Arts Education | Classes & Workshops at BBTCAC
Youth Visual Arts Classes
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classes and offerings.
In addition to art offerings at BBTCAC, Black Belt Treasures Teaching Artists are available for in-school, after-school, and community classes and workshops. Please contact Kristin Law, Art Programs & Marketing Director, for more information.
Adult Visual Arts Classes
Adult Art Classes and
workshops are offered throughout the year in a variety of culturally
significant and skill building mediums. Current and past offerings include wheel-throwing (pottery), acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting, printmaking, basket making, chair
caning, stained glass, mosaic jewelry, quilling, quilting, sewing, jewelry
making, oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, pottery, sculpture, and
more.
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for current classes and offerings.
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BLACK BELT MAKERS CLASSES
YOUTH ART CLASSES at Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center:
SUMMER ART CAMPS 2024 - Week long classes, clay and sculpture camp, outdoor nature camp, and mini sessions.
After School Art
Holiday Art Classes - Halloween, Fall, and Christmas inspired Art
All Classes will be posted on Facebook
ADULT ART CLASSES at Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center:
Beginner to Intermediate Ceramics "Wheel Throwing & Hand-Building"
3 and 6 Week Options
LINK to REGISTER ONLINE https://docs.google.com/forms/...
Tuesday Evenings with Kristin Law
COST:
First Time Students for this course
*Three (3) classes $110 + $35 Material Fee** = $145
*Six (6) classes $210 + $40 Material Fee** = $250 Total
Returning Students to this course:
*Three (3) classes $105 + $20 Material Fee** = $125
*Six (6) classes $210 + $25 Material Fee** = $235 Total
Join us for a Multi-Week Course in ceramics for Beginner to Intermediate Students - Tuesday Nights.
Choose your focus:
A. Throwing on the wheel "pottery"
or
B. "Hand-building and sculpture
A | "Pottery" | Learn all the basics: wedging, centering on the wheel, opening and creating simple bowls and mugs, along with basic glazing and firing. Pottery students will also learn hand-building and sculpture techniques.
Pottery is always a six (6) weeks course so that students can learn and perfect throwing techniques - centering, throwing bowls, throwing cylinders, expanding forms, trimming, firing, and decorating. This class will build skills from week to week - so it is very important to attend as much as possible. In the event you must miss one class, it is possible to make it up during another class or Open Studio time.
Tuesday Evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm *see calendar below
B | "Hand-Building and Sculpture" | Learn basic and intermediate hand-building and sculptural techniques, from slab building, pinch pots, coil building, extruder art, sculptures, along with basic decorating/glazing.
"Hand-Building students may sign up for a three (3) or six (six) week course, that will build skills from week to week - so it is very important to attend as much as possible. Six weeks students will create advanced and "more" works. In the event you must miss a class, it is possible to make it up during another class or Open Studio time.
Tuesday Evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 pm *see calendar below
ALL | For those with some wheel-throwing and hand-building experience, we will expand on decorating techniques, shapes, and more advanced skills.
All skill levels are welcome, and all students will be given individualized attention.
COST:
First Time Students for this course:
*Three (3) classes $110 + $35 Material Fee** = $145
*Six (6) classes $210 + $40 Material Fee** = $250 Total
Returning Students to this course:
*Three (3) classes $105 + $20 Material Fee** = $125
*Six (6) classes $210 + $25 Material Fee** = $235 Total
MATERIALS**: All students will be given a tool set and (3 week courses) 12.5 pounds of clay (valued at over $40) or (6 week courses) 25 pounds of clay (valued at over $55). Additional clay and tools may be purchased for an additional fee. Material Fee also includes glazing and firing of pieces created during class and with class clay.
REGISTRATION:
Classes will be limited to 8 students total: a maximum of six (6) wheel-throwing students and four (4) hand-building students - so be sure to register early at 334-682-9878 (or message Kristin).
A $25 Deposit is required upon registration.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
https://docs.google.com/forms/...
CLASS SIZE:
Minimum Students: Three (3)
Maximum Students: Eight (8)
CLASS DATES: 1st and 3rd Tuesday Evenings each month, from 6-9pm.
September 5, 12 (Open Studio on 19th), 26
October 3, (Open Studio on 10th), 17, 24
November 7 Closing “Pot Party”, Kiln Firing and Clean Up! Everyone “fill a pot” with food or drink to share for an end of class party.
OPEN STUDIO DATES
TBA - will included a minimum of 12 hours of Open Studio Time
Instructor: Kristin Law has a degree in Ceramics, Fine Arts, and Art History from the University of Montevallo, and has over 20 years of ceramics teaching experience at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens Visual Arts School in Norfolk, Virginia and through BBTCAC. Kristin is also the Art Programs Director at Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center.
PRIVATE WORKSHOPS
Hand Quilting with Mary Margaret Pettway
Contact Kristin Law for scheduling options
2nd Generation Gee's Bend Quilter - Mary Margaret Pettway - will be teaching Hand Quilting at Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center - upon request. Pre-Registration is Required!!!
Learn the art of hand piecing and quilting from this talented, funny, master quilter in the same style her family and friends have been using for generations. All materials are included in the cost of the class - but students are encouraged to bring material scraps (cotton, denim, and sturdy materials work best) for sharing.
$85 for a 2 hour class, per person ($75 class fee + $10 materials) - is due at registration.
All materials will be provided.
This class is available for Small Groups - inquire for reservations
In addition to these classes at BBTCAC - Mary Margaret and other BBTCAC Teaching Artists are available for demonstrations and private workshops. Call for details.
Coming Soon... Encaustic Painting, Hand Built Pottery, Face Jugs, Pottery & Candles, Raku firing, and more
More Classes...
Friday Night Art Escapes are back!!!
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships, based on financial need, are available for campers – limited scholarships available, apply early!
Consider making a donation towards Scholarship support on your Registration Form
MEMBERSHIP Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center Guild Members at the ASSOCIATE LEVEL and above receive a 10% discount on most classes and workshops. Please inform staff at time of registration.
PLEASE NOTE Camp Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis from completed Registration Applications.
Once a class is full, no more students will be accepted - but a Waiting List will be established.
There are no make-up classes unless classes are canceled by BBTCAC, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Full Refunds will be given ONLY if BBTCAC cancels camp or due to extreme circumstances.
The schedule is subject to change, based on registration.
BEHAVIOR Please discuss the following Behavioral Expectations with your child(ren) before attending classes.
Art Camp and Class is a FUN, CREATIVE, and EXCITING place – but, in order for our staff and volunteers to be able to ‘do their job’ we must ask students to ‘do their job!’
Students are asked to keep in mind that BBTCAC is a place of business – and should respect the Gallery space, customers, and visitors at all times. All students agree to abide by the rules laid out by Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center staff and volunteers, including but not limited to:
Respecting Myself – Students will not engage in activities that could potentially hurt themselves such as misuse of art tools, running, or rough housing;
Respect Others – Students will follow instructions, practice good listening skills, use inside voices, and be courteous to instructors, volunteers, and other students;
Respect the Materials – Students will be careful with all camp supplies and tools, will not waste materials, and will share when asked to do so.
EVENTS...
Hog Wild For Art - each Spring
Art Festival, Music, Kids Activities - in conjunction with Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce Annual BBQ Cook-Off
*more class dates to be announced soon
To Register for Classes, please call (334) 682-9878 or email info@blackbelttreasures.com