwing. Wheel workers are welcome to the class as well.
SPRING INTO CLAY
Six-Week Class
Tuesdays 10am – 12:30pm
Tuesdays 6pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $135 per session + $15 lab fee paid directly to instructor
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Class Sessions
March 12 – April 16, 2018
Instructor: Harriette Laskin
Location: Pottery Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 14+
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:
This is a class for those who have had wheel throwing and hand building experience before. This class is for all levels of potters. Students will have the opportunity to create pitchers, teapots, lidded jars and more.
STILL-LIFE ACRYLIC PAINTING
Three-Week Class
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
Cost: $75 per 3 week session (includes $15 supplies fee)
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2018-19 Class Sessions
Session 1: January 9 – 23, 2019
Session 2: February 6-20, 2019
Instructor: Daniel Becerra
Location: Art Studio A, 3rd Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
REGISTRATION OPENS: DECEMBER 5TH
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: Artist Daniel Becerra will help you in the beginning stages of learning the essentials of painting. This class will focus on learning how to paint a still-life object that is placed in the room for the students to see. All materials are provided. This class is for anyone who wants to try something new and test out their art skills.
WET FELTED PAINTINGS WORKSHOP
1-Day Workshop
Saturday – 2-4pm
Cost: $25 per student + $10 material fee
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January 19, 2019
Instructor: Hazel Bessette
Location: Art Room B
Ages: Adults, 16+
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.
In this one-day workshop, you will create painting-like images from wool and other fibers like silks, bamboo and Angelina. You will learn concepts of wet felting and ideas of how you can embellish your work after it dries. Many colors of fibers will be used to help create these fun, fast, small wool paintings. Suggested items to bring are an apron and dishwashing gloves if your hands are sensitive to hot water and dish soap. Materials fee of $10 to be paid instructor.