Patz Fowle Spent The Summer in Chicago & Kansas City

Above: Patz Posing in Front of Warhol

Darlington County artist Patz Fowle recently spent some time at the Teacher Institute of Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Kansas City Art Institute.

Above: The view from Patz' Dorm Room

Patz on her time in Chicago:

During my two weeks at TICA's drawing and oil painting sessions (June 6-17), I had 81 hours of studio practice and 12 hours of lectures and presentations, and I never wanted it to end! Another awesome things about the TICA program is having the Art Institute of Chicago connected to the school; it's like one colossal cultural classroom. I also had the opportunity to study at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. My husband, Mike, joined me on the weekend and we explored everything that the city had to offer. Chicago was overflowing with art. It was everywhere your eyes landed and it was just what my eyes needed as an art educator and artist!

Above: Patz began work on a portrait of Ilona Smithkin during her time away.

After leaving Chicago, Patz took her talents to Kansas City for the Summer Educators ArtLab at the Kansas City Art Institute.

30 high school art educators from around the world (teaching grades 9-12) were accepted to attend the Kansas City Art Institute Educators ArtLab week-long studio workshop.

The summer of 2009 featured two studio concentrations: Painting, with Assistant Professor Jessie Fisher and Sculpture, with Jim Whitworth.

Applicants chose one of the studios in which to study. Participants had the opportunity to spend 24 hours with their facilitator, plus an additional nine evening studio hours with a technical assistant and/or their facilitator. Artwork produced during the Educators ArtLab was exhibited at the H&R Block Artspace Exhibition Gallery at the end of the week.

Patz chose to do sculpture workshop with Jim Whitworth.

Above: Patz' Color Cones (created in Kansas City)

Black Creek Arts Council would like to congratulate Patz on her accomplishments this summer.

Christmas Shoppe 2010: Guidelines

The Christmas Shoppe is open to all artists, craftsmen, and sculptors with original work. Absolutely no dealers, retailers, imports, or work from kits. All merchandise is to be inside the Arts Center and set up for display by 4pm on Thursday, November 18th. Exhibitors are expected to be ready for business 30 minutes prior to opening on Friday and Saturday.

Advertising: The Christmas Shoppe will be extensively advertised in the local media, as well as through e-blasts, posters, and social media.

Spaces: Each artist will be given a 6-ft. table. The six feet is the width of the booth space. You will be supplied two chairs. You will be required to provide your own table coverings. Only works by approved artists can be sold in the prepaid booth space. You are not allowed to share space with another artist or sale another artist's works in your space.

Electricity: If you need electricity, heavy duty electrical cords and power strips are recommended. Cords must be covered with duct tape. The tape must be removed by the artist after the event.

Miscellaneous: Stock boxes must be kept out of sight. You cannot tear down your space until the show is over.

Applications must be received by 5pm on September 15th. Artists will be contacted by September 30th with the decision of the jury. Applications can be submitted to Jordan Heydt at bartscounc@aol.com. Include your name, address, phone number(s), a brief description of your work, and at least 3 jpegs of your work in the email. Hard copies of the application materials can be received by calling Jordan Heydt at 843.332.6234.

Payment Upon Jury Notification: Payment for your space is due by October 15th. You do not need to pay until you are notified of your inclusion in the Christmas Shoppe by BCAC.

Wan Marsh To Teach Collage Workshop on Sept. 26th

Wan Marsh
99.9% green art

Artist Biography

Growing up in the South Wan was taught to be thrifty. Nothing was discarded if it had an ounce of life in it. Clothes, tools and toys were all passed down. Maybe this explains her reluctance to be wasteful or take anything to the trash.

Wan has been a “green” artist her whole life without realizing it until recently. When discovering mixed media collage she found her calling, an outlet of expression and a purpose for all her “found and saved objects.”

Her art is about recycling, repurposing and reinventing. Her work demonstrates skill and willingness to experiment using a variety of very unconventional materials.
She does this out of a need to change things, create her own order and revisit the past. Wan looks at what others may see as trash and sees possibilities.

Through her art she has found a way to transform the mundane into the sublime, the discarded into the collectable, and the unappreciated, tossed aside parts of life into beauty. She sees art in almost any object.

