The Hudgens Center
for the Arts
4th Quarter
2008
Class Schedule
And
Newsletter
The Hudgens Center for the Arts
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300
Duluth, GA 30097
Greetings from The Hudgens Center for the Arts
This is an exciting time at the Hudgens.
We are expanding our class offerings for children, teens and adults. Our 4th quarter schedule brings some wonderful
additions to our long time favorites: Saturday classes, dance classes, jewelry making classes, and writing workshops.
We are hosting two fabulous exhibits through December: Gifts from Africa and Dreams of Africa and we have exhibits
planned for 2009 that kick off with a Photography Exhibit in January. We are renting our wonderful facility for special
events, offering custom designed corporate workshops and more.
As all of this is happening, we are working to expand our base of members and donors. We urge you to consider
supporting the Hudgens. It is particularly important at this time as we strive to meet an anonymous challenge grant that
could bring $50,000 to the Hudgens!
We are also looking to expand our volunteer force. If you are interested in coming in on a regular basis to answer the
phone or assist with administrative tasks, would like to get your hands dirty helping in the Sculpture Garden or help on a
Saturday with Family Days or at community events, please let us know. We would love to have YOU!
Stan Hall
Chairman of the Board
A Distinctive Place to Experience the Arts
The Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization supported through the
generosity of many private patrons, corporations and foundations.
Classes are the hallmark of the Center. We offer a range of classes for all ages. New classes this session
include jewelry, Saturday classes, a writing workshop, and dance. All classes are eight (8) weeks long unless
otherwise noted.
Take advantage of this local facility’s fabulous programs. We house the Fowler and Kistner Galleries, both
showcasing a wide range of art, pottery, paintings, sculptures, and more. We host Family Days with artist
demonstrations, creative play, and storytelling times at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Children’s Gallery. Among the
Center’s other features are: The Glass Pyramid Gift Shop, Art Rocks After Hours, the Sculpture Garden, facility
rentals, summer camp and so much more! Visit The Hudgens today and explore the artist within you.
Upcoming Events at The Hudgens
September 20
Family Day-Design Away
October 15
Arts League Luncheon with an Artist
October 18
Gwinnett Reading Festival at the F airgrounds
October 24
Art Rocks after hours-includes admission to
The Fanstastiks by Button Theatre in the Black
Box Theater
October 25
Family Day-Celebrate Africa
November 2
Arts in the Garden and Shop in the
Glass Pyramid Gift Stop
November 22
Family Day featuring Gwinnett Ballet
December 5-7
Pottery Sale
December 17
Arts League Luncheon
December 20
Family Day-Holiday
Call for details on all events 770-623-6002
The Hudgens-A great place for your Wedding or Corporate Party
The Hudgens-A great place for a Birthday Party
The Hudgens-A great place to learn…register for Classes
Adult Classes (770) 623-6002 www.artsgwinnett.org
DRAW & PAINT with Pastels
Instructor: ELIZABETH STALLINGS
MONDAY 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$160.00
10/13 - 12/8
Dry pastels are ideal for painting or drawing. Whether you are just beginning or
have years of experience, this class will improve your drawing skills and your use
of color in your art work. The knowledge you gain from pastels is transferable to
other mediums. Teacher has 30 years experience. No class on 11/24.
JEWELRY MAKING
Instructor: CHAD BUICE
SATURDAY 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$160.00
10/18 - 12/13
In the course, the beginning jewelry maker will learn how to saw, file,
sand, polish, and solder metal to create a variety of jewelry forms.
Hammered textures, stone setting, loop making, and lost wax casting
are a few additional techniques covered. Students will begin by
making a cuff bracelet out of copper then brass and then later use
silver for pendants and rings. Variations of those three jewelry forms
plus an investigation into alternate forms will follow. Students will
need to purchase a small selection of basic tools and materials not to
exceed $40. As the course progresses, additional costs will include
sterling silver, silver wire, and stones. No class on 11/29.
CREATIVE Drawing & Painting
Instructor: BILL STEVENS
THURSDAY 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$160.00
THURSDAY 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
10/16 - 12/11
QUALIFIES as 20 HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS.
The instructor is a published illustrator with many years of teaching experience.
Drawing elements such as line, texture, and perspective will be covered. Explore
the unique use of watercolor in your drawings. All levels of experience welcome.
No class on 11/27.
WRITING TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Instructor: DENISE BUCKELEW
TWO (2) SATURDAYS 9:00 am - Noon
$65.00
10/17, 10/24
Discover the Writing Workshop method to improved writing technique.
Topics covered in this two-day seminar include genre study, writing
prompts, style, grammar (ooh, yuck), making associations among
ideas and hot writing topic discussion.
OIL/ACRYLIC Painting
Instructor: ELIZABETH STALLINGS
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$160.00
10/15 - 12/10
Have fun learning basic to advanced techniques in oil or acrylic painting from an
award-winning instructor! Learn through individual critiques and exercises.
Students may work from the still life provided or bring their own reference
material. No class on 11/26.
Clay Classes (770) 623-6002 www.artsgwinnett.org
Pottery class tuition includes a $25.00 fee which covers the cost of a 25-lb. bag of clay, glazes, and 2500 cubic inches of glaze firing. Additional clay
and tools may be purchased from the Education office.
