Paper quilling comes with a rich history, dating back thousands of years and spans multiple civilizations. It has found a solid footing in today’s art world. Historians have dated the art form back to ancient times, when crafters would use a bird’s feather (quill) as the tool to coil the paper. In this class rolling, […]
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore techniques to make your landscape vibrant and full of energy. Whether you’re working in watercolors, acrylics or oils, you’ll learn how to use color to set the mood, capture light and add depth to your work. Lucy will guide you step-by-step, starting with a demonstration that shows you how […]
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 […]
You're invited to the Opening Reception of the Cabarrus Art Guild's Fall Judged Show in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. Winners of the show will be announced, and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join in celebrating their artwork. For more information about the show, visit […]
This is your opportunity to create a truly unique and customized felted landscape art piece. You select one of your own photos and send it to Lynn before class. She will sketch the photo onto a piece of 9 x 12 wool. It could be a photo meaningful to you or perhaps it’s a trip […]
Surface pattern design is everywhere—on clothing, wallpaper, journals, phone cases, and more. Behind every one of those products is an artist who created a repeating design. In this class, that artist will be you! We’ll start by drawing motifs—the small illustrations or shapes that form the building blocks of a pattern. Then, step by step, […]
The demonstration I will be providing is a wood burning technique on a 3-dimensional sculpture, using mixed media (i.e., wood, glue, paint).The sculpture will already be prepared on its base using glue, and the demonstration itself will focus on the wood burning techniques used to finish the piece. After this demonstration, you should have the basic […]
Explore this underwater “Mermaid Garden” with Susan as you learn many embellishing techniques and hand embroidery techniques. There will be appliqué with hand embroidery finishes and 3-D stitches to create textures for each page of your fabric book. Stamping on fabric for a design which will be stitched and highlighted using Crayons! The First class will focus […]
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 […]