Visual Arts Classes and Camps

Coming this Summer -
Art Camps for Kids and Adults!
CLICK HERE for Kids Camp Flyer
CLICK HERE for Adult Camp Flyer

Happening now

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Teen Drawing & Portfolio Classes
and Basic Digital Photography for teens and adults

Teen Drawing & Portfolio:
A great class for teens taught by John Horne.

supply list available upon registration, or contact John) 

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Basic Digital Photography

Taught by professional photographer – Kim Bates.

photography by Kim Bates

This will be an 8 hour course, 4 – 2 hour sessions, that will introduce students to the world of digital photography. We will discuss basic photographic principles to help transform your ” snapshots ” into interesting, creative, and artistic photographic images. We’ll talk about many different photographic styles and techniques; everything from landscapes to portraits, abstract to still life. There will be time for one on one instruction with your camera to teach you more specifically how to use it, and assignments to see what you are learning. The course is suitable for ages 13 and older. Materials needed are your digital camera, your camera manual, and your creative self. Please bring 6 – 8 recent printed photos you have taken. They can be 4 x 6 or larger.

Limited to 10 students – ages 13 and up
Class dates:  Thursdays  March 1, 8, 15, & 29
Time:  6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $89.00
Location:  8534 Main Street – North doors, lower level – City Center/Elm Street
Register by calling 678-494-4251 – Elm Street offices
More info at: www.kimbatesphotoart.com
Instructor Kim Bates: 770-617-7595

Kim Bates studied art and photo-journalism and takes special interest in black and white, architectural, graphic abstract, photojournalistic, and people photography. As co-founder and president of the Cherokee Photography Club and the North Georgia Camera Club Council, Mr. Bates judged numerous competitions, and also teaches classes in “Basic Digital Photography”.

When his schedule permits, he takes on assignments for the local “Around Town” magazines, covers cultural and sporting events and even produces album covers for the gospel quartet “Glorybound”.

Kim Bates exhibits in various galleries around the Southeast, and his awards include “Photographer of the Year” Cherokee Photography Club 2005, 2006, 2007, “Photograph of the Year” 2007 and 2008, along with an honorable mention in the Southeastern Flower Show 2008.

“Photography eternally records an instant that will never be exactly the same again. It is the art of seeing, interpreting and expressing my vision so that it connects and involves my viewer emotionally. I aspire to create curiosity and intrigue, and to encourage wonder and speculation.”