Mixed Media

Nov 12, 2024

Registration for spring Mixed Media classes will open at 1:00pm for NC State students (December 2) and for the public (December 9).

Nov 11, 2024

Artist’s Books & Printed Matter

Explore the creation of original books in various methods and techniques. With the focus on traditional and non-traditional. We will also focus on how the book format has been used… 

Nov 11, 2024

Basics of Drawing

For beginners. Learn the basics of drawing with graphite, charcoal, and ballpoint pen. Beginning with simple drawing exercises you will learn techniques for shading and value, to create more finished… 

Nov 11, 2024

Beginner’s Watercolor

Learn the basics of watercolor painting, from brush strokes to color mixing to applying water media paint. Color theory and composition will also be covered. Come and express your creative… 

Nov 11, 2024

Calligraphic Flourishing – Winter Snowflake [Workshop]

Improve your everyday handwriting with this graceful and timeless script. Italian Hand is a delicate script developed throughout Europe in the 1600’s and used well into the 1700’s. The original… 

Nov 11, 2024

Canvas and Leather Tote Bag [Workshop]

Perfect for trips to the market, this beautiful, two-toned tote is as useful as it is stylish. The workshop will cover sewing and fabrication, patternmaking/design, and tooling for the construction… 

Nov 11, 2024

Climbing Clematis Flowers in Watercolor [Workshop]

No experience necessary. Learn how to use watercolor to paint whimsical climbing clematises in watercolor. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, March 22: 12:00 – 4:00pm       … 

Nov 11, 2024

Encaustic Seascape [Workshop]

Join encaustic artist Marcia Streithorst as she teaches you all about encaustic painting while walking you through the steps to craft your very own seascape painting. You will paint on a wood… 

Nov 11, 2024

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

In this five-week course you will learn intermediate level acrylic painting skills including enhancing skills like color mixing and the Principles of Design. You will also learn to paint different… 

Nov 11, 2024

Intermediate Drawing

In this intermediate level drawing course you will gain experience drawing beyond the beginner level. In depth classes focused on drawing different subjects such as figure drawing and portraiture, mixed… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Learn the essentials for beginning to explore acrylic painting. Materials, processes, and color theory are the foundations of acrylic painting. Using these tools you will learn how to color mix,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Broad Edge Calligraphy – Italic

Italic is one of the most refined, versatile and practical hands, easy to learn yet with variation enough to be engaging for a lifetime. Developed from antique Latin texts during… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Silkscreen Printing

Learn the basics of silkscreen and produce two to three prints by the end of class. The fundamentals of silkscreen printing include separations, coating, registration, proper printing techniques, and terminology.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Leather Journals [Workshop]

Hemingway was never without his. Frida Kahlo’s are widely reproduced. Make your very own leather journal and learn to do leather sewing and dyeing. Using a premium 6” x 8”… 

Nov 11, 2024

Leather Tote Bag [Workshop]

Functional and beautiful, this full leather tote will be a timeless piece for any occasion. The workshop will cover cutting, sewing and fabrication, patternmaking/design, and tooling for the construction of… 

Nov 11, 2024

Relief Printing

Woodcut, Linoleum and Monoprint. This class is open to all, no prior experience necessary. You will produce two to three prints by the end of the 6-week period. Explore relief… 

Nov 11, 2024

Resin Art [Workshop]

From trash to treasure. For this one-day workshop, you will bring a personal item that is broken or that you are willing to break. It could be a mug that… 

Nov 11, 2024

Winter Landscape in Watercolor [Workshop]

No experience necessary. Learn how to paint a beautiful winter landscape in watercolor. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, February 8: 12:00 – 4:00pm Class fees by level:    NC State Students – $30  …