Calling all art enthusiasts and community heroes! Join us at the Cabarrus Arts Council Volunteer Opportunity Drop in Fair on Saturday, Feb 28th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make new friends and learn more about the inner workings of our organization by becoming an arts council volunteer. Our volunteers are essential members of the […]
Ages 13+ - Cabarrus County Libraries Harrisburg Branch. Artists of all kinds are welcomed to come together and create in a group setting. Patrons can bring their own tools, or borrow some of ours, to work independently on art pieces. They can bring in their own works in progress or create something new from prepared […]
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 […]
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 […]
16 authors. 3 days. All free. Join Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library for a celebration of books, authors, and the literary arts at the Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival: Chapter 2: The Story Unfolds, coming March 19-21, 2026 to the Cabarrus County Library’s Mt. Pleasant Library branch in Mt. Pleasant, NC. From preschoolers to adults, #MPLITFEST has […]
French-Chinese-American chanteuse Jessica Fichot blends French chanson, gypsy jazz, and 1940s Shanghai swing into an unforgettable global sound. With accordion in hand and a four-piece band, she invites you on a musical journey that's both vintage and visionary.
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 […]
Gather the family and head to downtown Concord for a day of fun at Art Walk, an all-day arts festival celebrating handmade artwork from local artists and makers. Enjoy live music, food trucks, local brews and wines, and special participation from downtown shops and restaurants. Be sure to stop by The Galleries to explore our […]
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 […]
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 […]