Seniors are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating artwork. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members.
Class dates:
August 1 |
August 8 |
August 15 |
August 22 |
August 29 |
September 5 |
September 12 |
September 19 |
September 26 |
Join watercolor artist Jim McIntosh for an introduction to plein air (outdoor) painting. McIntosh will provide a 30-minute demo on how to be active during the painting process. He will then lead students in starting in a project, from concept to sketching to beginning a painting. Registration is not required. Bring your own supplies.
Suggested supplies for sketching:
Suggested supplies for painting:
About Jim McIntosh, PhD
McIntosh is an award-winning watercolor artist and former college biology teacher. He has been honored with one-man shows at Patrick Henry Community College, Virginia Tech, the North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher and several galleries and wine shops. His paintings have received many awards, including from the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. His work is in collections across the southern U.S., the United Kingdom, Europe and Russia.
FreeAges 2–5 with adult supervision
Wee Create! is a fun class for tots and their trusted adult(s). Spend time making simple crafts with seasonal and exhibit themes.
Class dates:
All Ages
An informal circle to socialize, learn and share with fellow crafters. Bring your lap-sized hand-craft, such as cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, paper crafts, hand sewing, needle felting, etc.
Class dates:
August 12 |
September 2 |
October 7 |
November 4 |
December 2 |
Ages: 14 to adult
Learn Bob Ross’s famous painting technique with certified instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse. Students should bring a roll of paper towels, all other supplies provided. Advanced registration required.
The Bob Ross class scheduled for October 5 has been canceled.
Class dates:
July 6 | A Walk in the Woods |
August 3 | Quiet Inlet |
September 7 | Night Light |
October 5 | Wetlands |
November 2 | Soft Mountain Glow |
December 7 | Covered Bridge |
All ages
Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with instructor Ally Snead. Bring your own mat and equipment.
Class dates:
August 12 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Art Garden |
October 21 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Piedmont Arts |
December 9 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Piedmont Arts |
Ages: 12 to adult
Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating. Bring your own supplies. Advanced registration required.
Class dates:
July 11 |
July 25 |
August 8 |
August 22 |
September 12 |
September 26 |
October 10 |
October 24 |
November 14 |
November 28 |
December 12 |
December 26 |
Experienced watercolor painters (painters just beyond beginner level) can take part in this workshop with watercolor artist Jim McIntosh. McIntosh will provide an introduction to watercolor painting, the color wheel, value sketching and symbols in painting. Students will learn from each other as they all paint the same landscape. Advanced registration required. Bring your own supplies.
Suggested supplies:
About Jim McIntosh, PhD
McIntosh is an award-winning watercolor artist and former college biology teacher. He has been honored with one-man shows at Patrick Henry Community College, Virginia Tech, the North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher and several galleries and wine shops. His paintings have received many awards, including from the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. His work is in collections across the southern U.S., the United Kingdom, Europe and Russia.