Art Classes and Exhibits
Founded in 1980, the Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts offers a supportive environment for both beginning and advanced artists to receive guidance from experienced instructors. Students also benefit from ongoing art exhibits, special classes, and opportunities to display and sell their art.
Upcoming Art Exhibits
The Galleries at TSC are open to the public Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 9:00pm. Receptions are free and open to the public.
Grand Relations
Through January 20
Auditorium Gallery
An appreciation of the arts often runs in families. This is an exhibit of artwork by TSC Artists and their children, grandchildren and other relations. The exhibit will be highlighted with a closing celebration of song and dance that emulates family traditions on Friday, January 20, 6:00 - 7:00pm.Photography - The Silver Touch
Currently through February 17
Artist Reception Friday, February 3, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Photographs by Len Adams, Jennifer P. Bailey, Jill Brubaker, Sherron D. Flagg, Margaret Hamilton, Tom Hart, Jean Marani, Christie Moore, Roger Owen, Kitty Rachlin and Gena Varn.Creativity in Oils and Acrylics
February 1 - March 23
Public Art Reception Friday, February 3, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Landscapes, still lifes and portrait paintings in oil or acrylic from TSC Studio Artists.
Lunchtime Series
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Upcoming Art Workshops
Learn something new or sharpen up old skills through a short-term special topic art class. Students are responsible for providing their own art supplies and the lists for each class are available now. Registration required at least one week prior to class. Art workshops are taught at the Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise indicated. Call 891-4016 for details and registration. Click on each event for more information:
- At the Tallahassee Senior Center
- Drawing Landscapes with Soft Pastels
(Thursdays, 9:30am - 12:00n, February 2 - March 8) - Learning to Draw
(Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, February 1 - April 11) - Acrylic Painting with Mixed Media Collage
(Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm, February 9 - March 15) - Decorative Painting Beginning with the Basics
(Fridays, 9:00am - 12:00n, February 3 - March 16) - Clay - Advanced Handbuilding
(Mondays, 12:30 - 3:30pm, January 30 - March 5) - Drawing Together
(Fridays, 9:30am - 12:00n, February 3 - March 9) - Introduction to Watercolor
(Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:30pm, February 2 - March 8)
- Drawing Landscapes with Soft Pastels
- At Neighborhood Sites
- Drawing & Painting Workshop at Chaires Community Center
(Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30pm, February 22 - March 28) - Painting with Oils at Fort Braden Community Center
(Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:30pm, February 23 - March 29) - Draw with your Eyes, Paint with your Heart at Bradfordville Schoolhouse
(Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4:00pm, February 22 - March 28) - Oil Painting with Eluster at Bradfordville Schoolhouse
(Fridays, 1:30 - 4:00pm, February 24 - April 13)
- Drawing & Painting Workshop at Chaires Community Center
For more information on these workshops, call 891-4016.
Weekly Studio Labs
These labs are open studio times that provide participants an opportunity to practice their art with the camaraderie of other students. No instructor; cost is a $4 lab fee plus shared cost of a model.
- Portraiture (Mondays, 9:00am - 12:00n)
- Figure Painting Practice Group (Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00pm)
Ongoing Art Classes
On-going Studio Classes are available for all levels of artists from beginners to professionals. Instructors work with individual students who assist and critique one another in an exciting, collaborative environment. No pre-registration required. It is recommended that you visit the class and talk to the instructor before joining the class; the instructor will provide you with an individualized supply list. All classes are located at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted. Fee per class $8 adults 55+; $10 others. Click on the links for more information:
- Artistry in Clay - Handbuilding (Mondays, 10:00am - 12:00n)
- Watercolor (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00n)
- All Media Art at Heritage Oaks (Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00pm)
- Oil & Acrylics - Beginning (Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:00n)
- Oil & Acrylics - Intermediate (Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:00pm)
- Beginning Art/Drawing (Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm)