April 3rd, 2024 - May 30th, 2024
Beauty of Nature through the
Vision of Alan Gerson

The St. Tammany Art Association invites the public to attend the opening reception during Spring for Art on Saturday, April 13 at 6:00-9:00pm. The exhibition will be on display from April 3rd, 2024 to May 24, 2024, providing ample time for art enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the depth of Gerson’s artistic journey. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of nature through the eyes of Alan Gerson.

THIS 6-WEEK COURSE MEETS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 17, 24, AND MAY 1, 8, & 15
FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30PM

This six week class is for any new or returning student to learn or refresh drawing skills. Basic design elements combined with foundation drawing techniques will provide the confidence and skill in creating a successful composition. Line, contour, value, mass and weight, texture, and lessons in perspective will be principles covered.

MARCH IS SOLD OUT, SO SIGN UP FOR APRIL!
THIS 3-WEEK COURSE MEETS TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 30, & MAY 7
FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM

In this three week class we will explore watercolor with an experimental approach. Students will paint with watercolor and other compatible mediums such as gouache, ink, and water soluble pencils/crayons. Students will learn how each medium works on its own and experiment with using them with each other. This is a playful and fun class to see what watercolor can do!

Week One: Mark Making and Charting Mediums 
Week Two: Wet into Wet Techniques
Week Three:  Experimental Abstract Deconstruction

Note: This is a hands-on painting class, with both classwork and homework.

 THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 8, 15, & 22
FROM 10:00AM TO 12:00PM

In this beginner-level course, Carolyn Biggio discusses art history, developing color masses, and oil techniques with students. Carolyn will give presentations on art history, specifically the development from academic painting to impressionism in 19th Century France, and will teach students how to develop shape, color masses, and volume. Students will work new with objects each week - including transparent objects. This class is great for students who wish to learn about the all encompassing history and techniques of oil paints and still life!

OPEN PAINTING STUDIO MEETS
APRIL 4, 11, & 25
MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
FROM 1:00PM TO 4:00PM

Open Painting Studio allows individuals with previous painting knowledge to freely create new works of art! Instructor and artist Rachel Crawford will be in attendance to monitor artists and answer questions, but only minimal instruction is provided. This group gathering provides both professional and amateur artists with a creative and supportive space to express themselves. We encourage you to discuss your work, ask for advice, and share techniques with each other!
With a monthly subscription, students are allowed to come and go as they please on the designated dates from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Students are asked to bring any paints, brushes, canvases, and other supplies they may need.

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO DATES INCLUDE:
MARCH 4, 7, 11, 14, 25, 28, & APRIL 1’
APRIL 3, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, & 25
MAY 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, & 23
SIGN UP FOR TWO OR MORE MONTHS AND RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MONTH!

Open Pottery Studio allows individuals with previous pottery knowledge to freely create new works of art! Resident pottery instructor, Janie Dick, will be in attendance to monitor ceramicists and answer questions, but only minimal instruction is provided. With a monthly subscription, students will receive 25 pounds of low-fire Gator White clay, use of the pottery wheel, slab roller, and all tools and glazes. Students may also bring any low-fire clay, low-fire glazes, and tools, they may want to use. STAA will handle all bisque and glaze firing on site. Firings will take place at the end of the third and fourth weeks of studio, so make sure your pieces are bone dry and ready! Any additional firings will be a $15 charge per firing to the student.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please! We ask that students that require use of the pottery wheel email maggy@sttammany.art with their required dates to reserve a wheel. All students must clean up after themselves before leaving!

THIS 4-WEEK CLASS MEETS
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 16, 23, & 30
FROM 9:00AM - 12:00PM

As a beginner’s class the goal is to get a small taste of acrylic painting in a fun playful environment. During this introductory class, beginning students will be introduced to:
1. The use of paint brushes to include loading and stroking of paint onto a substrate (wood and canvas).
2. Positive and Negative Painting Techniques, positive painting focuses on the object/objects in your painting and negative painting is focused on the space around objects.
3. The use of acrylics for crafts and fine art.
4. The use of analogous and complementary colors.

