Our Teaching Artists
The Cultural Arts Council
of Douglasville/Douglas County, Inc.
P.O. Box 2018
Douglasville, Georgia 30133
SUMMER 2015
Classes & Workshops
Explore your creativity with
our expert teaching artists!
This summer, the CAC offers a
variety of classes with something
for everyone across all ages!
Take a look inside for class
descriptions, fees, and schedules.
Come learn with us!
Non-Profit
U.S. Postage
PAID
Douglasville, GA
30135
Permit No. 194
Cultural Arts Council
Office: 770.949.2787
www.ArtsDouglas.org
Eleanor Bennett has a degree in
Violin Performance from Georgia
State, Teaching Certification from
Michigan State University, and a
Masters in Music Education from
Georgia State. A registered Suzuki
Method teacher and a member of
the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, she
has performed with the Atlanta Community
Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and
Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra.
Marigold Edwards is an educator
from London, specializing
in personal leadership. She
motivates and inspires class
participants to excel. Marigold
received a Master’s degree
from Anglia Ruskin University,
Cambridge, UK.; she has traveled
the world helping children and
adults become their best selves.
Joe Falligan was trained as a
medical illustrator and he is
dedicated to working with young
people and teaching them to enjoy
and learn from their own creativity
in the visual arts, especially comic
book art. Falligan works as a
cartoon illustrator.
Joi Jamison, a native of Virginia,
is a professional dancer and
choreographer with a dance
resume that began in 1999 –
choreographing talent shows,
cheer camps, pageants,
workshops, and award shows.
Since 2008, she has taught
youth and adult dance classes
at various dance studios
throughout Metro Atlanta and has worked closely
with the CAC on various enrichment programs.
Neil Pollock has played
professionally, touring extensively
throughout the United States and
Europe. Pollock teaches
beginning, intermediate, and
advanced piano, organ, and guitar
for children and adults.
Tom Stavran is a dulcimer player
who has played in area churches
as well as at the Sheep to Shawl
weekend at the Atlanta
Historical Society. Tom focuses
on traditional folk songs as well
as gospel hymns.
Dr. Lisa Street has taught Art
History at the University of West
Georgia, Oglethorpe University,
and Emory University, for more
than 25 years. She views art
movements holistically, noting
how architecture, music, dance
and social movements are all
interconnected.
Jade Weatherington has worked
as an educator for 8 years and
has a license in Family Education.
Jade has taught art camps that
allow children to freely express
themselves while learning
about the great American artists.
Keith Wilson earned his degree
in Landscape Design and Fine
Arts from Atlanta College of
Art. Keith currently works as a
Deputy Sheriff for the Fulton
County Sheriff's Office and
operates Lamdan Designs, an
artistic services company that
creates custom art products.
ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Intro to Illustration & Storyboard Art
Joseph Falligan, Instructor
Teens & adults
Tuesdays, 6 – 8 pm
Session 1: May 5 – June 23
Session 2: July 7 – August 25
Design for Comics, Graphic Novels, Medical
Illustrations & more! Learn to draw, ink or
color comic books or graphic novels, films
or animated features from a script and create
visual representations of a story. Learn to
draw for medical textbooks, advertisements,
and exhibits, using traditional and computer
generated images. (Material list provided)
$95 for an 8 class session
$60 for 4 classes in a session
Classical Drawing Lessons
Keith Wilson, Instructor
For ages 7 -14
Thursdays or Saturdays 10:30am – 12pm
There is a minimum of 5 students required
for each class, so register early.
Session 1: Thursdays, July 23 – August 27
Saturdays, July 25 – August 29
This course will introduce drawing
fundamentals and advanced drawing
techniques using a selection of graphite
and charcoal pencils with supporting tools.
Students will utilize personal photo
references, stock photo references and
life displays. Explore art techniques of
the “Classical Art Masters” that will require
problem solving abilities, patience, focus,
listening and comprehension skills. During
the six week sessions, a few artistically
based careers will be profiled giving
exposure to lucrative future possibilities
within the art world.
