Call 641-9094 to register
 

122 Laurens Street SW
Aiken, SC 29801
                                 

ADULT AND TEEN CLASSES

Beginning Painting (8666)
Learn the foundations for painting in watermedia (Amy Dobbs). Students will experiment with both watercolor and acrylics. Supplies included.
Thursdays
10:00 - Noon $70
Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4

Acrylic Studio-Intermediates-Advanced
Open to students with working knowledge of acrylics. New techniques will be introduced each week (Gretchen Hash-Heffner). Students work on project of their choice. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Thursdays
10:00 – Noon $70 per session
(8419) Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
(8426) Oct. 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11
(8520) Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16

Art Studio
Open to all mediums, this class is recommended for students ready to work on individual projects (Nanette Langner). Bring supplies needed for the project of your choice.
Thursdays
10:00 – Noon $50 per session
(8663) Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
(8664) Oct. 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11
(8665) Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16

Clay-Handbuilding & Wheel
Learn the skills needed to create pottery by hand-building and using the wheel (Myrna Spurrier). Wear old clothes and bring an old towel. Class price includes $5 firing fee, glaze, and 25 pounds of clay.
Mondays
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $155 per session
(8014) Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18
(8016) Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29,
Dec. 6

Drawing
Perfect class for beginners or those who wish to refresh their basic drawing skills (Dorothy Johnson). Supply list at ACA front desk.
Monday
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $70 per session
(8017) Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4
(8021) Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1
(8022) Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29

Fused Glass Jewelry and Picture Frames (7573)
Learn to make lovely fused glass earrings, pendants and picture frames (Rosemary Collins). Closed toe shoes and protective eyewear required. Supply fee (approximately $20) due to instructor the first night of class.
Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. $80 Oct. 4 & 11

Oils-Beginning
This class teaches basic techniques for painting with oils (Dorothy Johnson). Experience with oils is not required, but some knowledge of painting is recommended. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Mondays
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $70 per session
(8667) Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4
(8668) Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1
(8669) Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29

Oils-Studio
This class is intended for students ready to work on an oil project of their choice (Dorothy Johnson). Bring supplies needed for your project.
Monday
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $50 per session
(8670) Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4
(8671) Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1
(8672) Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29

Pen & Ink with Watercolor Washes (8524)
Learn how to create different looks using pen and ink (Nanette Langer). No previous drawing experience necessary. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Wednesdays
10:00 – Noon $70
Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1

Watercolors-Introduction (8673)
Learn the basic techniques used to paint with water mediums (Nanette Langner). Class is open to teens and adults. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Wednesdays
10:00 – Noon $70
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29

Watercolors-Continuing (8674)
Continued studies in the use of various water mediums (Nanette Langner). Class is open to adults and teens. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Wednesdays
10:00 – Noon $70
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Less is More: Beginning Abstract Painting (8675)
Using a limited color palette and a step by step method, students will create an original abstract painting (Dr. Michael Fowler). Class discussion will include how to use color theory, shapes, and bridges to create a unified painting. Supply list at ACA front desk. Bring a sack lunch.
Saturday, Oct. 9 $125
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Basket Weaving-Reed (8521)
Complete a basket in this one day class. Great gift for the holidays! Bring scissors or garden shears, tapemeasure, pencil, handtowel and your lunch. Reed and tools provided.
Saturday, Dec. 4 $70
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Basket Weaving-Sweetgrass (7854)
Make a traditional Low Country basket with Mount Pleasant artist, Vera Manigault. Bring a pillowcase, scissors, and a sack lunch.
Saturday, Nov. 6 $125
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Clay Beginning Sculpture (8393)
Learn the basic techniques for sculpting figures (Myrna Spurrier). Students will complete one small sculpture and fire with an underglaze. Fee includes $5- firing fee and all supplies. Bring your lunch, a towel, and wear old clothes.
Saturday, Oct. 16 $150
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Drawing Horses (8676)
Improve your drawing skill and your knowledge of equine anatomy (Gretchen Hash Heffner). Supply list at ACA front desk. Bring a sack lunch. Saturday, Sept. 11 $100
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Plein Air Workshop (7723)
Open to intermediate and advanced students in oils or acrylics (Amy Dobbs). Students will work on two canvases each day-one in the morning and another in the afternoon to capture changes in lighting. Supply list at ACA front desk. Bring lunch and dress for the weather.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 & 17
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $160

