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BASSics, A Hands on Workshop in Upright and Electric Bass at Arts West
A beginner friendly introduction to upright and electric bass, for ages 16 and up, presented by the SEO Musical Lending Library. Visiting musician Barbara Rosner, of Kentucky Wild Horse will lead Upright Bass Basics with instruction in hand position, playing in jams, ideas for practicing and how to improve. Mike Makosky, Athens local, of Apple… Read More
Ceramic Open Studio at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The Dairy Barn Arts Center Open Studio Event Concurrent with Pumpkin Fest activities, the Dairy Barn will have… • Wheel-throwing demonstrations • Studio tours • Hands-on clay activities • Local ceramic art and history on display • Pumpkin decorating, horse-drawn wagon rides and more!
Intermediate Sewing Part II: Fabric Scrap Zipper Pouch
The second in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse. In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to work with zippers, interfacing, and bias tape, and will leave with a handy zippered pouch,… Read More
Intro to Quilting – Take 5 Goes Crazy!
Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt? Then come join one or join all in our series of beginner’s quilting classes at Athens Makerspace! Our talented instructor, Debbie Boggs, will guide you in turning scrap fabrics into a masterpiece to keep or give away. No prior quilting experience required. The pattern you will… Read More
Community Clay Creation at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Drop-in for a hands-on interactive clay experience at The Dairy Barn Arts Center! Make a creature or object to place into our indoor landscape, take a photo and share the collaborative world we create together. While visiting, view a wide selection of ceramic art made by local artists and students. October 7-10 open from… Read More
Intermediate Crochet
Building on the techniques we learned in the basic class we will learn simple patterns, ribbing, how to gauge hook size, and how to read a crochet pattern. If you have a project in mind, bring the idea or a pattern and we can facilitate getting started. The instructor will also have some projects to… Read More
Artist Reception
Marietta College’s Art Department will have an artist reception for two currently-running exhibitions on Sept. 20 from 5-7 pm on the third floor of Hermann Fine Arts Center. During the reception, Raquel Ravaglioli, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Music Therapy, will play the violin and be accompanied by Chris Bowmaster, Instructor of Clarinet,… Read More
Master’s Apprentice | Hester Pillsbury
Become an apprentice to masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Georgia O’Keeffe, or Mary Cassatt. Each month children in grades four through six will investigate the art, style, and technique used by a different master artist, then they will create their own masterpiece. For each class, participants will earn apprentice rewards to add to their… Read More
Art Voyagers | Ohio, early 1900s
Become a ZMA Art Voyager, and begin your art adventure! Each month children in grades kindergarten through third will travel through history or explore the globe to learn about a different culture or a new art form. Create an exciting project, and receive a stamp in your Art Voyagers passport. Each stamp gets you one… Read More
JumpstART | State Symbols
JumpstART your preschooler’s creativity at the ZMA every second Friday of each month. Expose your toddler to the exciting world of art. Each session is unique as you both experiment with new materials, discover art-making techniques, and explore hidden treasures in the ZMA’s galleries. Draw inspiration from the state symbols in our new pottery display… Read More