Arts Classes - Youth Lyndon House Arts Center has seven well-equipped studio classrooms and a children's wing for the community to engage in arts education at any level. Our classes are small to insure quality time between instructors and students. Our teachers are among the finest working artists in the community. If you would like to be added to the Lyndon House Arts Center mailing list please call 706-613-3623. Classes for Children and Teens Click here for the Art Class Registration Form. If you wish to mail in registration and payment, please first contact Lyndon House Arts Center at (706) 613-3623 for class availability Fall 2008 Art Classes Fall art class registration begins August 13, 2008. Painting for 6-8 Year Olds - Wait List Available Students will spend time in each class learning about line, shape, color, and best of all, painting! We will explore Van Gogh’s colorful work and students will develop their own Van Gogh. Through this painting process, we will combine imagination, the basics of art and a little art history to have a fantastic Masterpiece to hang on your wall! Instructor: Branden Chapin Ages: 6 – 8 years Date:6 Thursdays, September 11 – October 16 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Lyndon House Arts Center (706) 613-3623 Registration: Class is full. Please call (706) 613-3623 to be added to the wait list Fee: $0-$50/ACC Resident plus $5 materials fee (depending on scholarship eligibility) $58/Non-ACC Resident plus $5 materials fee Introduction to Pottery Really have fun with clay! This introduction will give students the basics of clay building, wheelthrowing, glazing, trimming, and decoration. Lab fee includes 50 pounds of clay, firing and glazes. Instructor: Juana Gnecco Ages: 10 – 13 years Date: 6 Thursdays, September 11 – October 16 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: Lyndon House Arts Center (706) 613-3623 Registration: Wednesday, August 13, until class filled Fee: $0-$66/ACC Resident plus $30 lab fee (depending on scholarship eligibility) $78/Non-ACC Resident plus $30 lab fee Young Artist Draw, paint, and create sculptures and prints with a variety of art materials. You will create something wonderful and new as you use your imagination and build new skills. This weekly class is just right for young budding artists who want to explore all kinds of ways to make art. Limit six students. Instructor: Madeline Darnell Ages: 4 – 6 years Date & Time: 6 Wednesdays Session I: September 10– October 15 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (This session is full, please call (706) 613-3623 to be placed on the wait list) Session II: September 10-October 15 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Location: Lyndon House Arts Center (706) 613-3623 Registration: Wednesday, August 13, until class filled Fee: $0-$33/ACC Resident plus $5 materials fee (dependent on scholarship eligibility) $39/Non-ACC Resident plus $5 materials fee Teen Painting Class This class will focus on painting, its materials and methods, as well as, history. Students will develop confidence in choosing materials and handling the paint, looking at Art and making some sense of it all. Students will learn the “art” of sharing their work. We provide the pencils, paper, brushes, and paint and painting surfaces. Instructor: Jim StipeMaas Ages: 12 years and older Date: 6 Tuesdays, September 9 – October 14 Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Lyndon House Arts Center Registration: Wednesday, August 13, until class filled Fee: $0-$49.50/ACC Resident (dependent on scholarship eligibility) $58.50/Non-ACC Resident Tuesday Art Club A special afternoon especially for our neighborhood kids to create some imaginative art. You’ll draw, paint, make sculpture, and have lots of fun as we explore art together. We’ll explore how art enhances our environment as we create a project for our community. Instructor: Branden Chapin Ages: 8 - 12 years Dates: 6 Tuesdays, call for more information Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Lay Park (706) 613-3596, and the Lyndon House Arts Center (706) 613-3623 Registration: Register at Thomas Lay Park until class fills Fee: Free Teen Cartoon Illustrator's Club This informal gathering of teens, who like to draw Anime and cartoons of all kinds, meets twice each month. The meetings usually are a discussion of recent drawings and characters led by cartoonist artist Robert Brown. Occasionally the club invites adults who have made a career or hobby with their own drawing skills. The meeting ends with pizza and fellowship. Bring $5 for pizza and soft drink. Dates: Thursdays, September 4 & 18; October 2 & 16; November 6 & 20 Info: Call (706) 613-3623 for more information. See also: Lyndon House Arts Center - Special Events - Exhibits - Instructors - Scholarships - Camps

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