Portraits Made Easy (4507)
Turn a photo of a loved one into your own painting with this step-by-step beginning portrait class (Sharon Taylor Padgett). Supply list at ACA front desk. Bring a sack lunch. Saturday, Oct. 9 $125
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Oils-Still life with Silver and Glass (8420)
Join Atlanta area artist, Amanda Carder, for a still life workshop focusing on the treatment of glass and silver pieces. Students will learn how to organize art equipment, paint with a limited palette, select good composition, identify light, dark and arrange in masses. Supply list at ACA front desk. Bring a sack lunch.
Saturday, Nov. 20
(10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
& Sunday, Nov. 21
(10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) $160

OTHER ADULT CLASSES
 

Bridge-Defense
Defense is 50% of a bridge game Are you up to setting your opponent’s contracts? Learn how to keep Declarer guessing and your defense sharp to improve your scores (Dorothy Johnson).
Tuesdays
6:30-8:00 p.m. Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19
$50 per person (7582)
or $80 per couple (7583)

Bridge-Play of the Hand
Learn how to get the most out of every deal: when to pull trump, how to read the cards in opponent’s hands, and how to get the most tricks for a top score (Dorothy Johnson).
Tuesdays
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
$50 per person (7580)
or $80 per couple (7581)
                ****These Bridge classes are not recommended for beginners. Basic Bridge will be offered again in Jan. 2011.

Yoga (8407 - 8415)
Relax to the ancient rhythm of yoga while you increase your strength and flexibility (Brigitte Younce). Bring your own mat. Classes are open to students of all levels, but Mondays are recommended for beginning students.
September
Mondays 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sundays 5, 12, 19, 26
(8407) 4 classes per month $40
(8408) 8 Classes per month $60
(8409) 12 Classes per month $80

October
Mondays 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays 6, 13, 27
Sundays 3, 10, 17, 31
(8410) 4 classes per month $40
(8411) 8 Classes per month $60
(8412) 11 Classes per month $75

November
Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays 3, 10, 17
Sundays 7, 14, 21, 28
(8413) 4 classes per month $40
(8414) 8 Classes per month $60
(8415) 12 Classes per month $80

*The Day the Longboat went up the Mountain-Lecture/Book Signing
Hear Charleston author Carl Naylor share his experiences with South Carolina naval archeology.
Thursday, Sept. 16
6:30 p.m. Free
Lecture is free, but please call to reserve a seat.

YOUTH CLASSES
 

After School Art
Students in grades K-8 can have fun and develop their artistic skills while working in a variety of mediums (Gretchen Hash-Heffner and Nanette Langner). Supplies included.
*Mondays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. $50 / 4 week session
Session I
(5032) Mondays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4
Session II
(5033) Mondays, Oct. 11, 18, 25,
Nov. 8
Session III
(5081) Mondays, Nov. 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. $50 / 4 week session
Session I
(5083) Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Session II
(5085) Tuesdays, Oct. 12. 19, 26,
Nov. 9
Session III
(5087) Tuesdays, Nov. 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

Clay-Beginning
Students ages 9 and up will learn the skills needed to create pottery by hand-building and wheel (Myrna Spurrier). Wear old clothes and bring an old towel. Class fee includes $5 firing fee, clay and all glazes).
Tuesdays
5:00- 7:00 p.m. $105 per session
(7724) Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19
(7780) Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30,
Dec. 7

Drawing Horses (8677)
Improve your techniques for drawing horses in this Saturday workshop (Gretchen Hash Heffner). Open to children in grades 1-6. Bring a sack lunch. Supplies included.
Saturday, Dec. 11
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $50

Home School Art Grades K-8
Art classes specifically designed for home schooled children in Grades K-8. Taught by Gretchen Hash-Heffner and Nanette Langner. Different subjects are covered in each four week session. Supplies included.
Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
$50 per session
Session I
(8428) Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4

Session II
(8429) Oct. 11,18, 25, Nov.8
Session III
(8430) Nov. 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
$50 per session
Session I
(7603) Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28

Session II
(7604)Oct. 12,19, 26, Nov.9
Session III
(7605) Nov. 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

*Home School High School Art Grades 9-12
Designed for home school students in grades 9-12 (Amy Dobbs).
Class will run in four week sessions. School credit may be earned for these classes.
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
$50 per session
Session I
(7606) Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28

Session II
(7607) Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 9
Session III
(7608) Nov. 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

Portfolio Development
(Myrna Spurrier). Designed for students in grades 9-12 who need to develop a comprehensive portfolio, this class provides individualized instruction and critiques in a small class setting. Supply list will be created in first class.
Mondays,
5:15 - 6:15 p.m. $210 per 6 week session
(7834) Sept.13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11,18
(8678) Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29,
Dec. 6

