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2013 SUMMER ART CAMP: "Artists of America: From Sea to Shining Sea"

Regular Price: $135

Contributor Level Member price: $121.50

 

 

For Ages 9 - 12:

Regular Price: $200

Contributor Level Member price: $180

Drawing: LEARN TO DRAW PORTRAITS

Drawing: Portraiture class for Youth

 

• Week One: This week we'll learn to de-mystify portrait drawing by starting to see the face as geometric shapes.
• Week Two: In session two, we'll create a simple graph to break the face down into sections.
• Week three: In session three, the students will use a mirror to sketch their own likeness onto a canvas using the graph technique. Introduction to color.
• Week four: Continue with color theory, learn to modulate values, and arrange a palette. Learn about focus points of a painting, accent colors, and creating a multi-color background.  

Sessions:
Contact the Studio at 205 669 0044 for available dates and times

 
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30pm

Instructor: Jerry Roldan

Ages 9-12  4  Sessions

 

Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana

 

Regular price: $75 + $15 supply fee

 

 

Contributor Level Member price: $67.50+$15 supply
 

Frugal Fridays: So You Want to Make a Quilt?

• In this class, Agnes will go over the Beginning Basics for Hand and Machine Quilting
• Share love of quilting and about years of making quilts
• Agnes will demonstrate Hand Quilting in the Hoop.
• Other project includes: Gee’s Bend Inspired Pot Holders 8” x 8” and Picture Frame Quilt (Glorified Nine Patch) 42” x 42”
• Have you wanted to try your hand at Quilting? Watercolors? Music? Frugal Friday’s at the SCAC is a great way to kick-off the weekend.
• This new series of creative classes are designed to introduce you to a variety of mediums.
• The class fees will be discounted for these introductory sessions.
• Click here to see the supply list.

Sessions:
April 5th, 12th, 19th and May 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 1:30 - 3:30pm

Fridays, 1:30 - 3:30pm

Instructor: Agnes Pool

Ages 15 and up   6 individual sessions, recommended to take all six  

 

Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana

 

Regular price: $15

 

 

INTRO TO WATERCOLORS - PORTRAITS

 

• Focus on skin tones and facial features
• Learn to paint beautiful Portraits in Watercolor
• No drawing necessary - tracings and photos provided
• Paint your own subjects when you feel comfortable with the basics
  (Instructor will project the image of your photo onto tracing paper and bring it to class)

Workshop Dates: 
March 2, 2013

June 1, 2013
September 7, 2013

 

Instructor: Pat Hall

 

9am - 3pm (1/2 hour lunch break)

1 Session
Ages 15 and up! 
Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana
Materials provided: 11 x 15 Sheet of 300lb Cold Press Paper .  Professional grade watercolor paint  Bring your brushes if you have any 

 

Regular price: $38

Jewelry: Applied Patinas for Pure Silver Metal Clay

• Learn to use Liver of Sulfer to create colorful accents on your silver metal clay pieces.
• Pre-requisite - Intro to metal clay class, and at least one piece of metal clay jewelry to bring to the class. I will demonstrate several methods of applying this chemical patina, as well as the use of Renaissance Wax to preserve the desired colors you create.
• Each student will then be able to apply what they've learned on their own piece in class.
• I supply the Liver of Sulfur and Renaissance Wax; student to bring their own pieve of jewelry, a pair of rubber or synthetic gloves (this chemical is unkind to skin).

Saturday, October 20th, 10 am - 3 pm
Session:  one-day workshop
price: $60
Instructor: Nancy Burleson 

 $60/session

Jewelry: Beads, Beads, and more Beads!

• Learn basic jewelry making skills
• Design & create wrap bracelet!
• One-time workshop  

Jewelry: BRING ON THE RING! Intermediate Art Metal Clay Workshop

MUST have completed the Intro to Art Metal Clay Class to Register for this Class

• Learn to correctly construct and size a band ring
• Learn to bezel set a stone
• Use syringe clay to "decorate" the band
• Lab-grown stones will be available 

Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9am - 4pm

Class limited to 4 students. All supplies furnished to complete one pendant.
Instructor: Nancy Burleson, Certified Art Metal Clay Instructor
Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio - Mildred Street, Columbiana

There is a $25 registration fee per student, per year.

