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Adult Visual Art

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Mommy and Me

Babies/Youth Music

Youth Clay

Youth Theatre

Youth Visual Art

Youth Workshops

Adult Clay

Adult Visual Art

Adult Literary Art/Music

Class Supply Lists

THE ART PLACE - MOUNTAIN VIEW

a facility of the Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Classes 2006 - High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Winter & Spring Registration Begins January 4th, 2006 at 9:30am

Registration Guidelines - Registration Form 

Registration for Spring and Summer 2006 camps and classes is computerized.  If you registered for a Cobb County class in January 2006 you are already in the computer program and your registration will be quick. 

All new families will be added to the database; which will only take a few minutes. 

Please be patient as we are moving towards an on-line registration!

Clay

Intermediate / Advanced Pottery on the Wheel

Instructors: A. Wallin (9:30am classes) and E. Haskell (6:30pm classes)

Description:  This class will focus on wheel throwing skills.  Emphasis will be placed on altering the thrown form or adding on to the wheel form.  The class will focus on helping students to improve and expand throwing skills.  Surface techniques will also be explored, along with glazing for high-fired pottery and for Raku pottery.  This class will have 2 Raku firings (weather permitting).  Click here for the Pottery Studio Guidelines and Supply List.

Intermediate / Advanced Pottery on the Wheel

Instructor: Marise Fransolino

Description:  In this class, we will focus on improving and refining throwing skills, using creativity and learning new forms and techniques.  We will do one session of raku and discuss handbuilding if desired.  Click here for the Pottery Studio Guidelines and Supply List.

Pottery on the Wheel

Description:  We will focus on improving and refining throwing skills, using creativity and learning new forms and techniques. 

Click here for the Pottery Studio Guidelines and Supply List.

Glass Working

Begin Making Glass Beads

Instructors: Analisa Wolfe

Description:   Start learning how to work with molten glass and make glass beads using lampwork techniques.  Each student is provided with their own Minor Bench torch to use for the class, provided by the instructor.  This torch mixes propane and oxygen together to make a nice clean flame appropriate for working with glass.  Handouts to help you get started on your own will be available.  We will be melting Italian Moretti Glass rods (provided by the instructors) in an assortment of bright, vivid colors.  Working with glass is a unique and challenging experience and we hope to see you in class!  We require that you pull back long hair, wear long sleeves and pants (preferably cotton) and wear closed toe shoes.  Space is limited to 8 students, so sign up early to reserve your spot!

Adult Music

Instant Piano

Instructors: Michael McMillan

Description:   Description:  For hopelessly busy people!  No need for years of lessons to learn piano.  In just one session you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment, whether entertaining others or just for your own amusement.  The traditional approach teaches you note reading, while professional pianists use chords.  You will learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song.  Any song. Any style.  Any key.  You’ll then perfect your technique at home, using an exclusive audiocassette provided by the instructor.  It’s easy, fun and musically correct!  Already know your way around the keyboard a little?  Then you’re ready for this workshop.  If not send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:  Michael McMillan, 120 Summer Lane, Covington GA  30016.

Adult Theatre

Acting for Adults with Center Stage North: Improv Comedy

Instructors: Sarah Mitchell & Jeffrey Bigger

Description:   Join us for laughs and a class full of energy!  Improve your comedic skills and enjoy the excitement and thrill of performing live.  “Who’s line is it anyway?” 

 *Performance on March 7^th for family and friends. 

Acting for Adults with Center Stage North: Scene Study

Instructors: Jeffrey Bigger

Description:   This class is designed for actors at all levels.  We will use selected scenes to study and perform.  We will sharpen acting techniques and the last class will be a performance on May 16^th for family and friends. 

Creative Writing

Wordplay

Instructors: SaraBeth Huntley

Description:   This course is designed for folks who think they would like to write, or used to think they would like to write or think they might have something funny or cool or thoughtful to say but don’t know how to start.  We’ll do some warm-up exercises with or without the special outfits; wear something comfy!  You’ll discover types of writing you prefer right away, and some you might like later.  Maybe you’ll discover a knack for greeting cards or novels, or maybe inspirational stories, journals, stories of your family that a child has a right to know, poetry that comes naturally and unexpectedly, short stories, or maybe even eloquent lists of moments you hope to have.  Come play in our sandbox.  You will not share or receive teacher comments unless you request it.

So THAT’S What Writers Do!

Instructors: SaraBeth Huntley

Description:   This class will explore the work and play of “the writing life.”  Students will be encouraged to share and probe the stories, thoughts, feelings, and ideas that most intrigue them.  For at least one week, try to apply the most common “discipline,” followed by most successful writers to find the time.  The class will include ideas and instruction for both private and public kinds of writing, and develop a familiarity with selected concepts of “productivity” by trying them in class ourselves.  We may build on short pieces written before this class began, or individuals may create selections during the course.  As always, writing will only be “critiqued” if requested.

Writing for Discovery

Instructors: SaraBeth Huntley

Description:   This course will begin with a light-hearted approach to what can become a pleasant hobby or a life’s work, and is designed for beginning writers and those writers who are interested in exploring verbal forms they have never tried.  Your wonderings, well-expressed, may be valuable in helping someone else find the question they needed to ask, or just a start in the right direction for an important answer.  Perhaps you can tell a story to let someone know that what they are feeling is a natural concern or fear, that they are joined in their fear or concern by all parents or teens or elders.  Besides, it just feels good to know you said a difficult thing well, or expressed a serious concern in a delicate or sensitive way.  As always, writing will only be “critiqued” if requested.

Businesses understand that arts education...

• strengthens student problem-solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school success.

(Business Circle for Arts Education in Oklahoma, "Arts at the Core of Learning 1999 Initiative")

the art place

3330 Sandy Plains Rd.

Marietta GA 30066

(770) 509-2700

Fax(770) 509-2704

Send mail to marselle.harrison-miles@cobbcounty.org with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2005 Mountain View Arts Alliance, c/o the art place - mountain view, facility of The Cobb County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Last modified: 02/03/10