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Please register and pay online, or at the Art House, PRIOR TO of the start date of the class/workshop! Classes must be paid for in full before the class starts for you to be registered. For more information and supply lists, please email Cathy Green. See descriptions, dates and times of individual classes below.

ADULT WORKSHOPS

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Online Marketing for artists Workshop

With Kevin Pawlowski

Coming again in 2025

Cost: $50- per person.

Ages 16 and up. No previous experience needed.

Description: As we all know, art is a tough business. No matter how beautiful your artwork, it won’t sell unless people know about it. In this workshop, we will discuss how to establish your brand and target customers, and then we will cover how to build and promote your website so it ranks on search engines. Come prepared with the web address for your own website (if you already have one), and we can critique and problem solve as many as we are able. You wil walk away with invaluable tips and a page of web links to kickstart your promotional efforts.

About Kevin: Kevin is the owner of an online gallery, Paradise Found Studio LLC www.paradisefoundstudio.com, that features his own oarwork and a marketing firm specializing in online marketing, Outerlimit Marketing LLC www.outerlimitmarketing.com. Kevin has been a professional marketer for Fortune 200 companies for over 30 years.

Landscape Oil Painting Workshop

With Cat Nibarger

Saturdays, 10am-2pm

April 12, May 10, June 14

Images coming soon for July 12, August 9

Cost: $60- per person. All Supplies Included. (Class size limited to 8)

Ages 16 and up or Age 10 and up if accompanied by an adult.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a one day oil painting class, using a Wet on Wet painting technique. You will complete your very own painting with step by step instruction during this class. Please bring an apron or something to wear over your clothes- or wear something you don’t mind getting paint on. Please bring a bag lunch and a beverage. We will take a short lunch break. Water and a light snack will be available.

Hand Built Pottery

With Maria Starr

Two Day session on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00PM

May 13 & 20, June 10 & 17, July 8 & 15

Two Day session on Saturdays from 3:30-5:30PM

May 17 & 24, June 21 & 28, July 12 & 19

Cost: $55 - per person All Supplies Included. Class size limited to 6.

DESCRIPTION:

The first day of this 2 day workshop you will create things in clay- animals, pinch pots, the sky is the limit! Maria will fire your pieces in her kiln and will bring them back for the second class so you can glaze them. Maria will take them and fire them in her kiln again after you have glazed them. They will be brought back to the Art House after the second firing for you to pick-up. No previous experience needed. This class is for 16 years old and up.

Intermediate to advanced hand built pottery

With Maria Starr

Tuesday’s- 6:30-8:30pm

April 1th, 8th, 21st (Monday Night) 29th (4 week session no class 4/15), May 6-20 (3 weeks), June 3-24 (4 weeks), July 8-29 (4 weeks)

$85 per 3 week session, $110 per person for 4 week session, $140 per 5 week session.

Class size limited to 4.

Description: This class is for those who have a lot of experience in clay or have taken several of our beginner classes. In this 4 week class, we will focus on creating different glazing techniques and surface textures. You will learn and try different clay bodies, as well as different firing temperatures. Students will have several pieces to take home and show off, at the end of this session. All supplies and firings are included. Students will also learn about firing pottery during this class.

Alcohol Inks WORKSHOP

With Maria Starr

Saturday, April 5- 10am-noon

Cost: $35- per person/per class. Supplies Needed.

Adults 16 and Over. Minimum 4/ Maximum 8

Description: Alcohol inks are vibrant, shiny and easy to do. If you are curious about how to use them, Maria will show you some tricks. You will go home with some beautiful creations.

Supply List: Alcohol Inks- Jacquard brand (Jacquard makes a beginner set, or you can purchase individual bottles , if you prefer certain colors.), Yupo Paper, Drinking Straw (A big one, like a smoothie straw, is best. Any straight straw will work), 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, Disposable Gloves, Q-Tips, Smock, 1 glass or porcelain container (like a vase or mug from the Dollar Store), Dollar Store shower curtain liner (to protect your workspace)

Drawing From Nature Workshop

With Sheena Dickerson

Saturday, 10am-2:30ish (One Day Workshop)

Saturday, March 29

Cost: $85 per person

Minimum 2/Maximum 8. Ages 16 and older.

