JACK SHIELDS WORKSHOP: Atlanta watercolorist Jack Shields will be conducting a watercolor workshop
in Columbus on May 4, 15, 16. Cost $250. The class is limited in size, so sign up quickly. www.
jackshieldswatercolors.com. Contact Geri Davis at 706-327-5829 or gerimdavis@mchsi.com
GLORIA MANI will be conducting a plein aire painting workshop in Valdosta, GA April 7 - 10. For more
information, contact www.kaleidoscopeagallery.com
JUDY GREENBURG will be having a 3 day workshop in Hamilton on July 19, 20 & 21 (Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday. The workshop will be hosted by the Waverly Hall Artist Group. Cost to be announced.
Contact: Teresa McCullohs at 706-628-9552.
ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS at the Central Activities Center in Phenix City, formerly taught by Milton Lenoir,
now being taught by Tom Corley and Elaine Head. The class is for adults age 50 and over, at the Senior
Activities Center on 14th Street in Phenix City. It is held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday every month,
except June and December. The cost is $40 for 3 sessions plus $10 annual dues to the Activities Center,
and includes canvas, paint and instruction. Students provide their own brushes. Sign up at the activities
center. You may also contact Tom Corley at tomcorley3@bellsouth.net.
FREE WATERCOLOR CLASSES: Harris County Senior Center, first come, first served. Tuesdays from 9:
30 till 11:30 am in April. Teachers are Teresa McCullohs, Pat Christian, Karen Fuller, Cheryl Carroll, and
Helen Fuller. Call 706-628-5587. (Don’t be shy about admitting you’re a “Senior” or about to be! You
worked hard for that status, so take advantage of it!)
LUCAS STUDIOS OF ART now forming Art Classes for Home Schooled students age 5 - 12. 1206 1st
Avenue. 706-573-0073
BRUSHES AND BEVERAGES is offering the following classes: Monday 4:30 - 5:30, after school painting;
Tuesday 2 - 3 pm, Home school drawing; Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30, After School Drawing; Thursday 10 am -
12 noon, Adult Oil and Acrylic Painting; Saturday 2 - 4 pm. Furniture; Mon. - Sat. evening 7 - 9, Painting for
Fun. Register for all classes in advance. 706-442-9925 or e-mail KKentART@gmail.com .
COLUMBUS PARKS AND RECREATION - CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES: www.columbusga.org/parks
Check the classes offered at the recreation centers in Columbus. You may find something you’d like to
take! Britt David Studio: 706-653-4196
CLASSES AT CSU CENTERS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION: CSU Continuing Education www.conted.
colstate.edu CALL (706) 568-2023 FOR INFORMATION. ; RAC: (706) 641-4000
www.rankinarts.colstate.edu
(EBTC: Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center)
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES - MARCH AND APRIL
VISUAL ARTS
— Painting for the Non-Painter Mar. 18 - Apr. 29 (Thursdays 6 - 8 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center
$99
Join instructor Judy Barr Dodds as you explore your artistic talents in the medium of your choice. You will
learn basic techniques under the guidance of a professional artist, all in a fun and inspiring atmosphere.
This class is geared towards the novice, but painters with some experience are welcome too. Unleash your
creativity! Visit http://conted.colstate.edu/supplies.asp for supply list. (No class Apr. 8)
— Seeing in Black, White and Shades of Grey Mar. 20 - Apr. 24 (Saturdays 12 - 2 pm) Elizabeth
Bradley Turner Center $99
Learn to make your still life become life-like by viewing the world through an artist’s eyes and translating
that image to paper. Instructor Joe Belt gives a comprehensive lesson in learning to draw what you see
and how to notice the mundane while going beyond the obvious. Visit http://conted.colstate.edu/supplies.
asp for supply list.
— Caricatures with Don Coker
Apr. 19 - May 24 (Mondays 6 - 8 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $99
Caricature is about exaggeration, often into the realm of mockery. The art of caricature has roots dating
back to da Vinci’s Italy. Seasoned artist Don Coker, whose colorful, expressionistic caricatures graced the
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer for years, will teach you the basics of looking at the human face and picking out
the parts to exaggerate. You will learn how to stretch and pull a face to the breaking point. If you have a
good sense of humor and a strong sense of self, this fun, expressive course is for you! Visit http://conted.
colstate.edu/supplies.asp for a supply list.
— Back to Basics: Pen & Ink
Apr. 28-Jun. 2 (Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $99
Whether working with a single bold line or an accumulation of small lines creating different values, pen and
ink has been around for centuries. It is one of the most technique-oriented mediums around. Let
professional artist Joe Belt show you his techniques and what he’s learned with 40 years of experience in
pen & ink drawings. http://conted.colstate.edu/supplies.asp for supply list.
