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Smithfield Music
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Art Classes
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About Us
Contact Us
Our favorite links
Isle of Wight Tourism
Smithfield Little Theatre
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Isle of Wight County
Town of Smithfield
The Arts Center @ 319
319 Main Street in the
Historic District
757-357-7707
To sign up for a class...
Contact us,
or call 757-357-7707,
or download, complete and mail us
a class registration form.
Contact us,
or call 757-357-7707,
or download, complete and mail us
a class registration form.
The Arts Center is seeking
Art Instructors and Students
with interest in varying Media.
Please call us if you are
interested in instructing or
taking classes!
Contact Sheila Gwaltney at
357-7707 for further
information.
Art Instructors and Students
with interest in varying Media.
Please call us if you are
interested in instructing or
taking classes!
Contact Sheila Gwaltney at
357-7707 for further
information.
Summer Acrylic Art Afternoons <-new
Instructor: Priscilla Barbour
Age group: 10 to teen
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 22, 29; August 12, 19, 26
2:00 to 4:00 PM
NOTE: This is a series of one-day classes.
Firm registration deadline: Monday of that week
$15 members / $35 non-members
Materials fee of $35 to instructor at first class.
The materials fee is a one-time / first time fee for
new students. Instructor will provide materials
list if you wish to bring your own.
Spend two hours each Wednesday afternoon
during July and August exploring acrylics.
Students will begin two projects of their own
subject to be completed by the end of August.
Bring your own supplies and subject matter or
materials will be supplied for a fee.
Come any Wednesday during the summer. This
class is built for a flexible schedule to allow for
vacations and other activities.
Drawing Class <- new evening class
second session
Instructor: Sheila Gwaltney
Older teen to adults
Tuesday, July 7, 14,21, 28; 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Registration deadline: July 5
Class fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
$15 materials fee payable to instructor if
not procured for first session
A general introduction to drawing, this class
covers the fundamentals of drawing in charcoal
and graphite, taking the student through
sketching to producing a finished drawing.
Instructor: Priscilla Barbour
Age group: 10 to teen
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 22, 29; August 12, 19, 26
2:00 to 4:00 PM
NOTE: This is a series of one-day classes.
Firm registration deadline: Monday of that week
$15 members / $35 non-members
Materials fee of $35 to instructor at first class.
The materials fee is a one-time / first time fee for
new students. Instructor will provide materials
list if you wish to bring your own.
Spend two hours each Wednesday afternoon
during July and August exploring acrylics.
Students will begin two projects of their own
subject to be completed by the end of August.
Bring your own supplies and subject matter or
materials will be supplied for a fee.
Come any Wednesday during the summer. This
class is built for a flexible schedule to allow for
vacations and other activities.
Drawing Class <- new evening class
second session
Instructor: Sheila Gwaltney
Older teen to adults
Tuesday, July 7, 14,21, 28; 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Registration deadline: July 5
Class fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
$15 materials fee payable to instructor if
not procured for first session
A general introduction to drawing, this class
covers the fundamentals of drawing in charcoal
and graphite, taking the student through
sketching to producing a finished drawing.
Getting to know your camera <--- new date:
Instructor: Shirley Whitenack Sat, Aug 8
Age group: Teen to adult
Maximum enrollment: 10 students
Saturday, August 8
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Firm registration deadline: 5 PM, August 1
$45 members / $65 non-members
A Beginning Level Class.
What are these buttons and what do they do?
Award-winning photographer Shirley
Whitenack will teach this basic photography
class that will introduce you to the workings of
your camera. Camera components identified
and explained.
Learn how to see and read light to get correct
exposure as well as how to use flash outdoors
to improve your photos. Lots of personal
attention and hands-on practice outside to
enhance your learning.
Learn various methods to organize, store, and
archive images. Both digital and 35mm film
cameras welcome. Bring your camera, your
instruction manual, and your questions.
Take Better Pictures <--- new
Instructor: Shirley Whitenack
Age group: Teen to adult
Maximum enrollment: 10 students
Saturday, August 22
11:00AM to 3:00 PM
Firm registration deadline: 5 PM, August 8
$45 members / $65 non-members
An intermediate level class.
Do you feel as if your camera is controlling
you instead of the other way around? Learn
techniques to improve your photography in
the camera not on the computer!
Both film and digital photographers are
welcome. After a quick review of key camera
functions, we will concentrate on improving
composition, controlling point of focus, and
learning how to effectively use depth of field
(blurred, soft background vs. detailed, sharp
background). Learn how to see light and take
advantage of directional light to add impact to
your photographs.
Also, learn to use flash photography in low
light as well as in bright sunlight! In addition
to classroom time, there will be plenty of
opportunity to take pictures.
Lots of personal attention and hands-on
practice to enhance your learning.
Bring your camera and film/digital media, your
instruction manual, and your questions.
Instructor: Shirley Whitenack Sat, Aug 8
Age group: Teen to adult
Maximum enrollment: 10 students
Saturday, August 8
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Firm registration deadline: 5 PM, August 1
$45 members / $65 non-members
A Beginning Level Class.
What are these buttons and what do they do?
Award-winning photographer Shirley
Whitenack will teach this basic photography
class that will introduce you to the workings of
your camera. Camera components identified
and explained.
Learn how to see and read light to get correct
exposure as well as how to use flash outdoors
to improve your photos. Lots of personal
attention and hands-on practice outside to
enhance your learning.
Learn various methods to organize, store, and
archive images. Both digital and 35mm film
cameras welcome. Bring your camera, your
instruction manual, and your questions.
Take Better Pictures <--- new
Instructor: Shirley Whitenack
Age group: Teen to adult
Maximum enrollment: 10 students
Saturday, August 22
11:00AM to 3:00 PM
Firm registration deadline: 5 PM, August 8
$45 members / $65 non-members
An intermediate level class.
Do you feel as if your camera is controlling
you instead of the other way around? Learn
techniques to improve your photography in
the camera not on the computer!
Both film and digital photographers are
welcome. After a quick review of key camera
functions, we will concentrate on improving
composition, controlling point of focus, and
learning how to effectively use depth of field
(blurred, soft background vs. detailed, sharp
background). Learn how to see light and take
advantage of directional light to add impact to
your photographs.
Also, learn to use flash photography in low
light as well as in bright sunlight! In addition
to classroom time, there will be plenty of
opportunity to take pictures.
Lots of personal attention and hands-on
practice to enhance your learning.
Bring your camera and film/digital media, your
instruction manual, and your questions.
Camp will be taught by various artists and expose students to multiple media.
For Age Group 7 to 9:
The cost per child is $75 per week for members, $95 for non-members, plus a $25 materials fee. Maximum enrollment for each session is 14 students, so sign up early. |
| Summer Arts Camp 2009 |