In order to provide the best experience at the SRAC, we need to refinish the courts. It’ll take a few days because the courts are so big, but we promise they’ll be better than ever when we’re done. Thanks for your patience.

Pottery Classes for Adults At the SRAC Winter 2012 Schedule

Pottery: Handbuilding

Enjoy the experience of working with clay and learn how to construct plates, bowls, tiles, vases and other
forms by using the basic skills of handbuilding instead of the wheel. Learn how slabs, coils, molds, templates,
and pinching can turn into useful and decorative items. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless!
All skill levels are welcome.
Instructor: Kristin Sasser
Ages: 16+

Dates: Thursday Mornings, January 19-February 23, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident $125-Non Resident

Dates: Wednesday Evenings, March 14-April 18, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 6-8pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident $125-Non Smithfield Resident

Pottery: Continuing Handbuilding and Glaze Techniques

This class will expand upon handbuilding skills learned in a beginner class. Focus will also be placed
on learning various glaze methods including slips, wax resist, underglazes and oxides/washes.
Instructor: Courtney Pernell

Age:18+
Wednesday Mornings, January 4-Feb. 8, 2012
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $100-Smithfield Resident $125-Non Smithfield Resident

Pottery: Wheel Throwing for Adults

Just beginning or a little rusty, students will be introduced to the pottery wheel, pottery equipment and how
to create vases, mugs, containers etc. Because of limited wheels, student to teacher ratio is very good and
students will have a very personal learning experience.
Instructor Kristin Sasser

Ages: 16+
Dates: Wednesday Evenings, January 18-February 22, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident $125-Non– Smithfield Resident

Dates: Thursday Mornings, March 15-April 19, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident $125-Non– Smithfield Resident

All classes are at the SRAC – 600 Booker Dairy Rd Smithfield, NC 27577

Fun With Acrylics

This class is for the beginning artist who may have dabbled in painting before but would like to
explore different techniques or for someone who is interested in learning how easy and fun
painting can be. There will 3 canvases finished in the 4 week session. (If time allows, we may
do more). Techniques taught include brush strokes, use of glaze with acrylics, different tricks for
creating texture and more. Students will need to provide their own canvases, brushes and
paints. Minimum 5 students required for each class.
Instructor: Judy Boyette

Dates: Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2012
Times: 9:30-11:30am OR
6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $120/session (4 weeks)
Creative Sketchbooks

This class is for someone who would like to explore creative “challenges” to create a
sketchbook/journal where they can express their ideas, explore new techniques and
document their feelings and ideas for their own personal use. There will be a brain
overload of ideas and ways to take your inspirations further and make them unique and
inspiring. Participants will provide their own hardback, non spiral bound sketchbook, paints and
other materials (materials list will be provided upon registering). This class will be FUN,
personal, and take your creativity to another level. Beginners and those with some experience
will enjoy this relaxing creative exploration. Minimum 5 students required for each class.
Instructor: Judy Boyette

Dates: Fridays, Jan 27-February 24, 2012
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $125/session (5 weeks)

About the Instructor

Instructor Judy Boyette is a professional artist who lives in Johnston County. She is an art educator with
37 years in the school system, the last 25 at Princeton High School. She was the NC
Secondary Art Teacher of the Year in „94/‟95. She studied art at UNC-G, got her Art Ed at UNC-CH and
MED at Campbell University. She paints murals in children’s rooms, churches, etc. and paints canvases
and furniture, too. She is on the board of the Johnston County Arts council, the Friends of the Library
Board, the Pediatric Art Committee at the hospital and a volunteer at
Princeton High School.

Winter 2012 Schedule
Pottery:  Handbuilding

Enjoy the experience of working with clay and learn how to construct plates, bowls, tiles, vases and other forms by using the basic skills of handbuilding instead of the wheel. Learn how slabs, coils, molds, templates, and pinching can turn into useful and decorative items. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless!
All skill levels are welcome.   Instructor: Kristin Sasser
Ages: 16+

Dates: Thursday Mornings, January 19-February 23, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident     $125-Non Resident

Dates: Wednesday Evenings, March 14-April 18, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 6-8pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident     $125-Non Smithfield Resident

Pottery:  Continuing Handbuilding and Glaze Techniques

This class will expand upon handbuilding skills learned in a beginner class. Focus will also be placed on learning various glaze methods including slips, wax resist, underglazes and oxides/washes.
Instructor: Courtney Pernell

Age:18+
Wednesday  Mornings, January 4-Feb. 8, 2012
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $100-Smithfield Resident     $125-Non Smithfield Resident

Pottery: Wheel Throwing for Adults

Just beginning or a little rusty, students will be introduced to the pottery wheel, pottery equipment and how to create vases, mugs, containers etc. Because of limited wheels, student to teacher ratio is very good and students will have a very personal learning experience.     Instructor Kristin Sasser

Ages: 16+
Dates: Wednesday Evenings,  January 18-February 22, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident     $125-Non– Smithfield Resident

Dates: Thursday Mornings,  March 15-April 19, 2012 (6 session course)
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $100– Smithfield Resident     $125-Non– Smithfield Resident

Kids Nature Series – New at the SRAC

Ages: 3-5 years (with an adult)

Time: Wednesdays, 10-11am, Starting October 19, 2011

Fee: $4.00-Smithfield Resident

$6.00-Non Smithfield Resident

(Fee applies to each child participating)

This hands on class will focus on one specific theme for the day. Participants will hike, create, experiment and LEARN about the
natural world around them. Pre-registration is required.

Upcoming Topics:

October 19, 2011: Spiders
October 26, 2011: Trees in Fall

November 2, 2011: Squirrels

November 9, 2011: Clouds

November 16, 2011: Tracks!

November 23, 2011: Senses

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Doodlebugs Art Class

( Ages 18 months-3 years old)
This 45 min. Class introduces your child to all mediums of art! Dribble, drip squish and squeeze, your way to fun while experimenting with dough, paper, watercolors, glue, and much, much more! Watch your young artist blossom!
One child per adult please.

Pre-registration is required.

$5/class or $19.00/4 classes-Smithfield Resident
$7/class or $27.00/4 classes-Smithfield Non-Resident

EVERY FRIDAY, 9:30am-10:15am

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Mon|Wed|Fri: 10am – 12pm + 4pm – 8pm…

Tues|Thurs: 4pm – 8pm…

Sat: 10am – 5pm…

Sun: 1pm – 5pm…

We’re making changes to the Splash Park hours at The SRAC. The Splash Park hours starting August 25, 2011 will be:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday:

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monday – Friday:

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday:

10:00 – 5:00 pm

Sunday:

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Note: The Splash Park is not open on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.