Upcoming Classes at Black Creek Arts Council

Black Creek Arts Council has the following categories of arts classes on its calendar for January & February 2010:

Oil Painting

Watercolor Painting

2D

Jewlery

3D/Clay

Craft

Children

Music

Click on the category to view the offerings in that area or scroll down to see the complete class list.

To sign up, call Bethany at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234

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Music Classes

Billie Mozingo offers lessons in voice and piano. Private and group lessons avaliable. For more information and open times, please call the arts center, 843.332.6234

There are avaliable spaces for students interested in taking violin lessons. Please call us at the art center for more information, 843.332.6234

Upcoming Children's Classes

Art Classes

with Bethany Perry

This class will be offered on Wednesday afternoons in February from 4-5 at Black Creek Arts Center. Classes start February 3 through February 24. This class is aimed at students in grades 1-5. The cost is $35.

The class will explore several famous artists' lives and work through art making, story telling, books, games, and songs.

"Tiny Artists" Classes

An upcoming art class for "tiny artists" ages 3-5 will start in February. Classes will take place each Tuesday, from 3:30-4:00 at the arts center, starting February 2-February 23. The cost for the class is $30.

Monthly Metals for Kids..."Making a Ring"

with instuctor Beth Wicker

This class will take place at the arts center on February 11th, from 3:30-4:30. Students will have the chance to make their own adjustable copper ring. They will learn to mark and file the metal and create textures with hammers and metal stamps. Cost for the class is $20. Open to students in 3rd grade and up.

Hand-building with Clay Classes

with instructor Mary Lou Bailey

On Tuesday evenings in February, starting February 9th, Mary Lou Bailey will be teaching hand-building pottery techniques for interested kids ages 8 and above. In the class, students will have a chance to make wonderful hand built clay creations...like Mary Lou's clay cats. Cost for the class is $35.

To sign up for these classes or for more information, please contact Bethany at BCAC 843.332.6234.

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Beginner Knitting

Shirley Hilson will offer beginning knitting classes at Black Creek Arts Center on Saturday afternoons starting January 23 through February 13. The classes will take place from 4-6pm. Cost for the class is $40.

Please bring size 8 knitting needles...practice yarn will be furnished

To sign up for classes, please call Bethany at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234

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Pottery Classes

Wheel Throwing Pottery ClassesBarbara Watson will be offering wheel throwing lessons. For available times and prices, please call Bethany at the Arts Center, 843.332.3264

Hand-building Pottery Classes
Mary Lou Bailey will be offering hand-building pottery classes during the month of February. Classes will take place at the arts center from 6-8pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting the week of February9th. Cost for the class is $85.
To sign up for classes, please call Bethany at BCAC
843.332.6234


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Monthly Metals...Jewlery Workshop

Artist and instructor Beth Wicker is starting a Jewlery Making Series called "MONTHLY METALS" at the arts center. These one session classes will take place on first Thurdays of the month and offer different jewelry making techniques each time.

February will kick off the series with "Making a Cuff Bracelet." During this session, students will work in copper and brass to make a textured cuff bracelet. (Silver will be available for an additional fee based on the current metals market.) You will learn how to draw on metal, cut it, file it, and texture it with hammers & metal texturing stamps.

The class will be held at the Arts Center on February 11th, from 5-8pm. The cost for the class is $70 and includes all the supplies needed to make and take your own bracelet. (But please bring a pair of safety glasses and something to tie back long hair.) Welcome to grades 7 through adult.

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Drawing Leading to Painting

Class coming soon. The instructor will be Jim Stratton.

Beginning Printmaking Class
Derrick Wilson will be leading a printmaking class starting Thursday evenings, January 21 through February 11, at BCAC. The class will take place from 6-8pm. Cost to be announced.

Watercolor Painting with Bob Fuery

Bob Feury will be instructing a watercolor painting class. This will be a painting class which explores color, composition, balance and textures while learning and working with the art medium watercolor. Classes will take place at the arts center on Monday evenings in February from 7-9pm starting February 1 through February 22. Cost for the class is $75.

