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CLASSES

Workshops, Demonstrations & Classes

SUMMER

The Arts Group - Most Mondays 6-8 pm. Free. Contact Jaci Evans 770-735-2626.

Very Basic Photoshop - David Akoubian. Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  $50.00. Contact 770-439-4998.  Learn the basic tools in Photoshop.  Learn to import and open files for different uses in Photoshop. Learn the different filters used in Photoshop. Converting color images to Black and White. Hand Coloring images. Photo Restoration basics. Workflow: Taking an image from the time it is downloaded and creating a final image for print or sharing with friends. In the Work flow lessons we will learn the steps for making a good image a great image or how to “save” a bad image. Creating Panoramic prints.

Mosaic Art with Kathe Hall, a two-day workshop. July 12 (10:00 am–1:00 pm) and July 13 (2:00–4:00 pm). *Early summer special price, $40, received by June 15, includes supplies for one piece.* After June 15, workshop cost is $65. Ages 18+ Class size: 10.   Contact 706-692-5625.

Creating one of a kind Mosaics with Broken China & Stain Glass. Learn to recycle broken china, stain glass and other found objects by creating a Mosaic.  Mosaics have been around for centuries and has become a resurgence in the past 5 yrs.  Learn the basics of this fun art/craft where you will leave with a one of a kind creation by you! Two day class ~ You need one day for gluing and drying and one short period of grouting the next day.

Summer Painting Classes for children: ages 7-15

Morning sessions:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:30am

Two Workshops:
June 17, 19, 24, 26
July 8, 10, 22, 24

Join Ms. Sulaine Sims, as she teaches color, blending, and composition using acrylic paints.  Classes are two days a week for two weeks.  Make-up days may be arranged as needed.  Each Workshop is $65.  Bring your own supplies or include $15 for supplies.  Students will need Acrylic Paints: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, and White, three brushes of various sizes, canvas or canvas board.  Sulaine Sims 770-605-1467; Sulaines@aol.com.

To register for any of these classes call the Art Center at 706-692-0101 or e-mail at sharptoparts@windstream.net.

Ongoing Classes

Yoga with Camille Hammond
Tuesday evenings 5:00-6:00pm

Dance with Rebecca Hampton
Thursday evenings 8:00-10:00pm

Open Discussion Group - “Thinking Out Loud”
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm

Sassafras – Open to all Writers
Every first Tuesday evening 7:00pm

All classes are held at the Tom Quinton Arts Center located at 68 D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. Carroll Street turns off of North Main Street next to the Old Jail.

If you want to take a class not currently offered, or if you are an artist and wish to offer a class at the Arts Center, please call us.  The Sharptop Arts Association is committed to offering classes in all areas where sufficient numbers of students have an interest.

The Tom Quinton Arts Center is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Stop by and visit the Member Gallery and see what you can do to help promote the arts in Pickens County.

Please be sure to check back often for updates.

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