Register in person at the SAAC office or mail in the registration form with a deposit check. Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first come basis. A deposit is required at time of registration. Class fees are non-refundable.
There will be no classes the week of Spring Break, March 20-24.
Photography Classes
6 weeks
Instructor: Lisa Burton Tarver
Anyone 7 years of age to adult interested in taking Photography must contact Lisa directly at 862-5474. Additional classes can be scheduled for advanced techniques in black and white photography including work in the dark room.
$110 members ($45 deposit) / $125 non-members ($50.00 deposit)
Visual Arts for Adults
Happy Hour with Gay
Instructor: Gay Bechtelheimer - Tuesday 5:30-7:00
Join Gay for an open studio on Tuesday evenings. She will be available to assist any artist from "Beginner" to "Master" with help and advice on techniques, drawing, and painting. Bring your own project! Come when you can! We'll have the wine!
Daily payment of $10 per session. Starts Jan. 17
Improvisation Workshops
Instructor: Shelton Harden
Teen Improv -Thursday 4:00-5:30 (Grades 9-12)
April 13, 20, 27 & May 4 Class Performance May 4, 7pm
$20 members / $25 non-members (payable in advance)
Improvisation for Theater (Adults 18 & up)
SAAC's own version of "Who's Line Is It Anyway?"
May 12-13 Fri. 6-10pm & Sat. 10am-5:30pm, Performance 6pm
$35 members / $50 non-members (payable in advance)
Ballet Classes
8 weeks starting Jan. 17th
Instructor: Marilyn Russell
Pre-Ballet - Wednesday 3:00-3:45
$55 members ($20 deposit) / $60 non-members ($25 deposit)
Level I - Wednesday 4:00-5:00
$65 members ($25 deposit) / $75 non-members ($35 deposit)
Level II - Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:00
$130 members ($50 deposit) / $145 non-members ($60 deposit)
Level III - Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:15
$160 members ($60 deposit) / $180 non-members ($75 deposit)
Level IV - Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:15
$160 members ($60 deposit) / $180 non-members ($75 deposit)
Drama Classes
12 weeks starting Jan. 5th
Instructor: Shelton Harden
Drama 1 - Thursday 3:30-4:30 (Grades 1-3)
$120 members ($45 deposit) / $135 non-members ($50 deposit)
Drama 2 - Thursday 4:30-5:30 (Grades 4-8)
$120 members ($45 deposit) / $135 non-members ($50 deposit)
Visual Arts Classes
12 weeks starting Jan. 9th
4 Year Olds - Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Sandy Bennett
$120 members ($45 deposit) / $135 non-members ($50 deposit)
Grade K-1 - Wednesday 4:30-5:30
Instructor: Sandy Bennett
$120 members ($45 deposit) / $135 non-members ($50 deposit)
Grade 2-3 - Monday 3:45-4:45
Instructor: Maria Villegas
$120 members ($45 deposit) / $135 non-members ($50 deposit)
Grade 4-6 - Monday 4:45-6:00
Instructor: Maria Villegas
$135 members ($60 deposit) / $150 non-members ($50 deposit)
Grade 7-12 - Tuesday 3:30-4:45
Instructor: Maria Villegas
$135 members ($60 deposit) / $150 non-members ($50 deposit)
• WELCOME to SAAC
The mission of the South Arkansas Arts Center in serving the people of the bi-state region is to promote, bridge, facilitate and support the ideas and forms of artistic appreciation, education, ability, confidence and cooperation for all age, cultural, social and racial groups.
The South Arkansas Arts Center beleives that the arts should be basic to lifelong education - not just for children and teachers. SAAC is here for the community!
Come see an art show - come enjoy a theatre production - come be a part of the arts in South Arkansas!