2010 RCCAC Classes & Workshops
Early Fall and Late Fall Classes
We offer the region a wide variety of classes for students of all ages led by high-quality teachers. Take a look at this year's teacher biographies.
Early Fall Classes at the Randolph County Community Arts Center
September 20 – October 30, 2010
Music and Dance for Tweens / Teens and Adults
Lab Band
Teacher: Seth Young
Wednesdays
Acoustic 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Electric 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
$70 for nine week session. Non refundable payment of $40 due with registration. Balance of $30 due at October 20th class. 20% discount ($56 for all 9 classes) if paid in full at registration.
Teen lab band is a chance for students to express themselves through various musical styles in a small group setting with personalized instruction. This ensemble is open to students in grades 5 - 12 that sing or play an instrument (any instrument) and have the desire to learn and create. So grab your guitar, trumpet, banjo, accordion, drums, or anything else that makes music and sign up today! Student should bring their own instrument.
Starts September 22 and runs through November 17. 9 week Session. No class October 6th during Forest Festival. Class will participate in Fall Music Fest at the Arts Center on November 18. Need based scholarships available.
Don't Sit This One Out! Couples Dance Class
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All ages $30 per couple or $20 per person.
Teachers: Becky Hill and Greta Van Doren
Greta Van Doren and Becky Hill will focus on giving you the confidence to get out on the dance floor in any situation. The class will offer beginning instruction on how to waltz, Cajun two step and swing. We will be teaching simple turns and how to lead and follow if you have always wanted to dance but not known exactly what to do this is the class for you. Class meets October 27, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 and 8. No class Thanksgiving week.
Harmony Singing: Ear Music
Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults $30
Teacher: Caraher Minimum emrollment of 6.
This class will explore traditional American harmony singing. We will enjoy harmony “by ear,” learning to sing a harmony part by listening to the melody and the chords of songs. Depending on class size we can experience two-, three-, and four-part harmony singing. The songs we’ll use initially will be traditional southern gospel music and American folk songs, which lend themselves to simple harmony lines and are easy to learn. We will also do some swing tunes from early 20th century popular music. For many of the songs, we will work with shape notes to experience another approach to learning harmony. Shape notes are a visual aid to reading music and have been used in many rural churches and communities to teach people to read melody and harmony parts. They are a part of the American rural gospel singing tradition. For those who have always wanted to enjoy contributing a harmony part to group singing, this class will enable you to sing out! in harmony. Other genres can be explored as students contribute ideas.
Beginning Tunes on the Hammered Dulcimer
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
10 years old through adults $35, plus instrument rental from teacher $20
Teacher: Moore
Join Luanna Moore for a 4-week Beginning Hammered Dulcimer class. Students will learn to play several tunes representing a variety of musical styles., learn simple embellishments, continue to develop hammering techniques and learn tunes by ear or by notation. Emphasis will be on getting students to successfully play a number of traditional dulcimer tunes. No musical experience is required and students do not need to be able to read music. Tunes will include: Golden Slippers, Redwing, Will the Circle be Unbroken , Red River Valley, Simple Gifts, Ash Grove, Tennessee Waltz and more. Instrument rental available for $20 with $50 security deposit. Six instruments available.
“Take the AM”: A capella & Movement
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults $30
Teacher: Vera
Dance and movement techniques will initiate sound and song as participants and Vera gather to sing and move through time and space. Percussion instruments are encouraged. Dance experience is NOT required. Repertoire will range from familiar to world tunes. Five Week Class. Classes meet September 21 and 28, and October 12, 19 and 26. No class Forest Festival week.
Dulcimer Tunes and Techniques
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
10 years old through adults $50.00, plus instrument rental from teacher $10
Teacher: Moore
Join Luanna Moore for this lap dulcimer class geared for beginning through advanced musicians. Students will learn to play different styles, learn local jam tunes, and basic chords for embellishment and accompaniment. In addition students will learn basic lap dulcimer tab – both by ear and note - strumming, tuning, basic chords for accompaniment in groups as well as several simple tunes and playing in different keys. Students will continue developing right and left hand techniques. Music will include waltzes, fiddle tunes, gospel, folk and Irish tunes. Hammered dulcimer players are welcome to join in. Students do not need to be able to read music. Instrument rental available from teacher for $10 with $40 security deposit. Limit of 8 students.
