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GENERAL INFORMATION: DATES: September 13 – December 17, 2021 REGISTRATION: Register in advance through
The Armory front office (call, email, message, or come by. New classes start pending minimum students registered.
PAYMENTS: Cash, card ($3 fee) or check made to City of Montgomery. No refunds available.
WHAT TO BRING: Wear appropriate clothing; apron/smock for art classes, comfortable clothing/shoes for fitness classes. Contact instructor before class for info & list of supplies.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @armorylearningarts Facebook: Armory Learning Arts Center, “Events” for more information on classes & workshops. Like this page to follow updates, new opportunities posted regularly!
COVID-19: The Armory Learning Arts Center follows all city and state Covid-19 guidelines.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: Enter by Hilliard St. Park between The Armory & Curb Market, and use the front door facing Madison Avenue. Ask for parking sticker.
CONTACT: 1018 Madison Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 334-625-ARTS (2787); www.funinmontgomery.com/recreation
Key to special interests: 18+ = indicates age range for class participation
VISUAL ARTS
Adult Studio Art 18+
Instructor: Mary C. McLemore Meets: Mondays, September 13-December 6; 1:15pm-3:15pm Fee: $25/1 class or $65/4 classes Year round instruction in drawing and painting, for beginners as well as advanced students. Explore charcoal, pastel, oil, watercolor & acrylics. Experience the joy of art & learn design, color, and composition. Individual instruction. Students furnish supplies. Contact: c/t 334-531-1825 Art with Carol: Acrylic Painting 18+ Instructor: Carol Barksdale Meets: Session 1: Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:30am-12pm; Session 2: Thursdays, Oct. 7, 21, 28, & November 4, 10:30am-12pm Fee: $100/session Learn to paint in acrylics. Whether you’re an experienced artist already or just beginning, you’ll take your painting skills to the next level. Four classes each session. Some materials provided. Beginner to intermediate level. Contact: c/t 334-224-7240; [email protected]
Armory Learning Arts Center
Steven Reed, Mayor Yvette Jones-Smedley, Director of Cultural Affairs Danae Morgan, Cultural Arts Director Margaret Barber, Arts Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT of CULTURAL AFFAIRS
September-December 2021
Introduction to Wet Felting *NEW* 9+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Thursday, September 16, 9am-4pm Session 2: Wednesday, October 6, 9am-4pm; Fee: $85/session Supply fee: $30 to Helen One day workshop. You will learn techniques and skills needed to make and take home a finished felted picture. Bring photo for inspiration or reference. 10 student maximum. Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected]
Wet Felting a Bag using a Resist *NEW* 9+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Friday, September 24, 9am-4pm; Session 2: Saturday, October 16, 9am-4pm Fee: $85/session Supply fee: $35 to Helen
One day workshop. You will learn techniques and skills to make your own wet felted bag with decoration. You will be guided through the process of using a resist inside your felt to create an opening to your bag. 10 student maximum. Please specify a base color preference upon registration. Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected] Wet Felted Cushion Front *NEW* 9+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Wednesday, September 29, 9am-4pm; Session 2: Saturday, November 6, 9am-4pm; Fee: $85/session Supply fee: $45 to Helen One day workshop where you will produce a cushion cover front that can be later sewn into a pillow. These make great statement or seasonal display pieces. 10 student maximum. Please specify a color palette on booking. Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected] Needle Felted 2D Pictures *NEW* 9+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Tuesday, November 2, 9am-4pm; Session 2: Saturday, November 20, 9am-4pm; Fee: $85/session Supply fee: $30 to Helen Using your own reference photo, Helen will guide you to create a two-dimensional picture which can be later framed or displayed. This is great to give as gifts for new babies, wedding gifts or for embroiders to create base fabrics to sew onto. 10 student maximum. Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected]
Teen Studio Art 10+ Instructor: Mary C. McLemore Meets: Tuesdays, September 14-December 7, 3:45pm-5:30pm Fee: $22/1 class or $55/4 classes; 3 student minimum For beginners and more advanced students