Please bring a lunch, snack and beverage.

Description: In this one day workshop we will start in the classroom with an introduction to concepts of “Drawing from Nature”. Please bring some references of “nature related subjects” to work from. (We will have some to share too.) Bring whatever art supplies you’d like to work with- ie. pencils, colored pencils, watercolors/brushes, pastels, acrylics…your choice, a sketch book, small canvases… We will be creating several things during this workshop, and weather permitting, we will go outside and create something “plein aire” (from life).

Please email Sheena with questions: SheenaDickerson@gmail.com

Mixed Media with Collage

With Mary Lou Bailey Funk

Saturday, March 22, 10:00-1:00 (One Day Workshop) “Poppies”

Saturday, April 26, 10:00-1:00 (One Day Workshop) “Intro to Gel Plate Painting”

Images coming soon for the following dates: May 24, June 28

Cost: $49- per person/per workshop. All Supplies Included.

Ages 14 and up, or 10 and up if accompanied by an adult. Class Size 3 to 7.

DESCRIPTION: Create your own work of art using paper collage, mark making techniques, acrylic inks, paints, gel pens, paint markers, pencils, and more!  Papers may include pre-painted deli paper, tissue paper, napkins, cardboard, and others.  Students of all levels are able to create fun, finished artwork.  All supplies are provided.  The class will take about 3 hours.  Come prepared to have fun!  The image(s) shown above will be our inspiration.

Acrylic Pouring Class

with Cindy Haslock

Saturdays- March 1, May 3, June 7, August 2

10am-Noon

$45- per person /per class (Age 12 and up) Maximum 8 per class.

(All Supplies Included)

Description:

This class is for beginners and beyond. No experience is necessary. In this class you will create 2 acrylic pouring paintings. You decide on your color scheme(s). Learn several “Acrylic Pouring Techniques” and decide which ones you’d like to use. Your pieces will need to dry at the Art House for a day or so, before you bring them home. This class can be messy! Please dress appropriately. Short sleeves recommended and please remove jewelry from hands and wrists during class. Email any questions to: cinlynn54@gmail.com

2-1/2 HOUR BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

With Helen Hamerton

Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (one day workshop)

March 8, April 19, June 21, July 19, August 16

Cost: $50- per person/per class. All Supplies Included.

Adults 16 and over. Minimum 3/Maximum 6 Students.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed for adult beginners and for anyone who has never painted before, but would like to learn the basics of working with watercolors. In this class you will create a simple painting using sponging, masking and washes as well as other techniques and papers. You will follow step by step process and at the end of the class, you will have completed a beautiful painting.

Glass Fusing

w/ Gwendolyn Morgan

Saturdays, 1-3pm- May 3 (wall art)

Cost: $55 per 2 hour session 

All Supplies Included.

Minimum 2/Maximum 6, 16 and over please.

Description: This class is for beginners who would like to have fun making a "fused glass" trinket dish or "picture frame".  All glass supplies are provided for you.  Your base piece of glass will be cut for you, then you will add glass pieces and embellishments in a design of your choosing, and at the end of class your piece will be placed in the kiln to be fused. You will  have one of a kind works of art when you are finished.  Pieces will be available to pick up at the Art House the week following your class.

Felting Class for Beginners

With Anne Jefford

Friday’s, 1-3:15- March 28 (Peter Rabbit)

(All supplies included)

Cost: $55 per person/per one day class

Class Minimum 3/Maximum 6 (Ages 18 & Older please)

About Anne: Anne discovered felting when she was given a kit for Christmas 8 years ago and she was soon engrossed in the hobby. Needle crafting, or fiber art as it is sometimes called, is a captivating technique that allows you to create any number of shapes and designs, using just felting needles, wool and a mat.

Description: In this class Anne will introduce you to the art of felting and the tools and materials necessary to do it. You will create a small piece out of felt to get the feel of the material and how you can shape it. After this, you will create a “scene” of interest to you to use to create a notecard. At the end of class, you will have a few felted pieces to take home with you.

