The mission of the museum is to make art accessible to our community.  Part of the joy that art brings into our lives is the gradual appreciation of the talent and effort involved in the beauty that artists create.  Our classes are intended for everyone regardless of their perceived creative abilities.  By joining a class you will be better able to appreciate and take advantage of the art opportunities that surround us.           Our classes have become quite successful sometimes with large numbers of people signing up. We keep the classes small so you should sign up early.  If a class isn't scheduled sign up anyway.  You will be contacted when that schedule is made.  All classes and materials are offered at a discount to members of Janice Mason Art Museum.            The instructors at the museum are qualified teachers.  All of them museum members who enjoy sharing art with others.  Most of these instructors are either professionals or school	teachers or collage professors.  All are quite active in producing art in their field. (And in their basements, spare bedrooms and studios.)           With any class it immediately becomes apparent that regardless of the students' level of proficiency EVERYONE is there to enjoy the experience and EVERYONE is welcome. There is no reason to be intimidated. The friendly relaxed atmosphere lends itself to developing lasting friendships and each person is charged with an energy that only comes with associating with those who share a common interest.           Class scholarships are available.  We don't want the cost of the class to be a reason not to participate. If you are interested in taking a class with the help of a scholarship, please contact the Museum office at 522-9056.  If you know of someone who would benefit from a class scholarship please let us know and we will send an invitation to join us.
Contact the museum office at 270-522-9056 or email  Paula for information on the schedule for the classes in which you are interested.  These classes are generally scheduled when the waiting list gets large enough to form a class.
JMAM 2010 SPRING CLASSES   Sunday January 31, 2—4 PM, Sew a coil basket.  Participants must bring a portable sewing machine. Instructor Jan Culwell. Adults 16+ $40/$45 Starting February 1, six  Monday evenings 5:30—8:00 Beginning Copper Foil Stained Glass. Instructor Vicki Karrigan.  $100/$125 with additional costs depending on project chosen by student.  Includes tools and some consumable materials. Adults 16+ Tuesday and Thursday, February 16 & 18,  6-8 PM, Painting on Silk “blanks.”  Instructor Shirley Johnson.$30 + cost of items chosen by student. Adults 16+ Starting March 11, four Thursday evenings 5:30-7:30 Play in the Mud for Adults 16+—Introduction to Clay . Instructor Lynn Pesoat. $60/$65 March 28, Sunday afternoon 2 –4 PM. Felting. Instructor Jan Culwell. $20 Adults 16+ April 19 and 20, 3:30-5:30 How Does the Show Go On? Workshop exploring theater performance and production. FREE. Kindergarten—adult Starting April 25, four Sunday afternoons 1:30-3:30 Intro to Watercolor.  ALL materials furnished. Beginners only, please. Instructor Paula Lisowsky. $60/$65 Adults 16+ Starting May 6, four Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 Monoprintmaking, All materials furnished. Instructor Alice Knight. $60/$65 Adults 16+ May 8, Make a Simple Basket. 10 AM—1? Materials furnished, bring a snack.  Instructor Ida Colley.  $40/$45 Adults 16+ All class fees must be paid in advance, pre-registration is required.  Fees are listed for members/potential members.   Planned but not yet scheduled ·          Basic realistic drawing ·          Cold-process metal jewelry-making ·          Acrylic painting ·          Photography ·          Paper making If you’re interested in any of these classes, please call and get your name on the list. All class fees must be paid in advance. Fees are listed for members/potential members.   Call the JMAM at 522-9056 for more information or to register.

 

Pottery Class - 1 (Adults) Teacher: Mitchell Bryant   Daytime Pottery Class for all skill levels Teacher: Mitchell Bryant   Stained Glass Class Teacher: Vickie Karrigan (18 yrs & older) Basic Drawing Class Based on the book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" Teacher:  Paula Lisowsky Exploring Acrylics Using Watercolor Methods Teacher: Peggy Kemp Watercolor Class Teacher:  Peggy Kemp Theater Auditions Possible classes Director: Portia Ezell Jewelry Workshop Teacher:  Penny Oakley Printmaking   Photography   Art History & Appreciation Teachers: Peggy Kemp & Kathy Harper   What Class Would You Like To See Here? please e-mail us and we will consider putting a class together.

Pottery Class - 2 for students who have completed Pottery - 1 Teacher: Mitchell Bryant   Stenciling Class Teacher: Mitchell Bryant   Stained Glass Follow-up Class Teacher: Vickie Karrigan (18 yrs & older) Students will need their own tools and may bring their glass or purchase it from the museum.   Drawing Exploration Basic Drawing is a prerequisite for this class - Or students must demonstrate confidence in drawing. Teacher: Paula Lisowsky   Acrylic Painting Class Teacher:  Margaret "Peggy" Kemp   Mixed Media Collage Teacher: Lisa Houha   Sculpture Teacher: Peggy Kemp   Silk Painting Teacher: Shirley Johnson   Tole / Decorative Painting Teacher: Ron Frankhouser