PHOTOGRAPHY
— Studio Photography I
Apr. 6-Apr. 27 (Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $125
Kenny Gray will teach you to use studio flash units, flash meters, light modifiers and backgrounds and you
will have the opportunity photograph live models in the Rankin Arts Center’s working studio. After you
complete this course successfully, you will be eligible to rent and use the Rankin Photography Studio on
your own. Required equipment: SLR camera (film or digital)
— Studio Photography II
Mar 11-Apr 1 (Thursdays 6:30 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129 or May 5-May 26 (Wednesdays 6:30 -9
pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
In this lively, hands-on workshop, students will learn multi-light techniques during weekly sessions with live
models. Kenny Gray directs this follow-up to Studio Photography I with professional tips for posing and
working with babies, children, adults and families. If you have not taken Studio Photography I, consider
private lessons to get you up to speed. Required equipment: SLR camera (film or digital)
— Creative Flash Photography: Classroom and Hands-On Practice
Mar. 4 - Mar. 6 (Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm, Thursdays 6 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
Digital flash photography can be frustrating for even experienced photographers. Learn strategies for
getting more consistent exposures, and techniques for using your flash as a main, fill and bounce light
source. The class will deal with built-in flash and hot shoe / on and off camera flash. Join one of our
professional instructors for this exciting class. Prerequisite recommended: Photography Fundamentals or
Your Digital SLR Camera since basic photographic concepts will not be taught.
— Basic Organizing and Editing for Digital Photography
Apr. 6 (Tuesday 6 - 9 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $39
Join instructor John Helms and use Picasa, a free photo organization and editing tool from Google, to
learn quick and easy ways of handling digital photography files. We will cover getting files into your
computer, choosing the best ones, editing (fixing red eye, adjusting color and contrast, cropping, and
more), e-mailing, printing, uploading and archiving. Students should be able to navigate files and folders on
a computer and have a basic understanding of their digital cameras.
— Photography Fundamentals
Apr. 8 - May 13 (Thursdays 7 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
Photography has its own language and until you know the vocabulary, learning can be intimidating.
Understanding terms like FStop, focal length, depth of field, shutter speed and ISO is essential for all
serious photographers, and one of our experienced professionals will explain them all and more. You will
have an assignment each week that will help reinforce what you have learned, and your photographs will be
reviewed and shared each week during class. This class, taught by Donald Tipton, will give you more
creative control over your camera and drastically improve the quality of your photography. Bring your SLR
camera and lenses to the first class. This class is required for anyone wishing to participate in the
Photography Certificate Program.
— Your Digital SLR Camera: Classroom and Hands-On Practice
Apr. 1- Apr. 3 (Thursday 6 - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
In this two-part class, you will spend a Thursday evening with Master Photographer Richard Dennard as
he guides you through the most essential features of your camera. He will cover lens choice, creative use
of auto-focus, proper exposure methods, the mode dial, film speed (ISO), composition and much more. On
Saturday, use the skills and techniques learned in the classroom to shoot on location in Historic Uptown
Columbus. After a break for lunch, return to the classroom, where Richard will project your images, make
constructive suggestions, and discuss post-production options in Adobe Photoshop. Required: A Digital
SLR is an interchangeable-lens digital camera, e.g. Canon Rebel XTI, Nikon D-50. Owners of compact
digital cameras should consider our Beginning Digital Photography class instead. Bring your camera,
lenses, manual and media cards on both days.
— Adobe Photoshop CS4: Polishing the Portrait
Apr. 14 - May 12 (Wednesday 6 - 9 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $219
Photoshop is an indispensable tool for contemporary photographers, and people are our most important
subjects. This class, taught by Kenny Gray, is designed for photographers who have fundamental
knowledge and want to learn new techniques to use on their photographs of friends, family and clients.
Topics covered include: composition/cropping, retouching, head swaps, masking, selective colorization,
advanced b/w conversions, printing and much more. Bring in your own photographs for the class to work on
and save your finished portraits for later use. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Fundamentals or
consent of the instructor.
— Private Photography Lessons
We custom design private lessons for individuals or small groups in the following topics: Digital
Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Studio Photography, Location Portraiture, Event Photography, Wedding
Photography, Digital Printing, Black and White Fine Art and more. Lessons are a great way to get even
more out of our offered photography classes. Lesson times coordinated with instructor upon registration
confirmation. Discounts Available! Fee: $75 per hour of private lessons. Special: Buy four 1-hour lessons
and get one free! Contact Becky Overby at 706.507.8071 to register and schedule days and times.
— Photography Studio Rental
Before you invest in a home studio, consider taking advantage of the prestige and history of the downtown
Rankin Arts Center. Our professional photography studio is available for rental by qualified photographers.
The 350 square-foot space features 11-foot ceilings, two large closets filled with accessories, props and
clothing and a radio/CD player. Our studio is fully equipped with White Lighting studio flash units and
accessories (soft boxes, barn doors, booms, stands, etc.), a Quantum Radio Slave Receiver and
Transmitter, a flash meter and a variety of backdrops. Your clients will love meeting you in the beautiful
Rankin lobby and being escorted to the 2nd floor studio with large restrooms just a few steps away! Contact
Kenny Gray at 706.641.7144 for reservations.