Wan is a mixed media artist whose work has been featured in shows and has won numerous awards, the latest being The Members Hall of Fame Award on Ovation TV and two assemblages accepted in The CPCC Recycled Art Show.

Wan studied art at the Governor’s School of North Carolina at Salem College in Winston Salem North Carolina. She has also studied at The Penland School of Crafts, Spirit Square, the Mint Museum and CPCC in Charlotte North Carolina. She has worked with many nationally known collage and mixed media artists. She has a degree in design and a horticulture technology degree specializing in landscape design.

Wan has taught decorative painting classes at CPCC in Charlotte and art classes in the CMS school system. She also teaches painting, mixed media and collage privately.

Her mixed media collages consist of, but are not limited to:

paint, paper, wood, glass, photography, metal, fiber and found objects.

She also incorporates many of her unique decorative painting techniques to achieve unlimited effects.

Wan's workshop at BCAC will be held Sept. 26th from 10am to 4pm. Cost for the class is $110 and the Materials List can be viewed by clicking here.

The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance

Art is on Display at Hartsville Memorial Library

For the month of August, twenty works by members of The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance will be on display at the Hartsville Memorial Library on College Avenue in downtown Hartsville.

The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance is made up of artists and artisans from Marlboro County. On display in the library are paintings by: Donald Wayne Chavis, Patricia Gehm, Carolyn Karn, Martha C. Rankin, Janice Rozier, Johnsie Stidd, and R. Thomas Wimberly.

This exhibit marks the second straight month the Hartsville Library and Black Creek Arts Council have collaborated to bring an exhibit to the Serpentine Gallery. The exhibit is also a collaborative effort between Black Creek Arts Council and the Marlboro Area Arts Council. The two countywide organizations have been working together over the last 18 months on forming the Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail.

Above: Penny's Peaches by Donald Wayne Chavis

For more information about The Three Creek Visual Artisans Alliance, click here.

Above: A look at the Serpentine Gallery

Hartsville Idol 2009 Contest Information

♪ No Entry Fee. ♪ Open to all ages. ♪ Solo, Duo or Trio performances are allowed.

Tentative Schedule (based on weather):

Auditions:

August 8 and August 22 from 2 – 4pm (Previous audtions were held on July 25th & August 1st)
Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W, College Avenue, downtown Hartsville.

Performers will sing the song of their choice – acapella - before a panel of judges according to the order in which they sign in.

A maximum of 30 Contestants will be selected to perform the evening of each audition.

Above: Idol Hopefuls Lined Up Outside the Arts Center.

Qualifying Rounds:

August 8, August 22 Same dates as Auditions.
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice.
Judges will select 16 contestants each week to advance to Quarter Final Rounds.

Quarter Final Rounds:

Top 64 Contestants: August 29 and September 12
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s.
Audience Votes will select 32 contestants to advance to Semi-Finals.

Semi-Final Round:

Top 32 Contestants: September 19
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice from the ‘80s, ‘90s or 2000s
Audience Votes will select 16 Contestants to advance to Final Round.

Final Round:

Top 16 Contestants: September 26
Contestants will sing one (1) song of their choice from any era
Audience Votes will determine which contestants receive 1st through 5th place.

Judges:

Chosen by Jeff Martin Entertainment. Judges decisions are final.

Voting:

Hartsville Downtown Development Association is responsible for validation of ballots.
Ballots will be made available to contestants at the end of the contest.

Contestant Responsibilities:

§ Arrive promptly for the 6:15 PM check-in on the pre-assigned competition date.
§ Bring a CD soundtrack to the auditions in the event you are selected as a contestant.
§ Select a different song to perform in each round.
§ Act professionally. Inappropriate behavior will result in disqualification.
§ Omit profanity from songs. If needed, change the questionable word(s).

For more information contact:

Jeff Martin -- 843-332- 3231
Judi Elvington -- 843-332-1600 or Downtownhartsvil@bellsouth.net

Hartsville Idol is presented by the City of Hartsville and Hartsville Downtown Development Association.

Rock The Block Info

The 2nd Annual Rock The Block Concert will take place in downtown Hartsville on August 21st from 7pm to midnight.

