adult and older teen classes
Some classes are available for older teens. Ages are noted.
See our general policies for our classes HERE
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See our general policies for our classes HERE
<NOTE -
For any event or class and for *ticketed* classes that you have to pre-pay or pre-register for, you can ONLY get your tickets through us or the instructor for the workshop. Rarely, spammers post on our social media that you can buy "their ticket". *DO NOT* do this. >
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Saturday Soiree Drop-In Workshops (for all ages)
Saturday Soiree Drop-In Workshops (for all ages)
photography 101
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Photography 101 with Gina Bramble
Four week series on Saturdays: Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 11-12:30. Fee: $100 (member); $115 (non-member) per student for 4 sessions. Class maximum: 6 students Registration closes by 2/3 or when the class fills REGISTER HERE Bring your camera to every session. Gina will email you upon registration with some questions about your camera/experience - please be looking out for her email!
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Acrylic Painting
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Weekly Acrylics Class
Wednesdays from 11:30am – 2:30pm - on-going class that you can join anytime, as long as the class is not sold out Instructor: NancyJeanette Long One class: $40 for members; $45 for non-members By the month - four week bundle -- $120 for members; $135 for non-members -- buy three classes, get one free! for adults and teens 16+ REGISTER HERE by at least 24 hours before each class NancyJeanette's email: nancyjtte@gmail.com Join NancyJeanette Long in a relaxed, individualized class using acrylic paint. This class is just right for you IF:
Registration is necessary 24 hours in advance. Each class includes a very short “concept” lesson followed by individual painting. Classes introduce new on technique, composition, color mixing, blending, drawing tips, or even a bit of art history. Most of your class time is spent painting your own individual project. Bring something you’ve started or a photo of something you’d like to work on or come in ready to learn and paint using one of the “beginner” reference photos provided. Recommended Supplies: If you have supplies, bring what you have. If you have none, HERE is a list of recommended supplies you can download. SPECIAL DEAL for Beginners: Realizing that paint is not only expensive, but also sometimes hard to find, NancyJeanette will provide paint for class for an additional supply fee of $10 per class (payable directly to her in cash). If you would like to use her paint in class, please email her when you register so that she will know how much to bring each week. You’ll need a canvas or canvas board, 2 water containers, a couple of brushes (long handle works best). Be sure to bring a snack or lunch, too! |
drawing for beginners to intermediate students
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Weekly class with Kamden Ecker -- TWO times to choose from:
This weekly class is on-going and you can jump in at any time! For adults and teenagers sixteen and up. This class will provide you with the tools needed to draw realistically. Learn to accurately depict value gradations with graphite and learn how to achieve accurate perspective, placement and proportion of your subject matter. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of classical techniques, and delve deep into the historical aspects of classical drawing. Supplies:
About the instructor: Read Kamden's bio in the oils painting class decription. |
oil painting with kamden
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Beginner to Intermediate Oil Painting
Instructed by Miss Kamden Ecker Weekly class -- Saturdays from 1 – 3 pm Classes are on-going; you may join in at any date. Kamden will email youu upon registration to confirm. REGISTER HERE About the class: This class will provide you with all of the skills needed to paint oil. In this class, you will not only learn how to utilize oil, you will also gain an understanding of a variety of classical techniques; how to accurately judge, and compose, value and color; and become acquainted with the lives of past and present masters in all genres of painting. Although this is a group class, each student receives individualized assistance, and is encouraged to develop their own style. This class is based in the classical method, which provides the foundation of art, ensuring students gain the tools in order to paint anything they desire. Fee: $30/class for members; $35/class for non-members Four-week discounted bundle: $105.00 Ages For adults and teenagers age sixteen and up. Supply list Please DOWNLOAD the suggested/recommended supply list. Please note that the colors Kamden lists are required. About the instructor: I am a classical realist oil painter specializing in florals. All of my paintings are composed with the utilization of a limited palette, as I believe a limited palette allows the artist to achieve more color harmony throughout a work of art. I have a deep admiration for art history, and the technical aspects of painting. Color theory and the chemistry of pigments greatly intrigue me as well. Over the past few years, I have amassed a collection of over one-hundred art history books ranging in topics from famous masters to the documentation of the forgotten Olympic art competitions. When I am not in the studio painting, I enjoy reading books from my collection, playing classical harp and piano music, and crocheting. I am truly looking forward to sharing my love of oil painting with you! |
open studio painting
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Open studio is offered four times weekly:
MEMBERS ONLY: fee $10 REGISTER HERE Must pre-register at least 24 hours before open studio Proctored by: Kamden Ecker For current MWCA members only, ages 16 to adult, who are intermediate to advanced artists. NO INSTRUCTION PROVIDED. Whether you work in gouache, tempera, oil, watercolor or acrylic, you are welcome to join. This is a time to come and work on your current artworks while enjoying the company (and feedback, if you request it!) of fellow artists. |
pottery
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for adults and older teens ... beginners are welcomed in ALL classes, not just the one specifically for beginners
PLEASE NOTE: REBECCA IS KEEPING A WAIT LIST AS SOME OF HER CLASSES ARE FULL Wednesday evenings 6 – 7:30 pm Thursday mornings 10 - 11:30 am Friday mornings 10 - 11:30 am Instructor: Rebecca Braswell Wheel throwing and hand-building techniques taught by expert potter, Rebecca. Adults and mature teens 16+ BEGINNER POTTERY SIX WEEK COURSE Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8 pm. Class size is limit is 5. New class launches every couple of months. Next course TBA - email Rebecca Fees:
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paint & sip
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adults only
Friday, Jan 20 from 7 - 9 pm Painting: TBA Registration will close by the day before each class OR when the class fills. These classes fill quickly so be sure to register soon! Register and pay by emailing Donna Coffman. We’ll provide a couple of bottles of wine; feel free to bring your favorite and/or some snacks to share. And because we get asked this a lot: This is NOT a big drinking event -- Donna teaches painting techniques and this is not something you can learn while tipsy! Many students either don't drink at all or just sip a little; and many also come every month to learn Donna's techniques. You'll learn a lot, become a better painter and have fun too! from Donna ... We will have a fun evening of painting, encouraging, talking, and lots of laughter! You may start out as strangers but by the end of the evening you do not leave feeling that way ... Art has a way of bringing people together. As always I encourage everyone to make the paintings that we paint "their own" so always feel free to change background colors etc. You are the artist! I am just giving you a place to start and instruction along the way. Adults only - fun girls' night out! Fee:
Pre-registration required by 24 hours before the class. |
beginner guitar
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ages 9 to adult
Beginner Guitar Lessons with Zach Coffman: Thirty-minute-long individual lessons - various times available through weekdays Schedule your time and register by emailing Zach Learn basic chords and how to keep your guitar in tune. Next learn tabs - a really fun and non-stressful way to learn lead/rhythm guitar parts. From there you will learn how to play songs and even your own composition! Fee: $25 per lesson for members; $30 per lesson for non-members. Ages 9 to adult. You will need your own guitar – electric or acoustic. Pay Zach in cash or check at the time of class. ABOUT ZACH Many of you know Zach as our friendly and talented part-time staff here at MWCA! In addition to working here, Zach is a fulltime student with Toccoa Falls College. He is a gifted musician who has been playing guitar for over 5 years and is in a band, "Intension". Zach mentors younger teens and is integrating a new music program here at MWCA. His goal is to bring awareness to local talent and encourage people who might not share their talent to come forward and perform for our open mics! |
private painting lessons
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Private Painting Lessons
Instructed by: Kamden Ecker Slots are available Monday-Saturday Email Kamden first to schedule your time slot, and she will send you a payment link to register and pay. Sessions are an hour and a half long, and are offered weekdays Monday through Saturday. You must pre-register at least 24 hours before your lesson. Fee: $35/session Four-week discounted bundle: $125.00 For adults and teenagers age sixteen and up. If you are interested in gaining an understanding of classical drawing or painting methods, but rather study one-on-one, as opposed to Kamden’s group classes, then private lessons are perfect for you. You will receive the same curriculum offered in the group classes. Or, if you have a painting or drawing you are working on, and would like some assistance, schedule a private lesson! About the instructor: See Kamden's bio under her oil painting class Supplies: Please refer to the supply lists for Kamden’s Beginner to Intermediate Oil Painting class and her Beginner to Intermediate Drawing classes. Disregard supply lists if you need assistance on a private work and already have supplies to bring. |
DIY Art Resin Tumblers
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Make your own 20 oz resin art tumbler
Saturday, January 28 from 5:30 - 7 pm REGISTER HERE AGES: Adults and teens 12+ (12-15 year olds must have an adult's help - there are several steps so a parent/adult must sign up as a separate registration or you can simply attend with the child to assist) FEE $40 With Hope's expert help, you will create your own functional art using a 20 oz tumbler as your “canvas”. (By the way - This tumbler is high-quality insulated stainless steel that will keep drinks hot or cold for hours and comes with a lid and straw.) You’ll learn the tips and tricks to successfully make your own unique and gorgeous tumbler using ink (choose from dozens of colors), glitter, resin and special additives. Everything is supplied in this workshop. Wear clothes that can get messy. I will apply a second coat of resin to your tumbler 12 – 24 hours after class. They must cure for a minimum of three days and then cleaned up so your tumbler will be ready to pick up 6 days after your class. |