Drawing and Painting Classes for Teens / Adults
Creating Dynamic Watercolors with Three Cs
Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults
$125 ($100 for RCCAC artist members. 20% Artist Member Discount.)
Teacher: Gaston
This workshop will focus on Composition, Contrast, and Color. Bring photos of things you’d like to paint, and we’ll see how three strong Cs can turn a so-so image into an A+ painting.
The primary focus will be on creating strong paintings through the use of dynamic compositions with dramatic lighting and rich, deep color. Teaching methods will include demonstrations, critiques of students’ works in progress and lots of individual attention.
Abstract Watercolor Techniques
Wednesdays, September 22, October 13 and 20, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults
$40 each or $100 for all three if paid with registration.
Teacher: Waddell
This course offers beginning and intermediate abstract techniques in watercolor painting. Basic techniques will be covered, such as using brushes, paint and papers, as well as color mixing and composition. Sept. 22 class will focus on non brush techniques suing sticks, string, plastic wrap pouring; Oct. 13 class will focus on Spray techniques with objects and florals; and, Oct. 20 class will focus on using squares, stars and other objects. Learn to choose and use colors effectively, build a strong foundation of lights and darks, and use a variety of application techniques. Students will participate in critiques of composition and design in addition to principles of basic craftsmanship.
Oil Painting Studio Workshops
Wednesdays, November 3, 17, December 1, from 9:00 a..m. - 3:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults
$50 each or $120 for all three if paid with registration.
Teacher: Waddell
This course offers beginning and intermediate techniques in oil painting. Basic techniques will be covered, such as paint mixing, glazing, surface preparation, composition. Learn to choose and use colors effectively, build a strong foundation, and use a variety of application techniques. Students will participate in critiques of composition and design in addition to principles of basic craftsmanship. Continuing students will further develop their skills and techniques. Project format. Nov. 3 class will focus on fruits and drapes; Nov. 17 class will focus on landscapes; and, December 1 class will focus on texturing.
Life Drawing
Thursdays 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
All Artists $45
Teacher: Self directed
Intermediate to advanced artists can participate in this open studio. A wonderful opportunity to draw from a clothed model. Supplies not included. Tuition covers fees for the model only.
Destination: Artistic Inspiration
Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults $60
Teacher: Ferguson
Students will create artworks based on journeys they have taken. They will learn how to create a travel journal, make a vacation photo album, create a watercolor painting of their favorite vacation photo, and more. A wonderful opportunity to preserve precious memories for years to come. Five Week Class. Classes meet September 24, October 1, 15, 22, and 29. No class Forest Festival week.
Cooking / Gourmet Classes
Bread Making
Saturday, October 23 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults $30
Teacher: Helzer
Keep warm and homemade bread on your table as the chilly winter months approach! Join Chef Derrick Helzer for this basics of bread making workshop. Helzer will cover basic bread making techniques with ample hands-on time to practice hand skills, bread scoring, and presentation. Proper shaping techniques and practical approaches for loafs, baguettes, pizza crusts and dinner rolls will be covered. Participants should bring rolling pin, cookies sheets or loaf pans, a sharp knife, two mixing bowls and any additional bread making tools they have or would like to learn about. Limited to 10 students.
Preschool Multi Media Arts Classes / Workshops
Read, Play, Create… Encouraging Your Child to Love Reading!
Fridays 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Toddlers/Preschoolers $40
Teacher: Ferguson
Toddlers and preschoolers, along with their parents or caregivers, will join artist and teacher Sarah Ferguson as they discover how much fun it is to read and create. Parents/Caregivers and the child will enjoy arts and crafts, rhymes and finger plays, fun and games, imaginative play ideas, music and movement, and learning activities based on classic kids books. Favorite picture books, such as Curious George, Caps for Sale, Harold and the Purple Crayon and many more, will come alive for children through a variety of activities that tie into the themes, characters, and plots of the books. Five Week Class. Classes meet September 24, October 1, 15, 22, and 29. No class Forest Festival week.
Children’s Multi Media Arts Classes / Workshops
Self Portrait With a Twist
Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
3rd - 5th grades $50
Teacher: Vera
Vera will lead students on an exploration and expression of personal ideas and self perceptions through creative writing and art. A variety of mixed media activities will be explored as students create self portraits culminating with a “gigantic self portrait”. Five Week Class. Classes meet September 21 and 28, and October 12, 19 and 26. No class Forest Festival week.
