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March 2 and March 3, 2024 
 
Saturday and Sunday, Time: 12-3 p.m. 
 
Intro to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method 
 
Instructor: Heidi Wurm will teach basic fundamentals of the copper foil method by cutting glass and soldering  the pieces together to create stained glass panels, suncatchers, boxes, lamps, and more. Students will meet for two, three-hour sessions and complete a suncatcher. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided. Instructional Fee: $75 Materials Fee: $25 
Minimum 2 students to hold class, maximum 4. Sign up by February 26, 2024 For more information or to register, call the Arts Center@319 at 757-357-7707 or send e-mail to info@smithfieldarts.org . You may also enroll and pay through the website www.SmithfieldArts.org
 
 
March 11, 13, and 15, 2024, 10:30 to 12:30 PM
 
EXPRESS BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
 
Chris Lora, Watercolorist
Designed for Adults
 
Just three sessions in ONE WEEK will give you all the basics you need to have fun with watercolors, and yes, you CAN have fun. The secret is choosing the right paper, paint, and brush for your painting project. Designed for absolute beginners, this three-session workshop can also help those with some experience who may want to review basics. Topics include the color wheel and theory, blending, textures, and special techniques and textures. It also includes ways to keep costs down while still having fun with watercolors. Best of all, most activities will produce lovely art! 
FEE:  $75 for members ($85 for non-members)
Sign up by March 4. Minimum 3 students required to hold class, maximum 8 students
QUESTIONS ABOUT SUPPLIES? Email Chris Lora at chrislora.wc@gmail.com For more information or to register, call the Arts Center@319 at 757-357-7707 or send e-mail to info@smithfieldarts.org . You may also enroll and pay through the website www.SmithfieldArts.org
 
 
March 20, 21 and 22, 2024
 
Beginner/Intermediate Introduction to Acrylics
 
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM
 
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
 
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions.  No Experience Necessary! You will learn basic techniques of color mixing, brushwork and more, all suited to the featured painting. Learn the basics of acrylic painting or continue to build your skills. This class is for students 16 years old and over.
Class Fee is $75 for Members, $85 for Non-members plus a Materials fee of $25.  All paint, canvas and brushes supplied by instructor. Instructor will provide a color photo reference for students to paint from in class.  Please register by March 17. Minimum to hold class:  4      Maximum:  8 For more information or to register, call the Arts Center@319 at 757-357-7707 or send e-mail to info@smithfieldarts.org . You may also enroll and pay through the website www.SmithfieldArts.org