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 […]
The Southern Piedmont Woodturners Association leases a large space here at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (Studio 122), and has about 65-70 members. See their Artist Page on this website, for images; and/or their own website for more info. Southern Piedmont Woodturners (SPW) has changed its regular monthly meeting schedule for the New Year (2026), from 3rd Tuesday evening to […]
Accent your home with a pair of Easter/ Spring tea towels you paint yourself! A Parks & Recreation associate leads this fun morning workshop. For registration and more information, please visit www.clearwaterartists.com/events.
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 Southern Piedmont Woodturners Association leases a large space here at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (Studio 122), and has about 65-70 members. See their Artist Page on this website, for images; and/or their own website for more info. Southern Piedmont Woodturners (SPW) has changed its regular monthly meeting schedule for the New Year (2026), from 3rd Tuesday evening to […]
Decorate a terra cotta pot to give as a gift or use in your own home. Includes indoor plant as well. A Parks & Recreation associate leads this fun morning workshop. For registration and more information, please visit www.clearwaterartists.com/events.