January Children's Series

For three Wednesdays in January, Black Creek will be offering a three class art series for elementary aged children. Each class will teach a different art lesson. The classes will meet on January 12th, 19th, and 26th from 3:30-4:30. The cost of the series is $30. All supplies are included. To sign up or for more information please call 843.332.6234.

Ornament Hour at BCAC on November 17th

Bring your child to help Amelia Little and Jordan Heydt decorate the Arts Center's Christmas Tree with handmade ornaments.

Ornament Hour will be held on Wednesday, November 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Black Creek Arts Center (116 West College Avenue in Hartsville). Ornament Hour is free and children of all ages are invited.

No supplies needed. Come as you are and have a blast.

For more information, call Jordan Heydt at 843.332.6234.

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Oil Painting Series

Vicky McLain is back this December. For two Monday nights, she will be teaching an oil painting series on Dec 13th and 20th from 6-8:15. Vicky will supply the canvas and the oil paint. The other supplies needed are brushes, palette, brush cleaner of some kind, paper towels, Huggies, and Q-tips. The cost of the series is $45.

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Call the Arts Council at 843.332.6234 to sign up.

November Children Series

For three Wednesdays in November, Black Creek will be offering a three class art series for elementary aged children. Each class will teach a different art lesson. The classes will meet on November 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 3:30-4:30. The cost of the series is $30. All supplies are included.

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To sign up or for more information please call 843.332.6234

Watercolor Series with Bob Feury

Bob Feury will be leading another Watercolor Class on Monday evenings. The series will begin on November 29th and continue until December 20th. The classes will be held from 7-9pm.

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Click here to view a list of suggested supplies. For more information or to sign up, call the Arts Center at 843.332.6234

Stained Glass Workshop

On Saturday, November 13th from 9-1, Black Creek is offering a Stained Glass Workshop. This class wil be taught by stained glass artist, Cheryl Wingert. Cheryl is a hobbyist who has been playing with stained glass for about 3 years and who enjoys working with the varying methods and mediums.
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In the class, each student will make one stainded glass, 8" high stand-up angel. The tools and supplies are included in the cost. The cost of the class is $35 and will meet from 9-1. Sign up quickly as space is limited. Call 843.332.6234 for more information or to sign up.

October Classes

This October, Black Creek is offering a wide variety of classes for both Children and Adults. There is definitely something for everyone. Click on the links below to find out which class you would love to take.

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Adult Classes Offered:

Landscape Oil Painting Class

Photography Quick Course

Wine 101

Photoshop Elements Series

Watercolor Series

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Children's Class Offered:

October Series

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Call the Arts Center for more information or to sign up. 843.332.6234

Photoshop Elements Series

With digital photography becoming so popular these days, understanding the world of Photoshop Elements is a must.

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Duane Childers is offering a 4 week Photoshop Elements course at Black Creek starting on Monday, October 4 and continuing each Monday until October 25. The classes will be held from 6-8pm. The cost of the series is $80.

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Laptops are helpful but not necessary and everything in the class will also apply to Photoshop.

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Call the Art Center to sign up 843.332.6234

Wine 101 Class

Black Creek will be hosting Wine 101 starting in October. This 3 week class will be taught by Judy Haenni. Judy is an experienced wine consultant that will make wine tasting a fun even and not knowledge about soil, climate, grapes or regions. Just the understanding of what you do and don't like about the wines you will tast. Last year her classes filled up quickly and participants even got together for a wine tasting party afterwards.

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Participants will learn whats tastes to look for in wines and what they like about various wines. Classes will discuss and taste:

Week 1 - Flavors prevalent in wines, wine books, "viewers", tastings of bubbly

Week 2 - What our taste-buds like, wine resources, tastings of white wines

Week 3 - Pairing of food $ wine & tastings of red wines

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All the wines tasted can easily be purchased at wine shops in the area and a couple of grocery stores. All wines will be less than $25 a bottle.

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Come enjoy, explore, and discover wines you have never thought about or tasted before. Bring 2 champagne flutes the first week for each person.

