On Saturday, March 24, 2012 singer/songwriter Terri Allard comes home to Orange to perform a solo benefit concert for The Arts Center’s Community Outreach Program.  Terri’s most recent albums include Live from Charlottesville, recorded at the Paramount and Makes No Sense, featuring a song she wrote together with Mary Chapin Carpenter.  When she’s not making music, Terri is the host of Charlottesville Inside-Out on WHTJ public television.  Listen and learn more at:  www.terriallard.com

Tickets for the benefit are $25 and available at The Arts Center In Orange beginning January 3, 2012.  Advance sales only and seating is limited.

Learn the basics of making your own, one of a kind pieces of dichroic glass jewelry! You will make several cabochons on day one, and wire wrap two of them on day two.

Date: Jan. 7, 21

Time: Saturday, 10am-1pm

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $50, $55 supply fee

W24  Introduction to Colored Pencil

In the hands of this experienced instructor, you will experience “near immediate” success in making a colored pencil painting.  Techniques of layering and burnishing will be introduced in demos, as well a how to apply them in your own drawings.  And you know what? You will find out how easy it is to create  a very nice piece of artwork.  So says Kitty.

Date: Jan. 12

Time: Thursday, 10am-1pm

Instructor: Kitty Dodd

Fee: $45, supply list available upon registration and a $5 supply fee to be paid to instructor

W25  Portrait Drawing with Thomas Marsh

This four week class covers the fundamental principles of portrait drawing:

- geometric principles of simplifying the head,

- basic anatomy of the head and neck

- features of the face and head:

   eye, nose, mouth, ear

- understanding proportion and likeness

Date: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6

Time: Mondays, 6-9pm

Instructor: Thomas Marsh

Fee: $100, supply list upon registration

W26  Flowers in Colored Pencil

Beginning with some basics like pencil choices, sharpening and stroke work, Kitty will demonstrate a start to finish flower painting.  Techniques introduced will include using a solvent for layering and burnishing.  Then it is your turn to create an art worthy flower!

Date: Jan. 19

Time: Thursday, 10am-1pm                         Instructor: Kitty Dodd

Fee: $45, supply list available upon registration and a $5 supply fee to be paid to instructor

W27  Clay Handbuilding

Learn the how and why of hand building — what you can and can’t do with clay. Choose either a birdbath or wall pocket for a large project. Smaller projects include plant markers, garden plaques, candle holders, soap dishes, bowls, garden faces, vases, tea pots, wind chimes, garden bells and more.

Date: Jan. 23, 30,Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: Mondays, 10am-noon                       Instructor: Sally Mickley

Fee: $95, $ 35 supply fee

W28  Silk Scarf painting  Techniques

Learn how to prepare and paint on silk, using silk paint and techniques including resists and salt, as well as a simple method for fixing your design.  Each week, students will practice on a 12” x 12” scarf, then have the opportunity to complete an 8” x 54” scarf using the technique learned that day.  Handouts will provide supply source information so you continue your art at home.

Date: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14

Time: Tuesdays, 10am-12noon

Instructor: Wendy Wiebe

Fee: $65, $35 supply fee

W29  Textures in Colored Pencil

Kitty will introduce 2 completely  different approaches to painting life-like textures with  the humble colored pencil. A glass bottle on smooth paper and a donkey on cold pressed paper will be demonstrated and then the fun starts as you make 2 “acceptable” paintings.

Date: Jan. 26

Time: Thursday, 10am-1pm

Instructor: Kitty Dodd

Fee: $45, supply list available upon registration and a $5 supply fee to be paid to instructor

W30  Red Cubic Zirconia Eternity Pendant

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ll create a unique wire wrapped Eternity Pendant.  A quick and easy piece that everyone loves. We will use three different sized red colored cubic zirconia and sterling silver wire. Clear cubic zirconia will be available as well.

Date: Feb. 4

Time: Saturday, 10am-noon

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $30, $20 supply fee 

W31  Tree of Life Pendant

Create a lovely and unusual Tree of Life Pendant out of sterling silver and beads or gemstone chips. The instructor will bring an assortment of beads, but feel free to bring your own if you’d like.

Date: Feb. 4

Time: Saturday, 1-3pm

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $30, $20 supply fee 

W32  Copper Cuff with Torch Coloring

Learn to make a unique copper cuff out of patterned and square wire. You may polish it to a bright copper sheen, or try heating it with a torch to give a dazzling display of colors!

Date: Feb. 18

Time: Saturday, 10am-noon

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $30, $20 supply fee 

W33  Caged Stone Pendant

Learn to capture a stone, crystal, etc. in a unique caged pendant. We will use sterling wire and instructor will bring an assortment of tumbled stones. Feel free to bring your own item to capture.

Date: Feb. 18

Time: Saturday, 1pm-3pm

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $30, $25 supply fee 

W34  Beginner Wheel Throwing

Adults learn the basics and brush up existing skills.  This class will introduce the potters wheel.  You will create cylinder, cup and bowl forms, as well as basic glazing techniques.

Date: March 5, 12, 19, 26,April 2, 16

Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Shari Jacobs

Fee: $95, $ 35 supply fee

W35  Beginner Wheel Throwing

Adults learn the basics and brush up existing skills.  This class will introduce the potters wheel.  You will create cylinder, cup and bowl forms, as well as basic glazing techniques.

Date: March 17, 24, 31,April 7, 14, 21

Time: Saturdays, 10am – noon

Instructor: Shari Jacobs

Fee: $95, $35 supply fee

To Register for Classes, contact The Arts Center In Orange located at 129 East Main Street, P.O. Box 13 in Orange, phone: 540-672-7311 or email: theartsorange@aol.com. Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.