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STAA is committed to providing an ambitious, multi-media educational program for artists of all ages. STAA’s faculty is comprised of working artists, current or former art educators at the high school or university level, and visiting Artists-in-Residence from around the U.S.A. Instructors are rigorously vetted to ensure students receive the highest quality art instruction in the classical tradition of mentorship, providing guidance in studio art production and critique.
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The registration form can be printed and mailed or emailed to us to register for any of our classes. For more information, email us or call (985) 892-8650.
Mailing Address: 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, Louisiana 70433
- Watercolor Classes with Karen Stakelum
Starts Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - EVERY THURSDAY, 10am-2:30pm, FEE: $85/class.
An opportunity for on-going watercolor classes with instructor and award-winning artist, Karen Stakelum. Topics will include: How to paint believable eyes on people, portraits, painting on Yupo-painting on this substance is challenging but very rewarding if done well, How to 'start' your watercolor after the drawing is complete, masquing-how to mask out a tree or flagpole that sits in a blue sky and more!
- DEMO SERIES: Carol Hallock
Friday, January 20th at 6:30pm. Admission: $15 | $10 STAA members
Join nationally known artist, Carol Hallock as she presents a live painting demonstiration. Hallock has gained widespread respect for her evocative regional, nautical, swamp and tropical scenes. She uses a loose confident stroke filled with rich color. This is a wonderful opportunity to see her in action as she presents her original work. Seating is limited.
- Wine Tasting with Adam Acquistapace
Tuesday, January 24th at 6pm FEE: $20, reservations suggested
The first in a series of wine tastings at STAA with certified wine specialist, Adam Acquistapace. Adam will take you through a detailed tasting and discussion of the many different varietys of wines, regions and more. It is sure to be an informative and enjoyable evening. Bring your friends. Adults only.
- Painting from Life: Oil Painting Workshop
Six Classes: $220 | $200 STAA Members Daily Rate: $45 | $40 STAA Members Wednesdays 9:30am-noon, February 8, 15, 29 & March 7, 14,21
The best way to improve your skill as a painter is to work from life. Using creative still life set ups and costumed models, Carol will demonstrate her techniques and then do individual critiques of student's work. All levels welcome! STAA will provide easels. Supply list available at STAA and Mo's Art Supply in Covington. Instructor: Carol Ordogne
- DEMO SERIES: Sandra Burshell
Friday, March 9th at 6:30pm. Admission: $15 | $10 STAA members
Join award winning pastel artist, Sandra Burshell, for a live demonstration of her work. Known for her "roomscape" interiors, she captures the atmosphere, the air, the actual space in and around her environment. Don't miss this opportunity experience this live demonstration from one of the best. Seating is limited.
- Sculpting the Portrait & Figure in Clay
Four Weekend Course (Sat/Sun), March 10&11, 17&18, 24&25, 31&1 9am - Noon FEE: $370 | $350 STAA members
MoA four-weekend course in rendering the portrait and figure in ceramic clay from a live model, with a month intermission for independent study and clay maquette preparation. Class regroups for a fifth weekend for kiln-firing of their pieces to bisque. Instructor: Objector Snark
ONGOING CLASSES
Friday Night, Clay Night!
FEE: $20 plus clay, 5-7pm every Friday Night.
Beginner Level, Adults Only
Make your own creations in clay under the supervision of artists, Laurie Pennison, Maggie McConnel and Michael Aldana. Learn techniques in hand-building, slab-rolling, glazing etc. This will be a casual group for adults only. Feel free to bring your favorite drink, snacks and lots of friends. $10 additional fee for one half of a 25lb bag of clay, as well as glazes and firing.
Life Drawing Group: Figure Drawing
ON WINTER BREAK-Call for more information on dates 892-8650
No Instructor, Group gathering
2ndt and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
FEE: $25 / $20 STAA members; includes rental facility, life model, wine and cheese.
Bring your own drawing utensils and paper/newsprint or whatever you wish to draw on. This is a laid back group of art enthusiasts that gather to learn from each other and draw. All levels of experience welcome. Adults only; under 18 with parent permission. For information please contact Bill Badon at 504-812-0973 or lthrart@hotmail.com
St. Tammany Photographic Society
Second Thursday of every month, 7pm-9pm
stphotosociety.org
Open to all interested professional and amateur photographers, meeting on a regular basis to engage in activities intended to enhance creativity and technical skills and to promote the understanding of photography as an art.
Open Ceramics Studio
Artists who wish to work on a pottery wheel, a slab roller, or need to kiln-fire work, but don’t need class instruction, call 892-8650 and ask about Open Studio in STAA’s ceramics studio. Daily and monthly rates are available. For more information, email education@sttammanyartassociation.org
or call (985) 892-8650.
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