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The classes will be held on Saturday October 23 from 2-4, Monday October 25 from 7-9, and Monday November 1 from 7-9. The cost of the series is $60 a person, $100 a couple - if registered before class. At time of class, $70 a person or $120 a couple.

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Call the Arts Center for more information or to sign up 843.332.6234

Watercolor Series with Bob Feury

Bob Feury will be leading another Watercolor Class on Monday evenings over 4 weeks beginning October 18th.
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This will be a class to explore color, composition, balance and textures.

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Classes will take place at the Black Creek Arts Center from 7 to 9pm on October 18th, 25th, November 1st and 8th. The cost of the class is $75.
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Click here to view a suggested list of supplies.
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Call the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234

Saturday Oil Painting Class

Vicky McLain is back again in October to teach a landscape oil painting class in the style of Rembrandt. The class will be held on Saturday, October 2nd from 9-2. The cost of the class is $39. Come learn some of the secrets that Rembrandt used to make his paintings so great.

Click here for the supply list. The canvas will be provided.

Call the Arts Center to sign up. 843.332.6234

Calligraphy Class

Calligraphy - The art of elegant handwriting; used for official invitations, diplomas, announcements, and other important documents.

Columbia artist, Pat Saad, will be teaching a Calligraphy class on Monday, September 13 from 6:30pm-8:30pm for beginners. The class will cover all of the basic strokes and techniques. All you will need to bring is a Sheaffer Bold Tip Calligraphy pen or equivalent. The cost of the class is $35.

Call 843.332.6234 to sign up.

Acrylic Class

Are you interested in acrylic painting but have never had the opportunity to take a class to learn more. Well this is the class for you!

Columbia artist, Pat Saad, is teaching a beginners acrylic painting class on Saturday, September 11 from 10am-1pm at Black Creek Arts Council. The cost of the class is only $45. Click Here for the supply list.

Call 843.332.6234 for more information

Oil Portrait Painting Class

On August 21 from 9am - 2pm, Vicky McLain is teaching a Portrait Painting Class here at BCAC.

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In this class you will learn to use a palette that is similar to that of Rembrant. The canvas and photo will be provided for this workshop. This is a great class for beginning and intermediate oil painters. The cost of the class is $39.

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Supplies to bring:

Oil paints - burnt sienna, asphaltum (by Gamblin or Shiva), cadmium red light, yellow ochre, ivory black and titanium white

Variety of brushes including: #8 round bristle, #6 round bristle and #2 round sable for detail work

Q-Tips, Easle, Paper Towels, Huggie Wipes, Murphy's Oil Soap or Odorless Minderal Spirits for brush cleaning and newspaper/plastic to cover your work area.

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Call 843.332.6234 to sign up.

Photography Classes this August

Photography Class Series
Duane Childers is back at Black Creek offering a series of Photography Classes. Each class will meet every Monday in August starting on August 2nd and ending on August 30th. This is a great series for those looking to learn the ins and out of photography.

The cost of the series is $95. The classes would meet Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30. The only thing you would need to bring is your camera and manual.

Call 843.332.6234 to sign up or for more information.


Photography Quick Course
Interested in learning the basics of photography? Duane Childers is also teaching a Saturday Quick Course on the basics of photography. The class will meet on Saturday, August 21 from 10-2 here at Black Creek.

The cost of the class is $45. Only your camera and manual is required.

Call 843.332.6234 to sign up.

Summer classes at BCAC

Darlington County Artists Mike & Patz Fowle will be leading a week-long camp June 7th - 11th.

Students will spend two days at the Fowle's art studio and two days in the Black Creek classroom. The last day of camp will take place at BCAC and culminate in a gallery show. The camp is for rising 5k through 5th graders.

The cost of the camp is $100 and will last from 9 am to 2 pm. Lunch is provided.

The Third Annual Camp Creative will be held during the weeks of July 19-23 and 26-30. The first week will be for rising 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th graders. The second week will be for rising 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th graders.

Students will spend a week learning different art techniques, materials, and history. The last day of camp will culminate in a gallery show at BCAC.

The cost of the camp is $50 and will last from 9:30 to 12:30 daily.

On Monday, June 14, Frankie Bush will be offering a watercolor class.
Class will take place at BCAC from 10 am - 4 pm. Please bring a bag lunch.

The cost of the camp is $40. To view supply list click here

Call 843.332.6234 to sign up.

April Arts Education Classes at BCAC

Click on the links below for information on BCAC's April Arts Education Classes:

Two Free Classes in April

Four Members of the Artisans of the SC Cotton Trail to Offer Classes

(Two Watercolor, Oil Painting, Jewelry-Making)

Classes in Darlington

Music Classes

Call Bruce Douglas at the Black Creek Arts Center to sign up for any of these classes, 843.332.6234.

In addition to these classes, BCAC also has two summer camps. Click the links below for more information:

Explore Art with Mike & Patz Fowle

Camp Creative at BCAC

Free Classes at BCAC

In April, Mike Fowle and Barbara Watson will be offering free classes at the Black Creek Arts Center. Click on the links below for information about the free classes:

Free Friday with Mike Fowle on April 9th

Wheel Pottery with Barbara Watson on April 17th

To sign up for these classes, contact Bruce Douglas at the Black Creek Arts Center, 843.332.6234.

ASCCT Members to Lead Workshops at BCAC

Four members of the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail will be leading various workshops at the Black Creek Arts Center. Click the links below for information on each class:

Watercolors with Frankie Bush

Oil Painting with Vicky McLain

Watercolors with Bob Feury

Monthly Metals with Beth Wicker

To sign up for any of these classes, contact Bruce Douglas at the Black Creek Arts Center, 843.332.6234.

Upcoming Classes in Darlington

Click the link below for a list of the upcoming classes at Darlington's Birds Of A Feather:

Darlington Classes

Explore Art & Camp Creative to Return to BCAC

There will be two art camps offered this summer by BCAC. Click below for information:

Explore Art with Mike & Patz Fowle

3rd Annual Camp Creative

FREE CLASSES

Black Creek Arts Council is excited to offer two free art education classes in April.

"FREE FRIDAY WITH MIKE FOWLE..."

Local green artist & sculptor Mike Fowle will be leading a "Green Art Making" class on Friday, April 9th from 11:00-12:00. It is open to the first 15 students to sign up between the ages of 13 and 18. Mike's work will be on exhibit in the Black Creek Gallery during the month of April. Click here to visit his website and see some of his art. In the class students will use recyled materials to create a unique masterpiece. Remember space is limited, so act quickly to reserve your space. Call the arts center at 843.332.6234

"WHEEL-THROWING...Try out pottery day"

On Saturday, April 17th, in Black Creek's Pottery Studio you can have the chance to try your hand at the wheel-throwing pottery technique. Something you have always wanted to try??? Drop in between the hours of 1pm and 4pm to watch a live pottery demo and give it a whirl. Wear your old clothes, bring a towel with you and expect a lot of fun. Local potter Barbara Watson will be here, along with others to show you how you can be a potter too.

We are located at 116 W. College Ave...hope to see you then!

Upcoming Classes at Black Creek Arts Council

Black Creek Arts Council has many upcoming arts education classes to choose from. Classes are listed by age and/or topic below. Please click on the link below to see a full list of offerings.

Please call Bethany at the arts center to sign up or for more information. 843.332.6234

Music Opportunities
Children's Classes and Camps
Other Classes
Painting Classes and Workshops
Pottery

Music Classes at BCAC

Kindermusik is back at BCAC. Click here for info.

Billie Mozingo offers lessons in voice, piano and guitar. Private and group lessons are available. For more information and open times, please call the Arts Center at 843.332.6234.

Check out Billie's website here.

There are also available spaces with Black Creek's violin teacher, Karen Chamblee. Interested students please call the Arts Center for more information, 843.332.6234.

Children's Classes and Camps

Explore Art Camp with Mike & Patz Fowle

For two weeks in June, the Fowle's will be leading an exciting ARTS SUMMER CAMP at their studio!!!