Regular price: $170 (supplies included)

Jewelry: Intro to Art Metal Clay-Jewelry Workshop

• Learn to make .999 Pure Silver jewelry!!
• Manipulate metal clay into a unique pendant you can wear home from class!
• Beginning class that is a pre-requisite for:
  • Bring on the Ring 
  • Applied Patinas for Pure Silver Metal Clay  

 Choose from:

One-day workshop  - Saturday, March 9th, 2013

 Price: $165 (supplies included)/session

Music Lessons: Guitar, Piano, Voice and Violin through Shelby County Arts Council's Music Program

•  Classical training provided through Shelby County Arts Council's Music Program
• Learn music theory and technique
• Professional Muscians are the Instructors
• To view the 2013 Summer Pricing Sheet, please click here.
• To read more about our Professional Instructors, please click here.
• 8-week Summer Sessions start week of June 3rd.

Painting: Acrylic Studio Painting with Jerry Roldan

 

• In this relaxed studio class, learn a variety of painting and drawing techniques to help you develop your artistic abilities.
• Under artist instructor Jerry Roldan, you will be guided on how to create and develop a more cohesive body of work.
• Work at your own pace and choose your own subjects.

 

Painting: Donny Finley Weekend Workshop

 

Weekend Workshop with Donny Finley

• Award Winning Artist who has illustrated multiple printed books
• Discuss the influence of the Old Masters on your work
• Personal attention and instruction for all studens
• Click here to read more about Donny's teaching techniques!
• Click here to download a copy of Donny's recommended supply list.

Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana

Date:  June 8, 2013, 9:30am - 5:00pm

 Workshop price: $100

Painting: Eat*Drink*Paint

 

Thursday, June 6th, 2013 - We'll be painting this American flag on tin with Trina Stogner!

Time:  6-9pm

Join our Instructor, Trina Stogner, for a fun time of eating and painting!

• Enjoy a Delicious appetizer bar at Bernie's On Main Street in Columbiana
• Fun night out for you and and a friend or a Group Activity
• Cost Includes the supplies, instruction and appetizer bar
• BYOB Corkage Fee $5.00  

Regular price: $40 

 

Painting: Espresso Yourself Arty Party

• Bring your appetite for art!
• From beginner to advanced, students will be led through a creation of a beautiful painting step-by-step.
• Come and unwind with friends!

Painting: Meet the Masters

• Easels, canvas, and paint are just some of the tools used in this painting & art history class
• Investigate artwork by the masters & explore various art mediums during this 4-week course
• All supplies included.

  4 week Sessions per class  

  • January 9 - 30, 2013
  • February 6-27, 2013
  • March 6-27, 2013
  • April 3-24, 2013
  • May 1-22, 2013
  • June 5-26, 2013
  • July 10-31, 2013
  • August 7-28, 2013
  • Sept 4-25, 2013
  • October 2-23
  • October 20-November 27 (off Thanksgiving week)
  • December 3-31 (off Christmas week)

  Ages 5 - 8
  Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm
  
  

  Instructor: Edna Sealy
  

  Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana
  
  

  Regular price: $70/month
  

   

  Contributor Level Member price: $64.50/month

  

Painting: Meet the Masters (for home-schoolers!)