HANDBUILDING Beginning/Intermediate
Instructor: EMMA GRACE
MONDAY 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$185.00
10/13 - 12/8
Focus is on different approaches to creating various forms, sculpture, and
functional vessels. No class on 11/24.
POTTERY WHEEL Beginning
Instructor: NITA SHRIVASTAVA
MONDAY 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$185.00
10/13 - 12/8
Learn how to throw on the wheel, appreciate ceramic subtleties, and connect
with your clay vessels. No class on 11/24.
POTTERY WHEEL Beginning/Intermediate
Instructor: VERNON SMITH
WEDNESDAY 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$185.00
10/15 - 12/10
Come learn the exciting skill of the pottery wheel as well as finishing and glazing
your own pots. Intermediate students will be challenged to experiment with
different approaches to form and surface design.
No class on 11/26.
POTTERY WHEEL All Levels
Instructor: PAM KOHLER-CAMP
TUESDAY 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$185.00
10/14 - 12/9
For the experienced pottery student seeking individual guidance and group input
to further develop pottery throwing and finishing skills.
No class on 11/25.
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POTTERY WHEEL Intermediate Advanced
Instructor: VICKI PAULET
THURSDAY 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
10/16 - 12/11
No class on 11/27.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
$185.00
POTTERY WHEEL Intermediate Advanced
Instructor: MARK KNOTT
FRIDAY 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$185.00.
10/17 - 12/12
No class on 11/28.
RAKU INDEPENDENT
Independent Raku is a self-managed group. Everyone needs to be experienced
in raku before taking this class.
THURSDAY 5:30 pm - 8:30 p.m.
$185.00
10/16 - 12/11
HANDBUILDING INDEPENDENT
TUESDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$145.00
10/14 - 12/9
Handbuilders of all levels are welcome to come and work with other students
and share their knowledge.
Children’s Classes (770) 623-6002 www.artsgwinnett.org
POTTERY WHEEL Beginning
Instructor : AMY COHEN
WEDNESDAY
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 10/15 - 12/10
$165.00
AGE 9-15
No class on 11/26.
POTTERY WHEEL Beginning/Intermediate
Instructor: AMY COHEN
TUESDAY 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
10/14 - 12/9
$165.00
AGE 9 - 15
No class on 11/25.
POTTERY WHEEL Intermediate / Advanced
MUST HAVE PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
Instructor: AMY COHEN
THURSDAY 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
10/16 - 12/11
$165.00
AGE 9 - 15
No class on 11/27.
PAINTING Artistic Expression
Instructor: LORENA McCOY
MONDAY 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10/13 - 12/8
$140.00
AGE 5 - 8
Children will experience all different painting mediums, while learning basic
design and composition. No class on 11/24.
Pottery class fees include one bag of clay and firing.
DANCE A CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Instructor: EXPRESSIONS DANCE
TUESDAY 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
AGES 6-9
TUESDAY 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AGES 10-12
10/14 - 12/9
$134.00
This class consists of fun and energetic activities that will allow students a time
to express themselves. It is the combination of different dance styles, technique
and creativity play! Along with the art of dance, the student’s esteem,
interpersonal, and communications will be enhanced. No class on 11/25.
PASTELS Oil Chalk Coloring Pencil
Instructor: EMMA GRACE
WEDNESDAY
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10/15 - 12/10
$140.00
AGE 9 - 16
Designed for the child who desires a more exact medium as a creative outlet.
No class on 11/26.
CARTOONING Beginning
Instructor: BILL STEVENS
THURSDAY 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10/16 - 12/11
$140.00
AGE 9 - 16
Students will learn how to use line, texture, shadowing, and other aspects of
drawing taught by this published and exhibited artist. The medium of watercolor
will be introduced in the last few classes. All levels of students are welcome.
No class on 11/27.
MIXED MEDIA
Instructor: DONNA ADAMS
THURSDAY 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
10/16 - 12/11
$140.00
AGE 7 - 13
Children will experience many types of art media, including mosaic, clay, print
making, painting, drawing, and collage. Something new and exciting each week.
No class on 11/27.
Children’s Classes (770) 623-6002 www.artsgwinnett.org
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POTTERY WHEEL Beginning
Instructor: NITA SHRIVASTAVA
SATURDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
10/18 - 12/13
$165.00
AGE 9-14
Kids Saturday Pottery Class is here! The beginning student will enjoy learning all
the basics of the pottery wheel while creating one-of-a-kind pieces in clay. Class
limit is 8, so sign up early. No class on 11/29.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Instructor: GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE
TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
10/13 - 12/8
$134.00
AGES 3-4
Creative movement is designed to give students the fundamentals of dance
movement and technique. With this structure the students are encouraged to
explore, create and learn in a positive manner. This class is designed to create a
better sense of self-learning and social development No class on 11/25
SUPPLY LISTS
Unless otherwise indicated in the class description, teachers will supply lists of materials at the first class.
Some classes include the use of studio materials and some require you supply your own. In either case, this
will be specified.
REQUEST A CLASS
Is there a class you would like to take but don’t see it offered on this schedule? Submit your suggestion in
writing describing the type of art class, the day and time, and why you think it would be an interesting addition
to our class listing.
Suggestions for future classes:
Ballroom Dancing, Pottery Glazing Experimentation, Scrapbooking, Materials Repurposing
No classes the week of November 24.