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ART CLASSES GOOD DIRT Registration for Good Dirt's Summer Camps 2000 for children now underway. Kids can learn Jew dry* making, Pottery, Paper-making, Large Scale Paper Mache Puppet-making and much more. Good Dirt Ceramic Workcenter, 355-3161. GLASSBLOWING Three-day Glassblowing Workshops held monthly, Watkinsville, Limited spaces, registra tion required. Patrice Secrist, 769-7198. LYNDON HOUSE Spaces are still available for the Lyndon House Arts Center Summer Dty Camps. Classes are offered for four age groups: Preschool (4- 5 years), Discoverer’s Club (lst-3rd grade}, Discoverer's Club II (4th-5th grade), Art Camp I (middle school), Art Camp II (high school). One- and two-weeks sessions run through the summer. 613- 3623. MICHAELS Learn painting, calligraphy and mosaic tiling, sign yourself up for the Memory Book Club or sign the kids up for the Saturday Kids' Club. Michaels Arts & Crafts Store, times and fees vary, 549*6955. WATERMED1A Artist Judy Jarrett teaches "Waternnedia: A Painting Journey," a one-day work shop focusing on watercotors, acrylics and/or water- color pencils. Pre-requisite: beginning watercolor class or equivalent. Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $42. Pre- registration required. 542-6156. ART AROUND TOWN 1902 OCAF ARTS CENTER "Artscape Oconee," a col lection of 30 pieces of art inspired by and scattered throughout Oconee County. "SouthWorks 2000," a juried art exhibition showcasing the work of out standing Sdutheastem artists in all media, with over $10,000 in merit and purchase awards. Also, large colorful glass works from the "Mate hi a" series by Date Chihuly, SouthWorks' "Director's Choice" artist this year. Through June 18. ABOVE BOOKSTORE AND COFFEEHOUSE Lithographic prints by Mandy Mastrovita. Through mid-June. John Mwwrtl Hamilton booksigning at Barnes & Noble, June 1 at 7 p.m ART MASTERS GALLERY (Watkinsville) Pottery by Lyette Philip*, paintings and fun stuff by Peter Loose, face joss by Kim SUck, bird paintings by Judy fJrinkhoTst colorful pictures of area landmarks by James Dean, lighthouse and lion horse paintings by Jean Gibson and ether works from area artists, ATKtWS CUJtO: COUNTY LIBRARY Paintings by the WesUfunste? Christian Academy m Young Adult area, Gary OmU? presents a collection of tid currency in th* Heritage Seem taws. Acrylics, oils and collages by Denis Kid by in the Heritage Corridor, Through June. BARNES A NOBLE Paintings by Shan a McCall h the Cafe, Through Jurre. BLUE SKY COffit PhnTO'twmbnS by Hike L^rukrs. Through Jane 20. BLUEBIRD CAFE Artwork by Jennifer Kesler-Cook. Through May 31. Paintings by Jeremy Hughes, through mid-June. BOTANICAL GARDEN Watercolor paintings by Judy Jarrett, through July 2. CLAYTON STREET DELI ON BROAD Paintings and illus trations of refineries and other subjects by Jennifer Tessler and Lydia Crumhley. Through mid-June. DREAMCATCHER Paintings by Melissa McKim and photos and paintings by Brooke Westberg. Through June. DREE AND COMPANY Paintings by Stan Mullins. Through mid-June. ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE Paintings by Jay B. Bauer, through June. FIVE STAR DAY CAFE Photographic works by Laura Newburn. Through June. FLICKER GALLERY (Washington 5t.) "Our World Outside," an exhibit of photographs of Kosevo by Peter Frey and of the Mozambique floods by Mark Greenberg. Through June 30. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART "William J. Thompson: A Spiritual Journey," a diverse collection of his sculp tures, through Aug. 20. "Atelier 17/Contrepoint: The Transition," a collection of contemporaiy prints, through Aug. 27. “Collaborating Couples," a collec tion of collaborative mixed-media artworks, including David and Lizzie Zucker-Saltr, Jim Buonaccorsi and LeeAnn Mitchell, Susan Roberts and Michael Simon, Deborah McClary and Hunt Clarke, and Philip Auslander and Deanna Sirlin. June 3-August 6. THE GRIT "The Grit Faculty Show," showcasing the artistic talents of Grit employees. Through June 18. HEARTS EYE GALLERY "The Usual Suspects," a col lection of works by local artists. Works include play fully rich and colorful interior paintings by Mary Porter, oil paintings of life on the farm by Greg Benson, oil paintings of the sky at dusk by Jim StipeMaas, multi-colored grid designs by Susan Nees, vibrant pastel and watercolor landscapes by Gwen Nagel and various floral watercotors by Judith Xniffin. Through June 10. JITTERY JOE'S (Five Points) B&W photographs by employees Mike Lord and Robyn Waserman. Waserman focuses on barren desert high ways, while Lord's collection of suspended portraits hangs in three sets of three pieces each that provide thematir glimpses at desolation, nature and var ious indoor settings. Through June. KRIMSON KAFE (Watkinsville) Fanciful portraits by Bob Marable. Through June 3. LAST RESORT GRILL Paintings by Deonna Mann, through June. LOBLOLLY A collection of dcse-up facial paintings, oil and pastel wooded scenery and concrete leaf sculptures by lamar Wood. Through June 2. Also, a varied collection of Tibetan and Persian rugs, Turkish pillows, pottery, paint ings, ceramics and more by local