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July 2012

2012 Juried Exhibition

07/06/2012 - 10:00am - 08/31/2012 - 5:00pm

This is the third year in a row The Jacksonville Center for the Arts will host a Juried Exhibition. We are committed to hosting one Juried Exhibition a year, offering substantial cash prizes and professional pubic recognition for artists. This year's juror will be Lexington, North Carolina artist, Jim Moon. More information of Jim Moon can be found at jimmoon.net This event is free of charge.

Soldered Pendants with Gina Louthian

07/02/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn to create a collaged or vintage image and then encase it in soldered silver and glass, making a unique metal frame. This mini frame can then be made into a pendant, ornament, earrings, or any other creative use. Tools and materials are provided. Some collage materials are included, but students are encouraged to bring personal treasures, such as images, beads, lace, etc. to incorporate in their own personal piece. Students should be able to make 2-3 pendants. Fee: Jax Member $72, General Public $88.

Penny Rugs with Betsy Orlando

07/04/2012 - 9:00am - 07/06/2012 - 5:00pm

Penny Rugs date back to the 18th century when frugal women used scraps of wool too small for hooking or braiding rugs to create items to decorate their homes. The term penny rug came from coins used to make circles which were stitched onto burlap or feed sack backings to give them weight. The penny on early days was much larger than today's penny! These rugs were not made to be used on floors, but on beds, table tops, mantels or as pillows and wall hangings. Fee: Jax Member $243, General Public $300.

Fundamentals at the Forge with Charles Orlando

07/04/2012 - 9:00am - 07/06/2012 - 5:00pm

Beginning and intermediate students will learn or improve the basic forging skills required in blacksmithing. Participants will practice fire management, drawing out, shaping, punching, cutting, welding, and heat treating. These skills will be applied on small projects for the beginner, and larger projects for those with some experience. Efficiency in the use of time and tools while working around the anvil will be stressed. Fee: Jax Member $243, General Public $300.

Garden Sculpture with Jayn Avery & Lee Chichester

07/09/2012 - 10:00am - 07/13/2012 - 1:00pm

Design and build your own sturdy, weatherproof garden sculptures that are light enough to move when you want a change-up in your garden, yet withstand the tests of time in the outdoors. Participants will design, assemble, shape, and manipulate a lightweight under-structure, then surface it with a weatherproof skin on which paint/plaster/tile can be added to create the fantastic or realistic sculpture. Fee: Jax Member $153, General Public $188.

Advanced SoulCollage(R) with Joanne Wolfe

07/12/2012 - 1:00pm - 07/21/2012 - 4:00pm

In addition to making cards to add to your SoulCollage(R) deck, we will learn about the four suits used in SoulCollage(R) and experience ways to read the cards for daily conversations with our inner selves, meditation, and journaling. Discover your wisdom; change your world. Either of the ;Introduction to SoulCollage(R); or Honoring our Ancestors with SoulCollage(R) classes are prerequisite (not both). Fee: Jax Members $28, General Public $33.

Introduction to Borosilicate Glass with Elizabeth Mears

07/21/2012 - 9:00am - 07/22/2012 - 5:00pm

Learn to use borosilicate glass, otherwise known as Pyrex, for sculptural work. The focus of this introductory class will be learning basic techniques for manipulating glass rods in the flame of the bench torch: making a gather, fusing two pieces of glass together, drawing out glass in a taper or a twist, making marias and transition shapes, and adding texture to other simple shapes. Learn about the different types of glass, color mixing and basic forming techniques. Fee: Jax Member $82, General Public $96.

Mud Cloth Dyeing with Kathleen Hill

05/19/2012 - 10:00am - 05/19/2021 - 5:00pm

Use different colors of mud to produce traditional, graphic, Mali designs on cloth using theboolanfini; method. Finished pieces can be used in clothing, pillows or totebags. Fee: $75 Tuition.

MLHFM Heritage Day Event

07/28/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

A variety of demonstrators set up around the grounds, demonstrating skills used on the farm. Gardens are on display and Master Gardeners provide educational programming and materials. Music is incorporated into the experience by live, local musicians. Food, drinks, bathrooms, and a shaded Pavilion are provided. This event is free of charge.

Practical Business Tips For Artisans

07/17/2012 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Social Media, Marketing, and Pricing Your Work. This event is free of charge.

