April 2021
Grounded | Aiken Center for the Arts Gallery Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: March 25 – April 30, 2021 Opening Reception: Thurs, March 25 from 6-8pm Gallery Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm Aiken Center for the Arts welcomes artwork inspired by the beauty of shared spaces. Watercolorist Dwight Rose will be exploring areas from the coastal low country alongside local artwork which celebrates Hopelands Gardens and Rye Patch in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch. This event is free and open to the…
Find out more »Open Studio at Aiken Center for the Arts – Session 4
Dedicated studio time and space for students ready to work on oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and colored pencil projects of their own choice. An instructor is on hand for assistance, but there is no prepared lesson. Student provides supplies for the project of their choice. Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Sessions 1, 2, 3, & 4 - Session 1: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1 - Session…
Find out more »Acrylics from Life with Aidan Cooke – Session 4
Learn the basics of acrylics while painting from real life objects. This is a beginner+ course: students should come with basic drawing skills needed to sketch a still life. Learn to paint your sketch with acrylics as the instructor demonstrates and teaches painting techniques. Supplies included. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 2 pm - 4 pm | Sessions 2 & 4 - Session 2: Feb 8, 15, 22, & March 1, 8 - Session 4: April 26 & May 3,…
Find out more »Still Life Watercolor with Marissa Evans – Session 4
This class is for those students who would like to learn watercolor while painting from life. This is a beginner+ course: students should come with basic drawing skills needed to sketch a still life. The basics of watercolor will be taught with demonstrations, lessons in technique and some color theory. Supplies included. -- Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm | Sessions 1, 2 & 4 - Session 1: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, & Feb 3 -…
Find out more »Urban Sketching with Marissa Evans – Session 4
Urban sketching is the act of drawing while on location in areas you live in or travel to. It has become a popular art form recently and is a relaxing way to capture the world around you. In this class, you’ll venture outside of the art center with a few basic supplies while learning how to document what you see in a fast and fun way. Basic drawing and watercolor skills are encouraged for this class. Supply list at ACA…
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