FLORENCE-There are still spots available in our upcoming KD ART LAB classes. We are so excited to be be able to offer classes taught by these amazing art educators! Check out all we have to offer at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts below and visit our website to register today! www.florencealmuseums.com/
We are also excited about partnering with Tennessee Valley Museum of Art through the Shoals Art & Education Collaborative. We aim to support each other through cross-promotion and expanded access to high-quality art education across the Shoals community. Check more programs for kids and adults at TVAA! Information on classes and scholarship opportunities can be found at https://tennesseevalleyarts.
ALTERNATIVE METHODS
On Thursdays starting April 2, Barb Hendricks is offering a class on Alternative Methods for students ages 9-12. This class will explore non-traditional art experiences. Students will learn about different artists and experiment with their techniques like Alexander Calder’s mobiles, Louise Nevelson style sculptures, and Echer tessellations.
POTTERY
Tuesdays, starting April 7 for students ages 10-14, Kayla McKinney will offer a Pottery class. Students will gain hands-on experience in the studio, focusing on hand-building techniques and glazing.
MAKE, MOVE, & PLAY
Erin Dailey returns for another session of Make, Move, & Play open to student ages 7-9, starting Wednesday, April 1. In this playful, design-centered approach students will explore collage, construction, shape, pattern, and a variety of materials and mediums through guided projects that encourage experimentation and creative thinking. The curriculum mirrors the fall session with thoughtful adaptations for returning students, ensuring new discoveries for everyone. All materials are provided, and no previous experience is necessary.
NATURE JOURNALING
For Adults, Jenny Dawn Stucki will guide a Nature Journaling class on Tuesdays, March 31- April 28 (5 sessions).
Deepen your connection to the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. Learn how to keep an illustrated observational journal and make new connections with the world around you. Enjoy the opportunity to refine your drawing skills and experiment with new materials and techniques. Increase your skills of observation and curiosity, and enrich your discoveries with nature!
Class locations will alternate between Florence Arts and Museums sites. Class materials are provided; however students will want to bring their own (optional) outdoor supplies: pack stool or folding chair, hat, water bottle, bug spray, etc. as weather dictates. Class size limited to 8 adults.We are so excited to be kicking off another season of art classes with these amazing teachers!
For more information, call the KDAC at 256-760-6379 OR Tennessee Valley Museum of Art at 256-383-0533.
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