Noah Stanley, Pale Horse, Friday Night Fist Fight and Mudfish Jones will perform at Hartsville's home for outdoor entertainment, Burry Park.

For more information about Rock The Block, call the Hartsville Downtown Development Office at 843.332.1600.

Merry Go Round at BCAC

Ok, it's not an arts-based event, but it is an event based at the Arts Center.

Over 125 consignors will turnover their new and gently-used Fall/Winter children's clothing to Nique Knockemus and Christy Feldkirchner for the Merry Go Round Resale at the Black Creek Arts Center from August 27th to 29th.

Sizes will range from newborn to 16. All your children's shopping needs can be met, from dancewear to special occasion clothing, shoes to toys, and books to furniture and room decor.

Event Details:

Thursday, August 27th from 9-6pm
Friday, August 28th from 9-6pm
Saturday, August 29th from 9-1pm (half-price sale)

All sales are final. Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted.

http://www.merrygoroundresale.com/
email: merrygoround-resale@hotmail.com
Nique Knockemus 383-9369
Christy Feldkirchner 383-2959

About The Three Creeks Visual Artisans Alliance...

The name "Three Creeks" is taken from the watershed that encompasses most of Marlboro County. Here, three main creeks, Cottingham Creek, Muddy Creek, and Hagins Prong, all flow through this watershed as do tributaries from most of the other creeks in Marlboro County. These creeks are blackwater creeks creating some of the most picturesque scenes in the county. Water and landscapes are two of the most painted subjects by the artists. Since the group has members from all areas of Marlboro County, it was important to find a name that represents the entire county.

The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00pm in the Marlboro Arts Council's Weatherly-Walker House, located at 303 East Market Street in Bennettsville. Membership is open to anyone- professional or amateur- who is a visual artists residing in Marlboro County.

YMCA Volunteer Camp Visits BCAC

On Tuesday, July 28th, five teenagers and one fearless adult volunteered at the Black Creek Arts Center as part of the Hartsville YMCA's Volunteer Camp. During the week, the campers volunteer at various places throughout the community. This camp is a great way for kids to learn the importance of community involvement. Black Creek Arts Council is pleased to have been a part of this wonderful camp.

Below are photos of the campers:

Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank Lenora Lefew and the Hartsville YMCA for the opportunity to be a part of their Volunteer Camp.

July 27th: Two Art Openings in Hartsville

The Hartsville Museum will be hosting an opening reception for The Artfull Bras Project on Monday, July 27th from 5-8pm. This exhibit of unique bras has been created to promote breast cancer awareness.

The Artfull Bras Project will remain at the Hartsville Museum until noon on August 1st. The Hartsville Museum is located at 222 North Fifth Street.

The Midnight Rooster will be hosting an opening of photography by David Childers. The exhibit is titled Fairy Tales. The opening will begin at 7pm.

(This is a photo of the poster for the exhibit.)

Subgrant Deadline Set For August 18th

Black Creek Arts Council announces that August 18th is the deadline for subgrant applications for arts-based programs that will take place between January and the end of June 2010. Applications must be postmarked by August 18th or turned in to Bruce Douglas at the Black Creek Arts Center, located at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville, by 5pm on August 18th.

Organizations must meet not-for-profit criteria, such as being chartered in South Carolina as a non-profit organization. BCAC funds both established and emerging arts-based organizations, as well as individual artists.

BCAC funds events, programs and activities such as: performances and readings; coordination of arts events; workshops and artist residencies; services to artists and organizations; exhibitions; and artistic and managerial development.

To obtain a copy of the subgrant application or learn more about BCAC’s Subgranting Program, contact Bruce Douglas (843.332.6234, bartscounc@aol.com) or stop by the Arts Center.

BCAC’s Subgranting Program is made possible by the Sonoco Foundation, the South Carolina Arts Commission, the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Art by Nature with Michelle Morris

Imagine yourself as an artist long ago. What supplies would you use? Would your creations look and feel differently? By taking Art by Nature, you will know the answers to these questions.

In Art by Nature, students will create art using materials found in nature. Art by Nature is also a totally eco-friendly class.

Students will learn how to make paints, chalk, paint brushes, inks, and more.

This class is perfect for challenging young minds to think about the environment.

