By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
Aspiring artists have an opportunity to try their hand at various art forms during classes offered by the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph.
Executive Director Eric Fuson says the museum doesn’t just display art, it helps create it. Albrecht Kemper offers several classes this summer for those hoping to refine their talent as well as those hoping to discover a talent.
This Thursday afternoon as well as next Thursday, the museum will offer Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor from 5:30 to 7:30pm, teaching how to draw with colored pencil in the relaxed atmosphere of the café and bar.
Studio Basics and Beyond is taught by Alex Asher, held each Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5pm through August 16th. There is a charge of $30 per session.
Fuson says this class allows artist wannabes to experiment. He invites even the timid to give it a try.
“The group that comes to all these classes is very supportive,” Fuson says. “So many of them have done something before at least and they know what it’s like to start. They love to help each other out and it’s great to look over across the room and say, ‘Ooh, how’d you do that?’ It’s a great way to share.”
A painting workshop taught by Cody Wheelock will be offered the 29th and 30th of this month. There is a charge of $200 for both courses or $120 for one. Lunch is included.
Albrecht Kemper also plans an AKMA After Hours from 5 to 7pm on July 26th, characterized as a free relaxing evening at the museum.
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