June 7-June 11...younger students, ages 5k through 5th grade.

June 14-June 18...older students through 12th grade.

Both weeks...9am to 2pm, with lunch

On both Fridays, the 11th and the 18th, student work will be shown in the gallery at BCAC.

Price for the camp is $100.

Camp Creative at Black Creek Arts Council

Black Creek Arts Council will lead 2 weeks of art camp fun here at the arts center.

Week 1: July 19-23 Ages: Rising 1st/2nd and Rising 5th/6th

Week 2: July 26-30 Ages: Rising 3rd/4th and Rising 7th/8th

Cost for Camp: $50

Other Classses

Monthly Metals with Beth Wicker

For the second month, Beth Wicker will be offering "Monthly Metals," a jewlery making class at Black Creek Arts Center. In this class students will make chain jewlery. More information and price to come.

Painting Classes

A Watercolor Series with Frankie Bush

One Monday in March, April and May, Frankie Bush will be leading a series of watercolor classes at Black Creek Arts Center. Dates are March 8, April 5 and May 10. The classes are perfect for levels from beginner to intermediate. Class will take place at the arts center from 10am to 2 pm...please bring a bag lunch.

Cost for each session is $40. To view a supply list click here. Call 843.332.6234 to sign up.

In the first session, students will be painting an iris.

Watercolor Painting with Bob Fuery

Bob Fuery will be instructing a watercolor painting class. This will be a class to explore color, composition, balance and textures while learning and working with the art medium watercolor. The group will work on a painting of a rural SC barn scene.

Classes will take place at the arts center on Monday evenings from 7 to 9pm. Dates are April 12, 19, 26 and May 3. The cost for the class is $75. Please call the arts center to sign up.

Click here to view a suggested list of supplies.

Creating Succesful Paintings

2 Day Watercolor Workshop with Anne Patterson

In this workshop, artists will be taught to analyze their photographs for design elements that will produce stronger paintings. Artists will be shown a demonstration on utilizing photoshop elements to create better images. Students will have the chance to ask individual questions regarding their own images.

Dates: Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20

Times: Arrive at 9:30 for set up, instruction begins at 10:00. There will be a break for lunch around 12:30 and class will resume at 1:00. The afternoon will end at 4:00.

Price: $200

Supply List: Click here

Oil Painting Worshop with Vicky McLain

Instructor Vicky McLain will be offering an oil painting workshop on Saturday, April 10 from 9am to 2pm. The cost for the workshop is $40. In this workshop students will be painting a scence with azaleas.

Click here for a list of supplies for the class. Please bring along a bag lunch.

To sign up for classes, please call the arts center, 843.332.6234

Pottery Classes

Available classes in wheel-throwing and hand-building pottery are available at Black Creek Arts Center. Please call for open times and classes. 843.332.6234

Classes at Birds Of A Feather in Darlington

Oil Painting with Vicky McLain begins Wednesday, March 17th. Vicky will offer classes from 10 to 12 and 1 to 3. $70 plus supplies. The class will meet on March 17th & 24th and April 14th & 21st.

Watercolors with Anna Coe: Color theory and design made easy. Begins Monday, March 22nd from 9:30-11:30. 5 classes. $85 plus supplies. Meeting dates are March 22nd, 29th and April 12th, 19th & 26th.

Open Studio with Vicky McLain on Tuesdays. Any media welcomed from 1-3. Four classes for $70.

Beginning knitting with Lauri McLeland every Thursday at 1:00. $10 per class. Advanced knitters invited to join the group at no cost, just bring a project you are working on.

Call Birds Of A Feather to sign up, 843.395.0053.

Watercolor Classes with Frankie Bush

One Monday in March, April and May, Frankie Bush will be leading a series of watercolor classes at Black Creek Arts Center. Dates are March 8, April 5, and May 10. The classes are perfect for levels from beginner to intermediate. Class will take place from 10am to 2 pm...please bring a bag lunch. Cost for each session is $40. Click here to view a supply list. Please call Bethany at the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234

In the first session, students will be painting an iris.