Call the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Art by Nature

Session 1:

Ages: 3 - 12

Cost: $25

Dates: September 2nd through September 23rd (Wednesdays)

Time: 4:00 - 5:15

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Session 2:

Ages: 13 - 18

Cost: $25

Dates: September 2nd through September 23rd (Wednesdays)

Time: 5:30 - 6:45

Camp Creative at BCAC

BCAC IS CALLING ALL KIDS TO CAMP CREATIVE
Arts Council hosting two camps in July

Black Creek Arts Council is inviting all young people to attend its summer camps in July. The Arts Council is proud to announce that Michelle Morris, Leslie Pinto, and Bethany Saleeby Perry will be leading two weeks of camps at the Arts Center this summer.

Camp Creative is back for its second year at the Arts Center. “The name symbolizes what we are providing for our students, which is a platform for creativity,” said Bruce Douglas, Executive Director of BCAC. Instructor Leslie Pinto commented, “Summer camps are just as exciting for teachers as children. Spending time with children as they express themselves through art is something that I enjoy. I also take pride in helping them explore different types of art.”

The first week will be July 13-17 and will be for rising 3rd through rising 6th graders. Campers will learn and work in many different media and styles, including: clay, decorative tiles, paper-maché, mosaics, painting, and more. Sessions on acting and jazz will also be incorporated.

The second week will be held from July 20-24 and will be for rising 1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th graders. Just like the students in the first week, these campers will learn and work with a variety of art genres and media.

The camp will be a great way for students to spend a week of their summer vacation. It will also provide young people who are in town with relatives to meet some new friends.

The camps will conclude with a reception in the Jean & James Fort Gallery at the Arts Center. Family of the campers are invited to attend.

Cost for the camp will be $50 per student, with supply costs being included in the fee. Both camps will meet from 9am to noon, Monday through Friday. For more information, call Bruce Douglas at 843.332.6234 or visit Black Creek Arts Center at 116 West College Avenue in Hartsville.

BBQ Contest Opens to the Public at 11am on Saturday

BBQ Contest

Saturday, May 2nd from 11am to 2pm

Cargill Way in Downtown Hartsville (behind the YMCA)

$10 tickets

Fifteen cook teams from all over the Carolinas will converge on Cargill Way on May 1st, cook all night, and then, undoubtedly, put the BBQ in Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ.

For one cooker in particular, this festival will be a homecoming of sorts. Joe Scott and his wife, Carrie, will be cooking in both the Anything Butt and BBQ contests. Both Scotts are natives of Hartsville and are eagerly awaiting the chance to compete in front of relatives and lifelong friends in Hartsville.

Cargill Way will also be hosting the Good Living Marketplace. This Saturday should be an exciting Saturday in Downtown Hartsville.

Anything Butt Contest - May 1st at 7pm

Anything Butt Contest

featuring appetizers, entrees and desserts made with any ingredient but pork.

Friday Night, May 1st at 7pm

Cargill Way, Downtown Hartsville (Behind the YMCA)

Tastings will be available from over 20 cook-teams in two categories: appetizer/entrée or desserts. Top prize in each category is $100 along with the People’s Choice awards. Prize winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m (just before the I Love My Blue Jeans contest) $15 entry provides you access to each of the cooks' entries, music from Nicki & DaBlooze and the blue jeans contest. Beverages will be available for purchase.

Come out and try amazing appetizers, hearty entrees, and delightful desserts from many Darlington County cookers, caterers and restaurants, as well as from visiting professional cook teams.

Call Bruce at the Black Creek Arts Center for more information, 843.332.6234.

Major Sponsors

Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorship of Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ:

843.413.0525

Supporters of the Pork

Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorship of Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ:

Cleve Folsom Motors

City of Hartsville

Coldwell Banker - Gandy, Tiller & Associates

Ed Haenni

Judy Haenni

Harrington Auto Brokerage

Hill & Jordan, LLC

JKH, Ltd.