seeking core artistic knowledge. Year-round individual instruction in a small class, learning drawing, painting, design, color and composition. Students work in pencil, charcoal, acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Students furnish supplies. Contact: c/t 334-531-1825 Art with Carol: Oil Painting 18+ Instructor: Carol Barksdale Meets: Session 1: Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, & 30, 1pm-2:30pm; Session 2: Thursdays, Oct. 7, 21, 28, & November 4, 1pm-2:30pm Fee: $100/session Learn to paint in oils. Whether you’re an experienced painter or just beginning, you’ll take your painting skills to the next level. Four classes each session. Some materials provided. Beginner to intermediate level. Contact: c/t 334-224-7240; [email protected] One-Day Painting Workshops with Carol Barksdale *NEW* 18+ Instructor: Carol Barksdale Meets: Thursdays, 10am-2pm with a break for lunch. Some materials provided. All levels. Watercolor Workshop Thursday, November 18 Oil Painting Workshop Thursday, December 2 Acrylics Workshop Thursday, December 9 Fee: $75/each workshop Contact: c/t 334-224-7240; [email protected] Fused Glass Christmas Ornament Class *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Tuesday, November 30, 9am-4pm; Session 2: Saturday, December 4, 9am-4pm; Fee: $100/session Supply fee: $55 to Helen In this one day workshop, you will be taught how to make four fused glass Christmas ornaments. Choose from Santa, snowman, stocking, wreath, angel or tree. Costs include kiln firing and hanging fixings. Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected] Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Tuesday, September 14, 9:30am-1pm; Session 2: Saturday, October 30, 9:30am-1pm; Fee: $60/session Supply fee: $40 to Helen You will receive a kit containing a selection of glass and jewelry findings that you can make into jewelry of your
choice. Examples and instruction will be given. Fees include kiln firing costs. Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected]
Copper Foiled Stained Glass *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Saturday, October 2, 9am-4pm; Session 2: Thursday, October 28, 9am-4pm; In this one day introductory class you will learn how to cut glass and create a copper foiled chicken ornament to take home. Maximum 6 students.
Fee: $100/session Supply fee: $45 to Helen Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected] Copper Foiled Stained Glass Christmas Ornament Class *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Helen Shields Meets: Session 1: Monday, November 15, 9am-4pm; Session 2, Thursday, November 18, 9am-4pm. In this one day introductory class you will learn how to cut glass and create a copper foiled Christmas ornament to take home. Maximum 6 students. Fee: $100/session Supply fee: $45 to Helen Contact: c/t 334-220-5702; [email protected] Hand Building: Daytime with Laura 18+ Instructor: Laura McCollough Meets: Tuesdays/Thursdays, September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 30, October, 5, 7, & 12; Noon-2:00pm Fee: $150.00 Supply fee: $75 cash, check, or Venmo to Laura McCollough Class will cover the foundational elements of hand building focusing on vessel design. Class is open to beginners and experienced potters. Tools, stamps, firing of items made in class included. Contact: c/t 907-978-4414; [email protected]
Pottery Wheel Class: Evenings 18+ Instructor: Laura McCollough Meets: Session 1: Mondays/Wednesdays, August 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, September 1, 8, 13, 15, October 4, 6, 25, & 27; 5:30pm-8pm Session 2: Tuesdays/Thursdays, August 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, October 5, 7, 26, & 28; 5:30-8pm
Fee: $150 Supply fee: $75 cash, check, or Venmo to Laura McCollough Class will cover the foundational elements of wheel throwing focusing on centering and vessel design. Class is open to beginners and experienced potters. Tools, stamps, firing of items made in class
included. Contact: c/t 907-978-4414; [email protected] Strange Creatures of Polymer Clay *NEW* 14+ Instructor: Brandon Rawlinson Meets: October 4, 13, or 26; 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $60/class Students will learn to use polymer clay to create two to three inch whimsical creatures. Paints, polymer clay, palette knives, and brushes are included. No experience is needed to join. Baking the polymer clay and all supplies are provided. Class for kids and adults. Contact: c/t 334-399-4977; [email protected] Creating Art with Polymer Clay *NEW* 14+ Instructor: Brandon Rawlinson Meets: August 27, 2:30-4:30pm; September 13, 14, 16, November 4, or 8; 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $60/class Students will learn to use polymer clay to create art in different forms such as abstract, minimalism, and surrealism. Students will sculpt art out of polymer clay using different tools and techniques. They will paint their art piece once it's sculpted and baked. Paints, polymer clay, palette knives, and brushes are included. No experience is needed to join. August and September will be abstract faces on a 5x7 canvas. November will be minimalistic art deco design inspired from the Memphis Milano style art of the 1980's. https://youtu.be/TCI8lPvr6SM Contact: c/t 334-399-4977; [email protected] Beginners Recycled Papermaking *NEW* 12+ Instructor: Korey Rowswell Meets: Tuesdays, September 14th; October 12th; November 16th; or December 14th; 6-8pm Fee: $30/per student per class All materials supplied. Paper is an exciting and versatile art making medium. This class will take a brief look at the history of paper and explore the how-to of pulp preparation, sheet forming, embossing, and other surface manipulation techniques. Project ideas will be presented, but plenty of room is allowed for individual expression. All paper making equipment will be provided by the instructor. If you want to work with collage/surface embellishment, feel free to bring some additional interesting items and art supplies (you can never have too much on hand!) Minimum 2 students, 10 maximum. KoreyRowswell.com Contact: c/t 660-687-9225; [email protected]
