Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
An informal drop in session – you can come for some or all of the time -- dedicated to gel printing. We have lots of gel print supplies – a variety of gel plates, brayers, papers, mark and texture makers, stencils, and paints. You are welcome to bring materials of your own if you’d like.... Read More →
The "Drawing a Person" workshops focus primarily on expression and the visual language of the body. April 2 the focus is on drawing hands and feet. Students will create drawings in pencil and charcoal.
Artwork from Sydney Lund and Apollo Payne senior International Baccalaureate Art students at Cedar Ridge High School. From Sydney: In my art I try to use strange and embellished imagery to communicate the very many different ways life can feel. The process of unearthing my sense of self is painful, yet beautiful. I often find... Read More →
The face is how we remember our friends (and our frenemies!) What distinctive expressions make a person memorable? We'll be exploring a couple proven techniques to demystify the construction of the face. Participants will create drawings in charcoal and pencil.
Painted Layers Postcards" is a project from Sarah's book: "Share Your Joy: Mixed Media Shareable Art." Working in layers, using several different media and techniques you'll create a set of four, one-of-a-kind, mixed media postcards. The simple layering process makes creating playful, intuitive, and fun, and the results are interesting, colorful, and often surprising! We... Read More →
"Our life is love, and peace, and tenderness; and bearing one with another, and forgiving one another … and helping one another up with a tender hand" -- Isaac Pennington, 4th of Third Month, 1667. Images of compassion, caring, and gratitude. Participating artists include Margery Chandler, Anne C. Gardner, Deborah Hoch, David Knox, Ray LaMantia,... Read More →
In this 2 hour workshop students will learn the basics of the calligraphy alphabet, how to connect various letters, and how to add embellishments and flourishes to their work. We will go over the basics of how to use and treat common calligraphy tools such as brush pens, pen nibs, and how to stir and... Read More →
Welcome to the Intro to Spinning workshop, in which you will learn to use a drop spindle to create yarn singles and use the same spindle to ply new yarn. Become functional in one of humanity’s oldest arts in just a couple hours, and practice to become proficient for a lifetime. Plus, enjoy a chance... Read More →
Informal creative sessions – a time for artists, dabblers, and anyone seeking a creative outlet to share inspiration and camaraderie while creating their own art in their medium(s) of choice. You are welcome to bring work in progress or start something new. You can use your own supplies or supplies we have here, or a... Read More →
A show based on a color palette, just in time for the Fourth of July. You will find flags, but other images too, images that may have nothing to do with the holiday or the season ... but in all of them at least one of the three colors will dominate. Participating artists include Dusty... Read More →
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