Art Studio News

Spring Quarter Student Show

Friday, June 13, 2008
10:00 am – 6:30 pm

Meet the Artists Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm
in the SNCA Community Hall

Image by Carol Adkins

AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS: 2008

Students and family and friends of the ART STUDIO attended the years awards ceremony on June 6, 2008. A fabulous dinner was capped with the presentation of this years Scholarships recipients.
After much deliberation and review artwork comprised of a full year of classes, the Fellows of the Studio cast ballots to vote for the students that they feel have made the most progress in their artwork in that time period. The artwork is evaluated using the students own level as the guide. Each student is judged independent of each other, and the total progress and growth of one individual at each level of class is recognized by being awarded one full quarter tuition scholarship.
This year an additional award was added, that of Rising Fellow, to honor the hard work of one of the Students who have attained the rank of Fellow of the Studio. This $125.00 award is for Art supplies.
In addition, a special recognition is given to one Fellow who has shown either a higher level of growth in their artwork, dedication and service to the Fellow organization, or both. This award is for one quarter full tuition as well, and is given in remembrance of former student Gene Adkins.
Scholars awards, Merit Awards and 2 Awards of Distinction for class participation were handed out as well to over 20 students.

This years Scholarship Recipients are as follows:

Donatello Award: For a First year Student: In Honor of Dr. Howard Hanson
TWILA WILLIS
Award Donor: Anonymous

DaVinci Award: For a Second Through Third year student.
ALYCE BLACK

Rembrandt Award: for a Third through Fifth year student
GAY ABERNATHY
Award Donor: Anonymous

Rising Fellow Award: For a new Fellow
CAROL ADKINS
Award donated: Anonymous

FELLOW of the YEAR: In honor of Gene Adkins
Mary Harlan
Award donated: Anonymous

NEW FELLOWS of the STUDIO were announced, and their official induction ceremony will be held at the next scheduled Fellows meeting, where they will be pined as vested members. They are as follows:
Carol Adkins, Louise Bonadies, Robie Fisch, Midgie Humphreys, Mary Anne Lesterdiedrick, and Russ Spangler , Kathy Whitehead.

5 of the 7 new fellows were in attendance at the Awards dinner. They are left to right: Robie Fisch, Carol Adkins, Louise Bonadies, Mary Anne Lesterdiedrick, Midgie Humphreys. Missing from Photo are new Fellows, Russ Spangler and Kathy Whitehead.

A Very Special Thank You is given to those generous individual who graciously offered the scholarship monies this year.
They all requested to be anonymous. THANK you, without your support and others like you, these awards could not continue to be an integral part of the SNCA ART STUDIO program. THANK YOU!

Thank you to Robie Fisch, whose artwork "PEAR" was used as the decoration theme

Create-a-Class

Watercolor by Gay Abernathy

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!

Summer Registration

Summer 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. Summer Session one classes begin the week of July 7th and Run till the week of Aug 6. Session II classes start the week of Aug 11 and run till Sept 10.. We currently have openings in but spaces are limited. Please call the center to sign up now. See the class list below.

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.

BEGINNING PASTELS SESSION II

Have you been waiting to try your hand at this wonderful medium that is all the rage? Now is the time to test the waters and try it yourself. 5 week course will give you a solid introduction to the medium, and then if you find it is something you really enjoy, you can continue in the fall with a follow up course. A Material fee will cover the cost of basic materials to use in the class, so you do not have to spend a lot to try out the medium. Degas, Monet, Redon, Cassat could not have been wrong, and their pigment pastel paintings are as vibrant today as when they were painted. Come and have fun as you learn about this versatile and beautiful medium.

Art Studio
Summer 2008 Quarter Courses

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

Session 1 : week of July 7 till Aug 6
Session II :Aug 11 till Sept 10

Mondays at 1:00 -3:00-PM

Pottery Session I — Hand building
Learn the fundamentals of foundational pottery. You will be introduced to several methods of clay constructions including coil, slab, pinch and extrusion methods of hand building techniques. Intaglio, sgraffito and surface decoration will be emphasized as well as solid construction techniques. Functional as well as decorative art ware will be created. We will be working with white clay body, and will be glazing as well.

Pottery Session II - Terracotta Relief
Learn how to use hand building techniques to Sculpt low and high relief forms in natural Terracotta clay , much like the famous Italian Della Robbia dimensional style, unglazed work in 3-D relief style, for decorative and artistic sculptural design pieces. Some pottery work experience would be helpful but beginners are welcome as well. Drawing skills and visualizing in 3-D will be helpful. There is a materials fee for each class. All clays and tools will be provided.

Mondays at 4:00-6:00 PM

Pain Free Perspective Drawing: Session I
Take the fear out of drawing aerial and atmospheric perspective. Make your pictures come alive with proper angles, vanishing points and distance gradations. Learn simplified perspective that anyone can understand. If you have a fear or drawing those buildings that need a vanishing point to look right, or finding the right shapes ,sizes and tonal variations for distance, this is the class for you!

Drawing with Color: Session II Introductions to Colored pencils
Learn classic colored pencil techniques of layering, burnishing and color mixing using colored pencils to draw with. Colored pencils can capture and infinite variety of styles and looks. Colored pencils also travel well and can be used anywhere with ease. Find out more about this versatile medium. Beginners are welcome.

Tuesdays. 1:00-3:00 PM

Chinese Brush Painting : Watercolor Sessions I and II
(Each session will have a variety of different subject matter )
This time honored style of watercolor painting is lovely and delicate , serene and simple. If you are a watercolorist, try this for a new dimension to your painting. If you are beginner, you will find that this is a good technique to start with. Brush handling is the key ingredient, and with simple steps you will create lovely florals and animals in ink and watercolor on rice paper. All levels welcome. You may sign up for 5 or 10 week sessions.

Tuesdays. 3:45-5:45 PM

Fabric and Textile Arts Session I & II
Ever wanted to design your own fabrics, paint on Silk, try batik? Now is your chance to learn many different surface treatments for designing, dying, painting and decorating various kinds of fibers. We will also be making out our art fabrics for use in collage and quilting work.
Session I: resist dying, discharge dyeing, tie dye, surface decoration and silk painting will be the focus of this session
Session II Batik, Shibori, Sublimation and digital printing , fiber manipulations-felting, and stitched art canvas project will be the topic of this session.

Wed 9:00 AM -12:00 noon

PLEIN AIR session I and II
Paint outdoors on locations. A variety of painting sites withing the general vicinity of SNCA will make the subject matter varied and exciting. Buildings, landscapes, waterfalls...the choices are unlimited. . Demonstrations, help at your easel and group critique sessions will be part of the days events. You may paint or draw in any medium of your choice. For those that have never ventured to the great outdoors to paint, a preliminary introduction to Plein Air will get you geared up to set off with what you need. In the event of inclement weather, the class will move to the studio. Any level of student can attend. You may come one or both sessions.

Wed 1:30-3:00

COLLAGE Session I , Session II TBA
Come explore a variety of mixed media techniques to combine exotic and handmade papers and ephemera in creative and novel applications. We will be designing several art pieces from realistic representations to abstract. Design, composition and proper use of archival materials will be covered, while fun and creative juices flow as we use one of the most creative forms of art. We will be designing many of our own papers for use in the art work as well. All levels welcome. No experience is necessary. There will be a materials fee for class.

• Robin Swaby Miltner will teach all summer 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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