$85 for 6 classes (includes materials)
The Arts of Paris in the 1870’s
Lisa Street, Lecturer
Sunday, June 7, 1pm
Despite the violent transition from the
Second Empire to the Third Republic, Paris
was transformed in the 1870’s with the
construction of huge public gardens designed
by Adolphe Alphand – register to see the plans
and photographs of these gardens. Explore the
prints of botanical illustrators, such as Riocreux
and Faguet, who took advantage of new scientific
collections of flowers to make their studies.
The lecture will look at sculpture by Falguière,
Mercié, and Rodin, who participated in making
the hundreds of statues commissioned for the
new parks. Also, the lecture will examine the
paintings of Impressionists: Morisot, Pissarro,
Renoir, and Monet, who went outside to paint
the abundance of flora in and around Paris in
this decade of contrasts.
$10 per person
Move-it Monday Master Dance Class
Ms. Joi Jamison, Instructor
Ages 5 -12 years old; male & female students
Monday, June 15, 9am – 1pm
NOTE: Non-refrigerated lunch must be
provided by parents.
This class will include learning various styles of
dance such as jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, etc.
and end with a final mini performance. It will be
open to students (5-11 years old)...female and
male. An interactive lesson will also be included.
Come experience the art of dance and creative
expression with dance teaching artist - Ms. Joi.
You do not want to miss this fun, exciting and
educational day of dance. Register today!
$45 per child
Family Fun with Vision Boards
Marigold Edwards, Instructor
7 years old & up
Thursdays, 5 – 7 pm
Session 1:
May 7 & 14
Session 2:
June 4 & 11
Session 3:
July 2 & 9
Session 4:
August 6 & 13
Two fun and interactive classes for families with
the aim of creating an artistic representation of
personal/ family goals and career/educational
aspirations by creating a vision board. By the end
of the two classes, participants will have a piece of
art that they have created, a crystal clear picture
of what they would like to accomplish and a solid
plan for its accomplishment. (Materials provided)
$30 per session (2 classes)
Kids Art – An Exploration of American Artists
Jade Weatherington, Instructor
6 – 12 years old
Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm;
Ongoing monthly classes
Starting Dates: May 8, June 5, August 7
NOTE: No class during the month of July
Students will learn about American artists and
recreate their own versions of the famous works.
Students will use a variety of materials, such as
watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and other nontraditional materials like plastic forks & Q-tips.
$80 per month (4 classes) (Materials provided)
MUSIC CLASSES
Private Piano & Guitar Lessons
Neil Pollock, Instructor
Ages 8 through adult
Ongoing monthly classes
Fridays, first class begins May 8
Time-slot is arranged with instructor;
please call the Arts Council for more information.
Private piano and guitar lessons include
technique, music reading, ear training, music
theory, practice & performance. Lessons are
offered to beginners and others who are
continuing their piano and guitar training.
All technique levels are welcome.
$100 per month; 4 weekly 30-minute lessons
$150 per month; 4 weekly 45-minute lessons
Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer
Group Lessons
Tom Stavran, Instructor
All ages welcomed
Saturdays, 10 am; May 23, June 20, Aug. 15
Learn the basics of the mountain dulcimer,
tunings, proper finger techniques, and strumming
traditional folk songs.
$5 per lesson
Violin / Cello Lessons
Eleanor Bennett, Instructor
All ages welcomed
Ongoing monthly classes
Mondays, 1–5 pm, first class May 4
Wednesdays, 1–8 pm; first class May 6
Thursdays, 1 – 8 pm; first class May 7
Time-slot is arranged with instructor; please
call the Arts Council for more information.
Private lessons will include technique,
music reading, music theory, practice and
performance. Students perform twice a year in
recitals at the CAC and at various events in the
community. Students are also encouraged to
participate in one of the many youth orchestras
in Atlanta and the surrounding community
$100 per month; 30-minute lessons
$150 per month; 45-minute lessons
$160 per month; 60-minute lessons
HOW TO REGISTER
Visit our website - click on Arts Education - to
download the registration form. Once signed,
please send it to the email listed below.
Finally, you can quickly & easily pay using
the PayPal button located on the same page.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a CAC member, at the $30 level
or higher, and save 10% on classes.
The Cultural Arts Council
of Douglasville/ Douglas County
8652 Campbellton Street
Office: 770.949.2787
www.ArtsDouglas.org
Facebook.com/cac.dville
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