Be Artistic

On-going studio classes meet on a weekly basis and do not require pre-registration. Pay the days you attend. Before joining, visit the class, chat with the instructor, and receive a supply list.

Studio Artists have the opportunity to exhibit work in the center's gallery spaces.

$10 per class Seniors (age 50+), $12 Others (age 18-49). Or buy an art card that gives you eight classes for the price of seven.

For more information, email heathhilary.mcrae@talgov.com or call 850-891-4016.

Landscapes in Soft Pastels with Wendy Devarieux

Tuesdays, 9am – 12pm, TSC @ Monroe Art Studio.
Some drawing or painting experience preferred. Ask for a supply list and/or visit the class before deciding to join. $5 Lab when instructor is away.

Oil and Acrylic Painting with Debbie, All Skill Levels, Debbie Gaedtke

Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Learn and develop basic skills and techniques with a versatile acrylic medium in a friendly, supportive class. For beginners, as well as continuing artists. $5 Lab when instructor is away.

Oil and Acrylic Painting with Debbie, Intermediate-Advanced Level, Debbie Gaedtke

Wednesdays, 1pm - 4 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Explore your creative side among a friendly, supportive group of painters. Work at your own pace on your own projects with feedback and participate in critiques. This class is NOT for beginners. $5 Lab when instructor is away.

Experimental Watercolor, Intermediate-Advanced with Linda Pelc

Thursday Mornings, 9:00am – noon, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Thursday Afternoons, 1pm - 4pm, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Enhance your creativity with projects, techniques and critique that will expand your skill set and knowledge of the medium. $5 Lab when instructor is away.

Oil Painting, Advanced Level with Eluster Richardson

Fridays, 9 am – 12 noon, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Develop skills and insight, improve composition and subject matter in oil painting, built upon acquired basics of oil painting. New students may need to present a portfolio to be approved for this class. $5 Lab when instructor is away.

Oils and Acrylics, Beginners with Fran Buie

Fridays, 1 - 4 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Learn and develop basics in painting as the instructor guides you through a composition of your choice. $5 Lab when instructor is away.

 

Portrait Studio Lab

Mondays, 9 – noon, $6, TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Draw or paint from live model, bring your own art supplies, no instructor.

Ceramics

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 am – noon, TSC @ Monroe, Clay Studio
$5 lab fee, plus cost of materials and firing fee. Use mold-made bisque items to paint or glaze. Lead by helpful volunteers. Perfect for beginners.

All classes are $3 unless otherwise noted.

Quilting Bees

Mondays, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Join other quilters and work at your own pace. Participants bring their own materials or use donated materials.

Capital City Wood Carvers

Mondays, 6 - 8 p.m.
New and experienced wood carvers are welcome. Bring a sharp knife, sandpaper and pencil with eraser. New members always welcome. $20 annually; fee pro-rated.

Nimble Fingers

Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Group works on cross stitch, crochet, knitting and other projects, depending on available materials. Anyone is welcome, with or without expertise in a craft.

Model Ship Building

Fridays, 1 - 4 p.m.
Participants bring their own supplies and projects to work together in this informal setting.

Jazz Jams

Mondays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Dining Room
Musicians gather to play Jazz in an informal setting. Participants should be able to read music and have some knowledge of chord structure. Just stop in! Bring your instrument and a music stand. Recommended book purchase: The Real Book Volume 1, Hall Leonard.

Senior Singers

Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - TSC @ Monroe, 2nd Floor Auditorium
The choir warmly encourages anyone who wants to sing to join. Requirements include a love of singing and a desire to have fun. We sing songs from popular classic melodies to patriotic music.

Guitar

Tuesdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m., TSC @ Monroe, 1st Floor Activity Room
Dust off that old guitar and join an ongoing group of beginning-to-intermediate players. Come together, share songs and playing techniques. Limited instruction, knowledge of a few chords is helpful. $3

Capital Chordsmen

Thursdays, 6 - 8:15 p.m., TSC @ Monroe, Dining Room
Male barbershop harmony chorus rehearsals. New members welcome!