ART WORKS: 706-663-7778 Pine Mountain, GA
You can register for classes by calling the art center at 706-663-7778 or you can mail a check to: Art
Works, PO Box 355, Pine Mountain, GA 31822. Please note which class on your check. 134 McDougald
Avenue, Pine Mountain.
Annie Greene: More Than One Way to Spin a Yarn February 28 - April 3, 2010
Art Works is proud to announce an exhibition of yarn paintings by LaGrange artist Annie Greene. Annie
has been creating with yarn since 1972 and her work has shown in more than 200 group shows, won many
awards, and been featured in over 50 one woman exhibits. A book has been published featuring work from
her exhibit, The Farm in Yarn, an award winning exhibition which traveled throughout Georgia museums
and art centers for two years.
__________________________________________
March 2010 Classes
• Clay Handbuilding for Children Instructor: Faith Birkhead
Tuesdays Time: 4 - 5:15 pm Fee: $50
If your child likes Play Dough and enjoys building things, this is the class for them. Each child is given a
lump of clay and, with Faith’s guidance, they learn all the techniques of design and construction. The clay
piece is fired and then painted with glaze and fired again resulting in a colorful, functional piece of artwork.
Faces, vases, wall hangings, whatever their imagination can dream up. Great for developing eye/ hand
coordination and reasoning skills.
• Clay Open Studio Teens & Adults Instructor: Faith Birkhead
Tuesdays Time: 6:30 - 9 pm Fee: varies by project - $30 & up.
Don’t miss the fun going on in this class! Take a lump of clay and make a bowl, tray, face jug, vase, wall
hanging, wind chimes, you decide! This is a weekly ‘show up when and if you can’ class guaranteed to
provide a good time, so bring your ideas and turn them into functional pottery with the guidance of our
resident potter guru.
• Drawing for Adults Ages: 13 through Adult Instructor: Debra Jackson Quillen
Thursdays Time: 4-5:30 Fee: $50 mo (4 classes)
Many would-be painters are discouraged when their paintings don’t ‘look right’. That’s because there is
more to it than mixing colors and applying paints. This weekly, on-going class is designed for the adult who
wants to develop or improve their drawing skills by learning to ‘see’. Proportion, perspective & values are
the focus of this class which promises to produce a better painting. Sign up for this class and watch yourself
bloom!
• 2nd Saturday - Yarn Painting Instructor: Annie Greene
Sat, Mar. 13; Times: 10 -11 am Ages 6-9 NO CHARGE (1st 50 to register) OR 11-12 noon Ages 10 & up
Children ages 6 & up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come for a free art lesson on the 2nd
Saturday of each month. In March, renowned LaGrange artist Annie Greene will share her techniques for
creating art using paper, glue & yarn. Each child will create a small painting ready to hang on their wall and
hopefully a burning desire to do more yarn painting in the future. As space is limited you are encouraged to
call and register to secure your child’s space. 2nd Saturday is supported in part by the Georgia Council for
the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. The Council is a Partner Agency of the
National Endowment for the Arts. 2nd Saturday is also supported by the Harris County Chamber of
Commerce.
• The Art of Spinning Yarns Teens & Adults Instructor: Annie Greene
Saturday, March 13 Time: 1 -4 pm Fee: $60
There’s more than one way to spin a yarn, so join Annie in this introductory class as she shares her tried
and true techniques for creating paintings with yarn. As most of Annie’s time is spent teaching children, this
is a rare opportunity for teens and adults to study with her. Come with an idea or simple sketch designed to
fit a 12 x 18” canvas. All supplies are furnished. This class will fill quickly so register early.
• Portraits in Watercolor Instructor: Dick Millman
Saturday, March 20 Time: 11 am - 5 pm Fee: $75
Bring a photograph of a "person of interest" that you would like to immortalize with a flattering watercolor
treatment. Working with a copier, we will bring the image to a comfortable size and proceed to do a head &
shoulders rendition, emphasizing positive features. Find a photo with sharp focus and good strong
modeling in the shades and shadows. The subject's face should measure 3"-6”. If possible bring extra
photos of the person for reference. Bring a watercolor palette, brushes, W/C paper and a board to work on
(or a watercolor block if you have one). The instructor will have additional supplies if you need them. See
samples of Dick’s portraits in our gallery.
• PMC Let’s Make a Ring! Teens & Adults Instructor: Debra Jackson Quillen
Sunday, March 21 Time: 1 - 4 pm Fee: $65
Create a fine silver ring from Precious Metal Clay. The rings will be formed around a firing pellet which
ensures a proper fit and then kiln fired for maximum strength. Lots of stamps, texture plates, templates &
cutters to choose from. We also have several ring molds and a set of letter stamps. Make matching rings
for you and your significant other or bring the other & share this fun class together! Great anniversary gift
idea, too.