For a list of suggested supplies click here.

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Oil Painting Class with Mary Grayson Segars

Oil Painting Weekend Workshop

Instructor: Mary Grayson Segars
Place: Black Creek Arts Center
When: February 6 and 7
Times: Saturday from 10-4 & Sunday from 2-6
Cost: $100
Supplies: click here

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Upcoming Classes at BCAC

Black Creek Arts Council has the following categories of classes on its November/December Arts Education Schedule:

Oil Painting

Drawing

Jewelry & Glass

Business of Art

Ukrainian Egg

Click on the category to view the offerings

or scroll down to see the complete list.

To sign up, call Bethany at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234.

Oil Painting Workshop

Instructor Vicky McLain will be offering an oil painting workshop on Saturday, November 7th from 9am to 2pm. The cost for the workshop is $40. In this workshop, participants will paint a winter scene.

Click the link below to view the supply list for the class:

Oil Painting Workshop Information

Drawing Workshop at BCAC

Instructor Jim Stratton will be offering a Linear Perspective Drawing Worshop on November 14th (Saturday) from 10am to 1pm. The cost for the workshop is $40.

Click the link below for more info and supplies needed for the class:

Perspective Drawing Workshop Information

Upcoming Jewelry & Glass Classes

Stained Glass with Instructor Cheryl Wingert will be Mondays in November, beginning November 9th and running through November 30th. The class will meet from 6 to 8pm. The cost for the class is $65. Supplies included.

Click the link below to see more info about the class:

Stained Glass Information

Recycled, Reclaimed Hardware Store Jewelry Workshop with Instructor Erica Bailey will take place on Saturday, November 14th from 9am to 4pm. Cost for the workshop is $150.

For supply list see this link:

Jewelry Workshop Information

Glass Bead Making Class with Instructor Tim Walters will take place on Saturday, November 21st from 10am to 2pm. Cost for the workshop is $75. Supplies are included in the cost.

Click on the link for more info about the class:

Glass Bead Making Information

To sign up for any of these classes, contact Bethany at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234.

Business of Art Workshop

Instructor Erica Bailey will lead a Business of Art Workshop on Friday, November 13th from 9am to 4pm. The cost for the workshop is $150.

Click link below for more information:

Business of Art Information

Ukrainian Egg Workshop

Instructor Ivy McLaurin will lead a Ukrainian Egg Workshop on Saturday, December 5th from 10am to 4pm. The cost is $70. Supplies are included.

Call Bethany at the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Upcoming Children's Classes

UPCOMING CHILDREN'S CLASSES:

Mondays with Michelle-Instructor Michelle Morris-Mondays in Nov-starting Nov 2 through Nov 23-from 4 to 5:15-$25

For more information, click here.

Exploring Art History- Instructor Bethany Perry-Wednesdays in Nov-starting Nov 4 through Nov 25-at Birds Of A Feather in Darlington-from 4 to 5:15-grades 5k to 3rd-$35

For more information, click here.

Acting Class with Tracy Price

Black Creek Arts Council is offering Acting Classes with Tracy Price on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30. They will begin October 6th and run through October 27th. The cost for the class is $35. Ages 10-14 welcome.

Contact Bethany at BCAC for more info or to sign up for this class 843.332.6234.

Vicky McLain to Offer Classes in Darlington

Upcoming Oil Painting Classes at Birds Of A Feather

Vicky McLain will be offering a weekly class at Birds Of A Feather in Darlington, beginning September 30th. The four-week class will meet on Wednesdays from 10am to noon. The cost for the class is $70. Call Linda Howle at 843.616.2561 to sign up.

Vicky McLain will be also be offering a one-day workshop at Birds Of A Feather on October 2nd. This class will take place from 9am to 4pm and cost $65. The focus of this class will be portraits. Call Linda Howle at 843.616.2561 to sign up.

Birds Of A Feather is located at 116 Siskron Street, just off the Square in Darlington.