We Dig Dinosaurs!
Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades $50
Teacher: King
Students will explore the many colors, shapes and textures found among the ancient times of the dinosaurs Media and processes will include drawing, painting, clay, printmaking and more. Students will learn how to use these art techniques and processes to improve and build on their visual art skills, as well as develop their creativity with an every inspiring them of dinos! Themed snacks to offset the afterschool hunger!
The Season of Leaves
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades $50
Teacher: Proudfoot Payne
Young artists will explore leaves and their transition into fall as a subject matter. Students will utilize a variety of media and styles incorporating painting, drawing, sculpture, collage and more while informally introducing the elements and principles of design through the changing environment of Elkins in Autumn.
Pottery Classes for Elementary School
Hand Building Basics for Children
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades $65
Teacher: Pell
While continuing development of sculptural ideas, children will form their slabs, coils, and pinch pots into fabulous creations of their choice in an open studio, self-directed setting. Basic hand building skills will be introduced and developed. Previously enrolled students will continue to develop and improve basic hand building skills.
Multi Media Arts Classes for 4th – 8th Grades
Self Portrait With a Twist
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
6th - 8th grades $50
Teacher: Vera
Vera will lead students on an exploration and expression of personal ideas and self perceptions through creative writing and art. A variety of mixed media activities will be explored as students create self portraits culminating with a “gigantic self portrait”. Five Week Class. Classes meet September 21 and 28, and October 12, 19 and 26. No class Forest Festival week.
Destination: Artistic Inspiration
Fridays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
4th -8th Grades $60
Teacher: Ferguson
Students will create artworks based on journeys they have taken. They will learn how to create a travel journal, make a vacation photo album, create a watercolor painting of their favorite vacation photo, and more. A wonderful opportunity to preserve precious memories for years to come. Five Week Class. Classes meet September 24, October 1, 15, 22, and 29. No class Forest Festival week.
Pottery Classes for Middle School / High School
Hand and Wheel for Middle and High School Students
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Middle and High School Students $65
Teacher: Pell
While continuing development of sculptural ideas, children will form their slabs, coils, and pinch pots into fabulous creations of their choice in an open studio, self-directed setting. Basic hand building skills will be introduced and developed. Previously enrolled students will continue to develop and improve basic hand building skills.
Pottery and Sculpture Classes for Adults
Pottery studio guidelines: Use of the kiln is restricted to firing works created at RCCAC for personal use. The Community Arts Center is not to be used for commercial production firing. Tuition includes first 25 lbs of clay. One additional bag of clay can be purchased @ $15 for 25 lbs. This covers the costs of clay, glazes, and firing.
Portrait Sculpture
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., model time 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults $85
Teacher: Self directed
A wonderful opportunity for artists to work from a live (clothed) model to practice hand modeling and sculpting techniques. New artists are welcome. Runs for 12 weeks with the same model. 8 Week Session. Classes will meet on October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1 and 8.
Hand and Wheel for Adults
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Adults $65
Teacher: Pell
Beginning students can learn the fundamentals of hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel, including centering, raising the wall, thinning, shaping, and trimming. Intermediate students will refine their throwing / building skills and learn new finishing techniques to bring their pottery to a higher level. Experienced pottery students will have the opportunity to create independently. First 25 pounds of clay/glazes included in cost. One additional 25 pounds of clay/glazes $15. Limited enrollment of 6.
Late Fall Classes at the Randolph County Community Arts Center
Classes and Workshops from November 3 – December 18, 2010
Music and Dance for Tweens / Teens and Adults
Don't Sit This One Out! Couples Dance Class
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All ages $30 per couple or $20 per person.
Teacher: Greta Van Doren
Couples, don't sit this one out dance class will be taught by Greta Van Doren and Becky Hill where we will focus on giving you the confidence to get out on the dance floor in any situation. The class will offer beginning instruction on how to waltz, Cajun two step and swing. We will be teaching simple turns and how to lead and follow if you have always wanted to dance but not known exactly what to do this is the class for you. Class meets October 27, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 and 8. No class Thanksgiving week.
