Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Whether you’re a mom planning a party for your 2-year-old, or a teen looking to have fun and make some spending money, this face-painting workshop is for YOU! You’ll learn the face-painting basics you’ll need to develop your own personalized designs. You’ll learn the basic calligraphic strokes that underpin all of facepainting: thin-thick lines, curls... Read More →
Inspired by the shadowy drawings of Georges Seurat, we will explore our own shady charcoal compositions. Part of a series of three charcoal drawing workshops with Wendy Aldwyn. Discount offered if register for all three but each is standalone. Wednesday, June 7 6:30-8:30 pm Instructor: Wendy Aldwyn $60, all supplies included, including charcoal drawing tool... Read More →
Using your favorite pet or animal photo as a reference, we will create animal caricatures with lifelike fur in charcoal. Part of a series of three charcoal drawing workshops with Wendy Aldwyn. Discount offered if register for all three (see separate store entry), but each is standalone. Wednesday, June 14 6:30-8:30 pm Instructor: Wendy Aldwyn... Read More →
Exploring shading techniques, we will create surreal forms in charcoal too good to be true. Part of a series of three charcoal drawing workshops with Wendy Aldwyn. Discount offered if register for all three (see separate store entry), but each is standalone. Wednesday June 21 6:30-8:30 pm Instructor: Wendy Aldwyn $60, all supplies included, including... Read More →
Join local artist Jackie Rimmler as she guides you through creating a one-of-a-kind organizer/caddy! This project will include learning how to make your own papers and incorporate them into your artwork utilizing templates and tracing techniques. The techniques used here can be used in multiple ways to create fun works of art. At the end... Read More →
A new art lesson is presented each month in a 2-hour session. The lesson provides a bit of relaxation and the opportunity to have a stress-free creative learning experience. All supplies are provided. These creative respite sessions, specifically intended for caregivers who are caring for a loved one(s) with Dementia, are free of charge but... Read More →
Color, texture and bling are integrated in this imaginative detailed mosaic experience. A variety of polymer clay sheets/tiles will be produced and metal embossed areas will be created. Then the real creative process of designing the layout will begin! All supplies will be included but you are welcome to bring any PREMO brand polymer clay... Read More →
For the aspiring animator tween … A series of practical, imaginative workshops presented in 6-week sessions in the Fall and Spring, RATS aspires to facilitate a basic understanding of traditional and digital art. In preparation for the Spring "Rats II" digital animation session, this Fall's "RATS I" focuses on basic drawing skills with a variety... Read More →
Drawing from projections of faces from different angles, we’ll study the structure of the face with particular attention to expression. Emphasis placed on line quality and lights and darks Learn: October 3 Basic facial structure from a study of a skull from profile and front October 10 Eyes: the window to the soul – seriously?... Read More →
Create a painting of a favorite animal in this lively workshop for ages ten through adult. We’ll cover working in acrylics, moving from sketch to finished painting, adding collage elements, and capturing the whimsy of an animal’s features and personality. Participants will go home with a completed 11 by 14 painting. All materials are included.... Read More →
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