• Fused Glass Wind Chimes Instructor: Jan Hochreiter
Sunday, March 21 & 28 Time: 1 - 4 pm Fee: $100
Take fusing to the next level and create a functional piece for your home. Be specific or be random as you
create a topper and three chimes by arranging small pieces of colored glass onto a clear glass base in
whatever design you choose. Return the following Sunday (after the fusing is complete) to assemble and
decorate the wire with beads. Your wind chimes will be beautiful with the light streaming through and every
time you hear the tinkling sound of the chimes you’ll remember how much fun you had in this class (you will
also wow your friends with your talents!).
• Paint with Oils - an open studio Instructor: Donna Bailey
Saturday March 27 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Fee: $75
Experience & learn what abstraction is all about. Or take the other road and concern yourself with the
details needed to achieve realism. Working on something and need some help? Bring it with you & let
Donna help you. The choice is yours in this ongoing, user friendly class. It’s all about oils & there will be a
still life to work from or you can invent your own work. Either way, you’ll explore your capacity for self
expression. Bring what supplies you have (we will have some things on hand) & a stretched canvas or
canvas board no larger than 18 x 22”. If you are just beginning to paint, call for a supply list. DO bring
paper towels, a lidded container for paint thinner and an easel if you have one. This class will be FUN and
we will offer it each month on the fourth Saturday for those who wish to continue painting! Suitable for
beginners, as well as, experienced painters.
•Cold Connection Beads Instructor: Cindy Moore
Sunday Mar, 28 from 9 am - 1 pm OR Saturday April 3, 9 am - 1 pm - TBA Fee: $150
Make at least 2 copper beads as you practice this new skill. Finish up the class as you create 2 sterling
silver beads. Cindy’s beads retail for $75-$80 each so this class is a real bargain as you may leave with
more than four beads (depends on how fast the student works). Call for more details on this class.
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in Columbus on May 4, 15, 16. Cost $250. The class is limited in size, so sign up quickly. www.
jackshieldswatercolors.com. Contact Geri Davis at 706-327-5829 or gerimdavis@mchsi.com
GLORIA MANI will be conducting a plein aire painting workshop in Valdosta, GA April 7 - 10. For more
information, contact www.kaleidoscopeagallery.com
JUDY GREENBURG will be having a 3 day workshop in Hamilton on July 19, 20 & 21 (Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday. The workshop will be hosted by the Waverly Hall Artist Group. Cost to be announced.
Contact: Teresa McCullohs at 706-628-9552.
ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS at the Central Activities Center in Phenix City, formerly taught by Milton Lenoir,
now being taught by Tom Corley and Elaine Head. The class is for adults age 50 and over, at the Senior
Activities Center on 14th Street in Phenix City. It is held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday every month,
except June and December. The cost is $40 for 3 sessions plus $10 annual dues to the Activities Center,
and includes canvas, paint and instruction. Students provide their own brushes. Sign up at the activities
center. You may also contact Tom Corley at tomcorley3@bellsouth.net.
FREE WATERCOLOR CLASSES: Harris County Senior Center, first come, first served. Tuesdays from 9:
30 till 11:30 am in April. Teachers are Teresa McCullohs, Pat Christian, Karen Fuller, Cheryl Carroll, and
Helen Fuller. Call 706-628-5587. (Don’t be shy about admitting you’re a “Senior” or about to be! You
worked hard for that status, so take advantage of it!)
LUCAS STUDIOS OF ART now forming Art Classes for Home Schooled students age 5 - 12. 1206 1st
Avenue. 706-573-0073
BRUSHES AND BEVERAGES is offering the following classes: Monday 4:30 - 5:30, after school painting;
Tuesday 2 - 3 pm, Home school drawing; Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30, After School Drawing; Thursday 10 am -
12 noon, Adult Oil and Acrylic Painting; Saturday 2 - 4 pm. Furniture; Mon. - Sat. evening 7 - 9, Painting for
Fun. Register for all classes in advance. 706-442-9925 or e-mail KKentART@gmail.com .
COLUMBUS PARKS AND RECREATION - CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES: www.columbusga.org/parks
Check the classes offered at the recreation centers in Columbus. You may find something you’d like to
take! Britt David Studio: 706-653-4196
CLASSES AT CSU CENTERS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION: CSU Continuing Education www.conted.
colstate.edu CALL (706) 568-2023 FOR INFORMATION. ; RAC: (706) 641-4000
www.rankinarts.colstate.edu
(EBTC: Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center)
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES - MARCH AND APRIL
VISUAL ARTS
— Painting for the Non-Painter Mar. 18 - Apr. 29 (Thursdays 6 - 8 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center
$99
Join instructor Judy Barr Dodds as you explore your artistic talents in the medium of your choice. You will
learn basic techniques under the guidance of a professional artist, all in a fun and inspiring atmosphere.
This class is geared towards the novice, but painters with some experience are welcome too. Unleash your
creativity! Visit http://conted.colstate.edu/supplies.asp for supply list. (No class Apr. 8)
— Seeing in Black, White and Shades of Grey Mar. 20 - Apr. 24 (Saturdays 12 - 2 pm) Elizabeth
Bradley Turner Center $99
Learn to make your still life become life-like by viewing the world through an artist’s eyes and translating
that image to paper. Instructor Joe Belt gives a comprehensive lesson in learning to draw what you see
and how to notice the mundane while going beyond the obvious. Visit http://conted.colstate.edu/supplies.
asp for supply list.
