published: Saturday, January 05, 2013

SFSC TAG offers spring classes

Special to the News-Sun

AVON PARK -- The Artists' Group (TAG) at South Florida State College is offering classes this spring. All classes are held in the TAG studio, located inside the Hotel Jacaranda, 13 E. Main St.

Oil Painting with instructor Nancy Adams will teach the essentials of painting with oils. The class covers the importance of composition and design, the unique properties of oil paint, principles for mixing colors and techniques for applying paint. Students are able to select from a variety of subjects for painting. This class will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 11. The cost is $105.

Acrylic Painting with Louise Weis will teach students to paint subjects of their choice. Each student will complete two paintings. This class will be held from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through Feb. 13. The cost is $105.

Watercolor Painting with Betty Heim will teach students how to paint their own subjects or participate in a class project. The application of color theory and the elements and principles of design are discussed and implemented into the class project. A gentle critique is held at the end of each class. This class will be held from 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 10 through Feb. 14. The cost is $105.

Jewelry Stitching with Kathy Morgan will teach students how to master the technique for making elegant jewelry. Instruction includes design and how to use patterns. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Jan. 10-24. The cost is $105.

Introduction to Acrylic Painting with new TAG member, Bob Fishel, will teach students an easy way to produce art with acrylics. Each student completes two paintings along with the instructor or paints subjects of their choice. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 25. The cost is $105.

Creations in Clay with Betty McCarthy will teach students to use clay, pottery tools, and various techniques for this sculptural medium. Glazes are applied and projects are kiln fired. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 15, Building A, SFSC Highlands Campus. The cost is $105.

For more information on this or any other Community Education classes, call 784-7388. You may register for classes in Building B, at the SFSC Highlands Campus, or any SFSC campus or center, or by calling 784-7405.