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Please register and pay online, or at the Art House, PRIOR TO of the start date of the class/workshop! Classes must be paid for in full before the class starts for you to be registered. For more information and supply lists, please email Cathy Green.

ADULT WORKSHOPS

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Landscape Oil Painting Workshop

With Cat Nibarger

Saturdays, 10am-2pm

April 20, May 25, June 15, July 20

Cost: $60- per person. All Supplies Included. (Class size limited to 8)

Ages 16 and up or Age 10 and up if accompanied by an adult.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a one day oil painting class, using a Wet on Wet painting technique. You will complete your very own painting with step by step instruction during this class. Please bring an apron or something to wear over your clothes- or wear something you don’t mind getting paint on. Please bring a bag lunch and a beverage. We will take a short lunch break. Water and a light snack will be available.

Hand Built Pottery

With Maria Starr

Two Day session on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00PM

May 7 & 14, June 4 & 11, July 9 & 16

Two Day session on Saturdays from 3:30-5:30PM

May 11 & 18, June 8 & 15, July 13 & 20

Cost: $55 - per person All Supplies Included. Class size limited to 6.

DESCRIPTION:

The first day of this 2 day workshop you will create things in clay- animals, pinch pots, the sky is the limit! Maria will fire your pieces in her kiln and will bring them back for the second class so you can glaze them. Maria will take them and fire them in her kiln again after you have glazed them. They will be brought back to the Art House after the second firing for you to pick-up. No previous experience needed. This class is for 16 years old and up.

Intermediate to advanced hand built pottery

With Maria Starr

Tuesday’s- 6:30-8:30pm

May 7-28, June 4 - 25, July 9-30 (4 week sessions)

Cost: $110 per person for 4 week session. Class size limited to 4.

Description: This class is for those who have a lot of experience in clay or have taken several of our beginner classes. In this 4 week class, we will focus on creating different glazing techniques and surface textures. You will learn and try different clay bodies, as well as different firing temperatures. Students will have several pieces to take home and show off, at the end of this session. All supplies and firings are included. Students will also learn about firing pottery during this class.

Alcohol Inks WORKSHOP

With Christy Hayes

Saturday, June 22- 10:00-12:00

Cost: $35- per person/per class. Supplies Needed.

Adults 16 and Over. Minimum 4/ Maximum 8

Description: Alcohol inks are vibrant, shiny and easy to do. If you are curious about how to use them, Christy will show you some tricks. You will go home with some beautiful creations.

Supply List: Alcohol Inks- Jacquard brand (Jacquard makes a beginner set, or you can purchase individual bottles , if you prefer certain colors.), Yupo Paper, Drinking Straw (A big one, like a smoothie straw, is best. Any straight straw will work), 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, Disposable Gloves, Q-Tips, Smock, 1 glass or porcelain container (like a vase or mug from the Dollar Store), Dollar Store shower curtain liner (to protect your workspace)

Drawing From Nature Workshop

With Sheena Dickerson

Saturday, 10am-2:30ish (One Day Workshop) coming again soon!

Cost: $85 per person

Minimum 2/Maximum 8. Ages 16 and older.

Please bring a lunch, snack and beverage.

Description: In this one day workshop we will start in the classroom with an introduction to concepts of “Drawing from Nature”. Please bring some references of “nature related subjects” to work from. (We will have some to share too.) Bring whatever art supplies you’d like to work with- ie. pencils, colored pencils, watercolors/brushes, pastels, acrylics…your choice, a sketch book, small canvases… We will be creating several things during this workshop, and weather permitting, we will go outside and create something “plein aire” (from life).

Please email Sheena with questions: SheenaDickerson@gmail.com

Mixed Media with Collage

With Mary Lou Bailey Funk

Saturday, May 18- 10:00-1:00p,m. (One Day Workshop- Landscape)

Cost: $49- per person/per workshop. All Supplies Included.

Ages 14 and up, or 10 and up if accompanied by an adult. Class Size 3 to 7.

DESCRIPTION:

In this class you will create a piece of art on watercolor paper using paper collage, various mark making techniques, acrylic inks, acrylic paints, gel pens, paint markers, pencils, etc. Papers will include pre-painted tissue, napkins, doilies, scrapbooking, cardboard and more. Students of all levels can achieve a fun, finished piece of art. All supplies will be provided. The class should take about 3 hours. Come prepared to have fun! The image shown above will be our inspiration!

