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ACA members receive a 10% discount on all classes, camps and workshops.

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The Aiken Center for the Arts has a new Cancellation/Refund Policy based on policies of similar organizations in Aiken. NOTE: Any cancellation three (3) days or less prior to a class/camp/workshop will not receive a refund. Please see the link below for full details.

Class Cancellation Policy

PAINTING

Acrylic Studio-Intermediate/Advanced
Gretchen Hash-Heffner
Open to students with a working knowledge of acrylics. New techniques will be introduced as students work on project of their choice. Bring supplies needed for your project.
Thursdays, 10a.m.- Noon $75

(10205) March 7, 14, 21, 28
(10206) April 18, 25, May 2, 9
(10207) May 16, 23, 30, June 6

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Art Studio
Dorothy Johnson
Open to all mediums, this class is
recommended for students ready to
work on individual projects. Bring
supplies needed for the project of
your choice.
Mondays
1:00 - 3:00pm $50
(3059) June 3, 10, 17, 24
(3060) July 8, 15, 22, 29
(3061) August 5, 12, 19, 26

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Beginning Oils
Dorothy Johnson
Learn the basic techniques for
painting with oils. Experience with oils
is not required, but some knowledge
of painting is recommended. Supply
list at ACA front desk.
Mondays
1:00 - 3:00pm $75
(3062) June 3, 10, 17, 24
(3063) July 8, 15, 22, 29
(3064) August 5, 12, 19, 26

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Beginning Painting
Sherry Pues
Learn basic painting skills and experiment with two favorite water mediums: acrylic and watercolor. No previous painting experience required. Supplies included.
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. $75
(10208) March 12, 19, 26, April 2
(10209) May 7, 14, 21, 28

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Clay -Beginning
For Ages 12 and Up
Michelle Petty
Learn the skills needed to create
pottery by hand-building and using
the wheel. Wear old clothes. Glaze,
firing, and 25 pounds of clay included.
Mondays
5:00 - 7:00pm $150
(3065) June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8
(3066) July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Clay -Studio
Michelle Petty
Learn the skills needed to create
pottery by hand-building and using
the wheel. Wear old clothes. Open to
adults and teens. Glaze, firing, and 25
pounds of clay included.
Tuesdays
5:00 - 7:00pm $50
(3067) June 4, 11, 18, 25
(3068) July 9, 16, 23, 30
(3069) August 6, 13, 20, 27

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Drawing
Dorothy Johnson
Perfect class for beginner or those
who wish to refresh their basic
drawing skills. Supply list at ACA front
desk.
Mondays
1:00 – 3:00pm $75
(3070) June 3, 10, 17, 24
(3071) July 8, 15, 22, 29
(3072) August 5, 12, 19, 26

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Oils-Beginning
Dorothy Johnson
Learn the basic techniques for painting with oils. Experience with oils is not required, but some knowledge of painting is recommended. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Mondays, 1-3 p.m. $75

(10212) March 4, 11, 18, 25
(10213) April 1, 15, 22, 29
(10214) May 6, 13, 20, 27

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Oil Studio
Dorothy Johnson
This class is intended for students ready to work on an oil project of their choice. Bring supplies needed for your project.
Mondays, 1-3 p.m. $50
(10215) March 4, 11, 18, 25
(10216) April 1, 15, 22, 29
(10217) May 6, 13, 20, 27

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Third Thursday- Art Party!
Michelle Petty
Relaxed Thursday night art classes-no artistic experience required! Sign up as an individual or as a group. Class supplies and glasses/wine glasses are included.
Bring your own beverage and snacks.
6:00 - 8:00pm $30 per person
(3075) August 15

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Watercolors-Basics
Mary McCullah
Learn the basic techniques used to paint with water mediums. Class is open to teens and adults. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Wednesdays, Noon - 3 pm $75
(10221) March 13, 20, 27, April 3
(10222) May 1, 8, 15, 22

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing
OTHER MEDIUMS


Art History II
Gretchen Hash Heffner
Do you have an interest in art history but want a fun way to learn about it? Then this is your class. Learn about famous artists and create a masterpiece in their styles. Open to high school home-school students and adults.
Must have taken Art History I.
Thursdays, 2 - 4 pm $70
(10241) May 16, 23, 30, June 6

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Clay Studio
Michelle Petty
Open to adults and teens ready to work on projects of their choice. Please indicate if you are planning to use the wheel. Price includes $5 firing fee and glazes. Supply fee for clay will be due to the instructor at the first class.
Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. $50

(10229) March 5, 12, 19, 26
(10230) April 2, 16, 23, 30
(10231) May 7, 14, 21, 28

