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PLEASE NOTE:
Sertoma Arts Center will be closed September 1-4 for building maintenance.
 Artists' Reception Sunday, September 7, 2-4pm
Raleigh Room & Hall
Gallery:
Anna Podris + Keith Norval, paintings and encaustics
Display Cases: Kenneth Hall, pottery
On display throughout September.
Image: Anna Podris, Sunset Over Owl City (detail)
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Browse our September-December brochure for a full listing of classes and workshops along with our Fall events. To register, stop by or Register Online
PRESCHOOL
Preschool – Suzuki Early Childhood Music
Age: 1mths-3yrs. Did you know the ear is the first organ to fully develop? This amazing class starts you and your child on a rich and exciting musical journey. We combine music and movement to develop a supportive, positive environment to acquire a lasting enjoyment of music, self-esteem, determination, communication and confidence. From dancing with your little one to playing beautiful orff instruments like the glockenspiel and xylophone, this class sets a foundation for tone, pulse, pitch, and rhythm. Based on the Suzuki Mother-Tongue-Approach (learning by ear), the Suzuki Early Childhood Teacher, Miss Meredith, works with parents through joyful repetition of lullabies, action songs, stories and nursery rhymes. The class creates an environment free from pressure where babies and toddlers can develop rhythmic and melodic awareness, memory and social skills, increased vocabulary, and sensitive group participation at a young age. Different from other young children's music programs, we believe mixed age groups work best! Older children learn sensitivity and the opportunity to model for younger children while younger children develop skills more quickly and securely with the older children as models. Class is 45 minutes. Please bring a small journal for observations after class. One caregiver per child. Parents and caregivers must be prepared to move, dance, read, and sing in class with their child. There is a required CD and booklet. Instructor Meredith Mitchell - Certified Suzuki instructor.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $192/Non-residents $207
#159820 Sep 9-Dec 9 Th 9:45am-10:30am
No class 11/11 and 11/25
YOUTH/TEEN
Art – Art TIME Machine
Age: 7-12yrs. Students will take a trip through time, stopping at monumental art movements to learn about influential artists throughout history. Each class will explore a different time period. This is a hands on, interactive class designed for children to play, learn, and create! Students will construct caves for their own cave paintings, recreate 'Van Gogh's Room,' and learn to look at the Campbell's soup can from a whole new perspective! Chelsea Mason instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $70/Non-residents $85
#159848 Sep 8-Oct 13 M 4:45pm-6:45pm
Drawing – Drawing and Learning from Nature
Age: 10-16yrs. Botanical illustration is a powerful tool for developing visual communication skills and creative thinking that improve scholastic performance in any discipline. The Nature of Drawing introduces participants to drawing and observational skills, as well as providing exposure to themes of natural science. Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this six-session beginner's course reinforces art and science education in school in a fun, outdoor setting! Each class is designed to build upon one another, and will be held both indoors and outdoors to accommodate weather conditions. Students must bring a blanket, towel, or fold-up portable chair. Preston Montague instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $84/Non-residents $99
#164010 Sep 10-Oct 15 W 4:30pm-6:30pm
#164013 Sep 13-Oct 18 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm
Pottery – Exploring Handbuilding & Potters Wheel Techniques
Age: 13-16yrs. This class will provide fun and exciting experiences in handbuilding and thrown wheel projects. All levels of experience are welcome as students will learn basic techniques or build on prior knowledge. Projects will be glazed during the last class and picked up at a later date. This class does not qualify participants for a Studio Card. 4 sessions. Joan Walsh instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $70/Non-residents $85
#160734 Sep 18-Oct 9 Th 4:15pm-6:15pm
ADULT
Dance – Ballroom Couples
Age: 16yrs and up. Students are instructed in at least 4 of the following dances during each series: Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango. Instruction in each dance includes the basics, the techniques, and styling for both beginning and some advanced dance patterns. Fifteen minutes of supervised freestyle dancing is followed by one hour of instruction. Couples only please, each person from each couple must register separately. Liz Sorrell and Mike Metcalf instruct.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $80/Non-residents $95
#159908 Sep 9-Nov 18 T 8:15pm-9:30pm
No class 11/11
Design – 2D Design
Age: 16yrs and up. Students will explore good composition through the Elements and Principles of Design. This is a great entry point for any medium with no pressure! Supply list available on Sertoma's homepage. Chelsea Brown instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $84/Non-residents $99