Stained Glass & Ukrainian Egg Workshops Coming Soon

Stained Glass Class

Cheryl Wingert will be offering a Beginner's Stained Glass Class on Mondays in November beginning November 9th. The class will meet 6-8pm and the cost is $65.

Students will be provided with overview of stained glass methods, including copper foil and leaded glass. Student will make one or more copper foiled sun catcher projects (or Christmas ornaments). All materials included. Instruction time will be approximately 8 hours. Class limited to 6.

Ukrainian Egg Workshop

Accomplished Ukrainian Egg Artist Ivy McLaurin will be leading a workshop on December 5th at the Black Creek Arts Center.

Students will learn the history and legends associated with this centuries-old technique. Students will learn to use the ancient "candle" method as well as being taught using electric kistky. Cost for the workshop is $70. All supply costs are included in the price.

The workshop will last from 10am to 4pm. Please bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided by the Arts Council.

Call Bruce Douglas at the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234. The class size is limited to ten students. Call soon to reserve your place.

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Upcoming Classes at BCAC

Below are listings for our Summer/Fall 2009 classes.

For more information about classes and class registration, call Bruce Douglas at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234.

Art Classes for Young People (Summer/Fall 2009)

Mondays with Michelle

Beginning July 6th, Michelle Morris will be offering art classes on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:15. These classes will cover all types of art, from painting to mixed media, and from drawing to sculpture.

Mondays with Michelle will run in four-week segments:

August 31st through September 28th (no class on Labor Day)
or
October 5th through October 26th

Each session costs $20. Sign up for all four and pay $70.

Art by Nature

This is a new offering from BCAC. Art by Nature is a mixed media art class inspired by nature.

Session 1:
Instructor: Michelle Morris
Ages: 3 - 12
Cost: $25
Dates: September 2nd - September 23rd (Wednesdays)
Time: 4:00 - 5:15

Session 2:
Instructor: Michelle Morris
Ages: 13 - 18
Cost: $25
Dates: September 2nd - September 23rd (Wednesdays)
Time: 5:30 - 6:45

Click here for more information about Art by Nature.

Updates about additional opportunities for children will be made periodically. Please check back for changes.

Upcoming Adult Classes

Listed below are our Arts Education classes for the Late Summer/Fall 2009. The classes are separated by category (Painting, Photography, Collage, Pottery/Clay). Updates will be made periodically.
Painting

Oil Classes

Jim Stratton - Sept. 1st through Sept. 29th - Tuesdays
6:30 to 8:30 - $85
Beginner's Class (also great for those looking for a refresher course)
The supply list for this 5-week course will be given out on the first night of class.

Mary Grayson Segars - September 19th & 20th - Saturday 10-4, Sunday 2 -6 - $100
Click here for Mary's Supply List.

Vicky McLain - November 7th - Saturday - 9am to 2pm - $40
Supply list to be posted soon.

Jim Stratton - November 14th - Linear Perspective Workshop (Drawing)
Saturday - 10am to 1pm - $40

Ilona Smithkin - info to be posted soon.

Watercolor Classes

Bob Feury - August 29th - 10am to 4pm - $55
Click here to see Feury's suggested supplies.

Anne Patterson - October 9th & 10th - Times for this Friday & Saturday class will be determined soon.

Photography Classes

Duane Childers will be the instructor for the following classes:

Beginning Photography - Mondays - Sept. 14th through October 19th
6pm to 7:30pm - $95

Advanced Photography - Mondays - Nov. 2nd through Nov. 23rd
6pm to 7:30pm - $75

Beginning Photography for Football Widows - Saturdays - Sept. 12th & 19th
10am to 4pm -$85

Photoshop Elements for Football Widows - Saturdays - Oct. 10th & 17th
10am to 4pm - $180*

*Classes are $100 less if you already have Photoshop Elements 7.

Collage Class

Wan Marsh - September 26th - Saturday - 10am to 4pm - $110
Click here to view Wan's Materials List.

In the Pottery Studio...

Wheel Classes with Barbara Watson

Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm - September 1st through 22nd - $95
Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm - September 2nd through 23rd - $95
Mondays from 6pm to 8pm - October 5th through 26th - $95

Non-scheduled classes can be arranged if 3 people commit to take at the same time.

Barbara will offer wheel additional wheel classes in October and November.

Hand-Building with Mary Lou Bailey

Tuesdays & Thursdays in October (begins Oct. 6th and ends on Oct. 29th)
6 to 8pm - $80

Tuesdays & Thursdays in November (begins Nov. 3rd and ends Dec. 1st*)
6 to 8pm - $80
*skips Thanksgiving Day

Check back periodically for class additions.

Summer Camps at BCAC

Explore Art with Mike & Patz Fowle

June 8 - 12, 9am to 2pm
Ages: 6 - 11
$100
Click here for more info.

June 15 - 19, 9am to 2pm
Ages: 12 - 18
$100
Click here for more info.

Camp Creative

July 13 - 17, 9am to Noon
Rising 3rd through Rising 6th graders
$50
Click here for more info.

July 20 - 24, 9am to Noon
Rising 1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th graders
$50
Click here for more info.

May Classes

*Watercolors with Bob Feury - Thursdays- 6:30 - 8:00 - 4 weeks - begins May 7th - $70

Plein Air Workshop with Michael Gray (oils) - Saturday - May 9th - 10am to 1pm - $65
Click here to view Michael's supply list.

Oil Painting Workshop with Vicky McLain - Saturday - May 16th - 9am to 2pm - $40
Click here to view Vicky's Supply List.

Click below to view our children's classes for May:

Children's Classes with Michelle Morris

Call or email Bruce at the Arts Center for more information.
p: 843.332.6234
e: bartscounc@aol.com

April & May Arts Ed: At A Glance

April Classes

*Oil Painting with Ilona Smithkin - Monday through Friday - 9:30 - 12:30 - April 20th - 24th - $140

Photography with Duane Childers - Mondays - 6:00 to 7:15 - 6 weeks - begins April 20th - $95

Sewing Class with Shirley Hilson - Saturdays - 10am to 12pm - 8 weeks - begins April 4th - $150

Children's Clay with Michelle Morris - Mondays - 4:00 to 5:15 - 4 weeks - begins April 6th - $20

Intro to Painting & Drawing for Ages 8 & Up with Phyllis Cunningham - Tuesdays - 4:00 - 5:15- 6 weeks - begins April 14th - $90

Ukrainian Egg Workshop with Ivy McLaurin - Saturday, April 4th - 10am - 4pm - $70

Watercolor Workshop with Anne Patterson - Saturday, April 18th - 10am - 4pm - $95

*will be taught at Birds of A Feather in Darlington

May Classes

*Watercolors with Bob Feury - Thursdays- 6:30 - 8:00 - 4 weeks - begins May 7th - $70

Plein Air Workshop with Michael Gray (oils) - Saturday - May 9th - 10am to 1pm - $65

Oil Painting Workshop with Vicky McLain - Saturday - May 16th - 9am to 2pm - $40

Call or email Bruce at the Arts Center for more information.
p: 843.332.6234
e: bartscounc@aol.com

Watercolor Workshop: April 18th

Anne Patterson will be leading a Watercolor Workshop on April 18th from 10 to 4. This still life workshop will cost $95.

Call Bruce at the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Anne's supply list can be found by clicking on the link below:

Anne Patterson's Supply List

Close study of classic painters has brought much influence to the work of Anne Hightower-Patterson. The figures of Degas and the watercolors of Wyeth were early inspirations in her paintings. Even today, images of these painters guide her choices of subject matters. Later, study of Winslow homer and John Singer Sargent has inspired her watercolors by their brilliance in color and design. The most contemporary paintings that have moved her are the works of Stephen Scott Young and Carolyn Brady. Their use of light and color make powerful statements in their works which are personal and moving.She is a member with Excellence of the South Carolina Watercolor Society and has had work selected for local, state and national competitions. She is also well known as a juror, speaker and teacher of watercolor.

