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Round
Hill Arts Center Email: info@roundhillartscenter.org 540-338-5022
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CURRENT
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Accomodations
can be made for students with special needs. For a printable registration form click
here.
Preschool
Art Studio March 9 and 23 Preschool
aged children explore the world of art by getting their little hands
on a variety of materials. They will be introduced to various aspects
of design, including line, pattern, color, texture, and shape. Stories,
creative movement and music will also be utilized to reinforce the
concepts. Parents/caregivers are asked to stay (and may have the
opportunity to do volunteer projects for RHAC!), though they are
not required to participate if their child is able to work independently.
Skrobanki (scratched eggs) Skrobanki (scratched eggs) are a traditional Easter time craft in eastern Europe. Painted eggs are scratched to create geometric patterns or springtime scenes. Join local artist Jill Evans-Kavaldjian in a workshop to create your own beautiful heirloom eggs. A great seasonal activity for kids and grownups. Ages 4 -10 will need parental supervision. Mess factor: low.
Register by calling (540) 338-5022 or online here: Pottery for Homeschoolers Wheel basics to discover how the clay moves and to make very easy pieces such as bowls, mugs, plates and crocks. Classes will also include some hand building.
Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Introduction
to the Pottery Wheel
TUESDAYS: March 9, 16, 23, 30 Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here:
Tuesdays: Ages
8-12* (5:15 - 6:30 pm)
Tuesdays: Ages
13-18* (4:00 - 5:15 pm) Beginning/Intermediate
Pottery Tuesday Evenings - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Saturdays - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM "Celebrate
the New Studio" Discount! Beginning
pottery students will learn the basics of pottery, classroom safety,
clay properties, cutting, wedging and centering on the pottery wheel
and how to make a basic cylinder. Intermediate students will be
presented more challenging lessons, pitcher spouts, handling and
altering form. Students will learn various technique for glazing
bisque pots. Training slab work and decoration of pots. Sandi
Fanning is the instructor for these classes. Sandi has been a potter
for seven years with several years training in advanced pottery.
She owns and operates the Red Deer Pottery studio located near Bluemont,
Virginia. Sandi is a member of the Shenandoah Potter's Guild. Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Tuesday Evenings, Starting March 16: Saturdays, Starting March 13: Braided Roving Rug 2-Day Workshop Materials includes kit and 3 pounds of karakul natural or dyed roving. Class one is braiding, Class 2 is sewing. Project is a 2 X 3 foot braided rug.
Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Introduction
to Digital Photography Four
sessions, 2 hours each Wednesday
evenings, 7-9 PM Go from snapshots to pleasing photographs by learning how to get the most out of any digital camera in this basic overview of digital photography. This course will cover camera settings and operations, composition, lighting, depth-of-field, filters, and the use of popular photo editing tools to downsize your photos for email. It is appropriate for anyone who is new to the world of digital photography, whether using a compact camera or a digital SLR with interchangeable lenses. Requirements: Students must have a digital camera, which they should bring to each class, along with the owner's manual and a memory card or stick. Note: If you don't have your owner's manual, you may be able to download one from the camera manufacturer's web site. A manual is not required but strongly encouraged. Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Saturday Afternoons (CANCELED)
Painting
- Beginning/Intermediate Saturdays
9:30 - 12:30
Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Drawing
- Beginning/Intermediate Fridays
10:00 -1:00 Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Beginner/Intermediate
Adult Wheel Throwing MONDAYS: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
"Celebrate the New
Studio" Discount!
