“FINE ART BASICS FOR CHILDREN - UNLEASHING YOUR CHILD'S TALENT AND CREATIVITY," a 5 week series for children ages 5-18, will be offered starting Tuesday, 11/20.  The instructor is Jo Ridge Kelley, an internationally collected landscape painter who also has extensive experience in teaching children.

Your child will learn drawing techniques, color theory, and draw and paint from life. Jo Ridge Kelley is a master at evoking skills and talents you never knew your child had.  You will be amazed at what your child/ren create and pleased if they want to display their art in the annual Art Show/Fundraiser in the Children's Section.

Classes will meet from 4:00-5:30pm in the MAC Building on the second floor.  Tuition is $75 for the 5 weeks, which includes all materials of the best quality.  For more information on class content, contact Jo Ridge Kelley at jo@jokelley.com or 226-0549.     

We expect these classes to fill quickly.  Go to www.iamclasses.webs.com, scroll down to Jo Ridge Kelley's section.  At the bottom of her information you will see an "Add to Cart" button.  Click on it and it will take you to PayPal (don't need a PayPal account to pay).  Paying there will register and secure your child's space.  If you'd rather pay by check or cash, you may bring it on the first day of class.  However, please contact Char at charspaintings@msn.com or 456-9197 so we can save a space. 

The Inspired Art Ministry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which tithes on all income to the First Baptist Church for their support and space.  We also offer:  an art library; annual Art Show/Fundraiser; participation in other local art shows; field trips to museums, artist's studios and galleries; Christmas Party; and discounts at Mountain Home Collection and Great Smokies Creations Gallery and Frame Shop.