— Caricatures with Don Coker
Apr. 19 - May 24 (Mondays 6 - 8 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $99
Caricature is about exaggeration, often into the realm of mockery. The art of caricature has roots dating
back to da Vinci’s Italy. Seasoned artist Don Coker, whose colorful, expressionistic caricatures graced the
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer for years, will teach you the basics of looking at the human face and picking out
the parts to exaggerate. You will learn how to stretch and pull a face to the breaking point. If you have a
good sense of humor and a strong sense of self, this fun, expressive course is for you! Visit http://conted.
colstate.edu/supplies.asp for a supply list.
— Back to Basics: Pen & Ink
Apr. 28-Jun. 2 (Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $99
Whether working with a single bold line or an accumulation of small lines creating different values, pen and
ink has been around for centuries. It is one of the most technique-oriented mediums around. Let
professional artist Joe Belt show you his techniques and what he’s learned with 40 years of experience in
pen & ink drawings. http://conted.colstate.edu/supplies.asp for supply list.
PHOTOGRAPHY
— Studio Photography I
Apr. 6-Apr. 27 (Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $125
Kenny Gray will teach you to use studio flash units, flash meters, light modifiers and backgrounds and you
will have the opportunity photograph live models in the Rankin Arts Center’s working studio. After you
complete this course successfully, you will be eligible to rent and use the Rankin Photography Studio on
your own. Required equipment: SLR camera (film or digital)
— Studio Photography II
Mar 11-Apr 1 (Thursdays 6:30 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129 or May 5-May 26 (Wednesdays 6:30 -9
pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
In this lively, hands-on workshop, students will learn multi-light techniques during weekly sessions with live
models. Kenny Gray directs this follow-up to Studio Photography I with professional tips for posing and
working with babies, children, adults and families. If you have not taken Studio Photography I, consider
private lessons to get you up to speed. Required equipment: SLR camera (film or digital)
— Creative Flash Photography: Classroom and Hands-On Practice
Mar. 4 - Mar. 6 (Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm, Thursdays 6 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
Digital flash photography can be frustrating for even experienced photographers. Learn strategies for
getting more consistent exposures, and techniques for using your flash as a main, fill and bounce light
source. The class will deal with built-in flash and hot shoe / on and off camera flash. Join one of our
professional instructors for this exciting class. Prerequisite recommended: Photography Fundamentals or
Your Digital SLR Camera since basic photographic concepts will not be taught.
— Basic Organizing and Editing for Digital Photography
Apr. 6 (Tuesday 6 - 9 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $39
Join instructor John Helms and use Picasa, a free photo organization and editing tool from Google, to
learn quick and easy ways of handling digital photography files. We will cover getting files into your
computer, choosing the best ones, editing (fixing red eye, adjusting color and contrast, cropping, and
more), e-mailing, printing, uploading and archiving. Students should be able to navigate files and folders on
a computer and have a basic understanding of their digital cameras.
— Photography Fundamentals
Apr. 8 - May 13 (Thursdays 7 - 9 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
Photography has its own language and until you know the vocabulary, learning can be intimidating.
Understanding terms like FStop, focal length, depth of field, shutter speed and ISO is essential for all
serious photographers, and one of our experienced professionals will explain them all and more. You will
have an assignment each week that will help reinforce what you have learned, and your photographs will be
reviewed and shared each week during class. This class, taught by Donald Tipton, will give you more
creative control over your camera and drastically improve the quality of your photography. Bring your SLR
camera and lenses to the first class. This class is required for anyone wishing to participate in the
Photography Certificate Program.
— Your Digital SLR Camera: Classroom and Hands-On Practice
Apr. 1- Apr. 3 (Thursday 6 - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm) Rankin Arts Center $129
In this two-part class, you will spend a Thursday evening with Master Photographer Richard Dennard as
he guides you through the most essential features of your camera. He will cover lens choice, creative use
of auto-focus, proper exposure methods, the mode dial, film speed (ISO), composition and much more. On
Saturday, use the skills and techniques learned in the classroom to shoot on location in Historic Uptown
Columbus. After a break for lunch, return to the classroom, where Richard will project your images, make
constructive suggestions, and discuss post-production options in Adobe Photoshop. Required: A Digital
SLR is an interchangeable-lens digital camera, e.g. Canon Rebel XTI, Nikon D-50. Owners of compact
digital cameras should consider our Beginning Digital Photography class instead. Bring your camera,
lenses, manual and media cards on both days.
— Adobe Photoshop CS4: Polishing the Portrait
Apr. 14 - May 12 (Wednesday 6 - 9 pm) Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center $219
Photoshop is an indispensable tool for contemporary photographers, and people are our most important
subjects. This class, taught by Kenny Gray, is designed for photographers who have fundamental
knowledge and want to learn new techniques to use on their photographs of friends, family and clients.
