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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
Exploring Social Media with Jen Hinton
DATES: Sept 1-2 & Dec 1-2, TIME: 6pm - 8pm,
FEE: $100 both nights, $60 for one night
This learning session provides you with the online tools necessary to succeed in growing your blog or business using social media. Learn how to use twitter, facebook, youtube etc.!
Pre-pay online at geekchicmedia.com or walk-ins welcome!
Mixed Media Memories — M3 with Laurie Pennison
DATES: Thursday, September 16th, 7-9pm
FEE: $50 | $40 STAA members
Create art incorporating your personal letters, pictures and other memories in a fun, relaxed setting. Bring color copies of photos, letters, or mementos to layer into a multi-media painting. Laurie will guide you through the process of using your personal items, as well as found objects, hand writing, color, collage and texture to transform your old keepsakes into a finished work of art. No two pieces of artwork will look the same, and each piece will have very personal meaning. Refreshments will be served. (Consider making laser color copies instead of using original photos and keepsakes. Inkjet copies may bleed). All supplies, except your personal mementos, will be supplied.
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Block Party Friday Fun with Cile Bailey
DATES: Friday September 24 and Friday October 29 during the Block Party from 6-9pm
FEE: $25.00
Come in out of the heat during the block party and create decorative wall hangings with artist, Cile Bailey. Learn techniques in painting, mixed media and texture on wood panels. All ages, materials included. Walk-ins welcome.
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Watercolor Workshops with Karen Stakelum
Dates: Saturday, September 25 and Saturday October 23, 10am – 2pm
FEE: $105 | $95 STAA members Price is per person for a one-day Saturday workshop.
Students can explore and expand their knowledge of watercolors and their application in these all-level, one-day workshops. Learn from award winning artist, Karen Stakelum, how to take a watercolor painting from design to completion. Bring your drawing, ready to paint, on watercolor paper and bring one extra sheet of paper. Supply list available at Mo's Art Supply.
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Bookbinding Basics with Mark Waguespack
DATES: Friday Oct 8, 530-8pm and Saturday Oct 9, 10:30am-3:30pm
FEE: $83 | $75 STAA members
This class will teach students how to make two different styles of books, a Closed Case Accordion and a Leporello, using only glue. Both are basic styles of bookbinding, giving the student an introduction on the proper ways to create text blocks, cut and cover book board, and case books, no experience is necessary. Materials included. Ages 15 and up.
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Hand-Building Sculpted Trays with Julie Katich
DATES: Tuesdays October 12, 19, & 26, 6pm-8:30pm
FEE: $115 | $95 STAA members (supplies included)
In this 3-week session, Julie will instruct and demonstrate sculptural work using various Antique Wood Blocks thatcreate designs on clay. Students will learn hand-building/sculpting techniques, glazes, use of a slab roller and other methods to create trays, cups and vases. The projects are fun and creative!
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ONGOING CLASSES
Life Drawing Group: Figure Drawing
No Instructor, Group gathering
1st and 3/rd 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
“Belly Dancing for Beginners” with Jacqueline Rhodes
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE STAA!!
DATES: Every Wednesday @ 6:45 pm
FEE: $15 per class or $65 for 6 classes
LOCATION:
70354 5th Street, Covington, LA 70433
Regular exercise clothes are acceptable. Please come out and support the STAA by dancing and exercising with this professional dancer! Jacqueline Rhodes began her belly dance career studied under noted international dance instructor and performer, Maria Barannco. She has been trained in traditional Egyptian and Turkish technique and Tribal Fusion. Jacqueline teaches her students not only the history and various styles of belly dance but also the physiology behind the dance's serpentine moves. Come dance with us at the STAA!!
For more information, email: jacquiesbellydance@yahoo.com
St. Tammany Photographic Society
Second Thursday of every month, 7pm-9pm
*Regular Meeting date in December is changed to December 17th
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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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