Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Did you know you could make a journal with 1 page of paper and 3 cuts? The size of journal will depend on the size of paper you choose. Make gifts for all your family! Learn: · The specific folds and cuts needed to complete · Options for binding · Different options for decorating the... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Come learn how to capture nature's palette using local plants! Join artist Willow Gatewood as they guide you through the process of eco printing, a technique used to "print" botanical designs and colors onto fabric, fiber, and paper with leaves, flowers, lichens, and other dye materials. This lesson serves as an introduction to the technique,... Read More →
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