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Creative Arts Guild staff members believe creativity is a natural human skill everyone is born with and can be improved with exposure and practice. Artistic talent can be jump-started, nurtured and developed at any age.
The Guild offers a variety of classes in dance, music, visual arts and culinary arts to help the beginner as well as the intermediate learner explore and hone creative interests. All classes and workshops are intimately sized and provide one-on-one instruction by credentialed and experienced faculty. Class registration for all fall/winter/spring classes through May 16, 2025, is ongoing, and classes are designed to support ongoing enrollment so that those starting later never feel behind.
What’s cooking at the Guild?
The Guild’s newest and very popular art discipline is culinary arts and there are opportunities for all ages to learn or sharpen cooking skills.
Here are a few workshops for adults 21 and older:
— Flavors of Fall, Monday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Guild’s chef will use the flavors of the season to lend inspiration when students enjoy crafting both sweet and savory dishes.
— Everything But the Turkey, Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. The chef will get participants prepared and confident to put on that classic yet inspired Thanksgiving feast by showing them how to create elevated traditional side dishes that will be the supportive cast for that turkey added to the menu on the appointed day.
— Adults can attend Savory and Sweet Christmas on Monday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants will explore a delightful array of sweet and savory treats that capture the essence of the holiday. Christmas sweater wearing is encouraged for that class.
Complimentary wine will be served at these workshops.
Have a particular cooking theme or repast in mind? The culinary department can arrange private classes for up to eight. Email [email protected] to schedule one.
Kids in the kitchen
Kids ages 10-14 can have their own Thanksgiving culinary fun with Gobble, Gobble! on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. And Sweet Treats for Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. is their opportunity to learn to prepare tasty Christmas holiday fare. Chef Courtney Coffey has a knack for engaging young people in learning kitchen skills while having loads of fun.
Plus, the Guild has an ongoing culinary class for kids 10-13 years old that still has slots available. It meets Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. and provides introduction to tools, techniques and exciting recipes.
New this year
Visual arts has a new offering this fall, Leather Goods Workshop, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to make a leather shoulder bag of the participant’s choice or to choose another project: belt, passport wallet, journal, phone pouch with braided strap, drawstring pouch, clutch purse or tote. Participants will learn techniques of cutting leather, using basic tools, and stitching styles, plus wood-burning applications. Lunch is not provided but all materials, tools and instructions are. No previous leather working experience needed.
For information and to register for classes, visit www.creativeartsguild.org/classes. Call the Guild at (706) 278-0168 if you have questions. All classes and lessons are at the Guild at 520 W. Waugh St. in Dalton.
Submitted by the Creative Arts Guild.
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