Please bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided by the Arts Council.

March Arts Ed Classes

Photoshop with Duane Childers - $200, includes program.

Duane Childers will be offering a Photoshop Class beginning March 16th and ending April 6th. The Monday class will last from 6:00 - 7:15 and will be held at the Arts Center. You will need to have a laptop for this class.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 will be the program used for the class. The class will cover the functions of each tool within the program, importing and organizing pictures, fixing color and other problems, resizing images for print and web-use and much more.

Watercolor Class

Jo Furman will be offering a Watercolor Class on Tuesdays beginning March 10th and ending March 31st. The cost for the class is $65. The class will meet from 11am to 1pm.

Jo's supply list can be found by clicking on this link:

http://supplylists.blogspot.com/2009/02/jo-furmans-watercolor-supply-list.html

Jo Furman is a member of the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail and has taught several classes at Black Creek Arts Council over the years.

Art History Class for Children

Leslie Pinto will offer an Art History Class for young people on Tuesday Nights from 6:30 - 7:30 beginning March 10th and ending March 31st.

The $40 course will study the lives of the following artists: Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso and Monet. Students will create projects in the likeness of each artists' style. Ages 7 - 10.

Morris to Offer Clay & Mixed Media

Michelle Morris will be offering a Clay Class for children ages 3 -12. The class will meet on Mondays from 4:00 - 5:15. The cost is $20 for the 4-week session. The first class will be March 9th.

Morris will also be offering a Mixed Media Class for children ages 3 -12. This class will meet on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:15 and will begin on March 11th. Cost for the 4-session class is $20.

Call Bruce at the Arts Center to register for any of these classes. Additional March classes will be posted soon.

March Madness at BCAC

March Madness

In March, Black Creek Arts Council will be offering free classes, workshops, and demonstrations. Below is a schedule for March Madness sessions. Limited space is available. Please call Bruce at the Arts Center to reserve your spot, 843.332.6234.

The sessions are divided into five groups: Pottery, Painting, Children’s Classes, Adult Classes, and Teen Classes.

Pottery Classes

Barbara Watson, Mary Lou Bailey, and Stephanie Jackson will be offering classes in the Pottery Studio during March Madness.

Handbuilding with Mary Lou Bailey

Tuesday, March 3rd from 6pm to 8pm
Thursday, March 5th from 6pm to 8pm

Wheel Classes with Barbara Watson

Monday, March 2nd from 10am to 11:15am
Monday, March 2nd from 11:30am to 12:45pm
Tuesday, March 3rd from 2:00pm to 3:15pm

Wheel Classes with Stephanie Jackson

Wednesday, March 4th from 10:00am to 11:15am
Thursday, March 5th from 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Saturday, March 14th from 12pm to 1:30pm

March Madness: Painting Classes

Painting Classes

BCAC will be offering sessions in Oils, Watercolors, and Acrylics, as well as an Open Studio session for all painters.

Oil Painting with Vicky McLain

Monday, March 2nd from 10am to 12pm
Friday, March 6th from 10am to 12pm

Watercolor with Jo Furman

Tuesday, March 3rd from 10am to 12pm

Acrylic Painting with Leslie Pinto

Tuesday, March 3rd from 6pm to 7:15pm
Thursday, March 5th from 6pm to 7:15pm

Open Studio with Frankie Bush

Wednesday, March 4th from 10am to 12pm

March Madness: Children's Classes

Children’s Classes

Classes in clay, mixed media, illustration, art history, acting, and Kindermusik will be offered.