Topics covered include: composition/cropping, retouching, head swaps, masking, selective colorization,
advanced b/w conversions, printing and much more. Bring in your own photographs for the class to work on
and save your finished portraits for later use. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Fundamentals or
consent of the instructor.
— Private Photography Lessons
We custom design private lessons for individuals or small groups in the following topics: Digital
Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Studio Photography, Location Portraiture, Event Photography, Wedding
Photography, Digital Printing, Black and White Fine Art and more. Lessons are a great way to get even
more out of our offered photography classes. Lesson times coordinated with instructor upon registration
confirmation. Discounts Available! Fee: $75 per hour of private lessons. Special: Buy four 1-hour lessons
and get one free! Contact Becky Overby at 706.507.8071 to register and schedule days and times.
— Photography Studio Rental
Before you invest in a home studio, consider taking advantage of the prestige and history of the downtown
Rankin Arts Center. Our professional photography studio is available for rental by qualified photographers.
The 350 square-foot space features 11-foot ceilings, two large closets filled with accessories, props and
clothing and a radio/CD player. Our studio is fully equipped with White Lighting studio flash units and
accessories (soft boxes, barn doors, booms, stands, etc.), a Quantum Radio Slave Receiver and
Transmitter, a flash meter and a variety of backdrops. Your clients will love meeting you in the beautiful
Rankin lobby and being escorted to the 2nd floor studio with large restrooms just a few steps away! Contact
Kenny Gray at 706.641.7144 for reservations.
ART WORKS: 706-663-7778 Pine Mountain, GA
You can register for classes by calling the art center at 706-663-7778 or you can mail a check to: Art
Works, PO Box 355, Pine Mountain, GA 31822. Please note which class on your check. 134 McDougald
Avenue, Pine Mountain.
Annie Greene: More Than One Way to Spin a Yarn February 28 - April 3, 2010
Art Works is proud to announce an exhibition of yarn paintings by LaGrange artist Annie Greene. Annie
has been creating with yarn since 1972 and her work has shown in more than 200 group shows, won many
awards, and been featured in over 50 one woman exhibits. A book has been published featuring work from
her exhibit, The Farm in Yarn, an award winning exhibition which traveled throughout Georgia museums
and art centers for two years.
__________________________________________
March 2010 Classes
• Clay Handbuilding for Children Instructor: Faith Birkhead
Tuesdays Time: 4 - 5:15 pm Fee: $50
If your child likes Play Dough and enjoys building things, this is the class for them. Each child is given a
lump of clay and, with Faith’s guidance, they learn all the techniques of design and construction. The clay
piece is fired and then painted with glaze and fired again resulting in a colorful, functional piece of artwork.
Faces, vases, wall hangings, whatever their imagination can dream up. Great for developing eye/ hand
coordination and reasoning skills.
• Clay Open Studio Teens & Adults Instructor: Faith Birkhead
Tuesdays Time: 6:30 - 9 pm Fee: varies by project - $30 & up.
Don’t miss the fun going on in this class! Take a lump of clay and make a bowl, tray, face jug, vase, wall
hanging, wind chimes, you decide! This is a weekly ‘show up when and if you can’ class guaranteed to
provide a good time, so bring your ideas and turn them into functional pottery with the guidance of our
resident potter guru.
• Drawing for Adults Ages: 13 through Adult Instructor: Debra Jackson Quillen
Thursdays Time: 4-5:30 Fee: $50 mo (4 classes)
Many would-be painters are discouraged when their paintings don’t ‘look right’. That’s because there is
more to it than mixing colors and applying paints. This weekly, on-going class is designed for the adult who
wants to develop or improve their drawing skills by learning to ‘see’. Proportion, perspective & values are
the focus of this class which promises to produce a better painting. Sign up for this class and watch yourself
bloom!
• 2nd Saturday - Yarn Painting Instructor: Annie Greene
Sat, Mar. 13; Times: 10 -11 am Ages 6-9 NO CHARGE (1st 50 to register) OR 11-12 noon Ages 10 & up
Children ages 6 & up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come for a free art lesson on the 2nd
Saturday of each month. In March, renowned LaGrange artist Annie Greene will share her techniques for
creating art using paper, glue & yarn. Each child will create a small painting ready to hang on their wall and
hopefully a burning desire to do more yarn painting in the future. As space is limited you are encouraged to
call and register to secure your child’s space. 2nd Saturday is supported in part by the Georgia Council for
the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. The Council is a Partner Agency of the
National Endowment for the Arts. 2nd Saturday is also supported by the Harris County Chamber of
Commerce.
• The Art of Spinning Yarns Teens & Adults Instructor: Annie Greene
Saturday, March 13 Time: 1 -4 pm Fee: $60
There’s more than one way to spin a yarn, so join Annie in this introductory class as she shares her tried
and true techniques for creating paintings with yarn. As most of Annie’s time is spent teaching children, this
is a rare opportunity for teens and adults to study with her. Come with an idea or simple sketch designed to
fit a 12 x 18” canvas. All supplies are furnished. This class will fill quickly so register early.
