Classes

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 […]