2023 Class/Events Calendar

 

2023 Cumming Arts Center Class Schedule
Kris Straukas   

PRIVATE DRAWING LESSONS

Instructor: Kris Straukas

Private Drawing Lessons are available for the advanced beginner to advanced student, ages 13 years old to adult. Lessons are tailored to each student. 

Please Click Here to contact kris for complete private lesson information, questions, and registration payment form

ADDITIONAL ART CLASSES BY KRIS STRAUKAS

DRAWING STUDIO

       

Drawing Studio sessions will allow artists to work on their drawing projects with support of an instructor to help achieve their artistic goals.

One of the most difficult tasks artists complain about is scheduling a dedicated time to work on their art. Drawing Studio is the perfect opportunity to carve out some quality time, work among fellow artists, help inspire one another, and get the creative juices flowing!  The instructor will be available to help with composition, transferring, layout, studio tips and ‘tricks of the trade’, along with demonstrations of pencil techniques and different drawing products.

Artists will have the option of using their own photo references, or collaborate with the instructor and fellow artists to creating still-life set ups. Artists will bring their own drawing supplies, snacks and beverages,  and/or iPad/Tablet for photo references.  Drawing Studio is available for ages 13yrs thru adult. It is highly recommended to have completed a basic drawing class or mastered basic drawing skills prior to attending Drawing Studio.  Click Here for Kris’ Artist Bio.        

Cost: $20.00 Per Two Hour Session
Drawing Studio – Evening Sessions: Every Tuesday – 5:30PM to 7:30PM  –  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT CLICK HERE

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

     

This class will teach you the basics in Encaustic painting. Learn how to melt the medium and keep it within a safe working temperature, tools required and safety precautions to get you started. Experiment with different materials to create an 8 x 8 collage. All materials are included. What is Encaustic Painting? The word “Encaustic” is a Greek word meaning “to heat or burn in”. Encaustic medium is made of natural Beeswax and Damar Resin (crystallized tree sap). The beeswax and resin is melted, pigment can be added, and applied in layers to a porous surface with brushes and other tools. Wax layers are then reheated to fuse it to the previous layer. Encaustic mediums and paints are a versatile, spontaneous medium. They can be re-melted to create different effects, layered in opaque or translucent layers, modeled, textured, scraped, sculpted, polished, or combined with a variety of materials to create collage works. Unlike other paints, encaustic is never wet or dry – it goes from a liquid to a solid state and back again in seconds, allowing additional layers to be added immediately.

Dates Available:  September 22nd 
TIME: 10AM to 3PM
Cost: $145.00 – Materials included.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT  CLICK  HERE

 AMIGURUMI CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

     

What is Amigurumi? Amigurumi is a Japanese term that refers to the beautiful and artful technique of crocheting stuffed whimsical animals, dolls and other 3-D objects.

This three-hour beginner class will provide instruction to learn basic Amigurumi stitches and create a baby bird key chain or baby Chick. Workshop will include pattern, with detailed instructions and pictures. It is recommended that students are familiar with the following basic crochet stitches: single crochet, slip stitch, chain stitch, double and triple crochet stitch.  

This class is perfect for Parent/Child class! Minimum age for children is 10 years old.

MATERIAL LIST CLICK HERE.  

DATES: September 14th
Time: 10AM to 1PM
Cost: $40.00 per person

For more information,  online registration and payment click Here.

POSTPONED and WILL BE RESCHEDULED

Introduction to Plein Air Painting                 

Instructor: Mary Negron

THIS CLASS LISTING IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY!

What you’ll learn:

  • How to paint outdoors with confidence
  • How to make outdoor sketches
  • How to mix color outdoors using a limited palette
  • How to create composition confidently
  • Break free from the studio limitations

This workshop will give you a step-by-step introduction to Plein Air painting.
This class will be using a limited palette to focus on technique and harmo

Click Here for Mary’s Artist Bio

 

 

 

 

WATERCOLOR PAINTING STUDIO

Instructor – Hal Schwab

           

Watercolor Painting Studio will allow beginning level students, to work on their painting projects with the support of an instructor to help achieve their artistic goals. One of the most common fears is the lack of control of the media and not being able to paint detail. A small, simple start along with constant practice will lead the student to achieve results in watercolor they never imagined!  Students will bring their own supplies, snacks and beverages, photo references or collaborate with the instructor and fellow artists to create still-life set ups. 

