January 2021
Open Studio at Aiken Center for the Arts – Session 1
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 »Beginning Acrylics with Aidan Cooke – Session 1
A great class for those wanting to learn the fundamental techniques used in painting with acrylics. No drawing or painting experience is necessary! Supplies included. Skill level: All. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 2 pm - 4 pm | Sessions 1 & 3 - Session 1: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1 - Session 3: March 15, 22, 29, & April 12, 19 (No class April 5th) Mondays, 6 pm - 8 pm | Sessions 1 & 3…
Find out more »Oils for Beginners with Amy Ness – Session 1
The fundamental concepts used in painting with oils will be introduced in this class. Learn while painting from various still life setups. No previous experience with oils needed, but some knowledge of painting is recommended. Supply list at ACA front desk or online. Skill level: Beginning. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 6 pm - 8 pm | Sessions 1, 2 & 3 - Session 1: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1 - Session 2: Feb 8, 15, 22,…
Find out more »Still Life Watercolor with Marissa Evans – Session 1
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 1
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…
Find out more »Acrylic Pour for Beginners with Aidan Cooke
Saturday, Jan 30, 2021 | 10 am - 1 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts No two pours are ever the same! Learn the basics of this popular new abstract art form. From dirty pours to clean pours, you’ll find out how to blend colors and create cells. No previous experience necessary. A supply list is available at the ACA front desk or online. Skill level: All Cost: $70 | Register Online HERE!
Find out more »Beginning Scrapbooking with Beryl Morgan
Saturday, Jan 30, 2021 | 10 am -2 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts Learn to crop, mat and transform your favorite family photos into beautiful scrapbook pages that you will be proud to display and share. Use your own photos and learn the basics of page design and embellishment as you participate in this fun papercraft. Bring 10-15 of your favorite photos to work with. Supplies included. Bring a lunch. (30 min break) Cost: $75 | Register Online…
Find out more »February 2021
going…going…gone | Aiken Center for the Arts Gallery Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: February 4 – March 19, 2021 Opening Reception: Thurs, February 4 from 6-8pm Gallery Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm An exhibition supporting wildlife conservation and education through art. Three different artists unified by a passion for nature and wildlife conservation: Robert Campbell, Camryn Finnan and Whitney Kurlan. Robert Campbell is an artist and designer for conservation organizations worldwide. He has had a lifelong love of rhinos that comes through in his passion to paint and commitment to…
Find out more »going…going…gone Gallery Opening Reception
Exhibition Dates: February 4 – March 19, 2021 Opening Reception: Thurs, February 4 from 6-8pm Join us for the opening reception of "going...going...gone," an exhibition supporting wildlife conservation and education through art. Three artists unified by a passion for nature and wildlife conservation: Robert Campbell, artist and designer for conservation organizations worldwide; Camryn Finnan, photographer and dog trainer for anti-poaching efforts and illegal wildlife trade in South Africa and Whitney Kurlan, wildlife conservation artist specializing in endangered species. Robert and…
Find out more »Acrylics from Life with Aidan Cooke – Session 2
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 »Oils for Beginners with Amy Ness – Session 2
The fundamental concepts used in painting with oils will be introduced in this class. Learn while painting from various still life setups. No previous experience with oils needed, but some knowledge of painting is recommended. Supply list at ACA front desk or online. Skill level: Beginning. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 6 pm - 8 pm | Sessions 1, 2 & 3 - Session 1: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1 - Session 2: Feb 8, 15, 22,…
Find out more »Still Life Watercolor with Marissa Evans – Session 2
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 2
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…
Find out more »Digital Scrapbooking with Beryl Morgan
Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 | 10 am - 3 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts Do you have thousands of digital photos? Learn to create fantastic scrapbook pages that can be displayed on your computer, television or in a slideshow that you can share. Digital pages can be printed to create an album. You will need a laptop, Photoshop Elements (free trial available at adobe.com) and digital photos to work with. Informational handouts and digital backgrounds/embellishments included. Bring a…
Find out more »Open Studio at Aiken Center for the Arts – Session 2
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 »‘Beyond the Basics with Pastels’ with Carolyn Bohn
Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 | 10 am - 2 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts This is for students who wish to further develop their own skills in pastel. Work on simple buildings like barns or small cottages; you may bring your own reference or choose from several that will be provided. After determining your composition, work with layering pastels according to value and temperature to create just the right color. The building will come to life by applying…
Find out more »Beginning Watercolors with Nanette Langner
Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 | 10 am - 4 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts Beginning and intermediate level students explore the techniques and skills used to paint with watercolors. Supplies included. *If you attended this class before and would like to come, there will be different pictures to paint. If taking a Saturday class, bring a lunch.(30 min break) Cost: $70 | Register Online HERE!
Find out more »March 2021
Beginning Scrapbooking with Beryl Morgan
Saturday, Mar 13, 2021 | 10 am -2 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts Learn to crop, mat and transform your favorite family photos into beautiful scrapbook pages that you will be proud to display and share. Use your own photos and learn the basics of page design and embellishment as you participate in this fun papercraft. Bring 10-15 of your favorite photos to work with. Supplies included. Bring a lunch. (30 min break) Cost: $75 | Register Online…
Find out more »Beginning Watercolors with Nanette Langner
Saturday, March 13, 2021 | 10 am - 4 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts Beginning and intermediate level students explore the techniques and skills used to paint with watercolors. Supplies included. *If you attended this class before and would like to come, there will be different pictures to paint. If taking a Saturday class, bring a lunch.(30 min break) Cost: $70 | Register Online HERE!
Find out more »Open Studio at Aiken Center for the Arts – Session 3
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 »Beginning Acrylics with Aidan Cooke – Session 3
A great class for those wanting to learn the fundamental techniques used in painting with acrylics. No drawing or painting experience is necessary! Supplies included. Skill level: All. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 2 pm - 4 pm | Sessions 1 & 3 - Session 1: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1 - Session 3: March 15, 22, 29, & April 12, 19 (No class April 5th) Mondays, 6 pm - 8 pm | Sessions 1 & 3…
Find out more »Oils for Beginners with Amy Ness – Session 3
The fundamental concepts used in painting with oils will be introduced in this class. Learn while painting from various still life setups. No previous experience with oils needed, but some knowledge of painting is recommended. Supply list at ACA front desk or online. Skill level: Beginning. -- Dates & Times: Mondays, 6 pm - 8 pm | Sessions 1, 2 & 3 - Session 1: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1 - Session 2: Feb 8, 15, 22,…
Find out more »April 2021
Scrappy Day Crop with Beryl Morgan
Saturday, April 17, 2021 | 9 am - 5 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts Come spend the day scrapbooking with others! Bring as much or as little of your scrapbook stash as you want and spend the day creating pages and albums. Included: 6 foot table, scrapbook goody bag, lunch, snacks, use of tools (punches, trimmers, border punches, stamps, embossing machine, Cricut machine and more). Use of inspirational library. Fun prizes throughout the day, just for being there...no…
Find out more »Acrylic Pour for Beginners with Aidan Cooke
Thursday, Apr 22, 2021 | 5 pm - 8 pm | Aiken Center for the Arts No two pours are ever the same! Learn the basics of this popular new abstract art form. From dirty pours to clean pours, you’ll find out how to blend colors and create cells. No previous experience necessary. A supply list is available at the ACA front desk or online. Skill level: All Cost: $70 | Register Online HERE!
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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