#159824 Sep 19-Oct 24 F 9:30am-12:00pm
Drawing – The Nature of Drawing
Age: Botanical illustration is a powerful tool for understanding and communicating nature’s design. Whether for scientific exploration, self-expression, or both, botanical illustration gives us an opportunity to document those moments in nature that inspire us. The Nature of Drawing introduces participants to the observation skills and drawing techniques necessary to visualize the plants and animals that nourish our love for nature. Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this six-session beginner's course will provide you with a foundation for visual representation in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Each class is designed to build upon one another, and will be held both indoors and outdoors to accommodate weather conditions. Students must bring a blanket, towel, or portable chair. Supply list available on Sertoma's homepage. Preston Montague instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $84/Non-residents $99
#164014 Sep 13-Oct 18 Sa 12:00pm-2:30pm
Education – The Artist’s Way
Age: 22yrs and up. If you'd like to tap into your creative, intuitive side and explore what's next for you, The Artist's Way can show you a new way of thinking that can open up exciting new paths. Whether you are an aspiring artist or a working artist, have a specific goal in mind, or you just want to discover what's possible, you'll find this group of like-minded people to be supportive and the class transformational! The process is designed to expand your creative and personal interests, increase your confidence, overcome your blocks and transform your relationship with your inner critic - and it's fun. Class members also enjoy connecting and making new friends. Visit: The Artist's Way Raleigh, on Facebook. Class supply fee of $7 made payable to the instructor at first class. Bring your copy of The Artist's Way and a journal for daily entries. Marlene Pelligrino instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $160/Non-residents $175
#159854 Sep 18-Nov 13 Th 1:00pm-3:00pm
Course Fee (Part I): Raleigh residents $98/Non-residents $113
#159855 Sep 9-Oct 14 T 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fibers – Knitting for Beginners
Age: 16yrs and up. Learn the basics of knitting! In the first class you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. In subsequent classes you will explore different patterns, projects, yarns, needles and more! Bring a few pairs of different sized needles, yarn and a can-do attitude! Kendal Draper instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $60/Non-residents $75
#160902 Sep 8-Oct 13 M 6:00pm-8:00pm
Jewelry – Beading & Wire Wrapping for Beginners
Age: 16yrs and up. In Beading & Wire Wrapping for Beginners, you will learn how to string and crimp in the first class and you will learn how to crimp two different ways. In the second class, you will learn how to make single- and double-wrapped loops with wire and beads. You will also learn how to attach them directly to the chain as well as how to attach them using jump rings. In the third class, you will learn how to make simple loops with wire and beads as well as how to attach them directly to each other. You will also learn how to attach them using jump rings. In the fourth class, you will learn how to make a bangle bracelet almost completely out of wire. You will learn how to make the core of a bracelet with wire, coil wire, and make your own hook and S clasp. In the last two classes, you will learn how to make your own findings, including eye pins and earring wires, and incorporate beads to make a bracelet. You will leave each class with a finished project that you designed, except for the techniques that will take more than one class to learn. Jewelry kits available upon request (must notify Sertoma of request at least 2 weeks before the start date of course). Each kit is likely to vary from every other kit regarding price and materials. Jewelry kit information and class supply list available on Sertoma's home page. Elizabeth Strugatz instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $96/Non-residents $111
#161746 Sep 10-Oct 15 W 7:00pm-9:00pm
Jewelry – Workshop: Crocheting with Wire & Beads
Age: 16yrs and up. If you love to crochet with yarn and did not know that you could crochet with wire and beads, and are intrigued by this, or if you love to crochet with yarn and love beads, then this workshop is for you! Once you learn this technique, you will be able to crochet beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that you design! You will only be limited by your own imagination. You will leave this workshop with a beautiful wire crocheted bracelet that you designed! Jewelry kits available upon request (must notify Sertoma of request at least 2 weeks from start date of workshop). Each kit is likely to vary from every other kit regarding price and materials. Jewelry kit information and class supply list available on Sertoma's home page. Elizabeth Strugatz instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh resident $65/Non-residents $80
#161644 Sep 20-21 SaSu 12:30pm-4:30pm
Mat Cutting – Mat Cutting Basics