Polymer Clay Winter Snowman *NEW* 10+ Instructor: Brandon Rawlinson Meets: December 1, 2, 6, 7, or 9; 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $60/class Students will create artful winter snowmen or other holiday creatures using different tools and techniques to take home. They’ll be taught how to bake, sculpt, paint, and clear coat their artwork. Baking the polymer clay and all supplies are provided. Class for kids and adults. Contact: c/t 334-399-4977; [email protected]
MUSIC
Wee Sing and Play *NEW* ages 5-8 Instructor: Sharon Davis Meets: Tuesdays, 5pm-5:30pm Fee: $5/class or $18/month Students will develop basic pitch and rhythmic skills through singing and playing keyboard and other instruments. Beginning to intermediate music reading skills will be taught. (Keyboard access is necessary for home practice.) Minimum 2 students, 8 maximum. Contact: c/t 334-312-6750; [email protected] Private Piano Lessons *NEW* 8+ Instructor: Dr. Joel Jones Meets: Mondays -Thursdays, by appointment Fee: $35/half hour or $65/hour Welcome! Beginners to advanced, children to adults, piano lessons for all levels. Students instructed in basic techniques including music reading, performance techniques, and repertoire. Students furnish supplies. Contact: c/t 334-531-8661; [email protected] Young Voices Sing and Play *NEW* ages 9-14 Instructor: Sharon Davis Meets: Tuesdays, 5:45pm-6:30pm Fee: $8/class or $30/month Students will develop and expand pitch and rhythmic skills through singing, ear training, reading melodic and rhythmic notation and basic vocal skills. Keyboard and other instruments will be included. (Students should have access to a keyboard or other melodic instrument for practice.) Some supplies provided. Minimum 2 students, 8 maximum. Contact: c/t 334-312-6750; [email protected]
Piano Lessons with Ms. Davis *NEW* 6+ Instructor: Corelia Davis Meets: By appointment Fee: $30/30 minutes Have fun when you learn to play the piano! In Ms. Davis’ studio, students will develop skills to prepare
them to read music, count rhythm, sing melodies, and learn ear training. (Use your ears to learn songs without music, and learn to be an all-around musician! Most supplies included. 4 student maximum. Contact: c/t 334-531-3513; [email protected]
PERFORMING ARTS
Acting Coach 13+ Instructor: John Martello Meets: by appointment Fee: $50/hr or $35/30 minutes One-on-one professional instruction, credentials upon request. Contact: c/t: 646-241-7139; [email protected] Acting Class: “Rinse and Repeat” Let’s Improv!! *NEW* 8+ Instructor: Angela Dickson Meets: Thursdays, 4pm-5pm Session 1: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, & 21; Session 2: October 29, November 4, 18, December 2, 9, & 16 Fee: $150/session (6 classes per session) Have you ever watched Who’s Line is it Anyway? Let’s get together, play some Improv games, and learn some basic terminology. We will have some fun and work up to a “Night at the Improv”! Contact: c/t 334-669-1789; [email protected] Private Acting/Vocal Lessons *NEW* 8+ Instructor: Angela Dickson Meets: By Appointment Only Fee: $45/hr Do you have an audition coming up and want to work on it? I will gladly help beginners and advanced students, especially in Musical Theatre and Magnet School auditions. Contact: c/t 334-669-1789; [email protected] The Art of Film: Politics in Film: Resistance, Revolution and Paranoia *NEW* 18+ Instructor: John Martello Meets: Tuesdays, 5:15-8:00pm (September 21-November 30) or Wednesdays at Noon (September 22-December 1) Note: No classes November 23 or 24 in celebration of Thanksgiving Day weekend Fee: $75/10 classes We will continue our exploration of the Art of Film by looking at how politics has been explored in the movies
throughout the 20th century from Chaplin (one of our most political filmmakers) and Rossellini, to Frankenheimer and Bertolucci; American and internationally. Contact: c/t 646-241-7139; [email protected] The Art of Film: A Sampler 18+ Instructor: John Martello Meets: Thursdays, September 23-December 9, 5:15-8pm; Note: No classes November 11 & 25 in celebration of Veteran’s Day & Thanksgiving Day. Fee: $75/10 classes In this introductory class, we will watch ten complete films from the 20th century from different genres (comedy, film noir, western, etc.) Following the film, the class will discuss the influence and importance of the movie in film history. We will also examine some of the great personalities that helped make film the art form of the 20th century. Contact: c/t 646-241-7139; [email protected]
DANCE/FITNESS/MISCELLANEOUS
