The MAC has a full slate of fun activities to get your mind, body and soul back into the swing of things.
Tap Fit – Instructor Teah Keogh is back with TapFit – this 60-minute class is designed for adults who want to add a little more happiness and a little less seriousness to their week. Classes will continue at the MAC’s partner location, the First Congregational Church’s Community Center located at 144 Front St, Marion, just a few blocks away from the MAC. Classes for ages 18+ will run every Tuesday evening from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm (except November 11 or other dates determined by the instructor), September 2 to December 16.
Want to sign up but might need to skip a few dates? A new 10-class punch card allows you to attend when your schedule allows. Drop-in classes are also available. A 10-class punch card (each class is 60 minutes) is $215 for MAC members and $255 for nonmembers. The cost for a drop-in class is $25 for MAC members and $30 for nonmembers. Students may bring their own tap shoes or borrow a gently loved pair from the MAC (available on a first-come, first-served basis). Pre-registration is required. Drop-ins must be registered by 4:00 pm on the day of class. No stress, just steps and smiles. Registration and information at: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-music-movement.
Writing Class: 6 Weeks, 6 Stories – The MAC is thrilled to announce a new program with instructor Sarah Banse, that focuses on your writing skills. 6 Weeks, 6 Stories is an opportunity to experiment with new forms and share fresh work in a supportive environment. This generative class is for anyone ready to begin a writing practice, whether you’re a seasoned writer or brand new to the world of fiction. You can expect to write a new story draft (ranging from 300-1000 words) each week, and to be workshopped by the class with written feedback from the instructor. The Fall Session starts on September 16 and runs on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm through October 21 in the MAC Studio, 80 Pleasant St. Marion. The cost for the 6-week program is $235 for MAC members and $275 for nonmembers. More information and registration for limited places at: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.
Watercolor Painting for Beginners – Instructor Patty White returns to the MAC for a course designed for adults who would like to try watercolor painting, but have limited experience with the medium. Throughout the eight weeks, students will learn about materials, and begin mixing colors and experimenting with varied brush strokes, while working on still life, landscape and/or imaginative painting – all in a nurturing environment. The two-hour classes will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the MAC Studio. The Fall program starts on September 9 and runs through October 28. The cost is $195 for MAC members and $225 for nonmembers. Materials are not provided for this class, but there is a supply list provided by the instructor. Learn more and register at www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.
All Levels Watercolor Painting for Adults – Instructor Jay Ryan continues at the MAC with a new Fall schedule. His course is great for those with a little painting experience and is also a perfect “next step” for those who would like to explore watercolor painting beyond a basic understanding of color and brush strokes. In each class, students will start a new painting together using landscape, still life, the figure, abstract or imaginative thought, or narrative ideas as subjects. At the end of the class there will be a brief and supportive group “critique”. Students will leave with expanded knowledge of technique and traditional and contemporary use of watercolors. Ryan offers a two-hour Thursday session from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the MAC studio, and a 3-hour Friday session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The eight-week session begins September 11/12 and runs through October 30/31. The 2-hour Thursday session costs $195 for MAC members and $225 for nonmembers, while the 3-hour expanded Friday session costs $295 for MAC members and $325 for nonmembers. Drop-ins are also welcome, $30-$45 per day. Learn more and register at www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.
Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom – Lisa Elliott returns to the MAC to teach a new skill or help students refine their weaving techniques. Over five weeks, students can create and take home a woven project. Students will weave one of the following: a scarf, table runner, set of placemats, or set of tea towels. Looms and weaving equipment are provided for a $10 fee, but let us know if you have your own rigid heddle loom that you would like to bring to class. Classes are held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm to 8:30pm in the MAC Studio from September 11 through October 9. The 5-week class costs $150 MAC members and $160 for nonmembers. More information and registration at: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.
Four Week Abstract Acrylics: Boats & Stormy Seas – Instructor Elyse Laurelle is back and will help students delve deeper into the method of abstract painting with acrylics, beyond a one-day workshop. In this class, attendees will learn how to work with acrylic paint to create their own boat and stormy sea paintings. The instructor will provide demos and examples while working on a painting with participants throughout the class. This four-week program gives students time to develop their paintings through layering, color exploration, and classroom discussion. Elyse will share techniques and offer advice with constructive feedback. The goal of this class is for participants to feel more comfortable working abstractly with acrylic paints and to create a painting, or paintings, of their very own. The instructor will offer demonstrations and examples, but students are encouraged to explore their own artistic styles with their boat- and sea-inspired artworks. Classes start on September 27 and run on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm noon until October 18th in the MAC Studio. The cost is $110 for MAC members and $125 for nonmembers. More information and registration at www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.