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2024 Cumming Arts Center Class Schedule

 

 

                               

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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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     ADDITIONAL ART CLASSES BY KRIS STRAUKAS   

DRAWING STUDIO

Instructor: Kris Straukas

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

Cost: $20.00 Per Two Hour Session

Drawing Studio – Afternoon Sessions: Every Tuesday – 1:00PM to 3:00PM 

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Drawing Studio – Evening Sessions: Every Tuesday – 5:30PM to 7:30PM   
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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:  September 20th – CLASS IS FULL OR  JANUARY 24TH
TIME: 10AM to 3PM
Cost: $145.00 – Per Person     Ages: 18+
Materials included.
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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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CLICK  ON WEDNESDAY FOR WEDNESDAY STUDIO REGISTRATION & PAYMENT     

 

 

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Fine Art Drawing Workshop for Children

Instructor – Elizabeth Porcel

Children’s Drawing Workshop for children ages 8 to 13!  A significant portion of the class will be dedicated to demonstrations by the teacher.  These demonstrations will cover a variety of drawing methods and styles, offering inspiration and practical tips that the students can incorporate into their own work. This engaging and educational workshop provides a fun and supportive environment for young artists to explore their creativity and develop their drawing skills.

All materials are included but, children may bring their sketchbook to show the teacher their drawings 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.

DATES: Mondays  –  TIME: 5:30PM – 7:00PM    AGES: 8 thru 13 Years Old.    LEVEL: Beginner

COST: $35 per person per class. $30 per person per class if you book 2 or more classes at one time.

 

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Acrylic Painting Workshop for Children 

Instructor: Vintee Patidar

Whether your child loves to paint or you are finding your child’s interest in art, this class is for you. This workshop will help children to learn several painting techniques. Children will make different canvas project each workshop.. They will create a fall theme painting and/or silhouette painting with step-by-step demonstrations. By all means there will be lots of fun. You can register for one workshop or both. They are independent to each other.

DATES:  September 25th ( Fall Leaves)  or September 26th (Bird Silhouette)

TIME: 4:00PM to 5:30PM

LEVEL: Beginner   AGES: 8 – 13 Years   Minimum 2  Max 8  Students

COST: $30 Per Student  All Materials Included

 

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Fall Floral Design Centerpiece Workshop

Instructor: Rebekah Quattlebaum 

Create a Fall Floral Centerpiece that would suit a counter space or small table. The class will last three hours and will include start to finish of floral instruction for the design of a rectangular shaped centerpiece. Depth, perspective, balance, and color ratios will be applied when preparing an aesthetically pleasing arrangement that will make your table decorations pop. Attendees must purchase a floral kit in addition to the class fee. Please see kit prices below. The kit will include everything needed to make a complete floral arrangement, with the exception of wire snippers, a hot glue gun, and hot glue.

Level: Beginner               Minimum: 2  –  Maximum: 8  Students

Date Choices: September 26th or October 9th

Time: 12:00PM to 3:00PM

Cost:  $50.00 per person

Addtional Cost: Floral Kit Choices: Additional Kit fees will be paid directly to instructor on day of class. Exact cash or credit card accepted.

Choice 1:  $50.00 – This kit includes: All Floral components, foam, planter base, floral tape, floral wire.

Choice 2: $70.00 – This kit includes: Everything in Choice 1, plus a 2″ cylinder candle with water beads and floral pieces.

Material List: Students will be required to bring: Hot glue gun, glue sticks, medium wire snips, scissors.

 

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Beginner Card Making Workshop

Instructor: Rebekah Quattlebaum

We will be making 6 cards with envelopes that will include general encouragement sentiments like those in the pictures. The possible types of cards that will be taught are Traditional Portrait, Traditional Landscape, Cut Away, Peek-a-Boo, Fancy Fold, Split Skirt, Lattice Work, and French Doors. No experience necessary.

LEVEL: BEGINNER              MINIMUM – 2  Students  MAXIMUM – 8 Students

DATES AVAILABLE: September 25th or October 10th

TIME: 12:00PM TO 3:00PM

COST: $40.00 Per Person   

ADDITIONAL COST: Material Kit – $20 Per Person  (Kit Fee Payable Day of Class Directly to the Instructor)

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Intermediate Card Making Workshop   

Instructor: Rebekah Quattlebaum

This Intermediate Card-Making class goes a step beyond the Beginning Card-Making in that it introduces more detailed fancy fold type cards along with techniques that allows students to think outside the box. Using extra embellishments and 3-D effects makes the cards more of a novelty. We will be making 3-5 finished cards with envelopes and there will be enough materials in the kit for future card-making.

LEVEL: Intermediate        MINIMUM – 2  Students  MAXIMUM – 8 Students

DATES AVAILABLE: October 2nd  or  October 17th

TIME: 12:00PM TO 3:00PM

COST: $40.00 Per Person   

ADDITIONAL COST: Material Kit – $20 Per Person  (Kit Fee Payable Day of Class Directly to the Instructor)

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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

DATES:  November 16th

TIME: 10:00AM TO 4:30PM

COST: $110.00 Per Person        MATERIALS INCLUDED

 

 

 

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 Beginner Oil Painting Workshop

Instructor – Ruby Bagby

Future Oil Painting Workshop will be posted soon!

Date: TBA        Time:  TBA       Cost: TBA 

Materials: 

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