Cultural Arts Council Offers Autumn Classes

Press release from CAC:

Oct. 12, 2022

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) always provides great opportunities for art classes throughout the year,but this holiday season we are saving the best for last. Now is the time to take advantage of all the 2022 classes have to offer! There are a variety of courses and one-day festive workshops for artists of all shapes and sizes.

• The first and last Saturday from 7:15 to 8:45 pm of each month is now Latin Dance Date Night! Discover the spark of Latin dance from Phoenix Dance36. No prior dance experience is necessary. Students will learn progressively with ongoing participation. Bring your partner and dress comfortably. Students will cover Salsa, Bachata, and Afro-Cuban Rumba.
• Learn a new skill this season with our new Beginner’s Guitar Lessons. Lessons are held in a group setting on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
• Sew Fluent returns this year with a brand new club to engage students with sewing. Fashion Designer Club allows students to explore several opportunities for hand-made projects. On the first Saturday of each month starting in November learn to sketch, choose fabrics, work with a pattern, and sew designs!
• Using a variety of all sorts of mosaic materials, on Friday, October 21st students will decorate a ceramic pumpkin to use for seasons to come. Decorating materials might include marbles, glass, pottery fragments, small tiles, gems, and anything that suits your fancy. All materials are included but students are welcomed to bring personal keepsake materials to use in their projects.
• Zen Zaia meets you at the CAC to handmake your monthly candles! There are plenty of opportunities to create the perfect candle for your home. From 2:30 to 3:30 pm on the following dates: October 16th, November 6th, 27th, or December 11th and a final session on December 28th from 4 pm to 5:30 pm.
• On Wednesdays in November try out Christmas Crochet! Kick back and relax while you learn the age-old practice of working yarn for a holiday experience that will kindle joy in your heart. Students will create a decorative wreath and angel for the season. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome. November 2nd, 9th, or 16th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

For more information about what’s happening at your home for the arts -The CAC- and to stay current with community opportunities, sign up for our monthly Arts E-Newsletter at Artsdouglas.org. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville, Georgia, is open Mondays through Fridays 9 am to 5 pm. For directions and more information, contact the Cultural Arts Council at 770.949.2787.

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