Have you ever been captivated by the lotus flower? A symbol of purity, resilience, and breathtaking beauty, it rises from the mud to bloom flawlessly. In this special watercolor workshop, we won't just paint a flower; we'll explore the story of the lotus and connect it to our own journeys of strength and grace. Join […]
Experience how digital art can expand your creative world in ways no other medium can. Join artist and educator Lisa Albinus for a Procreate demonstration that showcases the versatility, portability, and expressive freedom of creating on an iPad. Whether you’re a traditional painter, illustrator, botanical artist, beginner, or seasoned creator, Procreate offers a fully equipped studio you can carry anywhere—from coffee […]
Have you ever dreamed of seeing the splendor of the Aurora Borealis in person? This is the next best thing to a Scandinavian vacation! Join Jennifer Costa for this exciting exploration of needle-felting techniques. The class will cover the basics of landscape needle felting as well as more advanced concepts as we create “layers” of […]
Whether you’re new to the amazing medium of soft pastel (not oil pastel), or you’d like to experiment with more creative techniques in pastel, this is the workshop for you! Discover the wonderful possibilities of painting with this versatile and forgiving medium! For artists new to the medium you’ll learn about the best materials and […]
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 […]