PICKENS — The Pickens County Museum of Art and History is now offering two new art classes with Renee Gillespie. Plans are to have one class for children and one for adults, starting in June.

Adult Painting Class

Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Six-week session runs June 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. Beginners or experienced painters will enjoy painting with watercolors or acrylics in an encouraging studio environment. Each student will choose the subject of their painting and receive individual instruction at each class. Instruction will be based on the painter’s skill level and beginning painters may begin with basic painting exercises. Students will provide their own supplies. Supply list, if needed, will be given at first class. Tuition for the class is $88, or $78 for museum members. Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class. No refunds on tuition after start of class.

Children’s Art Class

This class is for ages 10-14 years old. Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Six-week session runs June 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. During this six-week course, artistic youth will be encouraged to develop and refine their art skills and creativity while they learn painting and drawing techniques to create their works of art. Art supplies are included in tuition fee. Tuition for the class is $88, or $78 for museum members. Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class. No refunds on tuition after start of class. Class size is limited so register today. Students will need to wear art class clothes or bring a smock or apron to class.

Those interested may register online at visitpickenscounty.com/calendar, stop by the museum in person or call the museum at (864) 898-5963. Tuition may be paid by cash, check, or charge. Make checks payable to the Pickens County Museum, or call the museum to use a Visa, Mastercard or Discover Card. Classes will be held at the Pickens County Museum, located at 307 Johnson St. in Pickens. Each class is offered as a six-week session only, and no classes can be selected by individual weeks. Students will be notified if a class has been cancelled or filled. If a class is cancelled, all tuition will be reimbursed to the registered student. No tuition will be reimbursed after the starting date of the classes.