SEMINARS

J-CAT JENKINS CERTIFICATION COURSES

The Village Art Studio, Inc., in Manchester, Georgia ( Barbara Smenner, owner ) is proud to announce that Gary and Kathwren Jenkins have selected us to be the host studio for their Jenkins Certification Classes. J-CAT. We will be the host studio for the entire midwest and east coast beginning in 2008. Gary and Kathwren will PERSONALLY teach the 1st and 3rd one week session and possibly the 2nd session also. If they are not available for the 2nd session, Jenkins National Staff Teacher, Barbara Smenner, along with two other Jenkins National Staff Teachers from Florida will teach.
Class schedule is as follows:
Bronze Level - August 25th thru 29th, 2008
Silver Level - December 1st thru 5th, 2008
Gold Level - February 23rd thru 27th, 2009
Class fee:
$ 575.00 per week. A deposit of $150.00 will be required to register. STUDENTS MUST CONTACT THE JENKINS ART STUDIO AT 775-841-5496 TO PAY THIS DEPOSIT. DO NOT SEND DEPOSITS OR PAYMENTS TO THE VILLAGE ART STUDIO INC. The Jenkins will inform you about payment and refund policies at the time of registration.

Available Lodging while you attend the Jenkins Certification Class in Georgia.

Meriwether Country Inn in Warm Springs, Georgia
Call 706-655-9099 for reservations.
Western Motel in Manchester, Georgia
Call 706-846-4410 for reservations.
Ramsey RV Park in Warm Springs, Georgia
Call 706-655-2480
When calling for reservations, you MUST tell them you are attending classes at the Village Art Studio, Inc to get a special rate.

IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING WITH THE JENKINS, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGE ART STUDIO, INC. AND GIVE US YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION. 706-846-5085 or .

We encourage you to visit the Jenkins website at www.jenkinsartstudio.com to see all of their beautiful art work and information about the new PBS-TV series.

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SEMINARS FOR 2008 & 2009

 STUDENTS MUST PREREGISTER WITH A DEPOSIT OF $65.00 FOR ALL SEMINARS EXCEPT THE ONE DAY SEMINARS WHICH WILL REQUIRE THE CLASS FEE FOR REGISTRATION.

REGISTRATION DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE UNLESS WE CAN FILL YOUR SPOT IN THE CLASS.

NOTE: YOU WILL NOT NEED TO BRING ANY EASELS. WE HAVE FULLY ADJUSTABLE FLOOR EASELS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF STOOL, CHAIR OR STAND.

 

THE VILLAGE ART STUDIO, INC. BARBARA SMENNER owner.

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Gary Jenkins Certification Class - Bronze Level

Date: August 25th - 29th, 2008. Please refer to top of page for details, then go to www.jenkinsartstudio.com to sign up and get additional information.

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Mary Carole

Date: September 16th - 20th, 2008. Class fee: $ 450.00

Mary Carole returns this fall for another exciting seminar.  She will be teaching the following:

16th - Color Theory

                                 
Renasiance Lady                              Wolf or Calamady Sisters
      18 x 24                                                          20 x 24
        17th                                                          18th & 19th

20th Cowboy ( photo not available yet ) 18 x 24

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Karen Patton

Date: November 6th thru 10th. Class fee: $435.00.

Karen will return for another great portrait seminar this fall. This class is filing fast so make your plans soon.
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Mike Windberg

Date: November 17 - 21, 2008   Class fee:  450.00

Mikes first seminar in June was so successful that he will return again this fall.  Mike is from Georgetown Texas and teaches layout, design techniques, color value and glazing.  A few seats are still available so sign up soon.

Gary Jenkins Certification Class - Silver Level

Date: December 1st - 5th, 2008. Please refer to top of page for details, then go to www.jenkinsartstudio.com to sign up and get additional information.

