Mentone Area Arts Council

or phone 706-398-0858

May 25, Saturday, 2pm, MERF house - $15

Make a Raku Fired Ceramic Cat or Dog Pencil Holder

Mae Gray has been selling pottery on Lookout Mountain for too many years to mention---and almost everyone on the mountain has a piece of her work on the table. She has a booth in Kamama Gallery, has hosted the Rock Bluff Art Show in Rising Fawn for ten years, and did a workshop for MAAC last season. Back by popular demand.

The workshoppers will construct a ceramic pencil holder (tall cup shape) in class and Mae will fire it in a Raku kiln the following week.

June 22, 2013, 9am; Mason Park

Science Carnival

Bill Shugart, executive director of One World Adventure Company, will treat families to a day of inquiry, discovery, and fun. Enjoy simple hands-on experiments designed to communicate important safety information, renewable energy, weather stations, and water conservation.

Fun for the whole family! All materials provided.

One World Adventure Company is a community based organization that provides Outdoor Education programs throughout the summer.

July 12, 2013, 7pm; Kamama Gallery - $10

The Sacred Geometry of Nature

Chuck Peters has been an artist/sculptor/designer/film/builder throughout his career. His background includes: Illustrator for the National Science Foundation, Creative Director for major corporations, International Sales, organic farmer. He is certified in Permaculture Design and Monolithic Building Construction. He also has recently been awarded Chattanooga Siskin “Renaissance Artist of the Year” in 2010.

Throughout history, the discovery and application of geometric design from the natural world has been incorporated in architecture, art and music. Chuck will show you how to apply this easy to learn concept in all of your art, design, building and creative endeavors.

Materials to bring: Colored pens or pencils, straight edge, drawing compass, drawing paper.

July 25, 2013, 7 pm - Kamama Gallery - $10

The Trail of Tears near Mentone - Sharon Freeman

August 8, 2013, 7 pm - Kamama Gallery, FREE (our only free event)

Lifestyle and diet changes that will improve your health and help you lose weight - Stan Lawton and Team

Stan Lawton and a team of specialists will surprise you with simple and proven diet and life style changes.

This class will be our only free event. Come one; come all to change your lives for the better.

August 10, 2013, 9 am - at the water's edge, picnic area, DeSoto Falls Park- $10

A Morning with The Water Keeper of Little River - Bill Shugart

Join the Waterkeeper Alliance's Riverkeeper for an hour at the water's edge where Bill Shugart will demonstrate monitoring the health of the Little River and its tributaries. He investigates pollution issues in the river, educates the public about river health and finds solutions to keep our river pristine. The Waterkeeper Alliance is sponsored by One World Adventure Co. Refreshments will be served.

August 11, 2013, 1pm, MERF House - $15

Crafting Sterling Silver Earrings

Charlie Munoz, a noted sculptor and jewelry maker in our area

September 8, 2013, 1pm, MERF House - $15

Linda Munoz, noted mosaic specialist

Construct a mosaic glass panel, or fused glass jewelry

Nov. 30, Saturday morning after Thanksgiving, 2013, 10am; location tba

Wreath Making - Susan Seago

Susan Seago of Fine View Farms will conduct class in Christmas wreath making. Fresh greenery and materials will be provided, but you are invited to bring your own additions.

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Proposed Workshops, Lectures and Tours – details to be available at www.mentonearts.com and in upcoming Groundhog editions

Plein Air Landscape Painting (that means you paint outside)

A three part series. Instructors to be announced

The Mentone Night Sky - A night with the stars

Dr. Laura Weinkauf , JSU astronomer and planetarium director.

A Night at the Planetarium, Jacksonville State University

A follow up to the Mentone Night Sky. Dr. Weinkauf will preside over the heavens.

Make a Pot in the Style of Native Americans

Tammy Beane hand builds museum quality reproductions of native American Indian pottery. This class was sold out last year and is back by popular demand.

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ALSO in the Works

Edible Plants

Soap Making

Quilting

Landscaping with Native plants

Self Defense

Fly Tying

Vermiculture (that’s worms)

Flint Napping

W o r k s h o p s

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Note: In addition to the $15 shown here, there will be a $30 charge for materials that can be paid to Mae at the class.

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Mentone Area Arts Council Workshops, Lectures and Tours, 2013

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