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06/29/2026 2:55 pm

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Art Classes at Five Points Center for Active Adults

Watercolor and Open Studio

News Published 6/1/2026 Updated 6/29/2026

Beginning Watercolor

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Discover the magic of watercolor! The instructor will introduce paper, brushes, supplies, and techniques. Students will practice using elements of texture, value, line, space, shape, and form, including the color wheel. Students will learn to use these techniques to create their own original art. The instructor will help you wherever you are. Oriental brush assignment may be included along with color puzzles, explanation, and examples. You must bring supplies to class. Supply list available online or at the Five Points front desk.

Dates: Tuesdays, July 7 - Aug. 11
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $33 Residents / $48 Non-residents
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Continuing Watercolor

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This class can only be taken if you have taken a previous watercolor class before. Review techniques, color theory and use in painting still-life or photos of flowers, animals, etc. Address composition elements & principles. Discuss brushes and supplies, along with how to create form. Oriental brush assignment may be included along with color puzzles, explanation, and examples. Students will learn to use these techniques to create their own original art, whether still life, landscape or abstract. You must bring supplies to class. Supply list available online or at the Five Points front desk.

Dates: Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $33 Residents / $48 Non-residents
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Open Studio with Adrienne

Do you make your art independently, yet sometimes yearn for feedback from an objective eye? Open Studio with Adrienne provides an environment for your fully independent process with available feedback when requested and occasional scheduled group “crits”. Adrienne Garnett has years of teaching visual art in NY public schools and coaching graduate and undergraduate art teachers in their college colloquium. Six sessions to begin with. Bring your own materials.

Dates: Friday, Aug. 21 - Sept. 25
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $25
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Contact

 
Five Points Center for Active Adults
2000 Noble Road
Raleigh, NC 27608

919-996-4730

Five Points Center for Active Adults

Supported Services

 
Active Adult Program
Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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