In this 2-hour demonstration, participants will join April Simmons to learn various mixed media techniques and processes. April will demonstrate how she builds out her composition in Photoshop and then moves to acrylics, oils and the other mediums used to create her work. A materials resource list will be provided on the day of the […]
Teens (Ages 12-18) – Come stretch your acting skills with this program. Improv 101 will teach you how to get in touch with your inner thespian. Join us for games, skits, and more! No registration. FOr more information, please visit Events for April 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art. Students will learn the "layered cup" process to create organic, wood-grain patterns. To add a personal touch, we will also demonstrate how to "wreck" the pour—using tools to disrupt the rings and create intricate, feathered designs […]
Adult– Join us for this exciting introduction to Photography 101. Students will focus on the basics of photography and learn how to intentionally arrange visual elements—such as subjects, lines, and shapes—within the frame to create impactful images. No experience necessary. For more information, please visit Events for June 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
Demonstration will be of a ceramic Face Jug, using natural air dry clay. Picture your traditional Face Jugs, with a twist! During this demo we will showcase skills such as hand sculpting facial features, using the score / slip method to attach facial features to a vessel, and sizing each piece for the perfect expression! […]
Ages 18+ – Discover the art of capturing striking images! This beginner-friendly, hands-on class teaches the fundamentals of composition—showing you how to arrange subjects, lines, and shapes for maximum impact. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity. No registration. For more information, please visit Events for June 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon building your very own whimsical ceramic toad house! Perfect for gardens, fairy spaces, or just a charming decorative piece, this handbuilding workshop is great for all skill levels. Participants will be guided through shaping and decorating their own unique toad house using ceramic clay. All materials are […]
We have invited Jeremy Sams to conduct this workshop as part of our 2026 grant program. CAG is able to offer this opportunity at subsidized pricing due to a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and the Cabarrus Arts Council. In this one day landscape painting […]
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art. Students will learn the "layered cup" process to create organic, wood-grain patterns. To add a personal touch, we will also demonstrate how to "wreck" the pour—using tools to disrupt the rings and create intricate, feathered designs […]
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art. Students will learn the "layered cup" process to create organic, wood-grain patterns. To add a personal touch, we will also demonstrate how to "wreck" the pour—using tools to disrupt the rings and create intricate, feathered designs […]
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 […]