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: Tuesdays – 1:00PM to 3:00PM
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Drawing Studio – Evening Sessions: Tuesdays – 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: 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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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: January 18th & 19th
TIME: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day.
COST: $125.00 per person
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.
THIS CLASS OFFICIALLY ENDS OCTOBER 28TH. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR
SUMMER ART CAMPS!
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: TBD
TIME: 4:00PM to 5:30PM
LEVEL: Beginner AGES: 8 – 13 Years Minimum 2 Max 8 Students
COST: $30 Per Student All Materials Included
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: TBD
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.
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: TBD
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)
MATERIAL LIST: Click on link below for material list.
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: TBD
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)
MATERIAL LIST: Click on link below for material list.
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: Please check back for 2025 schedule!!
TIME: 10:00AM TO 4:30PM
COST: $110.00 Per Person MATERIALS INCLUDED
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