Smoky Mountain News

A line-up of art classes will begin in January, offered through the Inspired Art Ministry at the First Baptist Church in Waynesville.

• Drawing classes for adult beginners through advanced will go from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 and meet weekly for six weeks. Tuition is $55.

• Painting classes for adult beginners through advanced will go from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 and meet weekly for six weeks. Students work in acrylic, oil, watercolor, colored pencil and/or oil pastel. Tuition is $55. Both adult classes will be taught by Char Avrunin who is a nationally collected painter.

• “Taking Control of Your Digital Photography – From Camera to Computer” will be taught by master photographer Ed Kelley. Two classes are offered from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., both beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22, meeting weekly with four classroom sessions and one on-location outing. Tuition is $145.

• Art classes for children ages 5 to 14 will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, and meet weekly for five weeks. Tuition is $75 and includes materials. Professional artist Scottie Harris will be the children’s teacher.

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