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CAMP DATES July 7 - 18

AACA’s annual Youth Theatre Camp for grades 6* - 12 is an area favorite. Campers enjoy two weeks of classes in acting, improvisation, stage combat, music, movement, and stage craft with directors Bob Borwick, Kelly Borwick, and Pam Thigpen. The camp ends with a performance of the musical “All Summer in a Day" on Friday, July 18 at 7:00 PM.

*Students who are 11 years old or older as of July 31 are eligible for camp.

REGISTER BY JULY 7

CAMP DATES July 21 - 25

Dress for a mess and join AACA instructor Emma Stratton for five days of visual arts projects in a variety of mediums and styles. Grades K-2 meet at 9:00 AM, Grades 3-5 meet at noon. The camp ends with a collective exhibit on Friday during last 30 minutes of camp at The Arts Center.

REGISTER BY JULY 14

CAMP DATES July 28 - August 1

Join us for five days of visual arts projects in a variety of mediums and styles. Grades 6 - 8 meet at 9:00 AM. Grades 9 - 12 meet at noon. The camp ends with a collective exhibit on Friday during last 30 minutes of camp at The Arts Center.

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KIDS CERAMICS

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Class date: August 2, 10 AM - NOON

Let’s use handbuilding methods to make a clay mug! We’ll use texture techniques to decorate and learn the slip and score method for attaching the handle. Choose your favorite food safe studio glaze color during class and then your mug will be finished and kiln fired by the teacher. Students will be notified when their creations are ready for pickup, approximately 6 - 7 weeks after the class.

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BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING

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Class dates: THURSDAYS
August 7 - September 11, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

In this 6‐week class, students will be introduced to the basics of Acrylic painting with new lessons each week in techniques to develop a set of skills. Those skills will lead to students creating their own unique acrylic paintings.

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Two is twice as good as one in this concert featuring a collection of duets from compelling folk tunes to showstopping ballads.

TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 18

Matilda The Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

AUDITIONS

AUDITION FORM

Agatha Christie’s whodunit set in a snow-bound guest house is the longest-running play of all time and is riddled with mystery.

RECEPTION: The Magic of Watercolor

Get lost in the magic of watercolor with an exhibit members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society. The artists present fresh work that hasn’t been exhibited anywhere else—so even if you’ve seen their work you won’t have seen THIS work.

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HANDBUILDING POTTERY

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Class dates: TUESDAYS
September 16 - October 28, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

This 6-week course includes techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling, coil pots, and using patterns for the form. Learn decoration methods using texture tools and stencils. All finished pieces will be glazed and fired.

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POTTERY WHEEL

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Class dates: THURSDAYS
September 18 - October 30, 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel! We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay, as well as forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms. No prior clay experience necessary! Beginners and those looking for a refresher course in wheel-throwing are welcome!