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2010 Fall & Holiday Classes
Note: Under "Fee": R = Residents, NR = Non-residents. Class information is also available on the Cobb County PRCA website.
31890: Beginning Pottery Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel. Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or those who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. *No class Sept. 23* 10 weeks Fees: $112.00 (R) / $137.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $32.00 / list Instructor: Laura Moorman Time: Thursday August 26 - November 4 7:00 - 9:00pm 31956: Clay for Hands Learn to handbuild your creative ideas in clay. We will explore the use of clay in sculptural form and texture as well as glazes and cold-surface treatments. Supply fee includes the first 25lb. bag of clay and all glaze / firing costs. *No class Sept. 21* 10 weeks Fees: $100.00 (R) / $125.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $32.00 / list Instructor: Nancy Jordan Time: Tuesday August 24 - November 2 10:00am - 12:00pm 31937: Pastels for Fun This introduction to pastels and drawing will cover the use of line, color and texture to accomplish works of art students will be proud to hang. Supply list required. *No class Sept. 22* 6 weeks Fees: $100.00 (R) / $125.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Pat Garrity Time: Wednesday August 25 - November 3 6:00 - 8:00pm 31897: Drawing 101 Learn drawing basics and fundamentals while exploring interesting subject matter. Weekly quick exercises along with those of longer duration will build skill and confidence. Please bring supplies to the first class. *No class Sept. 23* 10 weeks Fees: $100.00 (R) / $125.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $32.00 / list Instructor: Nancy Jordan Time: Thursday August 24 - November 2 6:30 - 9:00pm 31957: Scratchboard Illustration After a brief introduction to line drawing techniques native to working with pen and ink and wood engraving, students will start working on traditional scratchboard. *No class Sept. 23* 8 weeks Fees: $60.00 (R) / $85.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Hugh G. MacKay Time: Thursday September 9 - November 4 7:00 - 8:30pm 31920: Glass Fusing & Slumping Explore the world of glass fusing and slumping techniques. All projects are kiln fired. Projects include pate de vere, etching, jewelry, textures, and others. *No class Sept. 7th* *No class Sept. 21*8 weeks Fees: $80.00 (R) / $105.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Teresa Barnes Time: Tuesday August 24 - October 26 7:00 - 8:30pm 31922: Extraordinary Textural Surfaces - All Levels Workshop Add new dimension to your paintings. Explore and discover rich surface textures with current innovative acrylic gels and mediums. Artist and instructor Lynn Weisbach guides you in experimenting with these products to enhance your paintings and expand your artistic boundaries. A devoted experimenter herself, she leads the class through understanding and working with the materials--and she adds some valuable tips on the elements of composition, especially as they relate to texture. You will use your extraordinary textures to create exciting paintings. Suitable for all painting mediums and some substrates. 2 day workshop Fees: $60.00 (R) / $85.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Lynn Weisbach-Smith Time: Saturday October 2, 9 10:00am - 12:00pm 31933: Digital Dynamics If you own a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera and want to disengage the autopilot and learn to soar with creativity, then this class was designed for you. In three weeks we will cover a multitude of topics and techniques used in digital photography to help you create beautiful photographs. 3 weeks Fees: $45.00 (R) / $70.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Lance A. Lewin Time: Tuesday August 24 - September 7 7:00 - 9:00pm 31934: Digital Dynamics If you own a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera and want to disengage the autopilot and learn to soar with creativity, then this class was designed for you. In three weeks we will cover a multitude of topics and techniques used in digital photography to help you create beautiful photographs. 3 weeks Fees: $45.00 (R) / $70.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Lance A. Lewin Time: Tuesday September 28 - October 12 7:00 - 9:00pm				31889: Beginning Pottery Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel. Lots of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or those who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. *No class Sept. 23* 10 weeks Fees: $112.00 (R) / $137.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $32.00 / list Instructor: Laura Moorman Time: Thursday August 26 - November 4 10:00am - 12:00pm 31893: Intermediate/Advanced Wheel This class requires a basic knowledge of the potters wheel. Students should be able to center and pull a cylinder with ease. Emphasis will be on developing stronger design by refining shapes and throwing techniques. Supply fee and supply list required. *No class Sept. 22* 10 weeks Fees: $125.00 (R) / $150.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $32.00 / list Instructor: Renee Speenberg Time: Wednesday August 25 - November 3 10:00am - 12:00pm 31899: Intermediate Wheel If you are confident in your centering and pulling up skills then you are perfect for this class. We will be covering the more advanced techniques you are ready for. Each student will be given individual attention and instruction in lides, spouts, handles and more. The supply fee covers the first 25lb. bag of clay and all glaze / firing costs. *No class Sept. 21* 10 weeks Fees: $130.00 (R) / $100.00 (NR) Supply Fee: $32.00 / list Instructor: Nancy Jordan Time: Tuesday August 24 - November 2 7:00 - 9:00pm 31929: Oil & Acrylics with Kip Paint what you want! Beginning students will learn and grow as artists through individual instruction and demos, while more advanced artists can work independantly and ask for instruction as needed. Basic techniques will be emphasized, including composition, color mixing and glazing. *No class Nov. 26* 10 weeks Fees: $90.00 (R) / $115.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Kip Rogers Time: Friday August 27 - November 5 10:00am - 12:00pm 31930: Oil & Acrylics with Kip Paint what you want! Beginning students will learn and grow as artists through individual instruction and demos, while more advanced artists can work independantly and ask for instruction as needed. Basic techniques will be emphasized, including composition, color mixing and glazing. *No class Nov. 26* 4 weeks Fees: $35.00 (R) / $60.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Kip Rogers Time: Friday November 12 - December 10 10:00am - 12:00pm 31921: Glass Fusing & Slumping Explore the world of glass fusing and slumping techniques. All projects are kiln fired. Projects include pate de vere, etching, jewelry, textures, and others. *No class Sept. 9th* 8 weeks Fees: $80.00 (R) / $105.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Teresa Barnes Time: Thursday August 26 - October 28 10:00am - 12:00pm 31932: Portrait Drawing with Kip Although drawing faces can seem intimidating, Kip's talent for portraits and his laid-back teaching style make portrait drawing achievable and fun! *No class Nov. 264 weeks Fees: $35.00 (R) / $60.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Kip Rogers Time: Friday November 12 - December 10 12:00 - 2:00pm 31931: Portrait Drawing with Kip Although drawing faces can seem intimidating, Kip's talent for portraits and his laid-back teaching style make portrait drawing achievable and fun! No class Sept. 2410 weeks Fees: $90.00 (R) / $115.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Kip Rogers Time: Friday August 27 - November 5 12:00 - 2:00pm 31935: Digital Dynamics If you own a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera and want to disengage the autopilot and learn to soar with creativity, then this class was designed for you. In three weeks we will cover a multitude of topics and techniques used in digital photography to help you create beautiful photographs. No class Nov. 23* 3 weeks Fees: $45.00 (R) / $70.00 (NR) Supply Fee: list Instructor: Lance A. Lewin Time: Tuesday November 9 - 30 7:00 - 9:00pm

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