Watercolor Painting Studio is available for ages 18yrs thru adult.  Click Here for Recommended Material List.  Click Here for Hal’s Artist Bio.

NEW WEDNESDAY DATES!!

DATES: Every Saturday & Wednesday (Unless Noted)                                                                                                                       

TIMES: Two Hour Sessions – Saturdays: 1:00PM to 3:00PM or 3:00PM to 5:00PM.   Wednesdays: 3:00PM to 5:00PM                                   

COST: $30.00 Per Two Hour Session                                                                                                          

CLICK HERE FOR SATURDAY STUDIO REGISTRATION & PAYMENT   

CLICK HERE FOR WEDNESDAY STUDIO REGISTRATION & PAYMENT                 

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PRIVATE DIGITAL ART WITH PROCREATE LESSONS

Instructor: Abby Hermes

Private Digital Art with Procreate Lessons are tailored to each student.  Click on the link below to contact Abby about lessons!

Please Click Here to contact ABBY for complete private lesson information, questions, and registration payment form

                        ADDITIONAL ART CLASSES BY ABBY HERMES

Drawing FUNdamentals

Instructor – Abby Hermes


This four week course covers the fundamentals of drawing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! We will cover line drawing, placement and proportion of objects, perspective, shading, and other basics to help build skill in drawing while finding and refining your personal artistic style.

Date: Four Week Course – Fridays – Dates: TBA       Time: 11AM – 1PM

Level: Beginner   Ages: Adult       Cost:  $200.00 per person   Min: 3  Max: 10

Materials:

Drawing Paper (80 – 100lb) Spiral Bound Pad: One 6B Graphite Pencil: White Polymer Eraser

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Click HERE for Abby’s Artist Bio

Digital Art for Beginners with Procreate Workshop

Instructor – Abby Hermes


This Course covers the basics of drawing in the Procreate App for the iPad. Students will learn the basics of the program such as:

1) How to draw using various techniques with digital brushes, layers, filters, masks, etc.
2) How to create brushes and use shortcuts for a smoother drawing experience.
3) How to structure & export your work for Print and Social Media.
4) And organizational tricks of the trade to keep your App tidy and easy to sort through.

*Some drawing experience is preferred but not required for this class.
*Students must own an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate App prior to class start.

Two Dates Available: TBA

Time: 12:00pm  – 2:30pm

Level: Beginner   Ages 13 thru Adult       Cost:  $55.00 per person

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Click HERE for Abby’s Artist Bio

Fine Art Drawing Workshop for Children

Instructor – Elizabeth Porcel


Each workshop will consist of an art history moment, demonstrations of technique and completion of one to two formal exercises.  The children will also let their creativity run with a free draw at the end where they can choose to incorporate some of the techniques we’ve practiced.

We will alternate through three thematic workshops. Each workshop will feature new components every time it’s taught so, children can build their skills. We will explore each concept through a variety of drawing materials including graphite, charcoal, alcohol markers, acrylic paint markers and watercolor.  It’s recommended for children to wear play clothes or a smock over their clothes – just in case. Parents may reach out to the instructor with questions at EKPorcel@gmail.com.

Alternating Class Themes: Abstraction & Mark Making; Sighting & Perspective and Portraiture.   Please see registration form for full schedule. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME.

DATES: Mondays  –  TIME: 5:00PM – 7:00PM    AGES: 8 thru 13 Years Old.

COST: $30 per person per class. $25 per person per class if you book 2 or more classes at one time.

All materials will be included – a $5 cash material fee is requested the day of class.

Click HERE for Registration & Payment

 

Click HERE for Elizabeth’s Artist Bio

 

 

 Beginner Oil Painting Workshop

Instructor – Ruby Bagby

Future Oil Painting Workshop will be posted soon!

Date: TBA        Time:  TBA       Cost: TBA 

Materials: 

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION     CLICK HERE FOR RUBY’S ARTIST BIO