THIS FOUR-WEEK COURSE MEETS SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND, 9TH, 23RD, & 30TH
9:00AM TO 11:00AM

Watercolor: Beginner Botanicals is a four-week course in June that explores the essentials of watercolor painting with a focus on the art of botanicals. Together, we will navigate a variety of techniques and exercises. I will guide you in refining your skills, knowledge, and confidence as a watercolor artist. We will paint in a variety of botanical imagery as you begin to create your own personal style. This course is for artists with an beginner/intermediate level of watercolor knowledge.

Instructors:
Meghan Garcia
Robyn Kennedy

Children are guided in a hands on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay, exploring Art History and their own imaginations.

THESE 4-WEEK COURSES MEET
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 10, 17, & 24
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 12, 19, & 26
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 14, 21, & 28
FROM 4:00PM TO 6:30PM

Kids will learn step by step how to throw basic forms on the potter’s wheel. In the first two classes, students will learn and practice making different vessels that could be wheel thrown such as mugs, bowls, and plates. Students will trim their thrown pieces and then work with stamps and tools to add different textures, designs, and attachments to their work. In the last two classes, students will apply glazes and the instructor will give students a time and date to pick up their fired pieces. Students are asked to bring an old rag or towel to use for clean up!

2-WEEK WORKSHOP MEETS
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH AND 13TH
FROM 3:30PM TO 6:30PM

Students will learn the basics of sculpture with instructor Janie Dick! Janie will teach students how to work with clay to build a sculpture of your pet onto a pre-made ceramic mug. Students will work with their hands and clay tools to create their pieces and use underglazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

Everyone’s favorite summer pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

Instructor:
Robyn Kennedy

Children are guided in a hands on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay, exploring Art History and their own imaginations.

THIS 2-DAY WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH AND 22ND
FROM 9AM TO 4PM

In this introductory workshop, students will explore the theories and techniques of larger scale abstract painting. Zona will lead students through the theories and techniques of color-mixing, effectively applying paint, composing visual space, and understanding abstract language.

Each student will develop their personal expression to further explore the process of abstract art. Students will investigate composition using the formal elements and principles of design and find their natural “mark.” Students can expect to create at least three 18”x24” abstract pieces over the course of both days. Zona hopes to provide her students with the tools to explore new concepts, develop a creative voice, and build confidence as artists!

Instructors:
Jessica Danby
Meghan Garcia

Children are guided in a hands on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay, exploring Art History and their own imaginations.

Does your child want a summer program where they can immerse themselves in visual art?
The Young Artists Studio summer program educates and promotes teen artists in a hands on learning environment through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media project. Students will create unique projects while also learning professional art techniques and theories. With only 10 spots available, specialized and personal instruction gives students the opportunity to pick their own path as an artist and develop skills to create a diverse portfolio or art for their personal collection.

Instructor:
Jessica Danby

Children are guided in a hands on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay, exploring Art History and their own imaginations.

Everyone’s favorite summer pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

Does your child want a summer program where they can immerse themselves in visual art?
The Young Artists Studio summer program educates and promotes teen artists in a hands on learning environment through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media project. Students will create unique projects while also learning professional art techniques and theories. With only 10 spots available, specialized and personal instruction gives students the opportunity to pick their own path as an artist and develop skills to create a diverse portfolio or art for their personal collection.

Everyone’s favorite summer pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

Have a teen that’s interested in ceramics or wants to hone their skills? In this camp, hosted by resident ceramics instructor Janie Dick, students will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics while creating functional and sculptural work inspired by ceramic artists. Students will split their time between the potter’s wheel and developing hand-building techniques. Once their pieces are completed, Janie will teach students about the firing process and how to fire pottery using an electric kiln.