Adult

Join instructor Christy Shivell of Shy Valley Farm to learn all about starting your own herb plants from seeds, cuttings, and division, and growing them in gardens or containers.

* This class is sponsored by the Berea College Appalachian Fund, Folk Arts & Cultures Initiative Grant.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Tuesdays, August 26, September 2.

Adult

In Oil Painting For Beginners, students will be inspired to continue on their painting journey. Painting mysteries will be unlocked and challenging questions will find answers and tools will be explained. This course will help students learn how to start a painting the right way, how to organize their pallet, how to place their subjects on the canvas and progress to modelling and finally detail work. Students will receive a supply list after they register.

The cost is $315 plus supplies.

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Tuesdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28.

Grades 9 - Adult

This is a class for students who would like to explore watercolor painting from home. Students will also learn how to use additional mixed media such as color inks, watercolor pencils, and other media and techniques incorporated with watercolor. The class is open to all students who wish to experience water painting techniques. Zoom instruction includes step-by-step projects designed to guide you through the painting process from start to finish. The course will offer a variety of special techniques and approaches to making paintings of different subjects. Students will work on paintings along with the instructor as she demonstrates the steps. You will also receive emails with detailed information and examples so that you may practice further or complete a piece at home. Each session will also be recorded. Students will receive a supply list after they register.

The cost is $133 plus supplies.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Wednesdays, ONLINE, August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

6th Grade - Adult

Shake off stress and develop a new skill. Open to all levels of throwing experience. This class will cover the basic foundations of throwing on the potter's wheel. Only 6 spots available. A wheel is available for each student.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2.

Grades 9 - Adult

Cyanotype is a photo process developed in the late 1800s. We will be coating paper with a photosensitive solution to make our exposures to the sun. Exploring both regular and the wet processes will give the participants a variety of prints. This class is a wonderful way to understand how photography was originally used in its inception. Beautiful Indigo blue photo prints are the result of this process.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday August 30.

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking for an easy-going, fun environment. Students will learn basic terminology and foundational aspects of playing chords and melodies on guitar. Class is less theory and more practical application but can also be adapted to the needs and wants of each student. Students will need to supply their own guitar, strings, and picks.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month.  Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of September 1, 8, 15, 22.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of any skill level who are looking to learn, build upon, or get reacquainted with the basics of old time, Scottish, or Irish fiddle music. We will also explore more advanced techniques as we work through tunes tailored to everyone’s needs.

Students will need to bring their own fiddle, bow, and rosin. A folder, pencil, and recording device are recommended as well.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month.

Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or makeup for missed lessons.

Weeks of September 1, 8, 15, 22.

Schedule your class between 8am-5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking to learn the dulcimer or expand upon what they already know. Students will learn the basics of the dulcimer, as well as more advanced techniques tailored to everyone's needs. The material covered will explore playing melodies and chords, using different tunings, and techniques to further develop playing.

Students will need to supply their own dulcimer, strings, and picks.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. 

Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of September 1, 8, 15, 22.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.