 

*Saturday Art Workshops
Open to students in grades 1-6 (Gretchen Hash-Heffner & Nanette Langner). Bring lunch and snacks. Art supplies are provided. Register for each session individually.
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $50 per day
(7609) Sept. 25 - Animals and Art
(7791) Oct. 16 - People and Art
(7802) Nov. 20 - Art and the Ocean

*Saturday Manga Workshops
Open to students in grades 5 & up (Mike Kimmerly). Bring lunch and snacks. Art supplies are provided. Register for each session individually.
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $50 per day
(7803) Sept. 25   (8679) Oct. 16   (8680) Nov. 20

School Holiday Workshops
Spend your school holiday at the ACA creating fabulous art projects (Nanette Langner and Gretchen Hash Heffner). Ages 5 and up. Bring you lunch and snacks-all art supplies are provided.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $50 per day
 

(8681) Friday, Oct. 29
Spookin’ Good Time!

 (8682) Tuesday, Nov. 2
Fallin’ for Art!

Aiken Youth Orchestras (6285)
Open to area youth, these orchestras provide students who have at least one year of music training on their instrument with a quality orchestra experience (Dr. Laura Tomlin). Season concludes with the Winter Concert, Nov. 30, at the Arts Center. New this fall: both orchestras will include strings, winds, and percussion instruments.
Placement auditions will be held at the Arts Center on Saturday, August 28 and Tuesday, August 31. Call Cathy Rumble (803) 641-9094 to arrange for an audition time.
Tuesdays
Beginning/Intermediate Orchestra
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. $80
Intermediate/Advanced Orchestra
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. $80
                               **No member discount fees for this program, however need-based scholarships are available.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
 

Get Ready for the Holidays with seasonal workshops for all ages!

FOR ALL AGES

Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
Anyone over the age of 6 can make these great holiday ornaments (Rosemary Collins). Supplies included for 2 ornaments-keep one and give one as a gift! (Supplies included).
Saturday, Nov. 6 $45 per session
(8683) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (8684) 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

ESPECIALLY FOR ADULTS
 

Clay Holiday Candy Dishes (8693)
Adults and teens will hand-build and decorate a clay candy dish and ornament (Myrna Spurrier). Great gifts or keepsakes for the holidays! Supplies provided-wear old clothes!
Saturday, Nov. 13
10:00 a.m. – Noon $75
 

*Fused Glass Holiday Plate/Bowl (8685)
Make a beautiful 8.5” serving plate or bowl for the holidays (Mike Hiester). Wear closed toe shoes and protective eyewear. No previous glass experience required. Supplies included.
Saturday, Nov. 13
10:00 a.m. – Noon $120

*Stained Glass-Holiday Window Ornament (8686)
Make a beautiful holiday sun-catcher to decorate your windows during the holidays
(Rosemary Collins). No previous experience with stained glass necessary. Bring a sack lunch, wear closed toe shoes and have protective eyewear.
Saturday, Oct. 9
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $70
 

*Hand-woven Holiday Coasters (8687)
Hand-woven holiday coasters/mug rugs make great holiday gifts! Adults and teens up will use beginning weaving techniques to make a set in holiday colors. (Gary Smith). No previous experience necessary. Bring a sack lunch. Weaving supplies provided.
Saturday, Nov. 20 $50
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

JUST RIGHT FOR YOUTH

*Hand-painted Holiday Tiles (8689)
Hand-painted tiles make a great gift for the holidays (Nanette Langner). Open to grades 1-8.
Saturday, Nov. 13
10:30 a.m. – Noon $25
 

Clay Ornaments
Hand-build and personalize these clay ornaments for a one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments (Myrna Spurrier). Makes a great gift! Supplies provided-wear old clothes!
Saturday, Dec. 4
(8690) 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-6 Years $50
(8691) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 7 and up $50
 

Hand-painted Ceramic Holiday Tiles
(8692)
Hand-painted a ceramic tiles make a special gift or holiday keepsake. Open to children in grades 1-8 (Nanette Langner). Supplies provided.
Sat., Nov. 13
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $25

*Hand-woven Holiday Coasters (8688)
Hand-woven holiday coasters/mug rugs make great holiday gifts! Children ages 10 and up will use beginning weaving techniques to make a set in holiday colors. (Gary Smith). No previous experience necessary. Bring a sack lunch. Weaving supplies provided.
Saturday, Oct. 23 $40
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 

*NEW CLASS!

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