artists. iOEF GALLERY "Salon des Refuses," works not accepted into the LHAC Juried Exhibit. Included is Kyri Prowett's somber "Self-Portrait," India ink and watercolor abstractly poignant sketches in the “Atomic Series" by Paul Fdmonston, Kara Brown's pris tine pastel "Faith," and other paintings and wooden vases by local artists. Through June 8. Also, watercotors by Egbert Enr.uUt, glazed pottery by Linda Stickney, wood block prints and watercotors by Constance Marchetl Rynn, colorful computer gener ated prints by Paul Edmomten and vibrant mixed- media pieces by Celia Brooks. LOWERY GALLERY AND SCULPTURE GROUNDS (Daniehville) "The Mother 5hcw," artwork based cn the theme of motherhood by over 20 local artists, including Peter Loose, Fat fUgan, Kathleen Ragan, Dennis Harper, Alkia Caban-Wheeler, Mary Porter, Amanda Jane Crouse, Gene Clam pit t* Deonna Mann, Mike Berry, Autumn Strickland, Ian Mcfariane. Vyvyan Hughes, Beth Sale, Heather Balthazar, Erin McIntosh, Don Carson, Joe Naval! e, Jen Pop pen* Carolyn Berk, Beth Thompson, Michael Guerzon and Chris Hall Through June 12. See Art Review on p, 13. Also, sculptures ty Jim Buo^ctorsi, Chris Fennell, John Raulerson, Mattbsw Wicker, Seth Steele, David Jones, Terry Glispin cmd Dylan Neuwirth. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER The 25th LHAC Juried Exhibition, featuring Athens area artists using a variety of different styles and mediums. Through June 9. MARRAKECH EXPRESS Eclectic caricature and other mixed-media drawings and unusually shaped tidbits by Jean Paul Page. Through June 15. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (Watkinsville) Paintings by W. Michael Berry in the auditorium and Elaine Brown's collection of antique painted china in the adult section. Through June. RUGGIERE/REO DOOR GALLERIES (Watkinsville) Paintings by Eric Legge, Maiy Porter and Peter Loose. S.E.D. GALLERY {UGA Caldwell Hall, Room G14) "North Oconee River Greenway," sponsored by the School of Environmental Design. Through July 28. STARBUCKS Pastels and oils by Greg Benson, through June. STRAND Oil landscape paintings by Matt Alston and decorative birdhouses by Kathleen Land. Through June. THE WINERY Paintings by Caroline Higgs. ART ON-LINE FRED SCHNEIDER The B-52's singer and collector of 20th Century design presents "Fred's Picks," featuring work by Boris Bally, Klara Borbas, Paul Eshelman, Peter Greenwood, Mark Schmidt, Peter Saenger and Gilda Westerman in the "Special Exhibitions" section atGUILD.com. WATSON ATKINSON Local artist and tattooer provides a gallery of his creations at BLNDSGHT.com. ART ELSEWHERE CONTEMPORARY (Atlanta) "Precious: The Pathos and Pleasure of Kitsch," "Brad Freeman: Lite Interventions Into the Symbols of Power" and a selection of work by Atlanta artists in the 2000 Whitney Museum BienniaL All through June 17. (404) 688-1970. GEORGIA HISTORY (Gainesville) "Heart & Hands," a traveling Smithsonian exhibit featuring photographs of American musical instrument makers (including local artisan Anthony Ianuario) by Jack Jacobson. Through June 4. (770) 536-0889. HIGH MUSEUM OF ART (Atlanta) "Building a Collection: Recent Photography Acquisitions," through June 24. (404) 733-HIGH. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (Madison) "Our Stuff: Madison Collects," an exhibit of artwork, paintings, quilting, photography, needlework and pri vate art collections from area residents. (706) 342- 4743. MONROE ART GUILD (Monroe) "The Cotton Field, The Cotton Mill: One Culture," a mixed media exhibit showcasing folk art and memorabilia associated with cotton farming in Walton County, including examples of paintings, drawings, needle arts, woodworking, weaving, cotton processing tools and the E. M. Carnes photography collection. CLASSES AFRG-HAITIAN DANCE Enter the exciting world of traditional Afro-Haitian dance. Beginners are wel come, no dance experience necessary. Live percus sion. The Sanctuary in Watkinsville on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. $8 per class. Ellen Bleier, 742-5605, ATHENS YOGA CENTER The center offers dosses in beginner, intermediate and advanced yoga. Athens Yoga Center, 263 W. Clayton St. Call for times and fees, 546-4200. COMPUTER The ACC library offers classes in Word Processing, Introduction to the Internet and Searching the Web. You must know how to use a mouse. ACC Library throughout the month of June. Call for dates, times and to register, 613-3650, ext, 356, DANCE TRAPEZE Learn the art of the dance trape/e in on-going classes. For times, location and fees, call Susan Murphy, 543-5017. FIRST AID The American Red Cross sponsors regular classes in Community and Standard first Aid and Community CPR. Cost: $35-140 per class. Cali for availability and class schedule, 353-1645. HERBS AND SPICES Spend a morning teaming all you ever wanted to know about growing and cultivating herbs, their history and folklore, medicinal uses, herb arts and crafts and mere. Botanical Garden Calloway Building on Tuesday, June 6 from 8:30 a,m, to 12:30 p.m. Co%U $14, Pre-registration required, space lim ited, 542-6156. ► cfnrimred on wit pege MAY 31, 2000 . 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