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Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Basket Illusion [Workshop]

This hands-on workshop will focus on how to design, prepare and create a basket illusion plate from concept to completed piece. Participants will learn the fundamental skills and process involved… 

Mar 25, 2025

Wood Turned Back Scratchers [Workshop]

This simple project teaches handle-making for a variety of kit projects, but we’ll focus on these telescoping back scratchers. We’ll learn how to drill — long & straight — on… 

Mar 25, 2025

Alternative Printing: Cyanotype & Anthotype Workshop

Explore alternative photographic printing by creating Cyanotype and Anthotype images on watercolor paper. Cyanotypes and Anthotypes are both three-step contact printing techniques: making the emulsion, coating the paper, and exposing… 

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy 1: Lowercase Lettering

Copperplate is the elegant, ornate script of the 18th century writing masters and the most commonly recognized calligraphy hand. A classic form with gracious swells and hairlines, it is a… 

Mar 25, 2025

NC Beach Scenes in Watercolor

Come paint beach scenes of coastal North Carolina! Learn watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowing paintings of the ocean, beach, sea oats, umbrellas and more.  No experience necessary – beginners… 

Mar 25, 2025

Natural Ink Making

An introduction to foraging and mixing natural inks! Learn a short history of the art of ink making, native plant information, foraging skills, color theory, and ink recipes. After this… 

Mar 25, 2025

Registration for summer semester Clay Classes will open at 9:00am for NC State students (March 31) and for the public (April 7).

Mar 25, 2025

Altered Lidded Pots Workshop

This 2-day workshop will guide you through the process of creating well-fitted lids for out-of-round shaped vessels. Students will learn how to shape lids for square, rectangular, and even oval… 

Nov 16, 2024

C:LAB class listings are not currently available but will be added at a later date.

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Nov 12, 2024

Abstract Printing [Workshop]

Learn to think outside of traditional darkroom methods to create unique and one-of-a-kind prints. In this class you will explore liquid emulsion, air brush applications, and photogram elements. You are… 

Nov 12, 2024

Continuing Darkroom Photography

Discover the real magic of darkroom printing! In this class, you will expand upon your darkroom printing knowledge by manipulating light using multiple advanced darkroom techniques, producing creative and stunning… 

Nov 12, 2024

Digital Photography: Getting Started

The digital camera… so much capability that so few people fully comprehend! From learning the various camera controls to exercising the options of how and when they are best used,… 

Nov 12, 2024

Fun with Portraiture!  [Workshop]

Kick your portraiture up a notch with this workshop! Students will learn several secret, yet simple techniques, and a few extra suave tips that are sure to add a dash… 

Nov 12, 2024

Photo Retouching I  [online class]

This is an online class that will meet remotely via ZOOM. Whether you’re taking pictures with a phone or a DSLR, this retouching class will improve your knowledge of basic and… 

Nov 12, 2024

Clay and Cork-Combining Materials [Workshop]

This workshop will explore the intersection of clay and cork by introducing students to the process of combining these two materials into cohesive finished pieces. Visiting artist, Jordan Blankenship, will… 

Nov 11, 2024

Figurative Sculpture [Workshop]

This workshop is designed to introduce students to working within the format of the human figure. During the two consecutive 2-day weekend sessions you will learn techniques for building, shaping,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Focused  Forms: Cups

An intermediate level class- basic wheel throwing experience is necessary. The cup is one of the most common and familiar forms in ceramics, offering an almost endless platform to express… 

Nov 11, 2024

Handbuilding 3: Refining Form and Surface

Handbuilding 3 is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who want to hone their skills, learn a variety of creative handbuilding techniques, and build on their surface design abilities.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Appliqué Soldering: Silver Pendant

Learn how to add depth and dimension to your designs with layered sweat soldering techniques. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the process step-by-step, from concept to creation. By the… 

Nov 11, 2024

Batik on Glass: An Exploration of Separation Enamel Techniques [Workshop]

Learn to create surface textures by layering transparent & opaque enamels with separation medium then activating a transformation with fire. Familiarity with hot enamel is required. Most materials and supplies… 

Nov 11, 2024

Bowl Carving [Workshop]

In this two-day workshop you will be hand carving a small to medium bowl.  Learn how to a variety of hand tools including gouges and mallets to design, shape and… 

Nov 11, 2024

Byzantine Bracelet [Workshop]

Learn to create a 2-tone Byzantine chain bracelet out of stainless steel and Merlin’s gold jump rings. Byzantine chain is a rope-like type of chainmail and an essential pattern to… 

Nov 11, 2024

Flat Plane Carving [Workshop]

Pull up a seat, grab a knife, and start whittling. This workshop will introduce participants to the techniques of flat plane carving (or whittling) with a variety of knives and… 

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

Fused String Glass Plate [Workshop]

Learn how to create stringer glass and how to cut the glass to make various patterns. Build a square stringer mesh plate with a tapestry pattern or a geometric pattern.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Making a Flat Spokeshave [Workshop]

A must have in your hand tool collection, the spokeshave is a versatile tool for shaping. In this class, you will learn the history and methods for producing your very… 

Nov 11, 2024

Beginning Knitting

Basic techniques include cast on, knit, purl, binding off, shaping, basic finishing, and information about types of tools, materials, and pattern resources. You may progress at your own speed. Advanced… 

Nov 11, 2024

Embroidered Portraits

No prior experience necessary. Learn to paint portraits entirely out of thread. Using basic embroidery and stitching techniques, you’ll learn to transfer images from photo or sketch to fabric and… 

Nov 11, 2024

Making the Krenov Hand Plane [Workshop]

The Krenov hand plane is a time honored classic. In this class you will learn how to create all the components to assemble your very own hand plane. You will…