The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces its offerings of art classes for children and adults, October-December 2013. All classes will be held in the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New Street, Staunton, VA 24401. Pre-registration is required no later than one week before the start date for each class. Register by calling the Art Center at 540-885-2028.
Classes for Adults and High School Students:
Brushing up with Watercolor, adults, beginner to intermediate
Wednesdays 10A.M.-Noon, October 9-November 13
Work at your own pace to improve your watercolor skills related to topics such as drawing, controlling the amount of water and paint used, wet-in-wet painting, creating texture, laying in washes, fixing mistakes and problem areas, using masking fluid correctly, softening edges, using different types of brushes, etc.
Finished pieces will surely be fit for framing at the workshop on November 16.
$160/$140 members
Students furnish materials from a provided list
Peg Sheridan, teacher
Silk Scarf Painting, French serti method, high school and adults, beginner
Saturday, November 9, 10A.M.-2P.M.
Experience the fun of “painting” images on silk by controlling the flow of the dye (serti means enclosing or “fencing in”). One does not need to have art experience to create beautiful results and just in time for the holidays to adorn yourself or give your creation as a gift.
$85/$75 members and all materials are included
Judith Rocchiccioli, teacher
Framing Artwork, high school and adults, beginner
Saturday, November 16, 2-5P.M.
Bring an 8” x 10” frame and a piece of 5” x 7” artwork or your favorite photograph of that size and learn the basics of matting and framing. Think how much you will save in the future knowing this skill!
$50/$45 members, all other materials including cream mat, foam core, paper backing, wire, and hooks are included. Students bring 8” x 10” frame and one piece to frame.
Lisa Morrison, teacher
Stained Glass Ornaments, high school and adults, beginner
Saturday, December 14, 2-5P.M.
Just in time to decorate for the holidays or give a special gift, learn how to create stained glass ornaments.
$50/$45 members and all materials are included
Lisa Morrison, teacher
Workshops for children, ages 6-10
Creepy Heads on a Stick
Saturday, October 19, 10A.M.-Noon
Where did the headless horseman’s head go? Just in time for Halloween, create your own 3-D monster, pirate, gypsy, superhero, beauty queen, or whatever you like using a wide variety of media.
$20/$18 members and all materials are provided
Melanie Chagnon, teacher
Custom Cards
Saturday, December 7, 10A.M.-Noon
Create meaningful, unique holiday cards for those most special in your life while learning how to apply mixed media onto paper.
$20/$18 members and all materials are provided
Melanie Chagnon, teacher