Partner Dancing: Private Lessons 18+ Instructor: Lynda Wilson Meets: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, by appointment Fee: $60/55 minutes For all levels, taken solo or with a partner. Contact: c/t
334-328-8185;[email protected] Midday Zumba Express 18+ Instructor: Melissa Bowman Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $5/student per class; CALL 625-2787 to pre-register! Take the “work” out of your workout! Zumba, the ultimate dance-fitness party will groove you into shape. Shrink everything but your smile! Combines cardio, conditioning, balance, and flexibility. 45 minute class is convenient way to burn calories and get on with your day. Contact: [email protected] Beginners Social Dance Sampler *NEW* 18+ Instructor: Lynda Wilson Meets: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (begins Sept 14) Fee: $75 per person; partner required; no dance experience needed. This 6-week course will cover basic movements of three popular dances – swing, rumba, and waltz. You will gain the skills and confidence to dance at weddings, holiday parties, and other social dance venues. Contact instructor to register. Contact: c/t 334-328-8185; [email protected]
Argentine Tango for Beginners 18+ Instructor: Lynda Wilson Meets: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm (begins Sept 16) Fee: $75 per person; partner required; no dance experience needed. This 6-week course will cover tango fundamentals – techniques, basic vocabulary,
and navigating the dance floor. Contact instructor to register. Contact: c/t 334-328-8185; [email protected] Montgomery Fencing Club 10+ Instructor: Scott Bowman Meets: Thursdays (begins September 9) 6pm-8pm Fee: $25/month. Learn to sword fight! Olympic fencing with different weapons including: Foil, Epee, & Saber. Wear loose comfortable clothes & tennis / sports shoes. Contact: c/t 917-349-0788
Resist Fabric Painting *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Rebecca Huguet Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 27, 29, October 4 & 6; 5:45-6:45pm Fee: $75/4 classes (each class 1 hour) Create unique images through dye resist processes. Using a variety of techniques to create a personalized wall hanging or scarf with fabric dyes and paints. All supplies included. Minimum 3 students for class to make; 20 maximum. Contact: [email protected] Sewing Machines: Upkeep & Care *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Rebecca Huguet Meets: Mondays, August 23, September 13 & October 18; 5:45-7pm Fee: $20/class (each class 75 minutes) Come join a class to learn the inner workings of your sewing machine. Learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your sewing machine. Must have your own sewing machine. Minimum 2 students for class to make. 20 students maximum. Contact: [email protected] Creating a Fashion Corset *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Rebecca Huguet Meets: Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, October 13, 20 & 27; 5:45-7:45pm Fee: $210/6 classes (each class 2 hours) Build a modern style corset using synthetic whalebone. Not only build a corset start to finish, but also discuss supply, boning, and fabric types. All supplies provided for the corset base; Students must provide a fashion fabric with a matching spool
of thread for their corset and must have their own sewing machine. Limited number of Rental Sewing Machines available for an additional small fee. (Machine Rental $10 PER CLASS) Minimum 3 students for class to make; 12 student maximum. Contact: [email protected] Make It Fit You *NEW* 16+ Instructor: Rebecca Huguet Meets: Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17, December 1 & 8; 5:45-7:15pm Fee: $85/5 classes (each class 90 minutes) A series of classes on how to adjust and modify commercial patterns to fit your body. In these five sessions, someone could potentially make a garment for the holidays! Must provide a pattern and all project notions by 2nd class. Projects will be discussed during first class as to fit within the time period of classes. The student should have a completed project by the end of classes. Must have their own sewing machine. Limited number of Rental Sewing Machines available for a small fee. (Machine Rental $10 PER CLASS) Minimum 2 students for class to make; 15 maximum. Contact: [email protected]
ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE Director: Kate Seale Smith Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, summer intensives, “Tutus & Tiaras” & more! Recitals & performances Contact: 334-625-2590; FB: Alabama Dance Theatre [email protected] www.alabamadancetheatre.com
Carol Barksdale finds inspiration in travel. Growing up in a military family, she lived in countries all around the world. She graduated from high school in Rome. She returned from Italy to attend University of Alabama earning a BA in 1978. She is represented by Gallery One
Fine Art of Montgomery. She taught in Elmore county public schools for 25 years, believing art to be a vital part of a student’s education. She teaches watercolor, oils, and acrylics at the Armory Learning Arts Center.