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Drawing-Beginning
Dorothy Johnson/Eric Bridges
Perfect class for the beginner or for those who wish to refresh their basic skills. Supply list at ACA front desk.
Day time:
Mondays (Dorothy Johnson), 1-3 p.m. $75

(10232) March 4, 11, 18, 25
(10233) April 1, 15, 22, 29
(10234) May 6, 13, 20, 27
Evenings:
Thursdays (Eric Bridges), 6- 8 p.m. $75
(10235) March 7, 14, 21, 28
(10236) April 18, 25, May 2, 9

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

OTHER ADULT CLASSES

Ballroom Dancing
Jimmy Moore and Julie Moore Whitesell
Learn basic dance steps and have a blast at the same time! Experienced dance instructors Jimmy Moore and Julie Moore Whitesell will teach you the Foxtrot, the Waltz, the Shag, and a fun line dance in the last week. No experience necessary!
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm $30 per person, $50 per couple
April 17, 24, May 1, 8
(10254) one person CLASS IS NOW FULL
(10255) couple CLASS IS NOW FULL
May 15, 22, 29, June 5
(10256) one person
(10257) couple

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Ease Into Bridge
Dorothy Johnson This class is for those beginners who want to learn the game of Bridge, or those who have basic game skills but want a refresher. Taught by Dorothy Johnson, a Life Master Instructor certified by the American Congress of Bridge Leagues. Please note, although six weeks is very informative and a great beginning, our instructor advises taking the full 12 weeks for maximum learning.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm One person $50, Two people $80
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
(2923) one person
(2924) Two people
May 28, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 2
(2925) one person
(2926) Two people

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Yoga

Brigitte Younce
Relax to the ancient rhythm of yoga while you increase your strength and flexibility. Classes are open to students of all levels. Mondays are recommended for beginning students. Bulk class purchases MUST be used in the month purchased.
6-7:30 p.m.

May Classes -- PLEASE CALL 803-641-9094 TO REGISTER
Sundays 19
Mondays 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
(10250) 4 Classes per month $50
(10251) 8 Classes per month $90
(10252) Individual Class $15
(10253) Unlimited classes for the month $100

June Classes -- PLEASE CALL 803-641-9094 TO REGISTER
Sundays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Mondays 3, 10, 17, 24
Wednesdays 5, 12, 19, 26
(3089) 4 Classes per month $60
(3090) 8 Classes per month $90
(3091) Individual class $15
(3092) Unlimited classes for the month $100

July Classes -- PLEASE CALL 803-641-9094 TO REGISTER
Sundays 7, 14, 21, 28
Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24
(3093) 4 Classes per month $60
(3094) 8 Classes per month $90
(3097) Individual class $15
(3099) Unlimited classes for the month $100

August Classes -- PLEASE CALL 803-641-9094 TO REGISTER
Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25
Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesdays 7, 14, 21, 28
(3100) 4 Classes per month $60
(3101) 8 Classes per month $90
(3102) Individual class $15
(3103) Unlimited classes for the month $100

YOUTH CLASSES

Afterschool Art
Gretchen Hash Heffner
Students in grades K-8 can have fun and develop their artistic skills while working in a variety of mediums. Supplies included.
Tuesdays, 3:30-5p.m. $55

(10269) March 5, 12, 19, 26
(10270) April 2, 16, 23, 30
(10271) May 7, 14, 21, 28

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Calligraphy for Kids (3104)
Natasha Lawrence
Try your hand with different
calligraphy tools and pens while
you learn the practical and beautiful
art of lettering. Class is taught by
Charleston artist. No artistic ability is
necessary! All materials are included.
Instructor teaches at everyone’s level.
The theme is Father’s Day.
10:00am - 1:00pm $60
Saturday, June 8

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Clay-Beginning – For Ages 12 and Up
Michelle Petty
Learn the skills needed to create
pottery by hand-building and using
the wheel. Wear old clothes. Glaze,
firing, and 25 pounds of clay included.
Mondays
5:00 - 7:00pm $150
(3065) June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8
(3066) July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Home School Art
Gretchen Hash Heffner/Joy McKee
Art classes specifically designed for home schooled children in grades K-7. Different subjects will be covered each session. Supplies are included.
Tuesdays, 10-11:30a.m. $55

(2696) March 5, 12, 19, 26
(2697) April 2, 16, 23, 30
(2698) May 7, 14, 21, 28

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

High School Home School Art
Michelle Petty & Amy Dobbs
Designed for home school students in grades 8-12. Each term is taught by a different artist working in their medium of choice.
Tuesdays, 10-11:30a.m. $55

