Playback Theater
Sharpen your IMPROV skills!  Playback Theater is a short course in theater improvisation. For ages 13 – adult, this light-hearted, comical learning experience will provide smiles for a week and skills for a lifetime.
INSTRUCTOR:   Betty Franklin
TIME:   5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
DATE:  Thursdays in September: 9, 16, 23, & 30   
AGES:  age 13 - Adult
COST:  $10 per session
 
Second Saturday Art Studios
Come explore your creative side! Each month we will focus on a different approach to making art. Our work will culminate in an exhibition in January and May!  Lindsey Jenkins, Creative director for Camp Snipesville and creator of Adventures in Art.
INSTRUCTOR:  Lindsay Jenkins
DATES:  September 11, October 9, November 13 & December 11, 2010. 
COST: $25.00 per session, supplies included
TIMES: 9 – 12pm
AGES:  7 – 12 years old

Home Interior Faux Finishing and Decorative Painting
Professional faux finishes in your home or business can cost as much as $350 a square foot!  This multi-class workshop will teach you to transform your interior with beautiful, non-toxic, water-based paint finishes, imitating the look of a Tuscan villa, French country farmhouse, or turn wood to “marble”!
These skills are applicable to a variety of projects including walls and floors, furniture, fine art, or set design. Necessary materials are available at local hardware stores!  Instructor Scott Foxx operates his own faux finishing business. His work can be seen in homes and businesses in Dallas, Atlanta, and Savannah.
After this two day workshop, you’ll be ready to tackle your first home project with confidence.
INSTRUCTOR:   Scott Foxx
TIME:   10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Bring a sack lunch.)
DATE:  September 14 & 15
AGES:  age 16 - Adult  (suitable a for all levels of expertise)
COST:  $200 (All materials provided. Bring your own smock or apron.)

Floor Cloth Painting
 Before linoleum and before rugs were affordable, homeowners of the 1800’s used painted canvas called ‘floor cloths’ or ‘oyl cloths’ to spruce up their homes. This class will teach you traditional faux finishing techniques to transform a piece canvas into a beautiful, practical floor cloth for your home. You’ll learn a variety of decorative painting techniques using water-based materials, brushes, and sponges to create a true piece of Americana. Techniques include stenciling, faux textures, and marbling. Students will receive a hand-out with step-by-step instructions. 
INSTRUCTOR:   Scott Foxx
TIME:   10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Bring a sack lunch.)
DATE:  Saturday, October 2
AGES:  age 16 - Adult (suitable for all levels of expertise)
COST:  $75

Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
Study the Japanese art of flower arranging known as Ikebana, focusing on simple elegance and natural form.    Create your own stunning Japanese or Oriental flower arrangements in this 2-day workshop. 
INSTRUCTOR:   Emily Gung
TIME:   10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
DATE:  October 9
AGES:  13 - adult
COST:  $35

Make a Muppet
Make your own Muppet-style puppet! Simple materials will be transformed into lively new friends through sculpture and imagination. Instructor Scott Foxx has over 10 years experience in puppetry working with Puppet People and the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Due to the use of sharp scissors and needles, this class is NOT suitable for children under age 8.
INSTRUCTOR:   Scott Foxx
TIME:   4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
DATE:  October 19 & 20
AGES:  age 8 - adult
COST:  $45

It’s All in the Family!
Preserve your family memories through creative writing. Instructors will help you write a creative story or small play based on your favorite family memories. Your final product will create great entertainment at your next family reunion!
INSTRUCTORS:  Betty Franklin and Louise Barth
TIME:   9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Bring a sack lunch)
DATES:  Saturday, October 23
AGES:  age 13 - Adult
COST:  $35

BON BONS & BRUSHES
Ladies’ Create-a-Painting-in-one-Sitting Class
Have you ever wanted to create your own masterpiece but were too busy to commit to ongoing lessons? Now is your chance to paint a 16 X 20 canvas in three hours while you snack on chocolate treats with your friends. Life doesn’t get any better than that! No experience needed! You will have a choice of five painting guides to choose from, along with a template to get you started. Everything is provided. Just bring your own apron to cover your clothing or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on (just in case!). Bring a friend! Get ready to have a blast and then take home your own painting at the end of the class.
INSTRUCTOR: Elaine Schneider
DATES: September 22, October 6, November 3 & 17, December 1 and/or 15.
TIME: 10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
AGES: 16 & up
COST: $35 per class; all supplies provided, including canvas, paints, brushes & most importantly … chocolate!