Ages 12-18. Decorate and break in a new journal with stickers, markers, ribbons and more, learn what it means to keep a journal and how it can benefit you as a young writer. Write your first entry at this chill program and explore writing books, and prompts, that could inspire you. No registration.
Ages 12+ - Artists of all kinds are welcomed to drop-in and create in a group setting. Bring your own tools, or borrow some of ours, to work independently on your own works in progress or create something new from prepared art prompts. No registration.
Family-friendly Makerspace featuring hands-on, low-tech tools for crafting, building, and creative exploration. Perfect for makers of all ages and skill levels. Drop in.
Ages 9-13 – It’s National Poetry Month! Get creative with collage and bring your poetry to a whole new level with these magnets. No registration.
Please Join Us! Concept Input Meeting at ClearWater Arts, Main Gallery: 4/13/2026, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ClearWater Arts Center & Studios continues to grow and we need your help shaping its future! We are currently exploring options for the Clearwell Building, adjacent to the ClearWater Ceramics Center. Maker shop, metalworking, woodworking, more studio space for local artists...? […]
The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
Bring out your creative writer with story starters, prompts, and games! No registration.
Ages 6-11 – Join us as we explore reflections and symmetry by making your own D.I.Y. kaleidoscope. Experiment by creating different designs and seeing how the reflection changes! No registration. For more information please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
Ages 18+– Learn how to roll, shape, and transform colorful strips of paper to create a beautiful design perfect for spring. Drop In. No registration.
Join us at the Gibson Mill Market for the Cabarrus County Schools Youth Arts Month Festival as we showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our students! This special evening celebrates the power of the arts in CCS — featuring stunning student artwork and live performances by talented CCS students from across the district. From visual arts […]
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 of course use […]
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 to the knowledge that you […]