Classes
More exciting classes and workshops to be added soon!
Creative Drawing and Painting
with Charles Brindley
Summer Term begins June 11th, 2013!
Tuesday Mornings 10am-1pm (8 class term)
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter terms.
Instructor: Charles Brindley
Further details about Charles Brindley and his on-going classes can be found here.
In this adult class, Charles Brindley welcomes all levels of artistic development. For those who are beginning, emphasis on technique and creative fundamentals are stressed. For artists who have experience, a more open dialog is explored to help refine ideas, creative and technical skills. Participants have the option of either painting in oil/acrylic or drawing.
The fee for this class is $150.00 for an eight week term (one class per week) Enrollment is limited.
http://www.cbrindley.com
http:/www.creativedrawingandpainting.com
cbrindley@logantele.com
Click here to view and/or print the Winter term 2013 application form and brochure (pdf file)
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Arts After School 2012-2013
Ongoing classes throughout the school year, 9 month program
Each class is limited in size in order to give more individualized instruction.
Programs for children ages 6 – 15. This is a 9 month program that students attend once a week. It teaches the basics in color theory, drawing, painting, clay, sculpture and printmaking. Grades 1 -3 are taught by Tracy Givens and grades 4 -9 by Sandra Kandros both of whom are teachers in the Sumner County school district.
Costs per month is $40 dollars per student and for the entire 9 months is $360.
Supplies : A non refundable fee of $42.50 made payable to the art teacher is due with registration to pay for most supplies throughout the year.
Classes fill up fast, so sign up today!
Click here to view and/or print class form (pdf file)
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Film Camp 2013 - June 3rd – June 9th
Camp times : Monday – Saturday 10-3pm, Sunday June 9th will be a mini Film Festival and reception at Monthaven where students will showcase their films made during the week to family and friendsIn this intensive week long camp, students are provided a unique opportunity to learn all about the film making process, from pre-production through production into post-production and editing. Instructors Erica Tachoir, Paul Penczner, and Matthew Troy are NYU alumnus and founding members of Buffalo Picture House productions in New York City.Space is limited with 20 spots available, be sure to register soon, camp is going to fill up fast!
Handwriting / Penmanship classes June 10, 12, and 14
10:00-11:30am
Because of stringent state standards and emphasis on keyboarding skills rather than handwriting, public schools have less and less time to spend on drilling students on cursive handwriting. This workshop will drill students on the basics, formation of letters, uniformity of size, and legibility. Materials will be provided. $50, all supplies included
Click here for class registration form
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Piano Camp 101 for Beginners June 10, 12, 14
1:00-2:30pm
Beginning piano students will have a unique opportunity to learn piano basics, and come away from a three-day training session being able to play several beginner songs. Basics, including posture, hand and finger positions, sight reading, counting, expression, and memorization will be included. Come and join us for this valuable and fun week of learning. $60, all supplies included.
Click here for class registration form
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Little Ladies Tea Party Manners Class – June 17, 19, 21
11:00-12:00pm
This class in party manners, social graces, and courtesy is for young ladies, ages 5-8. Included in the manners class will be how to introduce, social graces including “please” and “thank you,” and table manners, particularly at a formal tea. The week will conclude with a tea party on Friday, where the girls can show all that they’ve learned to parents and family. $45, all supplies included.
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“EXPRESS YOURSELF” Children’s Workshop
Week 1 July 8-12, 2013 9 :00 a.m. to 12 noon
Week 2- July 22-26, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
COST: $150.00 per week including supplies
“EXPRESS YOURSELF” WEEK 1
WEEK ONE: Want to create an expressive collage, paint a masterpiece, mold and sculpt in clay, transfer images and more?
Join us for a week of learning and fun and a chance to show your creative side! All supplies are furnished. Ages 8-12
“EXPRESS YOURSELF” WEEK 2
WEEK TWO: Do you consider yourself to be an artist like Picasso or Van Gogh? Enjoy a week of artistic exploration using Acrylics and Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture and more.
PLEASE NOTE:Students will be encouraged to develop their own style and work at their own pace while receiving guidance and instruction in the use of methods and art materials.
Click here for Camp registration form
Creative Arts and Crafts Camp – July 15 – 19
Nature Art – June 24 – 28
Creative Color – July 1 – 5
Summer Artistics - with Sandra Kandros, June 10 – 14
Summer Clay Camp - July 15th- 19th
Cost 180.00 price includes all materials.
7yrs-9yrs.
9am-12noon
10yrs-13yrs
1pm-4pm
Ever wanted to work with Clay? This summer we are offering a new clay camp at the Hendersonville Arts Council. In this camp students will explore hand-building pottery and glazing taught by proffesional potter Sharon Massey. Students will also get the chance to experience the wheel. Students will be shown a varity of clay and glazing techniques to make functional pottery and sculpture pieces. Some projects on our list are: textured tray, wall art mask, wheel pieces, plate, and more!
All pottery will be brought back to Mrs. Sharon’s Studio for firing and returned back for pick up after the camp is over. Date will be determined before camp ends.
