CANCELED DUE TO SNOW - Art on the Go: Pottery 101
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
In partnership with the Cabarrus County Library, the Cabarrus Arts Council will provide 12 art sessions across 6 library branches (Concord, Mt. Pleasant, Harrisburg, Midland, Kannapolis, Afton) as part of our Art on the Go initiative for Adults and Children in the Spring of 2026.
Interested in working with Clay? Join us for this wonderful introduction to pottery using self-hardening clay and natural materials. Taking inspiration from nature, participants will be guided through and introduced to clay techniques, such as pinching, carving, and adding textures. No experience is necessary. All materials included. Pottery 101 is an adult program.

Art on the Go: Pottery 101
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Kannapolis Library, 850 Mountain St, Kannapolis, NC, 28081, United States

Art on the Go: Pottery 101
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Afton Ridge Library, 6095 Glen Afton Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC, 28027, United States

Kid Crafter Corner (MTP)
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Pleasant Library, 1111 North Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC, 28124, United States
Ages 4-11 – Join us in making a lovely, lovable LOVE BUG! To spread the love, our crafts will be displayed in the library all month long! No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Art on the Go: Pottery 101
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States

Preschool Picassos (HAR)
2026-02-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver – Drop-in for DIY art projects to complete together! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Tween Takeover: Woven Lover’s Eye Portrait
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Afton Ridge Library, 6095 Glen Afton Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC, 28027, United States
Ages 9-13 – Cabarrus County Libraries Afton Branch. Throughout the 19th century, a popular keepsake was a miniature portrait of a loved one’s eye. Join us to recreate this idea as a woven piece of art using yarn and a loom, perfect for a Valentine’s Day craft. No registration.

Coffee & Canvas (MTP)
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Mt. Pleasant Library, 1111 North Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC, 28124, United States
Ages 18+ – Follow a step-by-step painting tutorial while enjoying light refreshments and a cup of coffee. Excellent for beginners. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library. *Registration Required. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Vibrant Landscapes in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor
2026-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Based on the success of her workshop in September, we have asked Lucy Tomova to hold another class for us in 2026. Join us for a fun and inspiring landscape painting class. This class will help both beginners and experienced painters bring their landscapes to life with bold colors and expressive brushwork.
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 to create dynamic compositions that stand out.
You’ll have plenty of time to practice, experiment and work while receiving one-on-one feedback from Lucy. By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to create colorful, engaging landscapes and have tools to help keep exploring your creativity.
Come ready to have fun, learn new skills and bring your landscapes to life! Lucy will bring a wide variety of photo references for you to choose or you can bring your own.
Lucy is a globaly acclaimed, award winning artist known for her distinctive impressionistic style. She specializes in figurative, portraiture and plein aire painting working primarily in oil and watercolor. Her art seamlessly fuses abstract and realism, capturing mood and movement in a dynamic and expressive way.
Lucy trained at the Academy of Fine Arts and the Special School of Fine Arts in Bulgaria. Lucy immigrated to the US in 1990 and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her work is displayed nationally and internationally. She has conducted workshops across the United States. Lucy moved with her family to Cary, NC in 2010.
You can view her work on her website: tomovafineart.com

Family Day
2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Have you or a small human in your life ever wanted to perform on the Davis Theatre stage? This is your chance! Join us on February 7 for an afternoon of karaoke fun for all ages. Our facilitators for the afternoon will be Treva and Cory from Wizards of Sound. Treva is a professional vocal coach and will be on hand to help support an encourage all of our singers. Song selections will be family-friendly! Craft time begins at noon in the Galleries, and our karaoke time will start at 1pm in the Davis Theatre. Please register to let us know you are coming! See you there!

Discover the Power of Procreate: Your Art Studio on the Go
2026-02-08 14:00 | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
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 shops to classrooms to plein air adventures. For more information, please visit www.cabarrusartguild.org.

Petals & Poise: Galentine's Floral Experience at Clearwater Arts Center
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Celebrate friendship and beauty at our Galentine’s floral workshop. Create a refined seasonal arrangement with premium blooms in a relaxed, inspiring setting. A lovely way to enjoy time with your favorite people.

