Art Studio News

Create-a-Class

Ever thought about taking an art class..but didn’t know where to start? So many mediums to try and explore, and not enough time?

The Art Studio at the Sautee Nacoochee Center has just the thing for you. Build your own class! Get a group together and tell us what you want to learn! We are taking your suggestions and working toward putting together art classes that are geared to our communities needs. Have a group of friends that would like to try out watercolor? How about a one or two day class with all materials supplied! Always wanted to take the plunge and try out oils? A mini workshop with all the materials you need would be just the thing. Pastels, Pen and Ink, Collage, Watercolor... these and more are regularly scheduled classes at the center. Just click here to see some of our offerings.

Since our regular schedule fills up so fast, we find that many people feel left out when they can’t get in a popular class. Now we have a solution. Tell us what you want, and as soon as we have enough people to make a class, we will BUILD one just for you! Weekend classes, and one or two week workshops are in the plans! Just tell us how we can make art happen for YOU.
Our next regular Quarter begins the week of April 7 and there is still room in a few of the classes. Call the Center to find out what is open, or to express your interest in an art class of your choosing.

Or you can email Robin Miltner, Art Studio Director at artsnca@gmail.com and tell us what you would like to take, and we will let you know the moment we can BUILD IT!

SAUTEE TO TUSCANY and BACK

10 Days, 17 Artists, 1 Happy Group of Artists!

Artists on tripod chairs dotting the countryside...palettes of oils paint, boxes of multicolored pastels, pens, inks, watercolors...that was just some of the scene recently in Panzano in Chianti- Tuscany Italy. The SAUTEE To TUSCANY art trip was a major success and a great time was had by everyone. Spending time in the actual countryside and seeing the pale pastel tones of the ancient stone buildings, the grey-bluegreens of the olive trees and the patchwork vineyard designs of the rolling hillsides were an invaluable experience for the group of 16 students and instructor Robin Miltner. The whole troup worked daily in Plein Air, capturing the lovely vistas and unique skyline of 10th-15th century stone buildings and all their many nuances." First hand experience is the best teacher" says Art Studio Director Robin Miltner, " and these students were willing and eager pupils of the ambiance of the area!" " I very much look forward to the many more wonderful pieces of art that will come from this experience, and witnessing the individual growth that occurred during the trip was amazing."

Be sure to come and see "A TASTE OF TUSCANY" when the group will have a separate display of some of the artwork from the trip. The artwork will be shown in the Center Gallery in mid May, and the student group will be hosting a TUSCANY TEA 4:00-6:00 PM on Wed. May 28, where you can see photos from the trip and talk with the artists.
Watch here for more photos of the trip coming soon!

Spring Registration

Spring classes are enrolling now. If you are interested in joining an art class, be sure to stop by or call the Center to check the availability of the class of your choice. A waiting list is kept for filled classes as well. Classes begin the week of April 7th and Run till the week of June 13. We currently have openings in the WED. WATERCOLOR CLASS, and the TUES. WC/PEN AND INK.

Scholarships Available

The ART STUDIO Gives out several SCHOLARSHIPS to deserving students, who have shown above average progress and dedication during the last year. If you are interested in furthering the arts by helping with a full or partial scholarship donation, please call Robin Miltner/Art Studio Director. These funds can be donated anonymously as well. Students selected for scholarship funds, are reviewed by their peers and carefully chosen on merit, and artistic dedication.

Art Studio
Spring 2008 Quarter Courses

Call now or drop by for a registration form.
Or click here to download a printable registration form.

Pastels II
Monday 1:00-3:00 PM
This course is for the continuing pastel student and those with some experience in the medium. Studies in the medium will include exploration of new techniques and new substrate to work, on preparing your own surfaces, as well as honing already acquired skills in soft pastels. Student should have at least one quarter of a pastel class or have been working in pastels already.

Drawing The Figure, Session II
Mondays 4:30 –6:30M
This class will focus on drawing the human figure using live clothed models. Focus on hand-eye coordination exercises, Gesture drawing , and large scale movement to capture structure and likeness. We will be using charcoal, Conte', inks, pastels, and graphite to render the body form in this open studio format class.

Watercolor with Pen and Ink
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00PM
Focusing on Watercolor techniques that can be enhanced by the use of pen and ink and inks washes, we will explore a variety of subjects including animals, landscapes as well as some contemporary subject matter. Pen and ink is an ideal way to add texture and exciting details to your watercolor work. If you are already a watercolorist, give it a try and see how you can enhance your art with this medium. For those students with less watercolor experience, we will focus on more pen and ink design with colored washes in inks.

Pastel: Advanced
Tuesdays 3:45-5:45PM
This course is for the continuing pastel student and those with some experience with the medium. In-class demonstrations and studies will include exploration into new techniques and new substrate to work on as well as preparing your own surfaces. Contemporary subject matter, tight detail work as well as abstracted styles will be introduced in this session, New students must present portfolio of existing work in pastels, as this is not a beginner class, for Levels 3 and above.

Watercolor: Capturing Realism in Nature
Wednesday 10:30 am 12:30PM
This course for intermediate and Advanced students will focus on layered washes and glazes as well as dry brush techniques with which to accurately portray realism in nature subjects. Flowers, landscapes and individual elements in the landscape will be our focus

Continuing Advanced Studies
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
A supervised seminar/ studio-oriented course where each student is working toward an individually chosen goal. Weekly discussions on composition, design, aesthetics and an open forum open each class. Individualized assignments for those wishing specific skill building are discussed. Admittance is limited to advanced students. Class lecture and exercises focus on compositional subjects.

Independent Seminar : All Medium
Scheduled individually : Call Studio to schedule an independent time, or a personal critique session.

Robin Swaby Miltner will teach all Spring courses.
Classes meet once weekly for ten weeks, plus special five week sessions in the summer.
Video DVD is available for all classes except studio style classes, so you never have to miss a class!
An Achievement Certificate is awarded with the completion of each course.
Class sizes are limited to 10 students per class session.
We have a convenient art supply store for your class materials
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition for each adult course, supplies not included, is $230 for SNCA members and $245 for non-members
$80 deposit with registration.
A waiting list is maintained for classes filled at the time of registration. Call 706-878-3300 ext 315 to be added to any waiting list.
Drop by for a registration form or click here.

Telephone: 706-878-3300 ext 315
Email: artsnca@gmail.com

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