Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Something to Say 2023 presents artwork and poetry from residents at Orange Correctional Center (OCC) in Hillsborough. Come “hear” their messages, expressed through a range of mediums and styles. The show, now in its third year, is one result of a collaboration among the participating men at OCC, Alamance Orange Prison Ministry, Eno Friends Meeting,... 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 →
Create a fall night-time forest collage, complete with stars, trees and leaves. Debbie will guide you in a fabric adhesion technique that uses fabric, heat, and colored pencils. Learn: • How to plan your design, prepare fabric and attach to your background using an iron • Learn what shapes work best for these projects •... Read More →
An informal session -- no instruction, but lots of mixed media collage materials -- both new and salvaged -- for you to use however you want -- a variety of papers (including quality specialty papers, vellum, rice paper, metallic paper, shimmer paper, etc), adhesives (modge podge, gel medium, yes paste, craft bond glue sticks, glue... Read More →
Artwork celebrating the earth’s blessings, with a vision for the future – Pennsylvania Dutch-style hex signs, barn quilts, quilt patterns, and simplified landscapes by Orange County artists Michael Pohlman & Jacqueline Rimmler. Show runs Wednesday, October 18 through Sunday, November 26, opening reception Friday, October 27, 6 to 9 pm.
Clothed Figure Drawing with Debi Drew In this figure drawing workshop there will be multiple live drawing sessions each week with warm ups and critiques. Individual help and group instruction of new topics will also be provided during each session. Attention to the human form and how clothing drapes or fits the figure will be... Read More →
Celebrating the vibrant reds, yellows, oranges, browns and pops of green of the autumn season. Participating artists include Mikaela Burton, Sheila Bush, Courtney Clements, Anne Gardner, Carol Geisler, Chrystal Hard, Deborah Hoch, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Jeff McEntire, Jen McEntire, Pat Merriman, Jacqueline Rimmler, Anthony Smith, Donna Vitucci, Ron Weisenfeld, and Sam Williams. The show... Read More →
Whimsical Holiday Paintings, a Multi-Generational Acrylic Painting Workshop with Barbara Younger Saturday, November 4 10 AM to 12:30 pm Create whimsical holiday paintings with acrylic paint and collage in this lively workshop for ages nine through adult. We'll cover working in acrylics, moving from sketch to finished painting, adding collage elements, and capturing the festive... Read More →
Come join us for an engaging, mindful art lesson and reset from this hectic time of year. This art form is super fun and appealing, and requires no previous art skills or special materials. It may start you on a creative journey, or, for already practicing artists, it may be a great way to kickstart... Read More →
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