⏰ TWO Times available: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM OR 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Choose time at registration)
💲 Cost: $55 for City of Concord residents, $66 for non residents

🌻 All materials provided | No experience needed 🌻

These workshops will be held in the beautiful Greenway Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios.
Instructor is local floral designer, Uletha Oglesby, founder/ owner of Florals at Jackson.
Min: 6 Max: 2

✨ Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today! ✨ REGISTER HERE (Find the ‘Arts’ Tab and then under ClearWater, find “November in Bloom.” You’ll need to create your account.)

INSTRUCTOR BIO: ULETHA OGLESBY
As the owner of Florals at Jackson, Uletha Oglesby brings her deep love for flowers and creative expression to every workshop she teaches. With a passion for helping others explore the art of floral design, she creates welcoming, hands-on experiences that celebrate community and nature’s beauty. Uletha’s approach blends artistry and education, encouraging each participant to see flowers not just as decorations—but as a joyful form of self-expression.

Teen Paint & Sip: African American Artists
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Ages 12-18 – Join the Cabarrus County Library Concord Branch as we celebrate Black History Month and get inspired by art from the African American community! Learn about different African American artists and let your imagination flow. Drinks will be provided (with an in-person signed parent waiver). No registration but supplies limited.

Teen Paint & Sip: African American Artists (CON)
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and get inspired by art from the African American community! Learn about different African American artists and let your imagination flow. Drinks will be provided (with an in-person signed parent waiver).

DIY Stamp Collage for Adults
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 18+ – Cabarrus County Library Harrisburg Branch. Spend the evening with us designing personalized stamps to be arranged on a painted canvas to create a unique work of art! Registration required.

Petals & Poise: Galentine's Floral Experience (Evening)
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Celebrate friendship and beauty at our Galentine’s floral workshop. Create a refined seasonal arrangement with premium blooms in a relaxed, inspiring setting. A lovely way to enjoy time with your favorite people.
TWO Times available: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM OR 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (Choose time at registration) Cost: $55 for City of Concord residents, $66 for non residents
All materials provided | No experience needed

These workshops will be held in the beautiful Greenway Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios.
Instructor is local floral designer, Uletha Oglesby, founder/ owner of Florals at Jackson.
Min: 6 Max: 2

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today! REGISTER HERE (Find the ‘Arts’ Tab and then under ClearWater, find “November in Bloom.” You’ll need to create your account.)

INSTRUCTOR BIO: ULETHA OGLESBY
As the owner of Florals at Jackson, Uletha Oglesby brings her deep love for flowers and creative expression to every workshop she teaches. With a passion for helping others explore the art of floral design, she creates welcoming, hands-on experiences that celebrate community and nature’s beauty. Uletha’s approach blends artistry and education, encouraging each participant to see flowers not just as decorations—but as a joyful form of self-expression.

Mask Making: Learning about Japanese Masks (MTP)
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Mount Pleasant Library, 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, 28124, United States
Ages 12-18 – Join us to explore the art of Japanese masks and create your own! We may only have time to build the masks, but you’ll leave with materials and tips to finish designing them at home. No registration is required.

Improv 101
2026-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Ages 12-18 – Come stretch your acting skills with this brand new club. Improv 101 will teach you how to get in touch with your inner thespian. Join us for games, skits, and more! No registration.

Born to Swing
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Davis Theatre, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
This dynamic jazz musical tells the story of pioneering pianist Lillette Jenkins-Wisner, whose 85-year career spanned clubs, USO tours, and the Broadway stage. With vibrant choreography, live jazz, and stunning visuals, Born to Swing celebrates an icon of American music.

Art on the Go: Pottery 101
2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Library, 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, 28124, United States

Black History Month: The Mini Museum of Magnificent Black Artists
2026-02-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 6-11 – In honor of Black History Month, the Cabarrus County Library Harrisburg Branch invites you to check out our interactive mini-museum! We will feature four important Black artists, and you will recreate some of their most famous works of art! Space and supplies limited.