Melissa Bowman absolutely loves teaching Zumba! The reason is simple: every class feels like a party! I began dancing at age three, and I hold a minor in Dance from the University of Alabama. In my spare time I enjoy choreographing for individuals and groups. Through
Zumba I’ve been able to continue pursuing my love of dance and meet new people. I believe my class offers something for everyone. I incorporate a variety of music and all levels are welcome – you don’t have to have dance experience. The only rules are to keep
moving, and most importantly, have fun. I guarantee you will have a blast.
Scott Bowman was an NCAA fencer at the University of North Carolina. A Junior Olympian and All-ACC Scholar-Athlete, Scott has over twenty years’ experience as a Fencing and Stage Combat instructor. He is the Drama Director
at the Montgomery Academy and has taught Stage Combat at ASF for over a decade. He hopes anyone who has ever been excited watching The Princess Bride or the Olympics will come out and give fencing a try.
Corelia Davis “My favorite thing about music, from a teaching standpoint, is that it greatly impacts your other core subjects in school. Music awakens the artistic part of your mind that also integrates skills needed in Math, Science, Literature, and History! Children are the future. That’s
why community involvement is so important! ” Corelia Davis is a ‘Bama born pianist, composer, and accompanist, is also a teaching artist with over 20 years’ experience as a pianist, and a combined 13 years accompanying and teaching. She earned her double B.A. in Music Education and Music Performance from Alabama State University, and her M.A. from Bard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Sharon Davis began her music education at The Music School Settlement and graduated in 1978. In 1983, Sharon earned a BA of Music Education from Cleveland State University, and an MA of Music Education from Alabama State University
in 1994. Sharon has been a ballet accompanist for 44 years, currently for the Alabama Dance Theatre (1990-Present). Sharon Davis has worked as a choral music teacher for 33 years (28 of those at Carver Elementary Arts Magnet.) She is proud of the fact that she has taught the children of some of her former students. Her musical gifts serve the church community presently at Beulah Baptist Church.
Angie Dickson is the current Theatre, Communications and Art Instructor at Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery, Alabama. She has taught theatre and directed students of every age for over thirty years. She has her MFA
from the University of Alabama in Theatre Performance, is a member of the Dramatist Guild, a certified Meisner Acting instructor for The True Acting Institute, and is an Equity Eligible Candidate. She is thrilled to be part of the Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts and the Children’s Musical Theatre Intensive presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Montgomery. She is married to Matt and they have one son, Aidan.
ARMORY INSTRUCTORS
Rebecca Huguet is a transplant to Montgomery. She works at Alabama State University as the Costume Shop Manager. She currently holds an MFA focused on Technical Theatre from the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro and a BFA in Art Education with a minor in Theatre from Valdosta State University. She has also worked for various companies professionally like Musical Theatre Wichita and Creede Repertory Theatre.
Dr. Joel Jones, a native of Chicago, IL, earned a B.A. degree in Music from Talladega College in 1977, an M.M. degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Northwestern University, in 1978, and a D.M.A. in Piano Performance
and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa, in 2001. In 1994, Dr. Jones joined the Alabama State University music team where he served as Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Dr. Jones retired from his full-time position at Alabama State University in 2016 and currently serves as a Collaborative Pianist at ASU.
Laura McCollough has been working with clay for over 20 years. Her first ceramics class was at the University of Montevallo. Since then she has been playing in mud. At this point in her life she has finally found time and space to
dedicate to pottery full time.
