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Visual Arts
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave
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(334) 501-2963 -
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Below is a list of all visual arts classes offered this summer season at JDCAC. Make sure to check out the Auburn Parks and Recreation Summer Season Brochure.
If you are interested in signing up for one or more of the classes, please do so through MyRec. Citizens must have an online MyRec account to register for any Parks and Recreation programs. To access the online system and create an account visit auburnal.gov/parks/register. Programs with an associated cost will require payment which can be made online using a credit card. Individuals who wish to pay with cash or check can register and pay in person at the Harris Center, located at 425 Perry St., Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration will only be accepted from participants who live or work in the City of Auburn during the first two weeks of registration.
Creative Kids
Drawing is a fundamental skill that should be learned by all children. The young artist will be introduced to basic drawing and painting as a fun subject while developing learning and creative skills. Creative expressions will be emphasized while students work with a variety of media such as watercolor, oil pastel, color pencil, pencil, ink, etc. $225.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 5 - 8 | M - F | 6/1 - 6/5 | 9 - 11 a.m. | JDCAC |
| 8 - 14 | M - F | 7/27 - 7/31 | 9 - 11 a.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Dong Shang • dongshang@hotmail.com • (229) 347-6293
Origami, Collage and Paper Quilling
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of folding paper, is a fascinating and creative craft for kids. Through folding, origami uses numerous folds with fine attention to the detail. The value of Origami is not how fast or how many models can be completed but rather practice, patience and precision. Through practice, the students gain better understanding of patterns, spatial relations and 3-D design elements. Paper Quilling is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coils or scrolls. And arranging them to form elegant art. Students learn how to use the tools to roll coils and scrolls. Then pinch, shape and arrange them into decorative patterns. $225.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 7 - 12 | M - F | 6/8 - 6/12 | 9 - 11 a.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Dong Shang • dongshang@hotmail.com • (229) 347-6293
Chinese Watercolor Class
Chinese painting is a unique ancient style of painting that is great, fun, and easy to learn. Chinese painting is a wonderful way for young artist to learn a new painting technique. Students will learn the techniques of Chinese brush painting through painting flowers, landscape and animals. $225.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 7 - 12 | M - F | 8/3 - 8/7 | 9 - 11 a.m. | JDCAC |
| Session I | 1/20 - 3/10 | |||
| Session II | 4/7 - 5/26 |
Contact: Dong Shang • dongshang@hotmail.com • (229) 347-6293
Auburn Open Studio
Artists coming together to create art and support expression. No matter what level artist – you are welcome! All mediums are encouraged – watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and outsider art. FREE.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 18+ | F | 1/1 - 5/31 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Raymond VanTilburg • rayvantilburgart@gmail.com • (630) 697-2929
Make sure to create a MyRec account and register with us!