Songs of the Seasons for Mountain (Lap and Hammered) Dulcimer
Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
10 years old through adults $50.00, plus instrument rental if needed
Teacher: Moore
Join musician and teacher Luanna Moore for an introduction to seasonal tunes on the Lap Dulcimer and the Hammered Dulcimer. Students will learn to play a variety of seasonal tunes and experience playing in a group using chords, harmonies and rounds. Students will be exposed to melody and chord playing techniques, left hand techniques such as hammering on, and will practice strumming variations. A beginning student who can strum and read numbered tab on the Mountain Dulcimer should have no trouble learning to play the basic melodies. A beginning Hammered Dulcimer student who can find the scale in the key of D should be able to learn the tunes. Chords and some harmonies will be presented for more advanced players. Class will include several new tunes not taught in previous classes. Instrument rental available from teacher. Lap Dulcimers $10 with $40 security deposit and Hammered Dulcimers $20 with $50 security deposit.
Piano Master Class with Ian Walters
Tuesday, November 16 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Intermediate to advanced pianists $35
Teacher: Walters
This master class will focus on different styles of blues and rock for practical piano playing. Walters will cover styles to use for left and right hands for both solo and ensemble playing, Presentation will be in the vein of music greats Mississippi John Hurt, Clifton Chenier, Leadbelly and more. Students should bring their own potable keyboard and heavy duty extension cord. Enrollment limited to 10.
Drawing and Painting Classes for Teens / Adults
Expressive Imaginary Journey – Painting a Story Scroll
Monday, November 8 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with noon lunch break
Older Teens and Adults $50
Teacher: Rhudy
Painting Students will study and create Asian Scroll Paintings that depict travels, adventures, or everyday events. According to Rhudy, the paintings can be "realistic, abstract or anything in between. I would like this to be a fun personal exploration for each person." Rhudy will lead students on relaxing imaginary visual journey and then demonstrate scroll painting techniques using acrylic paints, sponges, sponge brushes and other nontraditional tools. Bring your lunch!
Life Drawing
Thursdays 11:00 a.m- 1:00 p.m.
All Artists $45
Teacher: Self directed
Intermediate to advanced artists can participate in this open studio. A wonderful opportunity to draw from a clothed model. Supplies not included. Tuition covers fees for the model.
Multi Media Classes and Workshops for Teens / Adults
Creating Old World Santas
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults $70
Teacher: Ferguson
Students will create their own Santa sculptures using Sculpey oven bake clay, wire, aluminum foil, felt, wool, etc. Students will create their own armatures out of wire and build their Santa's body out of foil, and quilt batting. The hands and faces will be sculpted out of clay, and the eyes will be hand painted. The students will also be able to make a no-sew outfit for their Santa. If time allows other handmade sculpture techniques will be shown. This is a wonderful opportunity to create priceless holiday keepsakes while learning new art building techniques. Five week class. Meets on November 8, 15, 29, December 6 and 13. No class Thanksgiving week. Limit of 12 students.
Story to the Stage
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Older Teens and Adults $40
Teacher: Vera
Great Hall. Will meet in the Maxwell Room on 11/16.
A hands-on lab, infused with an introduction to the basics of acting through the use of monologues, scene work, improvisation and acting exercises – designed to tap the actor in you! This is a good precursor to future auditions and stage time. Actors are encouraged to bring a favorite script, play, or story – original or otherwise.
German Christmas Ornament Workshop
Saturday, November 13 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Older Teens and Adults $20
Teacher: Rhudy
Learn to create delicate foil Christmas ornaments - cut, folded, curled and woven - with Elkins artist Maggi Rhudy. Students will learn to create heirloom ornaments and have enough materials to finish a set of each at home. Rhudy has been making these ornaments since her childhood in Germany. “I love making things and always try to learn new techniques. But when it comes to Christmas decorations, I love to fall back on traditions.”
While continuing development of sculptural ideas, children will form their slabs, coils, and pinch pots into fabulous creations of their choice in an open studio, self-directed setting. Basic hand building skills will be introduced and developed. Previously enrolled students will continue to develop and improve basic hand building skills.
Preschool Multi Media Arts Classes / Workshops
Read, Play, Create Holiday Style… Encouraging Your Child to Love Reading!
