This year at Sharptop new classes will be offered to help you achieve your dreams – to attempt art mediums you have always wanted to try. New craft classes will be offered to tempt you into trying something new. New friends to make as you paint, sculpt, knit or crochet and laugh and learn together. Stay tuned for dates and times of class offerings. You can also get a quick overview on the Sharptop Calendar.

To register for classes, call Cindy Brown at 706-636-3567. If you are interested in teaching at Sharptop or would like to request a class, please contact Cindy Brown or call Sharptop and leave a message.

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Upcoming Classes

SEPTEMBER

Nantucket Lightship Woven Purse-Advanced Weaving
September 8 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
September 10 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
September 15 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
September 17 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Cost $285 (Class $100 and $185 for basket materials kit)
Instructor: Barbara Chatham
Bring New England to Georgia by making your own Nantucket Lightship Woven Purse. In this four-session workshop, instructor Barbara Chatham will teach you how to make a Nantucket Lighthouse Woven Purse. Historical from Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, this is a lovely purse of heirloom quality. Skills are advanced and the effort is rewarded with a beautiful purse. History of this purse, examples, and materials will be taught. Students should bring a ruler, small sharp scissors, towel, a water mist bottle, clothespins and a small regular hammer. You may also want to bring a sandwich, cola or water for lunch. Contact Barbara at 706-692-1856 or Cindy at 706-636-3567 to register.

Holiday Weaving in the Mountains
September 14 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Cost $36 (Class fee $18 plus $18 for basket materials kit)
Instructor: Barbara Chatham
Student weavers will make one Miniature Basket and one Blue Ridge Mountain Snowflake. In this class weavers will create two miniature pieces and learn basic weaves, placing a rim, a carved handle, and lashing. Basket size is 3"x2"x2" which is ideal for ornaments, a party favor, or to hold a holiday treat. Students should bring a pencil, ruler, clothespins, towel, a spray mist water bottle, small scissors, and a sandwich for lunch, water and snacks. Contact Barbara at 706-692-1856 or Cindy at 706-636-3567 to register.

Holiday Weaving in Georgia
September 22 - 8:00am to 1:00pm
Cost $36 (Class fee $18 plus $18 for basket materials kit)
Instructor: Barbara Chatham
Student weavers will make one Miniature Basket and one Georgia Snowflake. The miniature basket includes learning basic weaves, placing a rim, a carved handle, and lashing. Basket Size is 3"x2"x2" which is ideal for a tree ornament, a favor, or to hold any holiday treat. Making a Georgia Snowflake (size 6"x6") includes learning open weaving, curving reed and balancing weaves. It is an ideal gift from our peach state of Georgia, a decoration for home, or a tree decoration. Students should bring a pencil, ruler, clothespins, scissors, towel, a spray mist water bottle, and a sandwich for lunch, water and snacks. Contact Barbara at 706-692-1856 or Cindy at 706-636-3567 to register.

Ongoing Classes and Artist Groups

APPLIQUE: Take and Make!
Open to all Creative People
Every third Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free (Bring Art Supplies for Hands-On Portion)
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MOUNTAIN ARTISTS GROUP (MAG)
Open to all Artists
Every second Monday evening at 6 pm

SASSAFRAS
Open to all Writers
Every first Monday evening at 7 pm

YOGA
Instructor: Camille Hammond
Tuesday evenings 5-6 pm
Cost: $7.00 per class