Previous Classes

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September 26, 2023  

Senior Studio

1:00PM at Piedmont Arts

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

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Senior Studio

@ $ 5.00 ea. - August 1 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - August 8 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - August 15 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - August 22 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - August 29 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - September 5 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - September 12 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - September 19 (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - September 26 (Non-member)

Free to Members

Jim McIntosh
September 30, 2023  

Introduction to Plein Air Painting

10:00AM at Gravely-Lester Art Garden

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:

  • Sketchbook
  • Pencils

Suggested supplies for painting:

  • Paper or canvas
  • Paint
  • Brushes
  • Easel

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.

Free

October 11, 2023 - December 6, 2023  

Wee Create!

3:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Ages 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:

  • October 11
  • November 15
  • December 6

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Wee Create! - Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 3:30 PM

@ $ 5.00 ea. - Non-member (October 11)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - Non-member (November 15)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - Non-member (December 6)

Free to Members

October 7, 2023 - December 2, 2023  

Busy Bee's Craft Meet

3:00PM at Piedmont Arts

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

Buy Tickets:

Busy Bee's Craft Meet

@ $ 5.00 ea. - August (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - September (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - October (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - November (Non-member)
@ $ 5.00 ea. - December (Non-member)

Free to members

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November 2, 2023 - December 7, 2023  

Bob Ross Painting Class

9:30AM

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

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Bob Ross Painting Class (November 2) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 9:30 AM

@ $ 75.00 ea. - Member
@ $ 85.00 ea. - Non-member

Bob Ross Painting Class (December 7) - Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 9:30 AM

@ $ 75.00 ea. - Member
@ $ 85.00 ea. - Non-member


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October 21, 2023 - December 9, 2023  

Yoga in the Galleries

10:30AM at Piedmont Arts

All ages

Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with instructor Ally Snead. Bring your own mat and equipment.

  • $5 for members
  • $10 for non-members
  • Cash only/pay instructor

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


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September 26, 2023 - December 26, 2023  

Chix with Stix

10:30AM at 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.

  • Free to members
  • $5 for non-members (pay at door)

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


Jim McIntosh
March 2, 2024  

Paint Along with Me: Watercolor

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

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:

  • Sketchbook
  • Pencils
  • Watercolor paper
  • Paint
  • Brushes

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.

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Paint Along with Me: Watercolor - Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 10:00 AM

@ $ 30.00 ea. - Member
@ $ 40.00 ea. - Non-member


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