• Portraits in Watercolor Instructor: Dick Millman
Saturday, March 20 Time: 11 am - 5 pm Fee: $75
Bring a photograph of a "person of interest" that you would like to immortalize with a flattering watercolor
treatment. Working with a copier, we will bring the image to a comfortable size and proceed to do a head &
shoulders rendition, emphasizing positive features. Find a photo with sharp focus and good strong
modeling in the shades and shadows. The subject's face should measure 3"-6”. If possible bring extra
photos of the person for reference. Bring a watercolor palette, brushes, W/C paper and a board to work on
(or a watercolor block if you have one). The instructor will have additional supplies if you need them. See
samples of Dick’s portraits in our gallery.
• PMC Let’s Make a Ring! Teens & Adults Instructor: Debra Jackson Quillen
Sunday, March 21 Time: 1 - 4 pm Fee: $65
Create a fine silver ring from Precious Metal Clay. The rings will be formed around a firing pellet which
ensures a proper fit and then kiln fired for maximum strength. Lots of stamps, texture plates, templates &
cutters to choose from. We also have several ring molds and a set of letter stamps. Make matching rings
for you and your significant other or bring the other & share this fun class together! Great anniversary gift
idea, too.
• Fused Glass Wind Chimes Instructor: Jan Hochreiter
Sunday, March 21 & 28 Time: 1 - 4 pm Fee: $100
Take fusing to the next level and create a functional piece for your home. Be specific or be random as you
create a topper and three chimes by arranging small pieces of colored glass onto a clear glass base in
whatever design you choose. Return the following Sunday (after the fusing is complete) to assemble and
decorate the wire with beads. Your wind chimes will be beautiful with the light streaming through and every
time you hear the tinkling sound of the chimes you’ll remember how much fun you had in this class (you will
also wow your friends with your talents!).
• Paint with Oils - an open studio Instructor: Donna Bailey
Saturday March 27 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Fee: $75
Experience & learn what abstraction is all about. Or take the other road and concern yourself with the
details needed to achieve realism. Working on something and need some help? Bring it with you & let
Donna help you. The choice is yours in this ongoing, user friendly class. It’s all about oils & there will be a
still life to work from or you can invent your own work. Either way, you’ll explore your capacity for self
expression. Bring what supplies you have (we will have some things on hand) & a stretched canvas or
canvas board no larger than 18 x 22”. If you are just beginning to paint, call for a supply list. DO bring
paper towels, a lidded container for paint thinner and an easel if you have one. This class will be FUN and
we will offer it each month on the fourth Saturday for those who wish to continue painting! Suitable for
beginners, as well as, experienced painters.
•Cold Connection Beads Instructor: Cindy Moore
Sunday Mar, 28 from 9 am - 1 pm OR Saturday April 3, 9 am - 1 pm - TBA Fee: $150
Make at least 2 copper beads as you practice this new skill. Finish up the class as you create 2 sterling
silver beads. Cindy’s beads retail for $75-$80 each so this class is a real bargain as you may leave with
more than four beads (depends on how fast the student works). Call for more details on this class.
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Kaleidoscope , the Gallery: Contact Fay Hyatt of Jolie Hyatt at Kaleidoscope for classes: 229-245-1289 or
kaleidoscope123@att.net.
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PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF AMERICA :
Ongoing Life Drawing Opportunities – by Location
Atlanta Artists Center – Atlanta , Georgia . Open life drawing sessions (3 hours each) at various times of the
day, Monday through Friday. Notify AAC in advance of attendance. Fees: $6 to $10. For more information see
www.atlantaartistscenter.org click on “Activities” at the left and then on “Sketch Groups.” Telephone: 404-237-
2324.
Carriage House Art Center – Blairsville , Georgia . Studio Club – Life Drawing and Painting sessions,
Tuesdays, 6 pm – 9 pm; Non-Instructional. Must pay for series but will be pro-rated if join late. Website: www.
carriagehouseframing.com, click on “Life Drawing and Painting” at left. Telephone: 706-745-9735.
Shane McDonald Studios - Marietta , Georgia . Wednesday evenings, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. $10 per meeting
or $40 for 5 consecutive meetings. Notify of attendance before hand. See
www.shanemcdonaldstudios.com,click on “art instruction” at the right, then on “figure drawing and painting.”
Telephone: 770-218-0676.
CLASSES:
AT THE ART SCHOOL IN SANDY SPRINGS, 5197 Roswell Road, NE, Atllanta, GA, 678-555-1079. See www.
theartschoolinsandysprings.com for more information and additional classes.
AT BINDERS ART SUPPLY, 3330 Piedmont Road, Suite 18, Atlanta, GA, Tel 404-237-6331. See http://www.
bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html for additional classes and information.
AT CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER, 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, Tel: 404-872-5338 - See www.
callanwolde.org for more information:
AT CHASTAIN ARTS CENTER, 135 West Wieca Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 404-252-2927. See http://ocaatlanta.
com/programs/chastain for more information and additional classes.