A typical day schedule: (same schedule for afternoon class)
9-9:10 Morning journaling
9:10-9:30 Demo and instructions
9:30-10:30 group 1 hand building, group 2 wheel (students will share the wheel with my assistance)
10:30-10:45 Break Please bring a non-refrigerated snack and drink
10:45-11:45 group 2 wheel, group 1 hand building
11:45-12:00 clean up
12:00 Home
Mrs. Sharon has a BFA in Ceramics, and is a professional potter that has been teaching pottery camps to all ages for over 20 years. She has taught at private schools in Nashville, such as, Davidson Academy, MTCS, and Cheekwood for 15 years.
Click here for class registration form
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Handmade Art Book I TBA
Paper Toy Theatre Workshop TBA
Instructor: Jennifer Galloway
Date: TBA, Saturday 10am-1pm $40
A form of miniature theatre dating back to the early 19th century, creating a Paper Toy Theatre was a family passtime entertainment for young and old. This workshop will use drawing, collage and cut silhouette shapes, and forms to create a wonderful three-dimensional tiny theatre and stage. No two theatres will be alike – each will be unique and treasurable! Just bring your desire and imagination!
All materials provided including a printed design (or) create your own design with provided materials.
Click here to view and/or print workshop form (pdf file)
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Miniature Fairy House Workshop TBA
Instructor: Jennifer Galloway
Date: TBA Saturday 10am-1pm $40
Join the fun of creating a Miniature Fairy House Garden. Everyone will build their own fairy house and enchanting garden. Your small whimsical garden habitat will be the perfect tabletop centerpiece for inside or outside display. This workshop is for the young and the young at heart…adult and children. Come make friends or have a special time with your child or grandchild. At the end of the workshop no two fairy houses and gardens will be the same… each a unique and enchanting piece to take home and enjoy.
Click here to view and/or print workshop form (pdf file)
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Beginning Calligraphy – TBA
March 27th, 2013
This 4 week class will meet on Wednesdays 10:30Am – Noon.
Class fee is $60.00. Supply fee is $30.00.
This 4 week class is designed for anyone who has always wanted to start learning the “ins and outs” of calligraphy. We will use the Roman Alphabet which is like the letters learned in first grade.
Class fee is $60.00 for 4 weeks. Supply fee is $30.00 which will include pen points and pen holder, ink, paper and handouts.
Please indicate on registration if you are left handed.
You will learn:
- How to form and space letters
- How to hold a calligraphy pen
- How to use ink with a dip pen
- Difference between papers
Louise has taught calligraphy and related classes at the Hendersonville Arts Council since 2002. She is a member of the Nashville Calligrapher’s Guild and has exhibited her work at the HAC, local libraries, and exhibitions.
Click here to view and/or print class form (pdf file)
Advanced Calligraphy – TBA
6 week class
You may recognize the serif on Roman capitals, the long ascenders and flourishes characteristic of Copperplate.
If you have practiced with a broad nib and can maintain a consistent angle when lettering italic, you may be wondering “What next?”
This is the class for you! Expand your skill with metal nibs and develop rhythm as you learn additional styles of hand lettering.
Discover the undulating dancing motion of Copperplate, the quirky “a” in Uncial. Maybe the rigid “Old English” Blackletter hand.
You will complete several lettering pieces in new “hands”.
10 – 12 noon
Date: April 25- May 30
Ages 12 to adult
Cost: $100 , Supplies: $ 20
Click here for class registration form
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Color Collision Water Writing – TBA
6 week class
Take your calligraphy, graphic design and painting to a new level as we experiment with hand written messages and colors.
A rainbow of letters will unfold as we work on damp paper, guiding colors to blend as we write.
Metallic inks, concentrated watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, various markers and paints will provide exciting results in mixed media.
Layers of letters will emerge as we build design into the final written message.
Come with a variety of papers and whatever media you have on hand.
Bring several quotes/ poems/ phrases that you would like to use as subject matter.
We will improve our lettering as we create. Copperplate is my favorite lettering hand. What is yours?
1-3pm
Date: April 25- May 30
Ages 12 to adult
Cost: $100
Supplies: $ 40
Click here for class registration form
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Scrapbooking 101 - TBA
Saturday April 20th 11-12 noon Class fee is $10
Old Photos taking up closet space?
If you don’t have a clue WHERE to begin this one hour presentation will give you an overview of possibilities how to begin.
- Organize
- Pick a theme
- Decide on photos
- Tell the story
- Choose type of album
- Set goals
There will be follow up workshops to help you start your project and complete it.
Click here to view and/or print class form (pdf file)
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Scrapbooking 102 - TBA
Are all your photos still on your digital camera and/or iPhone?
Saturday, April 27th 11-12 Noon Class fee is $10
1-2 PM Class fee is $10
This one hour presentation will introduce you to Creative Memories Memory Manager Program and Storybook Program.
- Solutions to put your photos into more accessible forms
- Options for different size hardback or softcover albums
- Choosing themes
- Outline of process from start to finish
- Samples of completed digital albums
Follow up workshops or personal time will be available.
Instructor : Louise Thompson
Both photo workshops will be taught by Louise Thompson, a Creative Memories Consultant for 20 years. She brings her years of experience in both traditional and digital photo albums to these workshops. If you have any questions before the class feel free to contact her directly at 615-364-0548.