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Karen Patton Portrait Seminar

Date: January 12th - 15th, 2009 Class fee: $ 360.00
Januray 17th - 20th, 2009 Class fee: $ 360.00

Karen Patton will begin our year with another great portrait seminar with two 4 day seminars.

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Fred Wetzel Seminar

Date: January 26th - 30th, 2009
February 2nd - 6th, 2009

Class fee: 450.00 per week

Fred returns to our studio for another enjoyable seminar. These classes have limited seating so sign up soon.

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Gary Jenkins Certification Class - Gold

Date: Feb 23rd - 27th, 2009   Please refer to top of page for details, then go to www.jenkinsartstudio.com to sign up and get additional information.

Dorothy Dent

Date: March 18th thru 21st, 2009

Class Fee: 340.00

Paintings to be announced soon.  Check back often.

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Gary Jenkins Certification Class - Bronze

Date: May 11 - 15, 2009     Please refer to top of page for details, then go to www.jenkinsartstudio.com to sign up and get additional information.

Mary Carole Portrait Seminar

Date: June 1st thru June 6th, 2009
         June 8th thru June 13th, 2009

         Class fee: $450.00 per week

Mary Carole returns in 2009 to teach another one of her great portrait seminars.  She is offering June 1st and June 8th as FREE DAYS so those who will be attending the seminar are encouraged to come a day early for demos and instruction. 

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Gary Jenkins Certification Class - Silver

Date: August 24 - 28, 2009     Please refer to top of page for details, then go to www.jenkinsartstudio.com to sign up and get additional information.

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Mary Carole Seminar

Date: Sept 15th thru 19th, 2009

Class fee: $450.00

Mary Carole begins our fall schedule teaching the following paintings:

             

        Sept 14th                                  Sept 15th                              
     Pink Peonies                               Red Fox                           
       
         18 x 24                                      18 x 24
                        

  
                                                    

     Sept 16th                                       Sept 17th & 18th
  Indian Portrait                                   Mackinaw Ride
    photo not                                                18 x 24
     available

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Gary Jenkins Certification Class - Gold

Date: December 7 - 11, 2009     Please refer to top of page for details, then go to www.jenkinsartstudio.com to sign up and get additional information.
       

General Class Information

The Village Art Studio, Inc. is housed in the Old Manchester Mill in a small, quiet town of Manchester, Georgia. Manchester is located approximately 60 miles south of Atlanta and 40 miles north of Columbus, Georgia, and is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Manchester is located 4 miles from Warm Springs, Georgia via GA Hwy 41. Please call our studio at 706-846-5085 for motel information. For additional information on the surrounding area, visit www.warmspringsga.com

 

Nearest airports to our studio: Atlanta, Georgia (60 miles) or Columbus, Georgia (40 miles)

Supplies:
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE CANVASES AT THE VILLAGE ART STUDIO INC.

YOU WILL NOT NEED TO BRING ANY EASELS. WE HAVE FULLY ADJUSTABLE FLOOR EASELS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF STOOL OR CHAIR OR STAND.

You will need to bring the following supplies: Masking Tape and Scotch Tape, Baby Wipes for cleaning hands. VIVA Paper Towels, Note Pads and Pencil. Jar for cleaning brushes and Oderless Turp, Brushes and paint you have on hand.

Photo Information:

If you will be painting from photos, PLEASE HAVE ALL PHOTOS ENLARGED TO 8 X 10 COLOR & B&W BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS. THIS WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.

Items you may purchase at the studio:

 Tracing paper, Graphite, Jar with grid for turp and cleaning brushes,ODERLESS TURP, Brushes and Palette knives, Paints, Ready made frames, Easels ( floor & table), Palette boxes, Palette paper.
Some classes will have paints furnished. You will still need paint boxes, brushes, and turp. Your normal supplies.

For information or register for a seminar:

For more information or to register for a seminar , call our Studio at 706-846-5085. Please leave a message on our answering machine and we will get back in touch with you asap.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Your Friends in Art,
Barbara Smenner & John

 

 

 


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