Moore, Beauston & Woodham

Mutual Savings & Loan

Sweeney, Wingate & Barrow

YMCA of the Upper Pee Dee

Anything Butt Sponsors

Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorship of Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ:

Driggers & Moyd

First Citizens

Heritage Community Bank

Hilex-Poly

Oak Manor Inn

Pepsi of Florence

Total Image

Trust Company of South Carolina

I Love My Blue Jeans Contest Sponsors

Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorship of Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ:

CareSouth Carolina

Flossie Mae's

Hartsville's Army-Navy Store

Lulu's

Minnie's Giftique

BBQ: I Love My Blue Jeans

BBQ FESTIVAL TO HOST I LOVE MY BLUE JEANS CONTEST

Blue Jeans; everybody’s got a favorite pair. It might be an old pair with holes in the knees or worn out spots around the back pockets. Or maybe it’s a designer pair from Minnie’s, Lulu’s or Flossie Mae’s. No matter the name brand or the condition, Black Creek Arts Council wants to see you in your favorite jeans at Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ on May 1st and 2nd. On Friday night, there’s even a contest where you can strut your stuff in your favorite jeans.

The I Love My Blue Jeans Contest will take place at 8:30 on Friday night on Cargill Way in Downtown Hartsville. “This event is not all about barbeque,” said Judy Haenni of Black Creek Arts Council. “We want to see people proud of the way they look in their favorite blue jeans.”

Celebrity judges from Hartsville’s Army-Navy Store, Lulu’s, Flossie Mae’s, Minnie’s, and CareSouth Carolina will determine the winner of the contest. There will also be a People’s Choice Award given to the fan favorite; because as we know from American Idol, we might not always agree with the judges. “Do you always agree with what Simon Cowell says?," says Bruce Douglas, in referencing the megahit TV show. "Well, you might not agree with Brandi Wheeler either. Not that I am comparing Brandi to Simon.”

To enter I Love My Blue Jeans, call Bruce at the Arts Center or sign up at the ticket booth on Friday night. The entry fee is $10. Prizes include $100 for the judges’ top choice in the men’s and women’s categories and $50 for winning the People’s Choice.

Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ is a barbeque festival hosted by Black Creek Arts Council. The event will be held on May 1st and 2nd on Cargill Way in Downtown Hartsville (behind the YMCA). The festivities will begin on Friday night at 7pm with the Anything Butt Contest featuring appetizers, entrees and desserts. After the cooking contest, I Love My Blue Jeans will take place. Nicki & DaBlooze, a classic rock, country, and blues band, will be on stage throughout the evening. Friday night tickets are $15.

On Saturday, a $10 ticket will give you the opportunity to enjoy all the barbeque you can eat from several of the region’s top cook teams.

For more information, visit blackcreekarts.org or call Bruce at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234.

Gentlemen: We want you in the contest, too.

BBQ: Carolina Pit Masters

BLACK CREEK, BLUE JEANS, & BBQ TO HOST CAROLINA PIT MASTERS
2 Day BBQ Festival to Feature Top Cooks in Region

If you like BBQ and want to learn to cook like your favorite restaurant or professional BBQ cook team, Black Creek Arts Council has just what you’re looking for: The Carolina Pit Masters BBQ Cooking School. The Pit Masters will be in Hartsville on May 1st & 2nd for Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ, with classes being offered on Saturday, May 2nd.

Jack Waiboer, head instructor for the Pit Masters, will be conducting 2 one-hour seminars on Saturday at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. During that time, Jack will share with you how you can cook like a pro and improve your grilling efforts. Another Pit Master, Garland Hudgens, will be cooking competitively at the BBQ Cook-off on Saturday. The cook-off features more than 15 teams, all vying for cash prizes. The BBQ Cook-off will be blind judged by the South Carolina Barbeque Association’s Certified Judges. There will be all-you-can-eat BBQ for $10 starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

People have come from as far away as Chicago and Canada for the Carolina Pit Masters. During Black Creek, Blue Jeans, & BBQ, those same instructors will be coming to you. Come out and enjoy the fun, food, and entertainment with Black Creek Arts Council and the Carolina Pit Masters on May 1st and 2nd.

Cost to attend the seminar is $10. To sign up and be guaranteed a seat, call the Black Creek Arts Center at 843-332-6234. Credit cards accepted.