Mondays 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Toddlers/Preschoolers $40
Teacher: Ferguson
Toddlers and preschoolers, along with their parents or caregivers, will join artist and teacher Sarah Ferguson as they discover how much fun it is to read and create. Parents/Caregivers and the child will enjoy arts and crafts, rhymes and finger plays, fun and games, imaginative play ideas, music and movement, and learning activities based on classic kids books. Favorite picture books, such as Thanksgiving at the Tappletons, The Grinch that Stole Christmas, The Snowy Day, The Snowman, and many more, will come alive for children through a variety of activities that tie into the themes, characters, and plots of the books. Five week class. Meets on November 8, 15, 29, December 6 and 13. No class Thanksgiving week. Limit of 8 students.
Children’s Multi Media Arts Classes / Workshops
Clowning & Mime
Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
3rd - 5th grades $40
Teacher: Vera
Tricks of the trade will be cultivated and shared in group scenes created by students. Make-up design and costuming will be included. Students are encouraged to bring a singular prop of their choice to include with their character sketch.
Liter-ART-ure
Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades $50
Teacher: King
Class meets November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8 and 15. No class Thanksgiving week.
llustrators of children’s books have created amazing art with a wide variety of media and styles. Student artists will use a variety of children’s books as motivation for their art project each week as they explore various media including drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay.
Depicting our Watery World
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades $50
Teacher: Proudfoot Payne
Students will study depictions of water throughout art history from Japanese Wood Block prints, Monet's Water Lilies to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwaters while they learn how to depict water while using a variety of techniques including, watercolor, tempera paint, graphite and collage.
Cookies for Christmas: Cooking Class for Children
Saturday, November 27 10:00 - Noon
Kindergarten - 5th grades with a parent $20
Teacher: Helzer
Future bakers and their parent can kick off the holiday baking season with Chef Helzer in this Cookies for Christmas workshop. Cooks will learn a traditional sugar cookie dough recipe as they shape, bake and embellish their creations. Each participant will leave with a plate of decorated cookies! Students should bring a hand mixer, measuring spoons, rolling pin, utensils and two mixing bowls. Get the future baker in your family off to a festive start. Enrollment limited to 6 children with parents.
Pottery Classes for Elementary School
Hand Building Basics for Children
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades $65
Teacher: Pell
While continuing development of sculptural ideas, children will form their slabs, coils, and pinch pots into fabulous creations of their choice in an open studio, self-directed setting. Basic hand building skills will be introduced and developed. Previously enrolled students will continue to develop and improve basic hand building skills.
Multi Media Arts Classes for 4th – 8th Grades
Creating Old World Santas
Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
4th - 8th grades $70
Teacher: Ferguson
Students will create their own Santa sculptures using Sculpey oven bake clay, wire, aluminum foil, felt, wool, etc. Students will create their own armatures out of wire and build their Santa's body out of foil, and quilt batting. The hands and faces will be sculpted out of clay, and the eyes will be hand painted. The students will also be able to make a no-sew outfit for their Santa. If time allows other handmade sculpture techniques will be shown. This is a wonderful opportunity to create priceless holiday keepsakes while learning new art building techniques. Five week class. Meets on November 8, 15, 29, December 6 and 13. No class Thanksgiving week. Limit of 8 students.
Multi Media Art Sampler
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
4th - 8th grades $50
Teacher: King
Students will explore a variety of media during this sampler class using themes / subjects of their own choice. Media and processes will include drawing, painting, clay, printmaking, batik and more. Five week session. Classes meet November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8 and 15. No class Thanksgiving week.
Divas, Drama Queens & Dastardly Delight
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
6th - 8th grades $40
Teacher: Vera
This introduction to the basics of acting will prepare a “natural ham” for the pursuit of auditions and stage time in theatrical productions appropriate to middle-school-aged students. No experience required – only a love for a creative outlet and self-expression!
Pottery Classes for Middle School / High School
Hand and Wheel for Middle and High School Students
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Middle and High School Students $65
Teacher: Pell
Pottery and Sculpture Classes for Adults
Pottery studio guidelines: Use of the kiln is restricted to firing works created at RCCAC for personal use. The Community Arts Center is not to be used for commercial production firing. Tuition includes first 25 lbs of clay. Additional clay can be purchased @ $15 for 25 lbs. This covers the costs of clay, glazes, and firing.