• Easels, canvas, and paint are just some of the tools used in this painting & art history class 
• Investigate artwork by the masters & explore various art mediums during this 4-week course 

All supplies included

Painting: Meet the Masters - Advanced

• Easels, canvas, and paint are just some of the tools used in this painting & art history class
• Investigate artwork by the masters & explore various art mediums during this 4-week course
• All supplies included.
  Sessions:

  • January 10 - 31, 2013
  • February 7-28, 2013
  • March 7-28, 2013
  • April 4-25, 2013
  • May 2-23, 2013
  • June 6-27, 2013
  • July 11 - August 1 2013
  • August 8- 29, 2013
  • Sept 5-26, 2013
  • October 3-24, 2013
  • November 7-28 (off Thanksgiving week)  

  Ages 9 – 12  

  Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30pm
  
  

  Instructor: Edna Sealy
  

  Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana
  
  

  Regular price: $70/month
  

  Contributor Level Member price: $64.50/month

   

Painting: Palette Knife Painting - Melanie Morris

Learn the techinique of using a pallete knife to create beautiful acrylic paintings.

• Lead by Professional Artist/Instructor - Melanie Morris
• Landscape Workshop
• Supply List Provided after registration is completed
• Bring a bag-lunch to enjoy while paintng

Date: Saturday, May 2013

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Cost: $75 (+) $25 annual registration fee. (Each year students are required to complete a $25 registration fee to participate in classes and workshops. This fee is paid once every 12 months per student. If you have already paid you registration for this year, please disregard.)

Painting: RELAXED, CREATIVE, PRODUCTIVE Monday Afternoon

Painting: Ron Lewis Painting Workshop

 

Choose from one of three paintings.

Learn new techniques in acrylics with Professional Artist and Instructor, Ron Lewis.

• Lead by Professional Artist/Instructor - Ron Lewis
• Landscape Workshop - Paint along with the artist!
  • Click here to view the Supply List
• 30 minute break for lunch or bring a bag along with you and continue to paint while you eat!

Date: MAY 18 is cancelled. Future Date TBA

Cost: $85 (+) $25 annual registration fee. (Each year students are required to complete a $25 registration fee to participate in classes and workshops. This fee is paid once every 12 months per student. If you have already paid you registration for this year, please disregard.)

Workshop price: $85

Painting: STUDIO OPEN - Terrific Tuesdays

• Bring your own supplies
• Artists are invited to come and paint in our studio.
• Enjoy the company and encouragement of your fellow artists.
• All mediums are welcome.

CALL the SCAC to reserve your spot!

Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ages 15 - Adult

Open house, no instructor

$7.00 use fee per day, FREE for currently enrolled students

Painting: Watercolor Workshop with Troy Criswell

 

• Learn to create a beautiful seascape in watercolors with Troy Criswell
• Troy Crisswell will help you understand simple depth perception in landscape painting.      
• You'll learn about using a limited pallet to harmonize colors & pull the painting together.

 

Sessions are One-day Workshops: watercolor/still life - emphasizing lighting,   composition and color 

 

February 9th, 2013 - "Watercolor seascape"

 

Instructor: Troy Criswell
10am - 4pm (1/2 hour lunch break)

1 Session
Ages 15 and up!
Location: Shelby County Arts Council Studio – Columbiana

 

 

Regular price: $80/sesson

Painting:RELAXED, CREATIVE, PRODUCTIVE Monday Evening

Photography: CLICK! Basic Digital PHOTOGRAPHY for adults

Photography: CLICK! BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY for youth!

Photography: SCAC Photography Round Table

If you can answer yes to any of these questions then this forum is for you!

1. I'm interested in theme photgraphy. 
2. I want to develop my photography style.
3. I want honest feedback on my photography.
4. I'm not sure my photographs capture the mood I want.
5. I am ready to advance from amatuer to professional.
6. I want advice on my equipment, lighting, and tools.

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Next Session Date: February 6th, 2013

Bring two photographs - one that you think works and one that you think needs some help.
Format: Bring your pictures on a jump drive or in print.
Facilitator: Hank Siegel
Location: Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana

Only $5!
Ages 12 and up.

Shelby County Arts Council's Photography Round Table will be facilitated by Hank Siegel, a professional photographer who has earned his Certificate for Completion of Digital Photography Program with Paris Farzad, SCAC's very own Basic Digital Photography Instructor. This group is not a class; it is a casual but informative venue for amateur to expert level photographers to come together to share their ideas, tips, advice, tricks, and knowledge with each other. This group is highly recommended for those who are planning to take or who have already taken our "Click! Intro to Basic Digital Photography" class offered on Thursday evenings with Paris Farzad or comparable. 

