Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Saturday 1/20 11 AM – 4 PM $140 Ages 18+ Beginner – Intermediate Level (Some watercolor experience recommended) Learn how to paint vibrant and expressive birds in watercolor. Explore different techniques in painting different types of birds and focus on color palette, values, interpreting light and shadow. Discover how to use bold gestures and basic... Read More →
Saturday 01/27/2024 10 AM – 1 PM Free, maximum of 10 Ages 13 – 18 Through visual art, writing, and nature, participants are given the opportunity to explore and process experiences of grief. Time will be spent both independently and connecting with the group. All forms of grief are welcome in this intimate workshop. All... Read More →
Sunday 1/28 1:30 – 3:30 PM $35 Ages 18+ Midwinter is a pause in the natural world—a time for deep rest and renewal. And it is an invitation for us to reflect, to dream, and to express ourselves. Join us for a restorative and creative mini retreat as we explore, honor, and embrace the gifts... Read More →
Blackfuturism: a full color spectrum of blackness OPENING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MILL | 6-9PM Open artist studios with the Eno Arts Mill Studio Artists Live DJ: MaxSunLove Food from Yagg Sii Tenn Beer from Red Oak, Ponysaurus Brewing, wine, and NA beer selections Kids Activities “Blackfuturism: a full color spectrum of... Read More →
Wednesdays 2/7 – 3/20, no class 3/6 1:30 – 4 PM $300 (for 6 weeks) Ages 18+ Figure drawing and painting from a live model is a practice with an emphasis on learning the shape and movement of the human form. The essence of figure drawing is to attempt to capture life as it really... Read More →
Saturday 2/10 1 – 5 PM $75 Ages 18+ Beginner to intermediate pastel painters. Using soft pastels, students will learn how to start a landscape painting with a simple pencil drawing followed by a watercolor (2-3 colors) underpainting to set-up shapes and dimensions. We will use UArt 500 grit pastel board, eliminating the need for... Read More →
Saturday 2/17 11 AM – 4 PM $140 Ages 18+ Beginner – Intermediate Level (Some watercolor experience recommended) In this class the students will learn the process of painting dynamic seascapes that include ships, boats, water and waves in watercolor. Whether you are a beginner, or an advanced painter, you’ll learn the instructor’s secret tricks... Read More →
ABOUT ‘DUET’ “Challenging any preconceived understanding of pictorial space and the subjects portrayed, Dempsey reveals the human propensity to perceive patterns and to search for meaning and order in whatever chaos or confusion we encounter. (C. Greig) Using three-dimensional pattern and tesselation in what are otherwise symetrical vessel forms, Ernst guides the viewer’s eye toward... Read More →
Saturday 3/2 11 AM – 2 PM $75 18+ All supplies provided. Inspired by Junk Journaling, these handmade art journals consist of upcycled/recycled and found materials and ephemera. The pages can be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. The finished artisanal book can become anything you desire. A junk... Read More →
Weave & Spin is not your run-of-the-mill open mic. It’s a safe space for all humans 18+ to share tales of life: from joy to trauma, from hilarity to drama. If you are a poet, storyteller, or musician, bring your truth. Each month will showcase one featured artist followed by an open mic. We particularly... Read More →
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