Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Local artists join with the Town of Hillsborough and the Hillsborough Garden Club in celebrating National Pollinator Week. Kevin Flynn Bell, Beverly Currence, Debi Drew, Phillip Howard, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Judith Maier, Pat Merriman, Jacqueline Rimmler, Sam Williams, Darlene Wells and Barbara Younger share pollinator-inspired art. The show runs June 14 through July 7,... Read More →
Workshop leader Jacqueline Rimmler will share a variety of collage techniques, and will demonstrate steps for creating a successful collage from a template or from a photo or imagined image. Two templates (one for a pair of sheep, and one for a bunny -- see images above) will be provided for participants to make their... Read More →
We explore wetlands, from frogs, dragonflies, reeds and grasses to mythical swamp beings. Participating local artists include Ashley Armstrong, Sharon Barnes, Kevin Flynn Bell, Beverly Currence, Debi L. Drew, Phillip Howard, Mark Kingsley, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Carol McCanna, Jacqueline Rimmler and Sam Williams. Light refreshments and free children's art activity. Show runs through August... Read More →
Experience various aspects of pop art as presented by featured Hillsborough artist Max Dowdle and accompanying local and visiting artists. Accompanying artists include: Ashley Armstrong, Kevin Flynn Bell, Michi Doan, Debi L. Drew, Gabriel Dunston, Robin Freebird, Armen Knox, David Knox, D. Xavier Knox, Margaret Oatney, Chris Wharton, Sam Williams, and Saul Zimet. Light refreshments... Read More →
The use of words in visual art is popular and fun. Accompanying text with a visual component can help the message along. In this workshop, you will learn how colorful backgrounds painted on canvas boards can enhance a simply worded text of your choice. We will use acrylic paint, paint pens and metal leaf. Bring... Read More →
This is the last presentation in the Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art, and provides an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a cozy setting. We hope to promote a comfortable exchange of personal influences in artmaking that are also universal. Onicas Gaddis’ vast expressive paintings are unique... Read More →
This is the last presentation in the Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art, and provides an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a cozy setting. We hope to promote a comfortable exchange of personal influences in artmaking that are also universal. Onicas Gaddis’ vast expressive paintings are unique... Read More →
Learn: • Different methods for embossing and impressing • How to enhance embossed images with acrylic Create: • An embossing sampler • An 8x10 embossing embellished w acrylic paint Creating art and design on metal using embossed and impressed details is an exciting way to incorporate three-dimensional art on a flat sheet of metal. Students... Read More →
Learn: • How Zentangle leads to a higher sense of relaxation & well-being • The 8 steps of Zentangle, and how to execute them Create: • Your own unique Zentangle designs This workshop provides an introduction to the Zentangle method and its mindful meditative practice. Tangle patterns and techniques will be taught in a supportive,... Read More →
Learn: • How to carve images into 4x6 soft linoleum blocks • How to ink and pull images Create: • Unique prints for use as art or notecards Printmaking is an old art form used to create several images of the same unique design. This class explores block printing. Your artwork will be drawn on... Read More →
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