Artistic workshops for community members are ramping up again for the spring sessions in the Tarble Arts Center. 

Each of the classes is designed for anyone in the community, from ages 4 onward, Kit Morice, curator at Tarble, said.

She also added that each of the instructors are either teachers at Eastern, or artists residing in the area.

The classes are designed to go over any range of students – from the least to the most experienced learner, Morice said. 

Children who want to take class have many options available to them, Morice said. 

Anyone in the age range of 4 to 6 can take the class “More Adventures in Art.”

This class is designed to help teach children the basics elements of art, such as lines, shapes and form, she said. 

“It’s for those who might not have that much experience but want to learn,” Morice said. 

She also added that the class would teach skills to younger children, such as using paintbrushes and scissors.

Children ages 7 to 9 can build upon these skills with the class “Exploring Art,” taught by Dustin Regal.

Natalie Boyer will be instructing the class “Introduction to Mixed Media Art,” which is available to anyone 10- to 14-years-old. 

This class will incorporate different styles of art, such as pastel and chalk, scratch art and metals. 

Community members 15 years and older can participate in three different classes, Morice said.  

Karen Reed, a local ceramics artist, will be instructing “Accent Titles with a Twist.”

This class will involve students using an organic subject and creating geometric elements. After which, the subject will be translated to the surface of a hand made clay tile, Morice said. 

Members of the community will also be able to craft glass beads during a single weekend in the “Glass Bead Making” class. 

Physics of glass, the history of glass bead making and how to handle the equipment necessary will also be covered during the class, Morice said.

Morice will also be teaching the class “Introduction to Soft Pastels,” for anyone 15 years or older. 

This class will focus on letting students become exposed to pastels and the process and techniques involved with the medium, Morice said. 

Classes for children who are home-schooled are also available, she added.

Each of the classes will center on art history and using studio art, Morice said. 

“There became a high demand for sessions for home-schooled youths last year,” Morice said. 

She also said this is an on-going program. 

“It’s been a focus of the Tarble Center since it first opened,” Morice said.

The program is used as a tool to enrich the Charleston area, she said. 

“This is a great resource for the community and a way to give back,” Morice said. 

Bob Galuski can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].