2025 Cumming Arts Center Class Schedule
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Learn Mosaics! Make a Coaster
Instructor: Wendy VanOrder
This 2-hour workshop will provide basic instructions on the elements of mosaic making, including: using the tools, tessarae (tiles), and adhesives in designing and constructing your own trivet/coaster to take home. All materials and tools are provided!
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LEVEL: Beginner
DATES: June 28th
TIME: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
COST: $45 Per Person – Materials included
MIN/MAX Students: 4-16
Watercolor in Dry Brush Workshop
Wildlife & Nature’s Elements
Instructor: Alan R. Young
Explore the technique of painting by subtraction, the lifting of watercolor paint to create highlights. Students will learn the layering process for hard and receding shadows. Each step is followed by a drying period and students are encouraged to work on multiple, simultaneous projects. Using various tools, such as sandpaper and hard edges, some students may try their hand at pre-texturing the watercolor paper for interesting effects found in nature. For more advanced students, examples will be available for the Chiaroscuro effect painting (total contrast). Dry Brush Watercolor, unlike traditional Watercolor, is designed for better control. This is a beginner’s class.
This is a two-day workshop
DATE: July 26 & 27
TIME: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
COST: $125.00 per person
Silk Painting with Resist and Wax Batik
Instructor: Leslie Rogers Todder
This is a one-day workshop from 10am to 4pm. Participants will work on a 22-inch silk square pre-hemmed scarf stretched out and suspended on a frame. People may bring their own simple black and white line drawings that may be used for reference or simple black and white “coloring book” images available as templates to trace in class. There will be a resist barrier drawn with water based gutta or soy wax to control the flow of dyes. The dyes are professional silk dyes that will be steam set by the instructor and returned back to the art center for pick up.
DATE: Two Dates Available: May 24 or June 21
TIME: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
COST: $110.00 Per Person
MATERIALS: All materials included with the exception of the instructor requesting students to bring paper towels and rubber gloves.
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.
DATES: Every Saturday or 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: $40.00 Per Two Hour Session
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Acrylic Basics for Children
Instructor: Vintee Patidar
This class is open to children interested in painting with acrylics. In this class students will learn basic painting skills, know about art tools, learn various brushstrokes, students introduce to color theory, mixing colors, tonal values and several painting techniques. Each class, the instructor will give a brief demonstration on painting techniques. Students are encouraged to use their artistic skills and create a masterpiece using techniques learnt in class. which they will take home.
This is a five week class held once a week on Friday evenings.
DATES: TBA
TIME: 5:30PM to 7:00PM
LEVEL: Beginner AGES: 8 – 13 Years Minimum 2 Max 8 Students
COST: $130.00 Per Person All Materials Included
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Acrylic Basics
Fundamentals of Sketching for Children
Instructor: Vani Ponnapalli
Tell yourself “You can draw”. This class will simply teach you how to bring out the artist hiding in you!! The class is open for all skill levels, whether you are a beginner or want to enhance your skills. Just bring the enthusiasm with you, be ready to learn the concepts of drawing, sketching, and still life. Learn about shape, form, value, and texture in everything you see. Master the basics of drawing and translate your skills to colors, media and materials. Pick your own thing to create at your own pace.
This is an eight week session held on once a week on Thursday evenings.
DATES: TBA
TIME: 5:00PM to 6:30PM
LEVEL: All Levels of Ability AGE: 5+
COST: $280.00 per person Material Fee: One Time $15.00 per person Paid Directly to Instructor
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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.
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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS
Instructor: Kris Straukas
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 10 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: August 15th
TIME: 10AM to 3PM
Cost: $145.00 – Per Person Ages: 18+
Materials included.
Leather Crafting Workshop
Instructor: Tom Slavacek
You will have time to make a leather shoulder bag of your choice or choose any project from the following: Leather belt, passport wallet, journal, phone pouch with braided strap, drawstring pouch, clutch purse, and more. Depending on the project you chose you may even have time to make another one. You will be able to learn techniques of cutting leather and stitching styles. If desired, you can learn how to use a wood burning tool to inscribe a design directly on to the leather and then colorize it. All leathers, materials, tools, and instructions are provided, along with templates. No artistic ability is necessary, nor is any previous leather working experience. You do not need to bring anything except lunch, enthusiasm, and your desire to make something beautiful! Be sure to indicate which project you want to work on when you register.
LEVEL: Beginner MINIMUM – 5 Students MAXIMUM – 10 Students
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TIME: 10:00AM TO 4:30PM
COST: $110.00 Per Person MATERIALS INCLUDED
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