Questions can be directed to Anne at: annejefford@live.co.uk

CLASSES IN A SERIES

Paint What you love

With Kathy Rennell Forbes

Mondays, March 17-May 5 (8 weeks) 10:00AM-1:00PM

Cost: $235- (Prior Watercolor Experience Please) Minimum 6/Maximum 18

LOCATION: This class will take place at the Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101

DESCRIPTION:

Students will focus on creating a series of paintings with a common theme. Each student will select their own theme so they become very familiar with the subject matter and their medium of choice. Students can work in watercolor, acrylic or oil. Instructor will start each class with a demonstration (subjects based on student input), then assist each student individually and offer critiques (if desired). Prior painting experience highly encouraged, this is NOT a beginning class. Returning students will build on skills previously developed. Bring your current paints (warm and cool of each primary) and supplies, an assessment will be done to determine if additional items are needed.

Please email questions to Kathy at: ArtbyKRF@mindspring.com

painting your travels in watercolor

With Kathy Rennell Forbes

Mondays, March 17-May 5 (8 weeks) 1:30-4:30PM

Cost: $235- (Prior Watercolor Experience Please) Minimum 6/Maximum 18

LOCATION: This class will take place at the Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee Street, , Acworth, GA 30101

DESCRIPTION:

Students will create paintings in watercolor inspired by their travel photos or sketches. Instructor will start each class with a demonstration, then assist each student individually and offer critiques (if desired). Prior watercolor experience highly encouraged, this in NOT a beginning class. Returning students will build on skills previously developed. Bring your current watercolors (warm and cool of each primary) and supplies, an assessment will be done to determine if additional items are needed.

Please email questions to Kathy at: ArtbyKRF@mindspring.com

beginning & Intermediate WATERCOLOR

With Helen Hamerton

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR- Mondays, April 14-28 (3 weeks) 1:00-3:00p.m.

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR- Tuesdays, April 15-April 29 (3 weeks)1:00-3:00p.m.

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR- Wednesdays, April 16-April 30 (3 weeks) 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Cost: $70- per 3 week session

Ages 16 and up. (Class size limited to 7)

Supply List available upon registration.

DESCRIPTION: Helen has been teaching watercolor over the past 20 years in Europe and North America. Helen is inspired by working with people new to painting to help them produce something beautiful or meaningful from a blank sheet of paper. This class is designed for adult beginners who would like to learn the basics of working with watercolors. A variety of techniques will be introduced. You will learn how to use the pigments, brushes and paper to create beautiful paintings. Repeat students may bring their own paintings to work on. Beginning Watercolor- Monday’s. Intermediate (Previous experience in Helen’s Classes)- Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s

Please email questions to Helen at: helen.hamerton1@gmail.com

ACRYLIC PAINTING classes

With Christy Hayes

Beginning Acrylics- Tuesdays, April 15- May 20, 10-12

Cost: $140- per 6 week session

Minimum 4/Maximum 8 per class, Ages 16 & older

Description: This class is perfect for beginners and beyond- those who need instruction, as well as those with painting experience. Christy will focus on information for beginners, and be available to guide those with some previous painting experience.Benefit from Christy’s vast knowledge and enthusiasm of painting in Acrylics. Email questions to Christy: christyhayesartist@yahoo.com

Drawing Fundamentals

With Beth Cullen

Wednesdays

April 16-May 14 (5 weeks), 1:00-3:00 pm

Cost:$120- per 5 week session. Supply List Required.

Minimum 4/Maximum 8 in class

About Beth: Beth is a professional artist who loves to teach. Questions- email Beth at: questionforbeth@gmail.com Instagram- @bethcullen Website: bethblackwellcullen.faso.com

DESCRIPTION:

This drawing course introduces fundamental principles and techniques of drawing as an art form. You will learn classic drawing concepts in fun and exciting ways that will broaden your knowledge, develop your skills and increase your confidence. Each week we will learn new ways of developing hand-eye coordination and the ability to draw from observation. This is a progressive class. Each new session will continue on from where we left off at the end of a previous session, as well as introducing the fundamental principles to new students.

Glass Fusing and Slumping

With Teresa Barnes

Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00, Coming again in 2025

All Supplies Included

Minimum 2/ Maximum 4 Students per session. Adults 21 and over please.

