Guided STUDIO
Drawing & Painting Guided Studio
2024 Sessions
Join us to draw and/or paint and commune with other artists! This is less structured than a traditional class. This is self-led studio time where you decide what you would like to work on and in what medium. There is a very experienced and talented instructor on site to assist and guide you and to offer constructive critique if you like. Newbies to experienced artists are welcome. You must register ahead online for each session that you wish to attend. Online registration Required.
Please Note:
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This is a guided studio, NOT a traditional class.
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Bring your drawings, paintings, and materials to work and socialize with others doing the same.
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Get expert guidance, assistance and critique from an experienced and talented instructor.
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You must register and pay ahead online for each session that you wish to attend. NO DROP INS!
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You must attend the session for which you registered.
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This class is for adults only.
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Bring your own materials.
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No materials will be provided except basic water containers and paper towels.
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The instructor is experienced with all drawing materials, watercolor, acrylic and oil paint.
**Membership discount not applicable
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Thursday Guided Studio
Fee: $20 per session – bring your own supplies, water cups and paper towels included
Time: Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Instructor: Chet lawson
Ceramic Guided Studio
2023 Fall & 2024 Sessions
Make your clay ideas come to life! This class is less structured; you decide what you would like to make. You can experience the wheel, or hand-build a creation on the table. No experience is necessary. Newbies and experienced potters are welcome. Arrive later, leave earlier, or enjoy the entire session, but you must attend the session for which you registered. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration Required.
Supplies Included: A maximum of 5 pounds of clay and studio glaze included for each session. Extra clay can be purchased as needed from instructor if supplies allow.
Glaze and Firing: Please allow for up to three weeks for your work to be ready for pick up. The instructor will use studio glaze only. If you want to glaze it yourself with underglaze, make it known to the instructor and determine when the piece will be ready for you to glaze. You may return on another Tuesday OR Thursday night after the piece is bisque fired and pay $10 cash to glaze it yourself with the underglaze of your choice.
**Membership discount not applicable
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Tuesday Studio
Fee: $35 per session – includes wheel throwing OR hand building only, studio glaze and firing
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Instructor: Kim Bowen
Clay Studio CLOSED November 22 – 26, 2023 & December 23 – January 7, 2024
Thursday Studio
Fee: $35 per session – includes wheel throwing OR hand building only, studio glaze and firing
Time: Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Instructor: Eve Marino
Clay Studio CLOSED November 22 – 26, 2023 & December 23 – January 7, 2024
Experienced Potters Studio
2023 Fall & 2024 Spring Sessions
This is an open studio time for experienced potters who do not require instruction but want access to a clay studio and firing in our kilns. It is completely self-guided. It is open to potters with at least one year of experience, ages 18 and up. No instruction is included.
Supplies Needed: Clay may be ordered and purchased from the Arts Center when we order for the studio or you may bring your own. Clay must meet firing requirements for the kiln. See studio managers for firing requirements.
Glaze and Firing: Please allow up to three weeks for your work to be ready for pickup. Glaze is included but not done for you. All firing will be done by designated Arts Center clay studio instructors ONLY. Beginning September 1, 2022, firing fees will be incurred for pieces over a certain size or weight. See studio manager for firing fees.
**Membership discount not applicable
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Fee: $75 per month
Time: Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clay Studio CLOSED November 22 – 26, 2023 & December 23 – January 7, 2024
Tuesday and Thursday nights overlap with Open Studios. Hours subject to change, if the studio is needed for a single-day special event. Arts Center staff present, no instructor.
110 Federal Street
Anderson, SC 29625
864.222.2787
info@andersonarts.org
SUPPORT
At the Anderson Arts Center, we offer vital arts resources for all in Anderson County. Help us keep the arts accessible to our community and beyond!
Funding assistance provided by the Anderson County and City Accommodations Tax Fund and by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.