Rhythmics Performing Arts & Athletics

Let your child channel their inner artist through a variety of media.  Our classes are designed to allow your child's artistic vision to shine through in our exciting, yet organized group classes.  Private classes are also available.

Call today for more information: (803) 356-3063.

65.00 per session

Session 2 (July):  There are 3 choices for July.  Two of the choices meet for four days during the week. The other choice meets four times during the last two weeks of July.  (Minimum of four students.)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – July 19, 20, 21, and 22

Ages 6-9:           9:00 - 10:30

Ages 10-13:     10:45 - 12:15

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday– July 26, 27, 28, 29

Ages 6-9:           9:00 - 10:30  

Ages 10-13:     10:45 - 12:15

Monday and Wednesday - July 19, 21, 26, & 28

Ages 6-9:  4:00 - 5:50

What we’ll be doing in July:

Ages 6-9

1. Tooled Copper Medallion with Handmade Coiled Wire Beads:

After being inspired by samples of wearable art from a variety of cultures, students will lean how to create a tooled copper focal piece.  After texturing and antiquing the copper, they will learn to make coiled wire beads to string on either side of their medallion; creating their own wearable art.

2. Handmade Paper:

Using a mold and deckle, students will learn how to make handmade recycled paper.  Students will be shown a variety of techniques to add color and texture to their paper with various natural and recycled materials.  Along with making decorative sheets of paper, students will be shown how to make paper containers, books, etc.

Ages 10-13

Personally Designed Mandala:

Sometimes we get so caught up in the big picture that we overlook the details that make it interesting in the first place.  Students will do some experimental drawing exercises using still life, contour drawing, viewfinder drawing, and enlargements.  A favorite sketch will be used as the starting point for a mandala, a circular design that we will execute using a transfer method.  The kaleidoscope-like drawings will be completed with a combination of color media.

Session 3 (August):  There are 2 choices for August.  One meets for four days during the week.  The other meets once a week for four weeks.  The Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon classes will resume our regular after school schedule, which will continue monthly through the school year for anyone interested.  Minimum of four students. 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – August 2, 3, 4, 5

Ages 6-9:           9:00 - 10:30

Ages 10-13:     10:45 - 12:15

Tuesdays - August 3, 10, 24, 31 (Please note date change... there is no class on August 17, and I've extended to August 31) 

 or Wednesdays - August 4, 11, 25, & Sept. 1 (Please note date change... there is no class on August 18, and I have extended to Sept. 1)      

Ages 6-9: 4:00 - 5:30

What we’ll be doing in August:

Ages 6-9

Summer Illustration:

Drawing inspiration from various author/illustrators of children’s literature, students will create their own summer illustration(s), selecting from one of more techniques such as painting, pen and ink, printmaking, collage, and mosaic.

Ages 10-13

Summer Illustration:

Drawing inspiration from various author/illustrators of children’s literature, students will create their own summer illustration(s), selecting from one of more techniques such as painting, pen and ink, printmaking, collage, and mosaic.

Our fall after school sessions resume with my Mixed Bag classes.  Lessons focus on drawing, painting, & mixed media.  Activities will include seasonal subjects and some activities done in correlation with children’s storybooks.  Sessions will meet for four once-a-week classes.  Class subjects will vary by month, so children may continue without the worry of repetition. Minimum number of 4 students per class.

September: 

There are 3 choices for September - Four class meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons from 4:00 until 5:30. Ages 6 - 11.

Tuesdays - September 7, 14, 21, & 28

Wednesdays - September 1, 8, 15, & 22

or Thursdays - September 2, 9, 16, & 23

October: 

There are 3 choices for October - Four class meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons from 4:00 until 5:30. Ages 6 - 11.

Tuesdays - October 5, 12, 19, & 26

Wednesdays - October 6, 13, 20, & 27

or Thursdays - October 7, 14, 21, & 28 

Think of it as art therapy for whatever ails you.  Pablo Picasso said “Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”  Have you been asking yourself why should the kids have all the fun? If you need an outlet, want a way to express yourself, and are wondering where to start… here are some possibilities. 

If you can crochet a chain stitch, you can make this necklace.  If you can’t crochet, you can learn to chain stitch in a snap.  We will be using nylon monofilament to crochet the necklace, and you will need a collection of beads and/or “treasures” to string onto the nylon before you begin crocheting.  Materials list will be sent to those who register.  Minimum of 4 students... class fee will decrease as student number increases.

Two 2-hour sessions: 50.00  Call for more info

Here’s an opportunity to make a statement!  You will bring in something that needs a facelift – perhaps a small end table, bench, picture frame, chair, flower pot, wooden box, glass vase, lamp base, etc.  We will break some old dishes to create the mosaic tiles, and then plan the design.  If you have other treasures you want to incorporate into the mosaic, bring them along too… seashells, sea glass, broken mirror glass, old broken jewelry, buttons, etc. Materials list will be sent to those who register.  Minimum of 4 students... class fee will decrease as student number increases.  

Three 2-hour sessions: 75.00  Call for more info

After constructing a “skeleton” for your fan with basket reed, you will create a fan using a custom-made mold & deckle.  The paper pulp will be made with recycled paper and fibers and the completed fan will be embellished with your choice of fabric, paper, paint, beads, etc.  Materials list will be sent to those who register.  Minimum of 4 students... class fee will decrease as student number increases. 

Three 1 1/2  hour sessions: 60.00  Call for more info

Becky Blair recently relocated to Lexington, SC, from Shanghai, China.  Prior to the five years she lived there with her husband, she spent over twenty years teaching art in the Maryland public school system.  Her teaching experience also includes a year at Rainbow Bridge International School in Shanghai.  When she isn't teaching, she spends her time creating in one of a dozen or so ways... www.inspiraled.com