Josh King is a creative producer, storyteller, and multimedia artist with more than two decades of experience in broadcast television, design, 3D modeling, motion graphics, documentary production, animation, and long-form storytelling. A retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, and creative producer in Mecklenburg County’s Public Information Department, Josh brings disciplined leadership along with innovative strategic […]
Learn to use needle felting wool fiber to “paint” a picture. We will be starting with a prefelt base (sheet of partially felted wool) that has a transfer of the simple photo of a goldfinch in a flower garden. Then, using our fibers and needles we will try and recreate our picture in fiber (and […]
Come and create a cute (or maybe not so cute – oh … who are we kidding – they are all cute!) otter character for yourself or a special someone. Great way to practice the use of shapes and colors to create your character! Create a playful otter and learn needle felting skills or add […]
Discover how simple materials can create stunning results in Spring Blooms, a relaxing and inspiring colored pencil workshop with artist Lisa Albinus. Colored pencils are one of the most approachable and rewarding art mediums—easy to carry, clean, and control—yet capable of remarkable depth, luminosity, and subtlety through the art of layering. In this workshop, Lisa […]
Learn the essentials of Procreate in this hands-on, 3-hour workshop designed for beginners and open to anyone who wants to sharpen their digital art skills. We’ll cover the entire Procreate interface, from creating a new canvas to mastering brushes, layers, masking, alpha lock, clipping masks, color tools, selections, and export options. You’ll work step-by-step on […]
The Cabarrus Art Guild is calling for artist submissions of varying mediums for the Spring 2026 Judged Art Show! Registration and payment are required. The last day to register and pay online will be April 27th. The last day to register by mail will be April 24th. For more information on submission guidelines and to register, please visit the Cabarrus Art Guilds' "Exhibit" webpage
Curious about paper marbling? In this half-day introductory experience, students will explore two distinct approaches to this centuries-old art form: Japanese suminagashi and European combed marbling. We’ll begin with suminagashi, the ancient Japanese practice of floating ink on water to create delicate, organic patterns. This is an accessible (and very “Zen”!) entry point into marbling, allowing participants to quickly begin creating original […]
Do you know what you can make with gourds? Anything! Cara Bevan will be explaining the art of gourds from the many shapes and types, their history and uses through human civilization up to today's modern gourd community, fun facts, and demonstrating her use of paperclay and epoxy clay to make her whimsical life-like gourd […]
Paint loose, experimental florals with acrylic paint! Working with Yupo paper, a synthetic material, students will learn the basics of color theory and composition while exploring materials and additive and subtractive methods. Learn how to paint loose, experimental florals with acrylic paint! Working with Yupo paper, a synthetic material, students will learn the basics of […]
Registration for the Cabarrus Art Guild's Fall Judged Art Show is now Open! Important Info Up to 2 pieces may be submitted Online registration/payment is available on our website until 09/29/2026. If you do not want to use our website, mail-in registration forms/Checks must be postmarked by 09/29/2026. (email the Guild, cabarrusartguild@gmail.com for form) Entry fees will not be refunded. Once the […]
Have you seen a needle felted painting and wondered how they created such gorgeous, textured designs in wool? In this class you can create a landscape or seascape design provided by Lynn. Needle felting involves a special felting needle being used to stab and agitate wool fibers so they join and bond together. The […]
Join us for a fun workshop to experiment with pastels and combining them with other art mediums to take your work to a new level! Students will explore and interpret a fall scene in a relaxed and encouraging learning atmosphere. Extra experimental art mediums will be provided as well as sanded pastel paper. This class […]