Pottery: Beginning Free-Form Pottery with Candye Lundy

   • Create Unique handbuilt pottery serving pieces!
   • Beginning handbuilding class designed to develop skills in the art of ceramics
   • Just bring yourself! Supplies will be purchased at the first class.
   • Students will chose glaze colors and order/pay during first week of class

Sessions:

Pottery: BUILD, THROW, FIRE! Tuesday evening adult

 

• Work with clay on the wheel and/or receive personal instruction
• Develop and improve skills and become more accomplished in the art of ceramics
• Supply list will be provided, but no need to bring anything to the first class. Clay supplies can be bought at class.
• Students will be given over-view of glazes to order for use on projects
• Small class size! Space is limited to 6 students

Pottery: Build, Throw, Fire! Wednesday morning Beginning Adult Class

• Make a unique hand-built vessel your very first class!
• Work with clay on the wheel and/or receive hand building instruction
• Develop and improve skills and become more accomplished in the art of ceramics
• Supply list will be provided, but no need to bring anything to the first class. Clay supplies can be bought at class.
• Students will be given over-view of glazes to order for use on projects
• Small class size! Space is limited to 6 students

Pottery: MUDSLINGERS

• Students will be guided through the process of clay hand-building while given freedom to add their own personalities to their work.
• Learn pinch & coil construction techniques and some wheel throwing.  
• Explore glazing techniques with bright, colorful, professional grade ceramic glazes! 

Sessions are 6 weeks:

February 5 - March 12, 2013
March 26 - April 30, 2013

Private Visual Art Tutoring for Youth

• One-on-one tutoring for youth is one of the best ways for a serious young artist to exercise their creative and technical muscles.
• Our private students are encouraged to create works based on themes or in a series, to think critically about art, and investigate work by the masters and explore and experiment with new art mediums.

Ages 8-18
Lessons are $25/hour
Call SCAC to schedule. 205.669.0044
Location: Shelby County Arts Council
Studio - Columbiana
Minimum 4 lessons
Available instructors: Lynn Dodson, Edna Sealy, Susan Gordon, Jess Marie Walker, and Kay Bishop

Regular price: $25/hour

SPARK YOUR ART ABILITIES Art Camp for Youth with Special Needs

Regular Price: $125

Contributor Level Member price: $112.50

 

 

 

Writing Workshop with Robert Inman at Pelham Public Library

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at writing? Maybe you don’t have aspirations as a best selling novelist, but have always wanted to learn more about writing as a hobby? If so, mark your calendar for March 4-7. The Pelham Public Library in cooperation with the Shelby County Arts Council is bringing award winning author Robert Inman to the Pelham Public Library. 

• Participants will have the opportunity for instruction in the full range of topics for writing fiction whether it be short stories or novels. 
• Topics will include character and plot development as well as creating effective dialogue. 
• Information about how to get works published will also be covered including publishing in electronic formats. 
• Participants will share up to 15 pages of written materials to be critiqued by Mr. Inman prior to the workshop with suggestions for improvement.  Manuscripts must be received (email broberts@pelhamonline.com) by February 22nd for Mr. Inman to review prior to workshop.
• During the workshop participants will be instructed in improving their work or in creating new work. 
• For more information please contact Barbara Roberts, 620-6419 or e-mail broberts@pelhamonline.com. 
• While in town Mr. Inman will also appear on March 6 from 6:30-7:30 at the gallery of the Shelby County Arts Council for a public reading of his latest book. 
• This program is provided in part by grants from SouthArts and the Alabama Humanities Foundation.

• "Early Bird Special" - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 4 - 7, 2013: 3:00 - 5:00pm at Pelham Public Library
• Evening Workshop - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 4 - 7, 2013: 6:00 - 9:00pm at Pelham Public Library 

PO Box 624, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL 35051 • 205/669-0044 info@shelbycountyartscouncil.com
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