Lovettsville, Virginia studio artist and educator, Kristen Swanson, has had her hands in clay for 18 years. Kristen has seven years of experience teaching ceramic art to children and adults in her community through her personal studio and classroom, White House Ceramics Studios. Kristen exhibits her unique porcelain art locally and nationally and sells her work around the globe. She holds degrees in Elementary Education from Virginia Tech and a Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Thursdays: Japanese Cherry Blossoms: Mixed Media Workshop
Thursday, March 18
Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Block-Printed Cards 2-Day Workshop Tuesday and Thursday
In this two-part class, Local printmaker Jill Evans Kavaldjian will help you create a card design, transfer it to a printing block, carve the design, and print your finished block on blank cards. We will create beautiful handmade cards to give family and friends for birthdays, holidays and beyond. Mess factor: Medium Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Beginning
Watercolor For Adults 7
2-hour classes, Saturdays Prospectus: 1.
Getting acquainted with your materials & basic watercolor techniques Supplies: Mandatory watercolor paints: yellow ochre, burnt sienna, French ultramarine blue, Windsor red, Windsor yellow, Hooker's green dark. Optional watercolor paints: violet and orange Watercolor paper: 140 lb cold pressed Watercolor Brushes: 1-inch wide flat brush, sizes 6, 8, 10 sable or synthetic watercolor brushes If
you don't have any of these items, you can buy them locally or I
can get them for you at a discount through artists supply catalogs.
The approximate cost of a full set of supplies would be about $50,
payable in advance. Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Beadwoven
Cuff Bracelet
New date to be announced. Learn
how to do even-count flat peyote stitch to make a bracelet base
that can be embellished in lots of creative ways. We will add embellished
edging and a clasp in class so you can wear your bracelet home.
This class is designed for beginners, or for experienced beadweavers
who want to make a quick and easy bracelet base they can embellish
with their own beadwork. Learn an easy way to start those tricky
first three rows! Bring
your own small scissors. Other supplies (everything you need) will
be in color-coordinated kits for $9.00.
Each
student will receive written instructions and ideas for embellishments
and bracelet closures, and a peyote stitch "starter board"
to take home. Registration Closed Introduction
to Wood Turning Saturdays,
8 am - 4 pm, starting January (dates flexible) Full
Day in his Bluemont Studio Learn
beginning to intermediate woodturning, starting with spindle turning
and bowl Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Introduction
to Wire Jewelry - Bracelet Saturday, February 20 Learn basic wire jewelry
techniques needed to design and create your own beautiful sterling
and copper jewelry. This class is designed for the beginner, or
for those who want a refresher, to learn the correct way to tackle
the basics. Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Introduction
to Wire Jewelry Saturday,
March 20 Learn basic wire jewelry techniques needed to design and create your own
beautiful sterling and copper jewelry. This class is designed for the
beginner who wants to learn the basics, or for those who want to fine tune
their jewelry skills.
Register by calling (540) 338-5022, or online here: Figure
Drawing Session
is monitored with live model. The sessions are for adults with skill
levels from beginning to advanced drawing. All drawing mediums may
be used. Students provide their own drawing supplies. Some easels
will be available at the center.
Registration Closed Painting
with Color: Art classes for All Ages
$60 - Advance registration for any 4 sessions. Ages:
8 to Adult Experience the art of painting on canvas in a relaxed studio atmosphere.
Bring home a small painting in just one class. You will start by mixing
and blending your paints to create colorful abstract paintings. Then move
on to using color to paint skies, clouds, water, waves, sunsets and a
variety of colorful landscapes. As classes progress, you are encouraged to
develop your own personal style of painting.
One small canvas, palette with paints and all neccessary painting supplies
are included with class. Extra canvases and paints may be purchases during
class for $5.00.
Optional Supply List: You are welcome to bring your own paints and
canvases. Acrylic or oil paints, brushes, and larger canvas sizes.
Examples: 8X10 or 16X20 or 15X30. Register for 4 sessions by calling (540) 338-5022 or online here: CLASSROOM
POLICY -
Classes missed by students may not be rescheduled or refunded. -
To guarantee a place in class, payment must be received ahead of
time. -
If inclement weather or teacher illness causes a class cancellation, teachers
are responsible for scheduling a make-up class. -
The Arts Center reserves the right to ask a disruptive student to leave
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