(10272) March 5, 12, 19, 26
(10273) April 2, 16, 23, 30
(10274) May 7, 14, 21, 28

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Aiken Youth Orchestras
Joe Laorenza/Angela Shaw
Open to area youth, the orchestras
provide students who have at least
one year of music training on their
instrument with a quality orchestral
experience. Season concludes with
the Winter Concert at the Arts Center.
Placement auditions will be held at
the Arts Center on Tuesday, August
13th from 6 - 8pm and Saturday,
August 17th from 2 - 4pm. Auditions
are open to winds, percussion and
strings.
Call the Arts Center (803) 641-9094 to
arrange an audition time.
PLEASE CALL 803-641-9094 TO REGISTER
Full Orchestra (3110)
Open to winds, horns, strings and
percussion with at least one year
experience with their instrument.
Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30pm $80

PLEASE CALL 803-641-9094 TO REGISTER
String Orchestra (3111)
Open to winds, horns, strings and
percussion with at least one year
experience with their instrument.
Tuesdays
6:00 – 7:00pm $80
*No member discount fees for AYO.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP


Book Binding for Beginners
Bess Ratsimbaharison
Learn the basic techniques of bookbinding. You will use these > techniques to complete your own book, journal, diary or scrapbook. See front desk for supply list.
10am - 12pm
(10260) Saturday, April 20 $50
(10261) Saturday, May 25 – repurposed materials used $40

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Calligraphy for Adults (3080)
Natasha Lawrence
Try your hand with different
calligraphy tools and pens while
you learn the practical and beautiful
art of lettering. Class is taught by
Charleston artist. No artistic ability is
necessary! All materials are included.
Instructor teaches at everyone’s level.
The theme is Father’s Day.
2:00pm - 5:00pm $60
Saturday, June 8

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Demystifying Art Supplies (3083)
Michelle Petty
Help for parents who help their kids
with school projects.
Saturday, July 27
10:00am - 12:00pm $50

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Discovering Creative Scrapbooking
Beryl Morgan
Create beautiful archival albums to
protect and preserve your photos,
memorabilia and stories for future
generations. This classed is based on
using the basic tools of scrapbooking.
This class will be jam-packed with
information, instruction, hands-on
practice, tips and tricks and will be
sprinkled with lots of artistic and
creative inspiration. Supply list given
at registration.
10:00am - 3:00pm $90
(3081) Saturday, June 1
(3082) Saturday, August 10

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Fused Glass Sea Coral Bowl (3084)
Mike Hiester
Learn the art of fusing glass while
you make a bowl reminiscent of sea
coral with Charleston glass artist
Mike Hiester. Class is open to adults
and teens. No previous experience
working with glass is needed.
Supplies are included.
Saturday, August 31
10:00am – Noon $125

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Let’s Paint!
Nanette Langner
No previous art experience necessary! Come join us, have fun, and take home a finished acrylic painting. Supplies included.
10 am - Noon. $30
(3302) June 15
(3076) August 17

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Painting Beaches in Acrylic
Sharon Taylor-Padgett
Open to beginning and intermediate
level acrylic students. Learn how
to paint a fun and fabulous beach
scene with Sharon Taylor Padgett.
Beginning students will paint along
with the instructor. Supplies included.
10:00am - 1:00pm
(3077) Saturday, June 22 $75

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Painting Watermelons in Acrylic
Sharon Taylor-Padgett
Open to beginning and intermediate
level acrylic students. Learn how to
paint a summer watermelon with
Sharon Taylor Padgett. Beginning
students will paint along with the
instructor. Supplies included.
10:00am - 1:00pm $75
(3078) Saturday, July 20

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

Portrait Drawing (3079)
Amy Dobbs
Develop your portrait drawing skills
working from a live model.
Model will be clothed. Bring your
lunch. Supply list at front desk.
Saturday, August 10
10:00am - 3:00pm $90

ACA Member / Non-Member Pricing

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A limited number of needs based scholarships are
available to qualified children and seniors.

Register Today!

To register for classes, lectures, workshops or films, click here for a registration form [PDF] or call the Arts Center at
(803) 641-9094 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday - Saturday.

Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Enrollment is limited and classes are subject to change.

For more information contact acapgm@bellsouth.net.

Paid registration is recommended.

Basket Weaving
A limited number of
need-based scholarships
are available to qualified children and seniors.

High School Week July 15 - 19

Are you in 9-12th grade and looking for something to do this summer? We have a week-long art camp for High School students!

July 15-19 High Schoolers will learn Manga in the morning, and clay in the afternoon. Please join us for half days or full days!

See the Camp Page of our website for more details.

Register Today!

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10% discount on all classes, camps and workshops.

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