ADULT ART CLASSES
Landscape and Plein Air / Oil Painting - NEW!
Beginning – Intermediate
Saturdays, April 3rd- May 8th
9:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: John Guernsey
Artists will be featured in First Friday Art Walk on May 7th at MCMA
Members: $135, Non Members: $150
Contact Emily Ryals for Supply List 770-528-1444 x16
Learn the key elements of landscape painting with oils, with an emphasis on the 'plein air' approach. This class is structured to create an enjoyable and fast moving environment, with effective studio instruction as well as plein air painting at local outdoor locations such as Smith Gilbert Gardens, Brumby Gardens, and the Marietta Square. There will be numerous demonstrations, and an emphasis on one-on-one instruction. Find out how the concepts of the plein air approach will help you learn rapidly and create exciting and impressive paintings. Some topics covered include: supplies, composition, landscape concepts, using value to create depth, color mixing, and brush techniques.
Landscape Painting with Pastels
8 Tuesdays, February 2nd through March 23rd
10:00am-12:00
$145 Members, $160 Non-Members
Instructor: Gary Baughman
Beginning/ Intermediate pastels taught by a National award winning professional artist, Gary Baughman. Class demonstrations and plenty of positive reinforcement at your easel. Learn how to use different stroke techniques to build form and color. Pastels are brilliant pure color giving paintings a special look. No brushes to buy or clean, no odor and no mess. Instructor website: www.garybaughmanstudio.com.
Pottery For All - NEW!
All Levels Welcome
Thursdays beginning April 8th
7:00-9:00pm
6 week class packs: members: $135*, non members: $150*
3 week class packs: members: $75*, non members: $85*
*Plus $20.00 Supply Fee (Includes 25lb bag of clay and firing time)
Each student will begin at his/her own level and improve at an individual pace. Weekly demonstrations will include both wheel and hand-building techniques along with surface decoration. Student will set individual, reachable goals and meet them.
Beginning/ Intermediate Painting -NEW!
Ages 16+
Thursdays, April 15th- May 20th (6wks) 7:00- 9:00pm
member: $135, non-member: $150
This class is for the student who has never used oil-based media as well as for the advanced student who would like to take his/her skills to the next level. Students will learn the basic principles and techniques of oil painting, color, and composition.
Open Figure Drawing
MCMA hosts figure drawing monthly in its first floor galleries. We will have a nude model in a variety of short and long poses. Dry Media only. Bring your own boards or easels. $10 admission. Please contact Emily Ryals for more information.
Adult Classes Registration Form
CHILDRENS CLASSES
Art Camp
Come inside and cool off this summer with the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art!
Campers will use their creativity to make exciting art projects. This year, we are
excited to add pottery to the art camp curriculum as well as a new camp for ages
12-18! All students will have the opportunity to showcase their works in a special
children’s exhibition at the end of each camp!
CAMP I: June 21-25 (Ages 12-18)
CAMP II: July 5 – 9 (Ages 5-11)
CAMP III: July 12-16 (Ages 5-11)
CAMP IV: July 19-23 (Ages 5-11)
Art Camp Registration Form
Saturday Art School
6-10 years
Session 1: February 6th - March 13th (6wks) 12:30 – 2:30pm
Session 2: April 10th- May 15th -NEW!
6 wk Class Pack: member: $90, non-member:$100
3 wk Class Pack: member: $50, non-member:$55
Drop-In: member: $18, non-member: $20 (per class)
Saturday Art School is designed to provide students with in-depth technical lessons. Each week will explore a different media or technique. Purchase Class Packs at a discounted rate or just “drop-in” (Space limited.)
Toddler Tuesday
3-5 years
3-5 years
1st Tuesday of the month* (call ahead to reserve space)
11:00-11:45am
member: $5 non-member: $8
Parents and toddlers will spend the morning exploring, creating and making a mess. Children will create works inspired by our collection of art or a short story read in class.
(*Excludes days when museum is closed)
Home School Pottery - NEW!
All Levels Welcome
Tuesdays beginning April 6th
1:00- 3:00pm
6 week class pack: members: $105, non members: $120
3 week class pack: members: $60, non members: $70
Drop In: $25
Students will alternate between the wheel and hand-building. The class is designed to expand students’ creativity through demonstrations and class discussions. Demonstrations will include forms in pinch, coil, slab, and wheel along with surface decoration.
