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Parks and Recreation

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center

222 E Drake Ave

Sara Hand Custer

Sara Hand Custer

Cultural Arts Director

Below is a list of all visual arts classes offered this summer quarter at JDCAC. Make sure to check out the Auburn Parks and Recreation Quarterly Brochure.

If you are interested in signing up for one or more of the classes, please do so through MyRec. Registration began May 6. Citizens must have an online MyRec account to register for any Parks and Recreation programs. To access the online system and create an account visit auburnalabama.org/parks/register. Programs with an associated cost will require payment which can be made online using a credit card. Individuals who wish to pay with cash or check can register and pay in person at the Harris Center, located at 425 Perry St., Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration will only be accepted from participants who live or work in the City of Auburn during the first two weeks of registration, Feb. 5 - 23.

NEW! Bob Ross Style Painting Workshop
Choose one of our four hour workshops where one paints a classic Bob Ross painting in the Bob Ross wet-on-wet style. The painting will be one of the ones featured on Bob Ross's popular tv series. Participants will learn basic techniques from a certified Bob Ross CRI instructor, and be able to take home a Bob Ross style painting of their own at the end of the day. All supplies will be provided. $100.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
14+ SA 6/8 & 7/13 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. JDCAC

Contact: John Hawkins • (256) 503-9731 • [email protected]

Auburn Open Studio                                                                                                                                                      Artists coming together to create art and support expression. No matter what level artist – you are welcome! All mediums are encouraged – watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and outsider art. FREE.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
18+ F 6/7 - 8/30 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. JDCAC

Contact: Raymond VanTilburg • (630) 697-2929 • [email protected]

Studio 222 Fiberarts Group                                                                                                                                                    This group is under the support of the Auburn Arts Association. This regional artist group’s focus is fiberarts sharing with each other their various skills, studying design and composition, and occasionally host visiting artists who share their talents and artworks. FREE.

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
18+ Last F of each month 6/27 , 7/26 , 8/30 12 - 3 p.m. JDCAC

Contact: Laura Kloberg • (334) 332-5458 • [email protected]

Creative Kids                                                                                                                                                                  Drawing is a fundamental skill that should be learned by all children. The young artist will be introduced to basic drawing and painting with a fun subject while developing learning and creative skills., Creative expression will be emphasized while students work with a variety of media such as watercolor, oil pastel, color pencil, pencil, ink and collage etc. $225

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
5 - 8 MTWRF 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.. JDCAC
Session 1 MTWRF 5/27 - 5/31 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.. JDCAC
Session 2 MTWRF 6/3 - 6/7 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.. JDCAC
Session 3 MTWRF 6/10 - 6/14 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.. JDCAC

Contact: Dong Shang • 229-347-6293 • [email protected]

Sketching with Pencils, Painting with Brushes - Art Camp                                                                                           In this fun and engaging class, students will learn how to draw, shade, and create gradation with pencils. Learn acrylic and watercolor painting. Students will develop basic art skills and techniques through these sketching and painting practices. $225

Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location
9 - 12 MTWTF 10:40 am - 12:40 pm JDCAC
Session 1 MTWTF 5/28 - 5/31 10:40 am - 12:40 pm JDCAC
Session 2 MTWTF 6/3 - 6/7 10:40 am - 12:40 pm JDCAC
Session 3 MTWTF 6/10 - 6/14 10:40 am - 12:40 pm JDCAC

Contact: Dong Shang • 229-347-6293 • [email protected]

Make sure to create a MyRec account and register with us!