Clay Classes with Michelle Morris

Monday, March 2nd from 4:00 to 4:45
Monday, March 2nd from 5:00 to 5:45
Wednesday, March 4th from 4:00 to 5:15
Thursday, March 5th from 10:00 to 11:15

Illustration Classes with Patz Fowle

Tuesday, March 3rd from 4:00 to 5:30
Saturday, March 7th from 2pm to 4pm (Family Fun Illustration for Parents & Kids)

Art History with Leslie Pinto

Wednesday, March 4th from 6pm to 7:15

Intro to Acting with Tracy Price

Thursday, March 5th from 4:00 to 4:45
Thursday, March 5th from 5:00 to 5:45

Mixed Media with Michelle Morris

Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30 to 6:30

Kindermusik with Greta Johnson

Saturday, March 14th TBD

March Madness: Adult Classes

Adult Classes

In addition to painting and pottery, BCAC will be offering sessions for adults on mixed media, photography, sculpting, illustration, glass art, and jazz.

Mixed Media with Michelle Morris

Monday, March 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Intro to Photography with Duane Childers

Wednesday, March 4th from 6pm to 7pm

Sculpting with Mike Fowle

Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 12pm

Family Fun Illustration with Patz Fowle

Saturday, March 7th from 2pm to 4pm (For Parents & Kids)

March Madness: Teen Classes

Classes for Teens

Michelle Morris will be offering a Clay Class geared for teenagers on Saturday, March 14th from 12pm to 1:15pm.

February Classes

February's classes are broken into four categories: Adult Art Classes, Art Classes in Darlington, Pottery Classes, and Children's Art Classes.

Adult Art Classes

In February, we will be offering an Oil Painting Class and Mixed Media Art Class at the Arts Center.

Vicky McLain will be bringing her talented brush to the Black Creek Arts Center on Tuesday mornings beginning February 3rd. Vicky's Oil Painting Class will last from 10:00 – 12:00 and will span four weeks. Vicky will be teaching her cotton painting technique. Cost for the class is $70. Call Bruce at the Arts Center (843.332.6234) for a supply list.

Michelle Morris will be offering a Mixed Media Class for adults on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:45. Cost for the class is $40. The first class will meet on February 4th and the final session will be February 25th.

Art Classes in Darlington

The classes below will be offered at Birds of a Feather on Siskron Street in Darlington.

Michelle Morris will be leading two classes in Darlington during the month of February. Michelle will be offering a Children's Clay Class from 4 - 5:15 on Tuesdays beginning February 3rd and ending February 24th. Cost for the class is $20.

Michelle Morris will also be offering a Mixed Media Class for children from 4:00 - 5:15 on Thursdays beginning February 5th and ending February 26th. Cost for the class is $20.

Vicky McLain will be leading an Oil Painting Class in Darlington Wednesday mornings beginning February 4th and ending February 25th. Vicky's class will last from 10:00 - 12:00. Vicky, a member of the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail, will be teaching her cotton painting technique. Cost for the class is $70. Call Bruce at the Arts Center (843.332.6234) for a supply list.

In The Pottery Studio...

Mary Lou Bailey and Barbara Watson will be offering pottery classes in February.

Hand-Building with Mary Lou Bailey:

This class will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning February 3rd and ending on February 26th. The cost for the eight-session class is $90. The class will meet from 6pm - 8pm.

Wheel Classes with Barbara Watson

Barbara will be offering three classes in February:

Mondays - 5:30 - 7:00p - Beginning on Feb 2nd and ending on Feb 23rd
Tuesdays- 10:00a - 12:00p - Beginning on Feb 3rd and ending on Feb 24th
Wednesdays- 10:00a - 12:00p - Beginning on Feb 4th and ending on Feb 25th

The cost for Barbara's classes is $90.

Children’s Art Classes at the Arts Center

Leslie Pinto will be offering an Art History Class on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 7:15 beginning on February 3rd and ending February 24th. Cost for the class is $30.

Michelle Morris will be leading a Clay Class on Mondays from 4:00 - 5:15 beginning on February 2nd and ending on February 23rd. Cost for the class is $20. The class is great for young people ages 3-12.

Michelle Morris will also be offering a Mixed Media Class on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:15. This class will begin on February 4th and end on February 25th. The cost will be $20.

To sign up for any BCAC classes, contact Bruce Douglas at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234.