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Register NOW for fall classes with Samford Academy of the Arts—learn painting skills, music technique + more
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Ready to get creative this fall? Samford Academy of the Arts is the perfect way to do it. From painting and drawing to photography and stained glass, there’s variety of classes to choose from. Keep reading to learn what classes are available and how to register.
Get creative + register now
Every year, Samford Academy of the Arts offers the Bham community an opportunity to explore new interests and learn from a wide variety of artists in our community. Sounds like the perfect way to get the school year started to me! The best part—there are classes for every interest and age group.
Discover art classes for all ages
Art for Children ages 6-8
- What: Students will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles and experiment with different methods to hone their skills.
- Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A: Mondays | August 22-October 10 | 3:30-5PM
- Session B: Mondays | October 17-December 5 | 3:30-5PM
- Register
Art for Children ages 9-11
- What: Students will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles and experiment with different methods to hone their skills.
- Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A (afternoon): Wednesdays | August 24-October 5 | 3:30-5PM
- Session A (evening): Wednesdays | August 24-October 5 | 5:30-7PM
- Session B (afternoon): Wednesdays | October 19-December 7 | 3:30-5PM
- Session B (evening): Wednesdays | October 19-December 7 | 5:30-7PM
- Register
Art for Teens (Ages 12-14)
- What: Students will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles and experiment with different methods to hone their skills.
- Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A: Tuesdays | August 23-October 4 | 3:45-5:15PM
- Session B: Tuesdays | October 18-December 6 | 3:45-5:15PM
- Register
Art for High School (Ages 15-18)
- What: Students will focus on building their art portfolio. Students will hone their technical skills in drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture.
- Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A: Thursdays | August 25-October 6 | 4-6PM
- Session B: Thursdays | October 20-December 8 | 4-6PM
- Register
Improve your painting skills
Painting: Acrylics
- What: Students 18+ will paint with acrylics and learn about color theory, color mixing, creating compositions and painting techniques. Students will leave with multiple paintings.
- Cost: $285 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A (afternoon): Thursdays | August 25-October 6 | 12:15-2:15PM
- Session A (evening): Thursdays | August 25-October 6 | 6-8PM
- Session B (afternoon): Thursdays | October 20-December 8 | 12:15-2:15PM
- Session B (evening): Thursdays | October 20-December 8 | 6-8PM
- Register
Painting: Watercolors
- What: Students 18+ will paint with watercolors. They will learn about color theory, color mixing, creating compositions and painting techniques. Students will create multiple paintings.
- Cost: $285 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A (afternoon): Tuesdays, August 23-October 4, 12:15-2:15PM
- Session A (evening): Tuesdays, August 23-October 4, 5:30-7:30PM
- Session B (afternoon): Tuesdays, October 18-December 6, 12:15-2:15PM
- Session B (evening): Tuesdays, October 18-December 6, 5:30-7:30PM
- Register
Make your own masterpiece
Stained Glass: Copper Foil
- What: Students 18+ will learn the basics of cutting and refining glass pieces to create a beautiful stained glass window. This is a class for beginners, but more experienced students who need a refresher course may take this class.
- Cost: $325 (includes supplies)
- When:
- Session A (afternoon): Tuesdays | August 23-October 4 | 12:15-2:15PM
- Session A (evening): Tuesdays | August 23 – October 4 | 6-8PM
- Session B (afternoon): Tuesdays | October 18-December 6 | 12:15-2:15PM
- Session B (evening): Tuesdays | October 18-December 6 | 6-8PM
- Register
Pottery: Hand-Building & Wheel-Throwing
- What: Students 18+ will explore methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorating pottery. This is a beginner class, but more experienced students may take the class. Students will purchase their own clay and basic tools but should wait to purchase clay until after the first class.
- Cost: $285
- When:
- Session A (afternoon): Mondays | September 12-October 3 | 11-2PM
- Session A (evening): Mondays | September 12-October 3 | 5:30-8:30PM
- Session B (afternoon): Mondays | October 10-31 | 11-2PM
- Session B (evening): Mondays | October 10-31 | 5:30-8:30PM
- Session C (afternoon): Mondays | November 7- December 5 | 11-2PM
- Session C (evening): Mondays | November 7- December 5 | 5:30-8:30PM
- Register
Learn music skills at the Academy
With over 50 years in instruction, the Academy is a premier music instruction program for the Birmingham community. Students of all ages study repertoire, technique and theory in the disciplines of piano, cello, violin and voice. Private instruction is supplemented by frequent recitals and special events. Students can choose from the following classes:
- Private piano lessons
- Private string lessons
- Private voice lessons
Register now for music classes
Try photography
Learn from professional photographers how to navigate your camera to enhance the quality of your photographs. Choose from the following classes:
- Introductory photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Architectural photography
- Color printing
- Fine-art photography
- Lensbaby
- Looking at photographs
- Outdoor & Landscape photography
Register here for photography classes
Refresh your language skills
Planning a trip and need to brush up on your Spanish, French or Italian? The Academy offers refresher courses on speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in these languages. PLUS, they have a professional staff to train students in English as a second language. These classes provide instruction for all levels:
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
Register here for language and ESL classes
Want more?
There are even more classes you can learn from at Samford Academy of the Arts this fall. Visit their website to see all of the courses offered and register now.
Interested in finding out more about a specific class, or having trouble registering for a class? Call 205.726.2739 or send an email at academyofthearts@samford.edu.
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