Collage Paper Painting Class

with Mary Lou Bailey Funk

Thursday’s, June 6 - 27 (4 weeks) 10:00AM-12:00

$145 per person for the 4 week session (ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED)

Ages 16 and up. Class Size 3 to 7.

DESCRIPTION: Learn various techniques to create painted papers using a limited palette on many different types of paper, which will be used in the final session to create finished collage works of art. Preparing collage papers will include use of acrylic paints, markers, Stabilo All Pencil, Gel pens, stencils, and stamping   Several paper types to be used include printer, deli, tissue, kraft, book and catalog pages and others.  All supplies and tools will be provided by the instructor as the supply list is extensive. (A list will be provided in class if you want to purchase your own supplies.)

EMAIL QUESTIONS TO MARY LOU: mlbfunk@yahoo.com

Acrylic Pouring Class

with Cindy Haslock

Saturdays- 3-5pm- May 25, June 22, July 20

$40- per person /per class (Age 16 and up) Maximum 8 per class.

(All Supplies Except Canvases Included)

Description:

This class is for beginners and beyond. No experience is necessary. In this class you will create 2 acrylic pouring paintings. You decide on your color scheme(s). Learn several “Acrylic Pouring Techniques” and decide which ones you’d like to use. **Please bring 2- 8x10 or smaller canvases to this class (per person)** (wood frame canvases work best- canvas panels can warp). Your pieces will need to dry at the Art House for a day or so, before you bring them home. This class can be messy! Please dress appropriately. Bring a snack if desired. Email any questions to: cinlynn54@gmail.com

2-1/2 HOUR BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

With Helen Hamerton

Saturdays, July 13, 10am-12:30pm (one day workshop)

Coming Soon- Images and Registration for the following dates:

August 10, September 21, October 19

Cost: $50- per person/per class. All Supplies Included.

Adults 16 and over. Minimum 3/Maximum 6 Students.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed for adult beginners and for anyone who has never painted before, but would like to learn the basics of working with watercolors. In this class you will create a simple painting using sponging, masking and washes as well as other techniques and papers. You will follow step by step process and at the end of the class, you will have completed a beautiful painting.

Beginning Pastel workshop

With Bonnie Morgan Hyde

ONE DAY WORKSHOP’S

Beginner Class- Friday, 1-3:00 (Supplies Included) May 10th

Beginner Class- Thursday, 1-3:00 (Supplies Included) June 6th

$55 per person/ per one day workshop.

Class Size limited to 5.

Description: One day workshops for the pastelist on exploring more with your pastels, papers and underpinnings. Types of pastels, papers and applications will be discussed and shared. Please bring reference images on a phone, tablet or printed out for your class. Supplies for these one day workshops included in the class fee.

Email questions to: artist.bonnie.m.333@gmail.com

Botanical Painting in Watercolor

With Bonnie Hyde

Thursday, June 20, 1:00-3:00 (Supplies Required)

$50 per person/ per one day workshop

Class size limited to 5.

Description: One day workshops for artists with some watercolor experience. We will focus on painting plants and/or flowers, etc. in a traditional botanical style. We will work from real life pieces of nature. Some drawing ability is necessary to draw out the image on your paper before we begin painting. Please bring your watercolor supplies: paints, palette, brushes, paper, a board to tape your paper to, masking or painters tape, kneaded eraser, 2H pencil, water container… Bonnie will email you prior to class.

Email questions to: artist.bonnie.m.333@gmail.com

CLASSES IN A SERIES

Paint What you love

With Kathy Rennell Forbes

Mondays, June 3-July 22 (8 weeks) 10:00AM-1:00PM

Cost: $225- (Prior Watercolor Experience Please) Minimum 6/Maximum 18

LOCATION: This class will take place at the Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101

DESCRIPTION:

Students will focus on creating a series of paintings with a common theme. Each student will select their own theme so they become very familiar with the subject matter and their medium of choice. Students can work in watercolor, acrylic or oil. Instructor will start each class with a demonstration (subjects based on student input), then assist each student individually and offer critiques (if desired). Prior painting experience highly encouraged, this is NOT a beginning class. Returning students will build on skills previously developed. Bring your current paints (warm and cool of each primary) and supplies, an assessment will be done to determine if additional items are needed.

Please email questions to Kathy at: ArtbyKRF@mindspring.com

painting your travels in watercolor

With Kathy Rennell Forbes

Mondays, June 3-July 22 (8 weeks) 1:30-4:30PM

Cost: $225- (Prior Watercolor Experience Please) Minimum 6/Maximum 18

LOCATION: This class will take place at the Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee Street, , Acworth, GA 30101

DESCRIPTION:

Students will create paintings in watercolor inspired by their travel photos or sketches. Instructor will start each class with a demonstration, then assist each student individually and offer critiques (if desired). Prior watercolor experience highly encouraged, this in NOT a beginning class. Returning students will build on skills previously developed. Bring your current watercolors (warm and cool of each primary) and supplies, an assessment will be done to determine if additional items are needed.

Please email questions to Kathy at: ArtbyKRF@mindspring.com

beginning WATERCOLOR

With Helen Hamerton

Mondays, June 3-24 (4 weeks) 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Beginners and Beyond.

Tuesdays, June 4-25 (4 weeks) 1:00-3:00p.m. Beginners and Beyond

July 9-30 (3 weeks- no class 7/23) 1:00-3:00p.m. Beginners & Beyond

Wednesdays, June 5-26 (4 weeks) 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Beginners and Beyond.

July 10-31 (3 weeks- no class 7/23) 1:00-3:00p.m. Beginners & Beyond

Cost: $100- per 4 week session Cost: $70- per 3 week session

Ages 16 and up. (Class size limited to 7)

Supply List available upon registration.

DESCRIPTION: Helen has been teaching beginning watercolor over the past 20 years in Europe and North America. Helen is inspired by working with people new to painting to help them produce something beautiful or meaningful from a blank sheet of paper. This class is designed for adult beginners who would like to learn the basics of working with watercolors. A variety of techniques will be introduced. You will learn how to use the pigments, brushes and paper to create beautiful paintings. Repeat students may bring their own paintings to work on.

Please email questions to Helen at: helen.hamerton1@gmail.com

ACRYLIC PAINTING classes

With Christy Hayes

Beginning Acrylics- Tuesdays, 10-12, July 9-30 (4 weeks)

Cost: $100- per 4 week session

Minimum 2/Maximum 8 per class, Ages 16 & older

Description: This class is perfect for beginners and beyond- those who need instruction, as well as those with painting experience. Christy will focus on information for beginners, and be available to guide those with some previous painting experience.Benefit from Christy’s vast knowledge and enthusiasm of painting in Acrylics. Email questions to Christy: christyhayesartist@yahoo.com

Drawing Fundamentals

With Beth Cullen

Wednesdays

June 5-26, 1:00-3:00pm (4 weeks)

July 10-31, 1:00-3:00 pm (4 weeks)

Cost:$100- per 4 week session. Supply List Required.

Minimum 4/Maximum 8 in class

About Beth: Beth is a professional artist who loves to teach. Questions- email Beth at: questionforbeth@gmail.com Instagram- @bethcullen Website: bethblackwellcullen.faso.com

DESCRIPTION:

This drawing course introduces fundamental principles and techniques of drawing as an art form. You will learn classic drawing concepts in fun and exciting ways that will broaden your knowledge, develop your skills and increase your confidence. Each week we will learn new ways of developing hand-eye coordination and the ability to draw from observation. This is a progressive class. Each new session will continue on from where we left off at the end of a previous session, as well as introducing the fundamental principles to new students.

Glass Fusing and Slumping

With Teresa Barnes

Wednesdays

May 8-29- 1-3pm (4 weeks)

June 5-26- 10am-12:00 (4 weeks)

Cost: $110 per 4 week session. All Supplies Included

Minimum 2/ Maximum 4 Students per session. Adults 21 and older please.

This class will take place in Teresa’s Glass Studio in Kennesaw, GA.

About Teresa: Teresa has been creating fused and slumped glass pieces for the past 16+ years. She has won numerous awards in various Cobb County Art organizations. She loves sharing her knowledge of glass techniques. Email questions to: teresadbarnes@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION:

This class is for beginners as well as those with prior experience. In this class you will create masterpieces with glass fusing. Glass pieces are first cut and layered, then fused in a kiln. Your creations can then be placed in a mold and fired again to change the shape. You will have one of a kind works of art when you are finished.

