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ACTIVITIES SCHEDULES

Blue Ridge Arts Center offers a broad schedule of activities to support a wide variety of members. For your convenience, we present our schedule in chronological order with the type of activity color coded for easy selection. There is a button at the bottom of this page that will allow you to print the page for your reference. However, remember that our schedules are dynamic, so you should recheck here occasionally to make sure you have the latest information. Also, there is a special notice at the bottom of this page that you should read if signing up for a class. If you need further information, contact BRAC, Phone 864-882-2722 or email office@blueridgeartscenter.com

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THE MARKET AT KEOWEE TOWNE
BRAC is providing the finishing touch for the Café by featuring a different artist each month. Currently appearing is oil paintings by award winning artist Jack Rookard.. Purchases of the artwork can be made by contacting the BRAC office at 882-2722. Visa & MasterCard are now accepted. This exhibit is open to all artists.

Teen Drawing and Composition Classes
Thursday; January 6, 13, 20, 27;
Instructor: Julie Casil – Cost: $30.00

Kinder Klass - Crazy about Color
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Kiser – Cost: $30.00

Kid’s Art Class – Crazy about Color – Ages 8 to 10
Wednesday, Jan. 9,16,23,30; from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Hamilton – Cost: $30.00

17th ANNUAL OPEN JURIED EXHIBIT - “Captured Imagination” - January 18 – March 7, 2008 –
This year’s Juried show will introduce a new opportunity for the artists, patron and benefactor level members, business sponsors, and grantors. An invitational reception will be held the evening of Saturday, January 12, prior to the juror making the final selection for the juried exhibit on Sunday, January 13. The guests will be able to view and purchase items indicated for sale. All artwork purchased must remain for the duration of the exhibits. Sorry, no exceptions. For detail artist information, click here!

“Salon” for work that is not chosen for the juried show will be on exhibit at the Historic Ballenger House. You will be able to both view and purchase pieces on display. The opening reception is Friday, January 18th, 5:30 – 8:00 in conjunction with the BRAC opening and the Downtown Go Round. Funding has been provided in part by the Oconee County ATAX Committee.

Precious Metal Clay
Instructor: John Ishler
Cost: $75.00 and a $75.00 supply fee.
Manufacture, form, and assemble PMC to complete a finished piece of jewelry.
A three-day workshop on Jan. 31st, 2 to 5 p.m.; Feb. 2nd, 10 to 1 p.m.; Feb. 5th, 2 to 5 p.m.
The supply cost is due on or by Jan. 17th. Call office for registration.

Watercolor Plus – (6 classes)
Instructor: Jan Spencer- Cost: $150.00
A watercolor class with the extras. This instructor has many years of experience in the classroom and at BRAC.
Fridays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29, and March 7,14, no class on Feb. 22.
Watch for session two of of Jan’s adult classes.

Portrait and Figure Drawing – (3 evening classes)
Instructor: Jan Spencer – Cost: $75.00
A beginner/intermediate level class in live drawing.
Tuesdays- Feb. 5,12, 26; No class on the 19th. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Intermediate Drawing Off The Cuff – (6 classes)
Instructor: Bob Theime – Cost: $75.00
This intermediate class will offer skills and tips to strengthen your talent in drawing with pencil.
Mondays- Feb. 11,18, 25 March 3, 10,17; 10:00 a.m. – noon.

Home-School Art Ventures – mixed ages
Wednesday -1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (This is a year-long class)
Instructor: Shadi Shahdadi- Cost: $200.00 a year
This class is back by popular demand. Small class size with excellent instructor to student ratio. A $30.00 deposit will be required and balance can be paid in monthly installments. We still have a few slots available.

OCONEE SCHOOLS K-12 STUDENT EXHIBIT - March 21, 2008 - May 22
The March 21st opening reception will kick off the annual exhibit of approximately 300 pieces of 2D and 3D art work, produced by SDOC students in grades K-12 and selected by their art teachers.

This is an opportunity to see the quality of pieces created by students; and for the students to feel the honor of participating in a public exhibit. We are continuously getting specific opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their work.

POP Open Studio Tout - May 9 - 11.
This studio tour will include artists from Pickens, Oconee and Pendleton (POP). Participating artists will have their work displayed at BRAC as well as what is shown at their studio.

For detail artist information, click here!

Demos and Week-end workshops are being planned for spring and summer. Let Lisa know what kind of classes you are interested in taking by calling her at the office.

Please note: Our teachers have scheduled specific dates and times for their classes, and if we have not reached minimum enrollment at least ten days before the start of class, we can not cover their pay and are forced to cancel the class

The teachers may have to rearrange their schedules and may not be able to fill in the dates with income produing activities. They also may have lost other opportunities.

We notify our students so they do not show up in vain, and we return their uncashed tuition checks. But, cancellations are tough on the students too. They may have purchased supplies or rearranged their schedules needlessly.

Please send in your tuition early to help avoid cancellations. Your check will not be cashed until the first day of class. The sooner we know that we will be able to reach the minimum for a class, the better for you, the teacher and the association.