2023 Classes
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Classes are non-refundable (Read before signing up) |
Private Art Lessons |
Private $50 per hour
Semi-Private $40 per hour Three Students $35 per hour Call the Quinlan to book private lessons. 770-536-2575 |
Expressive Arts as Therapy
Expressive arts therapy sessions are a relaxed atmosphere to help you process and express yourself through art-making. All materials provided, and no prior art experience is necessary.
September: 30 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
September 30: A collage or story board from images and words.
You may bring a few paper copies of photos, or a magazine on hobbies/interests. But there will be plenty of sources to choose from. This is a great session to process decision making and define goal setting. |
Saturday, October 14th
Adult group: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Masks are not just for Halloween. This session focuses on working through components of personality with persona and shadow. We can use paint, markers, and other embellishments with paper mache masks.
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November 11th |
Adult group: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Create an image of a feather with a paint pour process. This is a fun experience with paint on canvas, and you can personalize the symbol and your colors.
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Illustration
Introduction to Writing and Illustrating Children's Books |
Adults and Teens
October 7 - November 11 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM What makes a successful children's book? Whether you are a beginner or have written a book and want to pursue publishing, this class will help you hone your skills, edit and critique your work effectively, and understand the story arc's critical benchmarks. The instructor will define the elements that will hook readers and publishers. This class will be fun, creative, and engaging, and we support each other in our writing journey.
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Mixed Media
Celebrate Fall with Art - Off Site at the Lanier Village Estates |
HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT OF LANIER VILLAGE ESTATES
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October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 & 11| 9:30-11:30 AM
Let's use nature's seasonal inspiration with trees, leaves, and natural objects as subjects. Create watercolor and acrylic paintings, easy air-dry clay, and mixed media works—materials provided with a supply bag. |
Pottery
Surface decoration techniques and hand building with Beatriz Maliszewski: Wednesday October 11 - November 15
In this class participants will enhance their hand building skills by learning and exploring different surface decoration techniques such as sgraffito,texture, slips, and underglaze painting.
The class is geared towards pottery students of all levels. |
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Oil Painting
Oil Painting Made Easy for All |
Tuesday, October 10 - November 14 | 6:00 - 8:30PM
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Even if you have painted with oil paints before, this class will help you understand all the steps needed to become a successful oil painter. This class follows a simple step-by-step approach to learning or improving the fundamental techniques needed to create striking oil paintings confidently. The instruction will reference examples of the masters' works of art, provide class demonstrations, and encourage students to explore different painting approaches and express themselves. Students will complete a medium-sized painting and several small practice pieces in a relaxed environment with plenty of one-on-one instruction.
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Watercolor
SOLD OUTSession TWO (Watercolor I is a prerequisite to watercolor II)
Exploring Watercolor II: October 16 - November 20 |
In Exploring Watercolor I and II, Krys Pettit will give you the basics and practical knowledge of working with watercolor. You will get tips and tricks based on her real-life personal experience, watch Krys demonstrate how to paint, and practice techniques. You’ll create your own paintings and learn to develop your personal artistic style. Krys can help you overcome hesitation and gain confidence with this exciting and beautiful medium.
Krys Pettit has worked with watercolor for almost 30 years. Her love of the medium and her experience make her an expert in handling watercolor. Having taken workshops with nationally known instructors Tony Couch, Tom Lynch, and Tony Van Hasselt along with regional watercolor teachers and private instructors, Krys brings knowledge, painting demonstrations and a sense of fun to her work and teaching. |