Introduction to Stained Glass

With Pam Buecker

Wednesdays- 10-12 (2 DAY CLASS) COST: $100 PER PERSON

Wednesdays- 6-8PM (2 DAY CLASS) COST: $100 PER PERSON

May 1 & 8, June 5 & 12, July 10 & 17, August 7 & 14, September 4 & 11
All supplies included with class fee. Minimum 2/Maximum 4 Students per session. Adults 18 & over please, OR Youth age 14 & up accompanied by a parent.

Description: Participate in this (2 day/2 hours each day) class and learn the basics of stained glass using the copper foil method. Intended for those wanting to learn the basic steps and those seeking a refresher course. Practice cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing. You will end up with your very own handmade stained glass sun catcher. Supplies are provided and the photo above has examples of the class projects.  Students will be select a design and choose their own glass colors.

This class is led by Pam Buecker at her home studio in Kennesaw, GA. She can be reached with questions at pamb@smilewithglass.com or 678-462-7788. Pam will send you her address once you are registered.

OPEN STUDIO

With Christy Hayes

Thursdays, July 11- August 1 (4 weeks) 10:00-12:00

Cost: $40- per 4 week session

Adults 16 & Older. (Minimum 4/ Maximum 8)

DESCRIPTION:

If you are just beginning, or getting back to painting, come join us in a fun studio atmosphere class. You will work at your own pace and paint what you want. The Instructor will be there to guide you and answer questions. Open to all skill levels, beginner to advanced, working in any medium you wish. Bring your own supplies. (If using Oil Paints, please use odorless products.)

Landscape Oil painting- alla prima style

With Gary Baughman

“Still Life Oil Painting”

Fridays, June 7-28 (4 weeks) 9:00-12:00

Cost: $100 Ages 18 and up. (Class Size limited to 8)

Supply List available upon registration.

DESCRIPTION:

This 4 week course is designed for beginning to intermediate oil painters. This class will be fine tuned to the experience levels of the students. We will be building new skills each week and drawing upon skills from prior weeks’ lessons. If you’re new to oil painting or experienced- but frustrated by previous painting experiences and/or feel you’re not improving- this class is for you. We will be working “alla prima” on smaller canvases, 9x12 or 11x14. Students will be participating in various “painting exercises” with lots of coaching at their easel. Instructor will demo. A Focus on Composition, Shape, Value, Color and Edges will be emphasized. Plus a lot more!

Gary’s Website: www.garybaughman.biz

YOUTH CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Youth handbuilt Pottery

with Maria Starr

Wednesdays- 4:30-6:00pm, May 8 & 15, June 5 & 12, June 19 & 26

Cost: $45-per person/2 class session.

Ages 6-15. Class size limited to 7. All Supplies and Firings Included.

Please dress appropriately. Clay and Glazing can be messy!

DESCRIPTION:

The first day of this 2 day workshop you will create things in clay- animals, pinch pots, the sky is the limit! Maria will fire your pieces in her kiln and will bring them back for the second class so you can glaze them. Maria will take them and fire them in her kiln again after you have glazed them. They will be brought back to the Art House after the second firing for you to pick-up. No previous experience needed.

Youth Drawing & Painting

with Ann Worthington

Thursdays- 4:00-5:30pm, June 6-27 and/or July 11-August 1 (4 week sessions)

Fridays- 4:00-5:30pm, June 7-21 (3 week session) and/or July 12-August 2 (4 week session)

Cost: $80- per 4 week session and/or Cost: $60- per 3 week session

Ages: 7-14. Minimum 2/Maximum 8 per class. All supplies included.

About Ann: Ann has been taking art classes here since January 2023, and taught her first YOUTH art class in May 2023. Previously, she received her BFA in Fine Arts in NY and taught Youth Art at Mission: Renaissance Fine Art in Sierra Madre, CA for 4 years and was professionally trained in Oil, Pastel, Sketching, and Watercolor at their HQ in Pasadena. She adores children and creating art with them.

Description: Each 3 or 4 or 6 week session includes the same Drawing and Painting basics, yet no class is ever repeated in content. We start with “Draw What You See” which includes mindfully observing the Subject and noticing its Darks, Lights, and Middle tones, values and shadows. Your child will learn to draw with more accuracy using charcoal and pencil and to make marks more lightly as we get ready for Basic Watercolor. Here we learn about color mixing, and use several different techniques and washes to create the Subject in color. This is a fun class, and everyone is celebrated.