The mission of Black Creek Arts Council is to promote and foster the Arts in Darlington County. BCAC’s offices are housed in a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility at 116 West College Avenue. BCAC offers a variety of programs including art classes of all styles, after-school activities, pre-school aged programs, private music lessons, and various types of gallery exhibits. BCAC also offers assistance with arts management, funding, education, and program coordination to arts and cultural organizations in Darlington County.

Spring Fling: Fashion, Food, & Fun

Event: Spring Fling in Hartsville
Location: The Black Creek Arts Center on College Avenue
Date: April 16th
Time: 6 - 8pm

Come to the Black Creek Arts Center to enjoy fashion, food, and fun with Lulu's Merle Norman, Flossie Mae's, Juice Kids, Governor's Run Golf Course, Minnie's Giftique, Jack Be Nimble, Hartsville Furntiure Company, Vintage Wine Shop, and, of course, your friends from Black Creek Arts Council.

The Gallery at the Arts Center will be transformed into a runway. Models will be showcasing the latest fashions from Lulu's, Flossie Mae's, Juice, Governor's Run, Minnie's and Jack Be Nimble.

Refreshments will be provided by Porter's Gourmet Foods.

Admission is free.

For more info, call Bruce Douglas at 843.332.6234.

Author Luncheon: Todd Johnson

On Thursday, April 9, 2009, Burry Bookstore and Black Creek Arts Center are co-hosting a book and author luncheon from 12 noon until 2:00 pm. Musician, producer, and author Todd Johnson will be sharing his southern novel The Sweet By and By.

Dubbed as a cross between Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias, this is the story of five women, in different stages of life, living in a small town in North Carolina. They cross paths and share their joys and sorrows as friendships are forged between them. The release date for the book is February 17, 2009.

Todd Johnson grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with honors in history and receiving his masters from Yale Divinity School. Todd has enjoyed a successful career as a musician and producer. He has performed with a long roster of major artists, including Garth Brooks, Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, Marc Anthony, Barry Manilow, Al Jarreau, Michael Bolton, Sarah Brightman and Natalie Cole. In 2006 he received a Tony Award nomination as a producer of The Color Purple on Broadway. You can visit his website at THIS LINK.

The luncheon will be held in the Gallery at Black Creek Arts Center at 116 West College Avenue. Tickets are $35 and include the book, lunch catered by Bizzell's Food and Spirits, as well as the opportunity to chat with Todd and have your book signed. Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 26, 2009, and may be purchased at Burry Bookstore and Black Creek Arts Center. Please make checks payable to Burry Bookstore.

Please call 843-332-2511 for more information or mailto:burrybooks@msn.com?subject=SweetBy&By.

Intro to Painting & Drawing for Young People

Intro to Painting & Drawing with Phyllis Cunningham
For Young People Ages 8 & Up
Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:15
Begins April 14th
$90 for 6 Weeks
Call Bruce at the Arts Center to sign up, 843.332.6234.

Above: Work by One of Phyllis' Students

A Message From The Teacher:

In teaching art, I believe anyone can learn to draw and paint based on the fact that any form can be broken down into simple shapes. Also, that creativity follows mastery and a strong foundation enables students to take any artistic path.

First, we will learn to draw what we see, in an effort to draw somewhat realistically, and I emphasize learning to use and care for our materials. The first 6 classes will introduce beginning drawing, with acrylics and other media used to enhance the lessons. Since painting is drawing with a brush, drawing skills are involved in each class.

Students gain self-esteem, confidence, patience and pride. They also learn how to focus and respect others. Each 6 week segment will build upon my beginner drawing. (There is always a brief lecture and I sometimes use handouts.) We usually do one complete project/painting per class in the sessions that follow those first 6 weeks.

But- most of all- we have FUN!

-Phyllis

More work by a Phyllis Cunningham Student

Children's Classes with Michelle Morris

In May, Michelle Morris will be offering Clay and Mixed Media Classes at the Arts Center in Hartsville.

Clay

The Clay Class will meet on Mondays beginning May 4th and ending May 25th. The class will meet from 4:00 to 5:15 and the cost is $20.

Mixed Media

The Mixed Media Class will meet on Wednesdays beginning May 6th and ending May 27th. The class will meet from 4:00 to 5:15 and the cost is $20.

To register for these classes, call Bruce Douglas at the Arts Center, 843.332.6234.