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Visual Arts
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave
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Below is a list of all visual arts classes offered this quarter at JDCAC. Make sure to check out the Auburn Parks and Recreation Quarterly Brochure.
If you are interested in signing up for one or more of the classes, please do so through MyRec. Citizens must have an online MyRec account to register for any Parks and Recreation programs. To access the online system and create an account visit auburnalabama.org/parks/register. Programs with an associated cost will require payment which can be made online using a credit card. Individuals who wish to pay with cash or check can register and pay in person at the Harris Center, located at 425 Perry St., Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration will only be accepted from participants who live or work in the City of Auburn during the first two weeks of registration.
Creative Kids
Drawing is a fundamental skill that should be learned by all children. The young artist will be introduced to basic drawing, painting, crafting, and clay with a fun subject while developing learning and creative skills. Creative expression will be emphasized while students work with a variety of media such as watercolor, oil pastel, color pencil, clay, collage, etc. $225 with 10% sibling discount.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 8 | T | 4/7 - 5/13 | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • dongshang@hotmail.com
Sketching with Pencils, Painting with Brushes
In this fun and engaging class, students will learn how to draw, shade, and create gradation with pencils. Learn watercolor painting skills along with using colored pencils. Students will develop basic art skills and techniques through these sketching and painting practices. $255 with 10% sibling discount.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 - 14 | T | 4/1 - 5/13 | 4:20 - 5:50 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • dongshang@hotmail.com
Bob Ross Style Painting Workshop
A four hour workshop where one paints a classic Bob Ross painting in the Bob Ross wet-on-wet style. The painting will be one of the ones featured on Bob Ross's popular tv series. Participants will learn basic techniques from a certified Bob Ross CRI instructor, and be able to take home a Bob Ross style painting of their own at the end of the day. All supplies will be provided. $100.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14+ | SA | 3/29 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: John Hawkins • (256) 503-9731 • john.hawkins.au@gmail.com
Painting Workshop
Do you love to paint, but feel like you need a little help to take your art to the next level? Come join this weekly painting workshop where you can boost your creativity, improve your technical skills, or focuson a special piece or series. All levels are welcome! We'll move forward based on where you are as an artist. Artists bring their own art supplies depending on their medium of chose. $100.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | T | 4/1 - 4/22 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Christy Kirk • (334) 750-1648 • christykirk@ymail.com
Limited Palette Landscape in Oils
Create a 16 x 20 Old Master Style Landscape using only three primary colors and black and white. Underpainting, glazing, and thicker impasto are methods the Old Masters used to add richness to their paintings. Learn these methods from a teacher with 30 years of teaching experience and see how you can apply this to any painting. Some painting experience preferred - intermediate level. $180.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | R | 3/20 - 4/24 | 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | JDCAC |
Elaine Western • (832) 704-8133 • doriswestern@gmail.com
Gel Pad Printing Workshop for the Beginner
In the Gel Pad Printing workshop, we will learn the basics of Gel Pad printing to make dynamic and colorful prints. We will create finished products - bookmarks ready to track your place in your latest reads and note cards ready to stamp and mail, an instant Bag Tag, and a final print that can be framed! Several practice prints and patterns using the Gel Pad, Brayer and acrylic paints will be made. The basics of using the Gel Pad and Brayers to more advanced techniques such as layering and adding other mediums will be taught along with use and care of Gel Pad and Brayer. We will create four finished products. We will watch short Youtube videos during class for additional instruction and ideas. A final list of all supplies used in class will be provided via handout along with URLs to videos for students to continue printmaking at home. No previous art experience required. $49 per person. All supplies are included. These are one day 4-hour workshops.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15+ | F | 3/7 | 5 - 9 p.m. | JDCAC |
| SA | 3/22 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ||
| SA | 4/26 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Contact: Kim Murdock • (770) 329-2836 • kimmurdockatt.net
Advanced Gel Pad Workshop
In the advanced workshop, we will learn advanced techniques of Gel Pad printing to make dynamic and colorful prints and other end products. Several practice prints and patterns using the Gel Pad, brayer and acrylic paints, alcohol ink and liquid acrylic paint will be made. We will create four finished products using image transfer, custom stencils and masks, and multi-layered complex compositions. All supplies are included. This is a one day four hour workshop for students who have completed Gel Pad Printing for the Absolute Beginner or other Gel Pad printing classes. $49.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15+ | SA | 5/3 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Kim Murdock • (770) 329-2836 • kimmurdockatt.net
Travel Photo Album from Scratch
In this hands-on workshop, participants will craft a unique travel photo album entirely from scratch, using cardstock, and decorative elements. This class will teach you how to design, assemble, and personalize a photos album to showcase your travel memories. Participants will leave with a beautiful, personalized album filled with meaningful memories. This workshop is ideal for beginners and intermediate crafters. please bring plenty of vacation photos, everything else will be provided. $65.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | F | 5/2 & 5/9 | 6 - 9 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Julia Knappenberger • (334) 707-4701 • julia.knappenberger@googlemail.com
Oil Painting Open Studio
This Oil Painting Open Studio, under the support of the Auburn Arts Association and led by Nils Larson, will provide a weekly meet up to share ideas, work, technique and processes. Members work on their own respective paintings. The open studio format means members are free to come and go according to their individual time needs. The instructor will give critical feedback and aid with process and technique whenever requested. The instructional focus is primarily geared towards representational painting with oil and development of observational painting skills. Students will supply their own materials. $60.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | T | 3/4 - 5/27 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m . | JDCAC |
Contact: Nils Larson • (334) 663-4734 • signaladvance@protonmail.com
Auburn Open Studio
Artists coming together to create art and support expression. No matter what level artist – you are welcome! All mediums are encouraged – watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and outsider art. FREE.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | F | 3/7 - 5/30 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Raymond VanTilburg • (630) 697-2929 • rayvantilburgart@gmail.com
Studio 222 Fiberarts Group
This group is under the support of the Auburn Arts Association. This regional artist group’s focus is fiberarts sharing with each other their various skills, studying design and composition, and occasionally host visiting artists who share their talents and artworks. FREE.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | Last F of each month | 3/28, 4/25, 5/30 | 12 - 3 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Laura Kloberg • (334) 332-5458 • aura57@yahoo.com
OA Visual Voice
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | 2nd R of each month | 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | JDCAC |
OA Visual Voice started as a grassroots effort of local artists interested in creating a welcoming environment of support and opportunity for the arts within our region. Together we are a voice for the visual arts community. Our goal is to strengthen and promote the artistic ecosystem of Eastern Alabama while encouraging engagement of artists and art enthusiasts alike. FREE to attend. Potential fee of $30 for exhibition purposes.
Myra Stephenson • oavisualvoice@gmail.com
Make sure to create a MyRec account and register with us!