AT QUINLAN VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 514 Green Street, Gainesville, GA, 770-536-2575, See www.
quinlanartscenter.org for more information and additional classes.
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CLASSES AT BRITT DAVID STUDIOS: (706-653-4196)
www.columbusga.org/parks
Britt David Cultural Arts Studio, 2700 W. Britt David Rd.
See the summer class schedule at
http://columbusga.org/parks/CA.htm
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BRUSHES AND BEVERAGES Art Classes and Studio; 1106 Broadway, Columbus. Call Katy Kent at 706-
442-9925 or e-mail KKentART@gmail.com or visit the web at www.brushesandbeverages.com
THE PHENIX CITY ARTS CENTER: Call 205-296-6060 for class information.
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Joe Fettingis Watercolor Workshop www.jfettingis.com
March 8 – 10, 2010 3 day. Workshop fee 165.00
Lian Zhen Watercolor Workshop www.lianspainting.com
July 26, 27 & 28 3 day Workshop fee $195.00
Fealing Lin Watercolor Workshop www.fealingwatercolor.com
September 20 – 24, 2010 Workshop fee 300.00
2011
Lian Zhen Watercolor Workshop www.lianspainting.com
July 18 – 22, 2011 Workshop fee 325.00
For more information contact: Carole Hall Gum
Georgia Artist's Guild of Albany
Education/Workshop Coordinator
(229) 432-5417
Email: klgum@mchsi.com
CALLAWAY GARDENS: 706-663-5153
education@callawaygardens.com;
kaleidoscope123@att.net.
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PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF AMERICA :
Ongoing Life Drawing Opportunities – by Location
Atlanta Artists Center – Atlanta , Georgia . Open life drawing sessions (3 hours each) at various times of the
day, Monday through Friday. Notify AAC in advance of attendance. Fees: $6 to $10. For more information see
www.atlantaartistscenter.org click on “Activities” at the left and then on “Sketch Groups.” Telephone: 404-237-
2324.
Carriage House Art Center – Blairsville , Georgia . Studio Club – Life Drawing and Painting sessions,
Tuesdays, 6 pm – 9 pm; Non-Instructional. Must pay for series but will be pro-rated if join late. Website: www.
carriagehouseframing.com, click on “Life Drawing and Painting” at left. Telephone: 706-745-9735.
Shane McDonald Studios - Marietta , Georgia . Wednesday evenings, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. $10 per meeting
or $40 for 5 consecutive meetings. Notify of attendance before hand. See
www.shanemcdonaldstudios.com,click on “art instruction” at the right, then on “figure drawing and painting.”
Telephone: 770-218-0676.
CLASSES:
AT THE ART SCHOOL IN SANDY SPRINGS, 5197 Roswell Road, NE, Atllanta, GA, 678-555-1079. See www.
theartschoolinsandysprings.com for more information and additional classes.
AT BINDERS ART SUPPLY, 3330 Piedmont Road, Suite 18, Atlanta, GA, Tel 404-237-6331. See http://www.
bindersart.com/upcoming-workshops-and-classes.html for additional classes and information.
AT CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER, 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, Tel: 404-872-5338 - See www.
callanwolde.org for more information:
AT CHASTAIN ARTS CENTER, 135 West Wieca Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 404-252-2927. See http://ocaatlanta.
com/programs/chastain for more information and additional classes.
AT QUINLAN VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 514 Green Street, Gainesville, GA, 770-536-2575, See www.
quinlanartscenter.org for more information and additional classes.
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CLASSES AT BRITT DAVID STUDIOS: (706-653-4196)
www.columbusga.org/parks
Britt David Cultural Arts Studio, 2700 W. Britt David Rd.
See the summer class schedule at
http://columbusga.org/parks/CA.htm
*************************************************************
BRUSHES AND BEVERAGES Art Classes and Studio; 1106 Broadway, Columbus. Call Katy Kent at 706-
442-9925 or e-mail KKentART@gmail.com or visit the web at www.brushesandbeverages.com
THE PHENIX CITY ARTS CENTER: Call 205-296-6060 for class information.
----- Georgia Artists' of Albany 2010-11
Joe Fettingis Watercolor Workshop www.jfettingis.com
March 8 – 10, 2010 3 day. Workshop fee 165.00
Lian Zhen Watercolor Workshop www.lianspainting.com
July 26, 27 & 28 3 day Workshop fee $195.00
Fealing Lin Watercolor Workshop www.fealingwatercolor.com
September 20 – 24, 2010 Workshop fee 300.00
2011
Lian Zhen Watercolor Workshop www.lianspainting.com
July 18 – 22, 2011 Workshop fee 325.00
For more information contact: Carole Hall Gum
Georgia Artist's Guild of Albany
Education/Workshop Coordinator
(229) 432-5417
Email: klgum@mchsi.com
CALLAWAY GARDENS: 706-663-5153
education@callawaygardens.com;