This class will take place in Teresa’s Glass Studio in Kennesaw, GA.

About Teresa: Teresa has been creating fused and slumped glass pieces for the past 16+ years. She has won numerous awards in various Cobb County Art organizations. She loves sharing her knowledge of glass techniques. Email questions to: teresadbarnes@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION:

This class is for beginners as well as those with prior experience. In this class you will create masterpieces with glass fusing. Glass pieces are first cut and layered, then fused in a kiln. Your creations can then be placed in a mold and fired again to change the shape. You will have one of a kind works of art when you are finished.

OPEN STUDIO

With Christy Hayes

Thursdays, February 27-April 3 (6 weeks) 10:00-12:00 Cost: $60- per 6 week session

Adults 16 & Older. (Minimum 4/ Maximum 8)

DESCRIPTION:

If you are just beginning, or getting back to painting, come join us in a fun studio atmosphere class. You will work at your own pace and paint what you want. The Instructor will be there to guide you and answer questions. Open to all skill levels, beginner to advanced, working in any medium you wish. Bring your own supplies. (If using Oil Paints, please use odorless products.)

Oil painting- alla prima style

With Gary Baughman

“Landscape Oil Painting/Framing & Presenting your Painting”

Fridays, April 18- May 23 (6 weeks) 9:00-12:00

Cost: $140- Ages 18 and up. (Class Size limited to 8)

Supply List available upon registration.

DESCRIPTION:

This 6 week course will focus on painting landscapes (you choose your own references). You will need 6 canvases for this session. Please choose a smaller size such as 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14.

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate oil painters. This class will be fine tuned to the experience levels of the students. We will be building new skills each week and drawing upon skills from prior weeks’ lessons. If you’re new to oil painting or experienced- but frustrated by previous painting experiences and/or feel you’re not improving- this class is for you. Students will be participating in various “painting exercises” with lots of coaching at their easel. Instructor will demo. A Focus on Composition, Shape, Value, Color and Edges will be emphasized. Plus a lot more!

Gary’s Website: www.garybaughman.biz Email questions to Gary at: gjbman@bellsouth.net

YOUTH CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Youth handbuilt Pottery

with Maria Starr

Wednesdays- 4:30-6:00pm, May 14 & 21, June 11 & 18, July 9 & 16

Cost: $45-per person/2 class session.

Ages 6-15. Class size limited to 6. All Supplies and Firings Included.

Please dress appropriately. Clay and Glazing can be messy!

DESCRIPTION:

The first day of this 2 day workshop you will create things in clay- animals, pinch pots, the sky is the limit! Maria will fire your pieces in her kiln and will bring them back for the second class so you can glaze them. Maria will take them and fire them in her kiln again after you have glazed them. They will be brought back to the Art House after the second firing for you to pick-up. No previous experience needed.

Youth Drawing & Painting

with Ann Worthington

Thursdays- April 17- May 15 (5 weeks) 4:00-5:30pm

Fridays- April 18- May 16 (5 weeks) 4:00-5:30pm

Cost: $100- per 5 week session

Ages: 7-14. Minimum 2/Maximum 8 per class. All supplies included.

About Ann:
Ann adores kids and loves making art, so youth art class is the perfect match! In the past, Ann received her BFA in printmaking, and was program director at an art studio in Sierra Madre, CA called Mission: Renaissance Fine Art where she was trained to teach pastel, drawing, watercolor and oil painting. Ann has taught classes at Acworth Arts Alliance for a year and half. She is always enrolled in a watercolor class for her own enjoyment and to learn new tools from different artists.

Description:
Each session includes the same Drawing and Painting basics, yet no class is ever repeated in content. We start with “Draw What You See” which includes mindfully observing the Subject and noticing its Darks, Lights, and Middle tones, values and shadows. Your child will learn to draw with more accuracy using charcoal and pencil and to make marks more lightly as we get ready for Basic Watercolor. Here we learn about color mixing, and use several different techniques and washes to create the Subject in color. This is a fun class, and everyone is celebrated. 

Lots of encouragement and fun provided!