Mary C. McLemore graduated from Auburn University with a BFA and a Master’s Degree in Education from Troy State University. She has had a wide range of teaching experiences from Cochise College in Arizona to
the Montgomery YWCO and Head Elementary School. Since the Armory’s opening in 1983, Mary McLemore has been an instructor. In her free time she enjoys painting and has had 2 shows at the Armory.
John Martello recently made his debut in Montgomery when he performed Conor McPherson’s solo play St. Nicholas at the Sanctuary. As founder and Artistic Director of Helluva Theatre Co. in NYC, he starred as Andrew Undershaft in
HTC’s premier production of George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara and also produced Pirandello 150, a year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Luigi Pirandello’s birth. Martello was the Ex. Dir. of The Players for 20 years where he produced hundreds of presentations. He also served as Ex. Dir. of The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theater company in the US. Martello has taught acting as well as Film History at the New York Film Academy. He has also coached opera singers in acting for VOICExperience, founded by acclaimed operatic baritone, Sherrill Milnes and Maria Zouves.
Brandon Rawlinson has been creating art in Montgomery since 2006. He studied drawing, painting, and sculpture at AUM from 2007-2011. He became inspired to become an artist while hanging around other artists at a
coffee shop in Montgomery. Some of Brandon’s main art influences are Tim Burton, Keith Haring, and artists from the Memphis Milano group.
Korey Roswell creates organic fiber sculptures and installations inspired by plants using found fabrics and materials. Korey received a BA in art history from Hastings College in 2009. He has also lived and exhibited in Japan. In 2014, he became a fifth level
instructor of the Ohara School of Ikebana. He is passionate about bringing the tradition of Japanese flower arranging to American students through teaching workshops at the Kemper Contemporary Museum of Art and Powell Gardens. Korey was formerly a resident of Art Farm Nebraska and Jentel Artist Residency. He is a member of the four-artist group, The Polyartery Collective, recipients of the Inspiration Grant from ArtsKC and the Interpretive Grant from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area, as well as semi-finalists for the Rocket Grant in 2017 for their immersive art experience, “Weaving the River”.
Helen Shields is a British born Artist
currently living in Montgomery, Alabama
with her military husband and children.
She completed a BA (hons) degree in
Printed Textile design at Duncan of
Jordanstone in Dundee, Scotland. Helen
has had a pencil in her hand from very young age and
could always be found making or drawing something
with her hands. Since then she has broadened her
mediums to include glass, felt and ceramics plus any
other technique that may interest her!! She has a deep
love of bright colour which is where her business name,
The Colour House, comes from. Inspired by nature,
pattern and mark making Helen translates these into fun
and quirky designs that range from small ornaments to
very large wall installations. She has taught classes to
people age 5 to 95 and loves to see the pure joy in
people’s souls when they get to create.
Lynda Wilson has always been active in the arts….playing the violin, earning a BA in Sculpture, and exploring a variety of dance forms – jazz, ballet, modern, and ballroom. She is an avid social dancer with an expertise in performing and teaching Argentine tango. She has
studied with many tango masters in the US and in Buenos Aires. You can learn more about Lynda’s dance experience at https://tangosalon.com
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY Executive Director: Danae Morgan, [email protected] Arts events year-round for all ages: competitions, events, exhibits, group meetings, & the Anita P. Folmar Art Gallery
PH: 334-625-2787 WEB: www.artscouncilmontgomery.org FB: The Arts Council of Montgomery; INST: armorylearningarts FREE LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOPS Space limited, reservation required October 16 & December 4, Armory Learning Arts Center AARP: ART AT THE ARMORY 50+ September: Laura Saucer, Alcohol Ink on Tumblers October: Heather Parrish, creative art and journaling; November: TBA; December: Danae Morgan, Holiday Ornaments; Contact: www.aarp.org/montgomery ANITA P. FOLMAR ART GALLERY Gallery hours: M-Th 8:30am-4:30 pm, F 8:30am-4:00pm September, Prattauga Art Guild Exhibit October, Bits & Pieces, Small Works Exhibit November, Capital City Artists December, Armory Learning Arts Student Show/Open House OPEN STUDIO 18+ Studio space available, bring your supplies. Open for artist’s use, pending experience & availability. See front office to schedule orientation, times (around classes), sign in/out, & make payments. Pottery Studio: $8/hr - wheels, sink, workspace; firing available Art Studio: $5/hr - easels, sink, workspace Music Studio: $5/hr - piano, music stands, soundproof space