Age: 15yrs and up. Learn basic mat design and cutting & qualify to use our C&H professional mat cutter. Also learn image mounting and shrink wrapping. You will design and cut a single mat and learn how to do double mats. You must bring a photo or artwork (up to 11'x14') to mat. A $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor, includes all items you need to mat and mount one to two pieces. Leatha Koefler instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $30/Non-residents $45
#159845 Sep 29 M 6:30pm-9:30pm
Mixed Media – Mixed Media/Collage
Age: 13yrs and up. Students will explore nontraditional uses of materials, learn about image transfer and incorporate painting and drawing techniques with the use of collected imagery and materials. This course is designed for experimentation and exploration of new techniques. Chelsea Mason instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $84/Non-residents $99
#159850 Sep 11-Oct 16 Th 1:00pm-3:30pm
Mixed Media – Oil and Wax: Encaustic Painting
Age: 16yrs and up. Create paintings with depth and allure by layering oil and wax paint. We will work on wood panel, building up a background and laying out the basic composition with oil paint glazes. We'll create smooth color transitions with oil paint and juxtapose those layers with textural wax. We will learn basic encaustic techniques to build the main subjects of our paintings with inlaid lines as well as incorporation of mixed media. $60 supply fee due to instructor. Anna Podris instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $84/Non-residents $99
#160123 Sep 9-Oct 14 T 6:30pm-9:30pm
Painting – Introduction to Oils
Age: 16yrs and up. Join artist and instructor Leslie Pruneau, for an informative and highly structured oil painting class. This course is for the beginner or anyone wanting to refresh themselves in this sumptuous medium. We will cover all the basics from color mixing, color values, composition, glazing, brushwork and paint applications, textures and more. We will mostly work from life which gives the student more visual information when learning to paint lights, shadows and color tones. Several different approaches will be discussed through lecture, live demonstrations, as well as books and images of master works. Supply list on Sertoma's homepage. Leslie Pruneau instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $84/Non-residents $99
#159857 Sep 11-Oct 16 Th 1:00pm-3:30pm
Painting – Introduction to Plein Air Painting
Age: 16yrs and up. The Sertoma Portrait Painters proudly presents their signature Portrait workshop series at the Sertoma Arts Center. Each workshop showcases an outstanding artist, demos, instruction and the opportunity to work alongside the showcase's artist. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the basic challenges of painting or drawing directly from nature. Topics include: finding a composition; using light and atmosphere to create depth; learning to simplify shapes and color to create background, middle and foreground. And most importantly: learn the pitfalls of painting outdoors - Bugs! Changing light! Wind! Cold! Sunburn! and...Cows! Supply list available on Sertoma's home page. Sandi Botstein instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $35/Non-residents $50
#160544 Sep 13 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm
Photography – Introduction to Photography
Age: 15yrs and up. A beginning primer, teaching the basics of photography in the digital realm. Students will learn basic photo techniques, the fundamental controls of their camera, when to take the reins, and when to let the camera 'do it's thing.' Bring a DSLR camera or a 'point and shoot' with manual aperture and shutter speed controls. Eric Krouse instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $95/Non-residents $110
#159844 Sep 11-Oct 18 WSa 6:30pm-8:30pm (W) 10:00am-12:30pm (Sa)
Pottery – Workshop: Basic Plaster Mold Making
Age: 16yrs and up. In this informative workshop potters will learn how to make plaster hump molds for handbuilding. Proper set up of a form for casting, plaster mixing, casting and finishing will be covered in detail. Students will make 1 or 2 plaster molds to keep during the session. All levels of potters are welcome. This workshop does not qualify students for a studio card. Materials included. Randy Hinson instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $42/Non-residents $57
#160740 Sep 6 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm
Exercise – Tai Chi Workout
Age: 13yrs and up. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of physical exercise and soft martial art. It is focused on enhancing energy, physical balance and strength, and mental concentration. This 75-minute class will teach skills of body alignment, balance, coordination, and stepping. It will provide you a whole body workout and energy cultivation. Dr. Turner instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $48/Non-residents $63
#159905 Sep 9-30 T 5:30pm-6:45pm
Exercise – Zumba
Age: 12yrs and up. Zumba is dance fitness using music and rhythm from around the world. No dance experience necessary. You’ll be having so much fun that you won't realize that you're exercising. Come and join the Zumba party! Instruction given in English and Spanish. Bring a towel and water bottle. Diana Call instructs.
Course Fee: Raleigh residents $48/Non-residents $63
#159929 Sep 9-Oct 14 T 7:00pm-8:00pm
#159931 Sep 11-Oct 16 Th 10:45am-11:45am
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