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(706) 613-3800
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Arts Classes - Adult

Fall Art Classes
Registration for ACC residents begins Saturday, July 31.

Registration for Non-residents begins Wednesday, August 4.

Beginning Drawing
This class is ideal for anyone who wants to learn to draw. Drawing instruction will focus on finding the negative space, correct proportions, and highlighting light and darks.
Instructor: Toni Carlucci
Ages: Adult
Program Date: 6 Wednesdays, September 8–October 20
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Fee: $83 ACC resident; $125 Non-resident
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623

Watercolor Painting for Beginners and Intermediates
Discover watercolor techniques from the basics, such as the identification and selection of proper materials, to the stretching of watercolor paper, to the selection of good brushes.
Instructor: Par Ramey
Ages: Adult
Program Date: 6 Thursdays, September 9–October 14
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Fee: $83 ACC resident; $125 Non-resident
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623

Beginning to Intermediate Pottery
Beginner and intermediate potters will focus on functional pottery, wheelthrowing, hand building, tiles, glazing, trimming, and decoration. Lab fee includes 50 pounds of clay, firing and glazes.
Ages: Adult
Program Date: 6 Thursdays, September 9–October14
Time: 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Fee: $105 ACC resident plus $30 lab fee; $157.50 Non-resident plus $30 lab fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623

Etching for Beginners and Intermediates
This course provides an introduction to Intaglio/Etching processes, using printmaking methods to inscribe images into metal plates. Students with previous experience an opportunity to learn new techniques.
Ages: Adults
Program Date: 6 Thursdays September 9–October14
Time: 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Fee: $105 ACC resident plus $6 materials fee; $157 Non-resident plus $6 materials fee
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-362

Printmakers Cooperative
This group of printmakers of all experience levels meets most Saturday mornings to learn from each other and work on their projects. Bring your own supplies and projects.
Ages: Adults
Program Date: Most Fridays
Time:10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fee: Students share expenses
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center,(706)613-3623

Face and Figure: Drawing and Painting Studio
This class is for drawing and/or painting from a live model. Participants bring their own supplies and will share in expenses for the model. Instruction is not provided.
Ages: Adults
Program Date: 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration Date: Must sign up each month
Fee: Students share expenses and help with set-up
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623

Students share expenses and help with set-up

Charity Quilting Bee
If you love to quilt, join this friendly group of quilters who creat quilts for local and overseas charities.

Some quilting experience is necessary. this is a quilting bee of the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild, but the public is welcome and membership is not required.

Ages: Adult
Date: Ongoing on Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Lyndon House Arts Center, (706) 613-3623
Registration: None required
Fee: Free


See also: Lyndon House Arts Center - Special Events - Exhibits - Instructors