Museum Offering Arts Classes for Adults and Kids This Summer

The Pickens County Museum is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Summer Studio Art Sessions beginning June 18th. The instructor for these classes,Renee Gillespie, has a Bachelor Degree in Art from Washington College in Chestertown, MD, and also studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  

“Adult’s Painting Class” - Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m.: Six-Week Sessions will be held on June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. This Adult Painting Class is open to those who paint with acrylics or watercolors. Each Student will choose the subject of their painting and will receive individual instruction at each class. Instruction will be based on the painter’s skill level and beginning painters may begin with basic painting exercises. Students will provide their own supplies. Supply list, if needed, will be given at first class. Tuition for this class is only $88 ($78 for museum members). Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class. No refunds on tuition after start of class.

“Children’s Painting Class” (Ages 8-12 yrs) - Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Four-Week Sessions will be held on July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. Children's painting skills will be encouraged as they look at and learn about different painting techniques. The children will then apply these techniques to various subjects to create their works of art. Supplies are included in tuition. Children should wear art class clothes. Tuition for this class is only $78 ($68 for museum members). Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class.  Register by calling 864.898.5963. No refunds on tuition after start of class.

“Evening Art Class for Adults” – Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Six-Week Sessions will be held on June 20, 27, July 18, 25, Aug 15, 22, 2013 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. (Note: Skips in the dates on this session are to accommodate the Instructor’s schedule.) In this class students will have the opportunity to choose your medium and create your art in an encouraging studio where you will receive individual instruction, critique and enjoy artistic fellowship. Students provide their own supplies. Tuition for this class is only $88 ($78 for museum members). Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class.  Register by calling 864.898.5963. No refunds on tuition after start of class. 

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Good news! You can now register on line atwww.visitpickenenscounty.com/calendar . And as always you may register in person or by calling the Pickens County Museum at (864) 898-5963. Tuition may be paid by cash, check or charge.  Make check payable to the Pickens County Museum or call the Museum to use your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Classes will   be held at the Pickens County Museum, 307 Johnson Street in Pickens. Each class is designed and offered on a Six week session basis only, no individual selected week(s) option will be offered. Full Tuition must be paid before first class session. Students will be notified if a class is cancelled or filled. If class is cancelled all tuition will be reimbursed to registered student. No tuition will be reimbursed after start date of this class.

Located at the corner of Hwy. 178 at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens SC, the Pickens County Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration for our Studio Art Classes is required. To register, or for more information please contact the museum at (864) 898-5963.

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