Youth and Teen
Family Pottery - Clay with Me! Book Series: The Snowy Day
Instructor: Kim Lomax
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, Jan. 5 - Jan. 12, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Register for Family Pottery - Clay with Me! Book Series: The Snowy Day
Come join us as we read a fun themed book together and then build a clay project based on the book. We will build the clay piece on day 1 and glaze it on Day 2. These classes require adult participation. Pieces will be left for firing and available for pickup 2-3 weeks after the class. Class fee includes one adult and one child; please register child only. All materials provided. 2 Sessions. Instructor: Kim Lomax.
Youth Pottery - Hot Cocoa Mug
Instructor: Sue Chegari
Ages: 9 - 12 years
Fee: $30 resident / $45 non-resident
Date and Time: Sundays, Jan. 4 - Jan. 11, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Register for Youth Pottery - Hot Cocoa Mug
Warm up this winter by crafting your very own ceramic mug! This exciting class invites youth potters to use hand-building techniques to create and personalize a functional mug perfect for enjoying hot cocoa and other warm drinks. Youth potters will learn hand-building skills while expressing their creativity, making each mug uniquely their own. Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup two weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Sue Chegari.
Teen Mixed Media - Valentine's Day Magic: Marbled Cards
Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc
Ages: 11 - 15 years
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Register for Teen Mixed Media - Valentine's Day Magic: Marbled Cards
Celebrate love and creativity in this hands-on water-marbling workshop! In this delightful activity, you'll learn the mesmerizing art of water-marbling and transform it into unique Valentine's Day cards. The workshop begins with an introduction to basic marbling techniques, and students will practice creating stunning designs on paper. Once they've mastered the basics, they'll use their new skills to craft personalized marbled cards, perfect for sharing with loved ones, friends, or keeping as cherished mementos. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc.
Adult
Pottery - Coil Curious
Instructor: Patty Merrell
Ages: 16+
Fee: $80 resident / $95 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 6- Jan. 27, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Register for Pottery - Coil Curious
Would you like to explore coil building without committing to a full 7 week course? This is the class for you! A shortened version of “Coil Building with Clay” will allow students to dip their toes a little further into the coiling world to see what it’s all about. During this 4 week session we will be learning how to build basic functional forms using coils as building tools. We will be making the coils by hand and focusing on blending them together as opposed to having them exposed. There will be no glazing class included so students should be prepared to glaze their pieces on their own time after the session is completed. Designed for students with studio memberships or students that have access to glazing/kilns. Supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Patty Merrell.
Painting - Beginning Acrylics
Instructor: Joanna Moody
Ages: 16+
Fee: $120 resident / $135 non-resident
Date and Time: Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Register for Painting - Beginning Acrylics
This 6 week introductory course will cover the beginning basics of acrylic painting. We will cover the proper use of materials, brushwork, the color wheel, color mixing, composition, value and form. Students will gain an understanding of their materials with the goal of continuing painting beyond this class. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. Supply list prints on receipt. 6 sessions. Instructor: Joanna Moody.
Mixed Media - Water Marbling & Ebru Collage
Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc
Ages: 16+
Fee: $60 resident / $75 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Jan. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Register for Mixed Media - Water Marbling & Ebru Collage
In this two-part workshop, participants will be introduced to the traditional art of paper marbling. In the first session, students will learn the basics of Turkish water marbling using floating pigments and traditional tools to create unique, colorful patterns on paper. Everyone will leave with several sheets of marbled paper they can use for future art projects. In the second session, students will bring the marbled papers they made the day before to create their collage artwork. They'll cut, layer, and combine pieces into abstract or figurative designs, then finish by sealing their work with Mod Podge on a board or canvas. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc.
Printmaking - Tie-Dye and Screen Print Extravaganza
Instructor: Keith Norval
Ages: 16+
Fee: $213 resident / $228 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - Mar. 3, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Register for Printmaking - Tie-Dye and Screen Print Extravaganza
Looking to brighten up your wardrobe? In this class we will tie-dye fabric (t-shirts, dishtowels, socks etc.) and then learn how to screen print designs onto the fabric. We will cover different tie-dye designs and applying the dye. Next we will create screen print designs that can be printed on shirts or paper. We will learn how to create designs, apply emulsion, expose the screens, and cover printing techniques. Supply fee of $20 for tie-dye to be paid to instructor first class. Students will provide their own materials to tie-dye and print on - prewashed, 100% cotton is recommended. 8 sessions. Instructor: Keith Norval.
Painting - Magical Realism in Nature
Instructor: Anna Podris
Ages: 16+
Fee: $144 resident / $159 non-resident
Date and Time: Thursdays, Jan. 15 - Mar. 5, 6 - 9 p.m.
Register for Painting - Magical Realism in Nature
This class will explore real and imagined forest imagery to create narrative paintings. Gathering inspiration from the abundant nature and wild creatures in and around Raleigh, we will use the painting process to examine our own relationship to the local environment. Students are welcome to use oils or acrylics. Some painting experience is a plus. Supply list prints on receipt. 8 sessions. Instructor: Anna Podris.
Mixed Media - Traditional Craft: Appalachian Turkey Wing Broom
Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin
Ages: 16+
Fee: $50 resident / $65 non-resident
Date and Time: Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register for Mixed Media - Traditional Craft: Appalachian Turkey Wing Broom
Hand Broom making is a traditional craft for beginners. Come learn to design and make functional and sculptural brooms! Students will learn how to tie classical hand brooms including the turkey wing. These traditional whisk brooms are an excellent introduction to the craft as well as the perfect jumping off point for a deeper dive. We will cover material choices and sourcing, and broom construction. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new way to apply a lifetime of craft experience, broom making is an exciting and accessible traditional craft. $10 fee will be due at the beginning of class to cover supplies. 1 session. Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin.
Fibers - Reimagining Nature: Soft Sculptures
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+
Fee: $90 resident / $105 non-resident
Date and Time: Wednesdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register for Fibers - Reimagining Nature: Soft Sculptures
Learn to bring fabric into the three dimensions by stuffing it, wrapping it, twisting it, stitching it and knotting it in an endless array of ways. This is a great class to let go of preconceived ideas, experiment and discover new visual languages. We will be incorporating all manner of repurposed materials so feel free to donate or bring to class scraps of fabric, thread, yarn, wire, and other materials that might be incorporated into your pieces. Open to all levels. All materials included. 5 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira.