Paper Mosaics
2026-02-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Ages 18+– Piece together colorful pieces of paper to create a beautiful mosaic design. Choose from one of the templates provided or use your imagination to create your own. Drop in.

Northern Lights Wool Painting
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
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 sky and uncover the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
The $15 materials fee includes all the wool needed for your project (plus some extra), background craft felt, a foam surface and a felting needle to take home, and use of additional felting tools during class. If you already have a felting tool kit from a previous class, bring it along. If you’d like to purchase additional tools (wooden handles, needles, finger covers) to take home, let the instructor know at time of registration, and she will have them ready for you at class for an additional $10.
This class is appropriate for beginners and experienced needle felters. We’ll work together step-by-step through the project, giving you opportunities to customize your piece along the way. The finished piece will be 8 by 10 inches and suitable for framing. Feel free to bring a frame, either 8 by 10 without glass, or 11 by 14 with glass and mat.
Please bring a pair of small, sharp scissors.
Jennifer Costa, owner of The Woolen Palette (https://bit.ly/3W66HDJ), is a homeschooling mom and professional musician, a Charlotte resident originally from the New Orleans area. A lifelong crafter, she began needle felting in 2020 and offers workshops and sells her needle-felted art online and in a gallery in the NC mountains. Equally passionate about teaching and crafting, she is excited to share her skills and ideas. She is especially indebted to the work of professional needle-felting artist Jaana Mattson (www.jannamattson.com) for many of the basic techniques in this class, which Jaana shares in her book and live workshops.
Payment details will be sent at time of registration. Payment is expected at time of registration.

Art on the Go: Pottery 101
2026-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Midland Library, 4297 NC-24 27 C, Midland, NC, 28107, United States

Opening Reception: "Whimsical Harmonies" Solo Show
2026-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Join Charlotte Artist, Jonathan Grauel for the Opening Reception of his first Solo Show in ClearWater’s Gallery! Grauel will talk about his work and collaboration with ClearWater. Be the first to see this collection of his latest work!

In 2024-25 Jonathan completed his 98-foot mural on the exterior wall of our Original Clearwell building (which is next up for Renovation) – a project funded by a grant from Republic Services Foundation’s “Neighborhood Promises” grant program and administered by Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte. Grauel was inspired by many local landmarks and community members as he explored the area. He populated the mural with several of them, and continues the theme of communities cultivating concord, in this solo exhibition of paintings and 3-D works.

Call with any questions: (704) 920-6600

Crafter Corner– Galentine’s “Stained Glass” Votive Holders (MTP)
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Mount Pleasant Library, 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, 28124, United States
Adult 18+ – Join fellow crafters to make colorful “stained glass” candle holders, using simple things like tissue paper and glue! No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Creative Collective: Poke Ball Punch Needle (CON)
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Teens (Ages 12-18) – If you want to catch them all, you first have to have a Poke Ball! Come join us to craft your own punch needle embroidery featuring your favorite Poke Ball! Registration is required.

Creatives Mixer
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Calling all Cabarrus County artists, writers, performers, filmmakers, and arts leaders! Mark your calendars for our next Creatives Mixer on Thursday, February 26, 5–7pm at the Cabarrus Arts Council.
This free event is your chance to connect with fellow creatives, hear about upcoming opportunities, and enjoy the exhibition currently on view. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Please register at the link below!

OMG, You Knitted That?! (MID)
2026-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Midland Library, 4297 NC-24 27 C, Midland, NC, 28107, United States
Ages 12 + – Unlock your potential with Knitting in the Round. Beginners can learn the basics of knitting, while experienced knitters can try out patterns/suggested patterns from some of the knitting books that would be at the program for reference. No registration or prior skills required; all skill levels welcome. For more information, please visit the Events for February 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library website.

Dom Flemons
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
GRAMMY-winning musician, historian, and storyteller Dom Flemons brings to life 100+ years of American roots music with banjo, bones, and deep soul. A founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, he delivers a rich, rollicking journey through folk, blues, country, and beyond.