Conversations

07/12/2012 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

An informal artisan gathering to network and learn. This event is free of charge.

One-on-One VHCC-SBDC Business Counseling

07/11/2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

The counseling is designed to help business owners and potential business owners cultivate necessary skills. This event is free of charge.

Knited Socks with Maddy Choquette

06/12/2012 - 6:00pm - 07/03/2012 - 7:00pm

Learn to make socks, two at a time! Use circular needles and a basic pattern to make fabulous socks. Get started now on your Christmas gifts!

Level: Intermediate

Age: Teen - Adult

Beginning Old-Time fiddle with Nick McMillian

06/19/2012 - 5:30pm - 07/17/2012 - 6:45pm

Learn basics of tuning, holding a fiddle, using the bow, and playing a tune by ear. Tab can be provided if needed. Make sure your fiddle is ready to play. Bring a recording device.

Tuition: $62.50

Level: Beginner

Age: Teen - Adult

Intermediate Old-Time Fiddle with Nick McMillian

06/19/2012 - 7:00pm - 07/18/2012 - 8:15pm

Learn to play by ear, with an emphasis on bowing techniques and tunes in standard and cross-tunings. Nick learned from his grandfather, legendary Surry County fiddler Dix Freeman and plays with Backstep, his family band. No tab-bring a recording device.

Tuition: $62.50

Level: Intermediate

Age: Teen - Adult

Beginning Sewing with Karen Simpson

07/10/2012 - 5:30pm - 07/20/2012 - 8:00pm

Learn the basics of sewing machine skills like sewing on buttons and hemming pants. Learn to read a pattern and complete two sewing projects using a sewing machine. Bring your own machine, or use one of ours!

Tuition: $125.00

Supply Fee: $35.00

Level: Beginner

Age: Teen - Adult

Create Your Own Pottery Mug with Ann Childress

07/10/2012 - 5:30pm - 07/31/2012 - 7:30pm

Make that 'perfect mug' - one that feels so good inyour hand and looks great too! Emphasis will be on throwing and trimming cylinders and attaching comfortable and attractive handles.

Tuition: $100.00

Supply Fee: $1 per lb of clay used

Level: Beginner

Age: Teen - Adult

Handbuilt Pottery with Brittany Luksic

07/12/2012 - 5:30pm - 08/02/2012 - 7:30pm

Learn to mae, glaze, and fire hand-built pottery pieces including whistles, boxes, and vases. Use pinch slab and coil methods to create uniquehand-built pieces through this fun introductory course.

TuitionL $100.00

Supply Fee: $1 per lb of clay used

Level: Beginner

Age: Teen - Adult

Beginning Pottery with Britanny Luksic

07/14/2012 - 10:00am - 08/04/2012 - 12:00pm

As an introduction to wheel-throwing, learn how to center and move clay to create the basic cylinder. Make bowls, mugs, and pithers, as well as glaze and fire final products.

Tuition: $100.00

Supply Fee: $1 per lb of clay used

Level: Beginner

Age: Teen - Adult

Life Drawing with Marianee DiNapoli-Mylet

07/21/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Working with a live model, the class will start with quick gestural drawings and building up to a 1 hour pose. Anatomy will be discussed but the emphasis will be on development of gesture and form.

Tuition: $50.00

Supply Fee: $10.00

Level: Intermediate

Age: Teen - Adult

Quick Charcoal Portraits with Todd Price

07/28/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Learn to quickly draw & render realistic portraits to capture the essence of the subject's personality. We will try different poses and props. Relax and have fun!

Tuition: $62.50

Supply Fee: $15.00

Level: Beginner

Age: Children - Adult

Beading with Iris Medina

07/28/2012 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Create a beautiful necklace and earrings using a variety of glass beads, semi-precious stones, and crystals, and finish it off with silver findings.

Tuition: $50.00

Supply Fee: $20.00

Level: Beginner

Age: Teen - Adult

Kid's Visual Arts Camp with Britanny Luksic

07/09/2012 - 9:00am - 07/13/2012 - 4:00pm

A fn and explorative introduction to a variety of arts to help ezpand creativity. Subjects will include drawing, painting, basket weaving, pottery, and printmaking. Students should bring their own snacks and lunch.

Tuition: $100.00

Supply Fee: $25.00

Ages: 9 - 12