Hand and Wheel for Adults
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Adults $70
Teacher: Pell
Beginning students can learn the fundamentals of hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel, including centering, raising the wall, thinning, shaping, and trimming. Intermediate students will refine their throwing / building skills and learn new finishing techniques to bring their pottery to a higher level. Experienced pottery students will have the opportunity to create independently. First 25 pounds of clay/glazes included in cost. One additional 25 pounds of clay/glazes $15. Limited enrollment of 6.
Cooking / Gourmet Classes
Cookies for Christmas: Cooking Class for Children
Saturday, November 27 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Kindergarten - 5th grades with a parent $20
Teacher: Helzer
Future bakers and their parent can kick off the holiday baking season with Chef Helzer in this Cookies for Christmas workshop. Cooks will learn a traditional sugar cookie dough recipe as they shape, bake and embellish their creations. Each participant will leave with a plate of decorated cookies! Students should bring a hand mixer, measuring spoons, rolling pin, utensils and two mixing bowls. Get the future baker in your family off to a festive start. Enrollment limited to 6 children with parents.
Printmaking Classes for Teens / Adults
Monotype Printmaking
Saturday, November 13 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Older Teens and Adults $20
Teacher: Casseday
Local painter and printmaker Kadra Casseday will lead students through the monotype printmaking process and explain its relation to other types of printmaking. Students will use oil paints and printing inks to transfer painted and drawn images onto paper. Images will be available to work with, but students are encouraged to bring their own drawings or create as they go through the process.
Make a Silent Movie Workshop for High School / College
Make a Silent Movie Workshop with Drew the Dramatic Fool!
Monday, November 29 through Friday, December 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
High School and College Students
$40
Teacher: Richardson
Drew Richardson and the students will produce a short silent movie in just this one week. Students will get an overview of digital filmmaking while writing, acting, and editing. The finished movie will be shown as part of Drew’s public show at the Arts Center on Saturday evening, December 4th. Each workshop participant will each get a DVD copy. Limited to 10 students.
We offer several class sessions and camps throughout the year:
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Early Fall Classes and Workshops (September 13-October 29, 2010)
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Late Fall Classes and Workshops (November 11-December 17, 2010)
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Winter Classes and Workshops (January 10-February 18, 2011)
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Early Spring Classes and Workshops (February 28-April 1, 2011)
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Late Spring Classes and Workshops (April 11 - May 20, 2011)
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Summer 2011 Camps (June 13 - August 12, 2011)
Workshops
Jo Gaston leading watercolor workshop at Arts Center
Acclaimed artist Jo Gaston will conduct a watercolor workshop on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12entitled “Creating Dynamic Watercolors with Three Cs” for intermediate to advanced artists at the Randolph County Community Arts Center. The cost is $125 (with a 20 percent discount for RCCAC members). The workshop will be held in the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
An art educator for more than 20 years, Gaston received her bachelor’s degree in art from Missouri State University and her master’s degree from The Colorado College. A resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., she creates watercolors of ranch and garden subjects she has known since childhood. The realistic details of her paintings make her subjects easily recognizable. While presenting subjects realistically, however, she uses light and color freely to intensify her impressions of the abstract forms inherent in those subjects.
Her work has been shown in many regional and national juried shows such as the Grand National Rodeo Celebration of Western Art - San Francisco, Texas Watercolor Society International Exhibition, and the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Exhibition – New York.
She is a member of both the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS) and a past president of the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society and a signature member of the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society, the Kansas Watercolor Society, and the Northwest Watercolor Society.
The Randolph County Community Arts Center will present its ninth annual Gala Juried Art Exhibition Sept. 10-29. The Gala Opening Reception will be Friday, Sept. 10 from 6-10 p.m. at the Arts Center.
This year’s Gala Exhibit and workshop is sponsored by the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, located on the Beverly Five Lane - South of Elkins. ERCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to nursing home services for both skilled and intermediate care residents.
Create a workshop
In addition to our regular session classes, we are happy to create a special workshop just for your group. We will work with a RCCAC teacher and you to select a time for your group to learn new skills/media. Perfect for scouts, clubs or even adult friends! Regular class rates apply and there is a six student minimum. Call 304-637-2355 for more information.