Sautee Nacoochee, GA
The Center offers varied programs for young adults to seniors. Our goal is to offer opportunities for continued growth and self expression - Visual Arts, Music and Dance, and Physical Fitness not to mention special presentations on all manner of things to enrich your life and make the most of your experience.
Check out all the activities listed below and sign up for a new experience by calling the center at 706-878-3300.
No experience necessary! In about 4 hours, with no prior skill and very little preparation, you'll learn:
By the time the class is finished, you will have created 1 coiled fabric basket about 3 inches wide x 4 inches tall with straight sides. No sewing with needle and thread, no machine or glue required!
Gene's fabric baskets are made the old fashioned way - with a twist. She covers a cordage with beautiful fabrics just like they did in the olden days. She also weaves the fabric in and around the coils just like they did in the olden days. No sewing machine, sewing needle, thread or glue is used in the making of these baskets. The new twist is that instead of cotton cordage or grass cordage, she uses plastic shopping bags! She stretches those ubiquitous bags out, rolls them up, then hides them so no one will ever see those bags again. She's hidden about 7,000 plastic bags in beautiful fabric baskets!
Gene's appreciation for textiles and creative talents include hand weaving, wet and needle felting, crochet, twining, cross stitch, ribbon and floss embroidery and the very old fashioned filet lace.
Clay leaves are easy to create from air dry clay, and they are beautiful as jewelry or decor. You may make approximately three leaves, depending on size. Leaves will be available, or you can find and bring your own (small to medium size).
The first class will concentrate on creating the clay leaves. In the second class you will paint and varnish the leaves to resemble nature, or any inspiration. Strings and cords will be available. We will discuss ways to display them as decor.
Participants will be meeting on location and painting all day from 9 to 4 with a lunch break. Workshop includes live demos and individual attention. Please bring your own plein air equipment, supports and media (oil, watercolor, acrylic). We will begin each day with a demo by the artist. At that time, he will discuss composition, laying out the pallet, proper use of materials and all other aspects of plein air painting. We will then break into groups and paint individually. George will then provide individual instruction helping solve the issues for each artist.
After lunch, George will do a quick demo to refresh the ideas presented at the start. Painters will begin a second painting for the afternoon with additional individual instruction. After 4 p.m. we can simply paint as a group. George has found this to be the most congenial and beneficial experience of the day. Evenings may be spent enjoying one another's company in conversation about their experiences of the day.
Another name for a collage is a vision board. This fun art collage process involves combining images, words and designs. No previous experience is required. Those who want to process their art ideas may have an opportunity near the end of the class.
Optional: Bring in a few copies of photos on copy paper to be included in your own creative collage.
This class is geared towards adults, but a class can be offered for teens separately.
Create a doodle design that can be meditative, relaxing, and beautiful. Depending on your speed, you may be able to finish your design by the end of the class. Even if you don't, you will have the skills and pens to complete this and pursue other designs on your own. No previous experience required.
Join international artist/teacher Jim Chapman to enjoy this monthly class on the first Friday of every month. Bring your painting supplies and a photo or sketch from which to work. Jim will provide individual instruction for artists in this light-hearted, easy paced class. Come be creative and enjoy yourself!
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE CENTER (SNC)
P.O.Box 460 • 283 Highway 255 North
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571
Telephone 706-878-3300
SNC OFFICE HOURS
9:00am to 5:00pm • Monday through Friday
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GALLERIES and SNC HISTORY MUSEUM
10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday
1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday
FOLK POTTERY MUSEUM
10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday
1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CABIN
Tours by appointment only.
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