Online Mixed Media Classes

These classes will be offered completely on-line via Zoom*. The class Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the star of class. Instructions regarding class supplies are provided in the class description.

Participants in online classes will have access to class videos until the end of the semester in which the class was taught.

Crafts Center classes and Workshops are extracurricular, non-credit classes.

* If you are not familiar with ZOOM, check out this Zoom Tutorial ahead of time so you’ll be familiar with how to participate in a Zoom session.

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION: CONEFLOWER ECHINACEA [Workshop]

Instructor: Cathy D. Boytos

Using a step-by-step process, learn how to draw this coneflower. It’s easier than you might think!

Supplies needed:

  • Hot press watercolor paper OR Bristol Smooth
  • Black micron pens (nib size: 01and 005)
  • Thin embossing tool for leaf veins
  • One colored pencil: Dark Sepia

To see Cathy’s work, visit: www.thetriangletangle.com/.

Wednesday, September 15: 6:30 – 9:00pm EST

Skill Level: Beginner, Open to all

Prerequisites: None

Class fees:     NC State Students – $15     Public – $25       Register for this class»

PORTRAIT AND FIGURE DRAWING

Instructor:  Jillian Ohl

Learn how to draw expressive portraits! In this workshop we will examine the principles of portrait drawing and techniques. This is an introductory course open to all skill levels, but basic drawing experience can be helpful. You will need to have the following supplies: pencil, pen, sketchbook/paper, and any other desired drawing materials.

Mondays [2 weeks] October 25 – November 1: 7:00 – 9:00pm EST

Skill Level:  Open to all

Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level:     NC State Students – $20        Public – $35       Register for this class»

 

TANGLED AUTUMN LEAVES [Workshop]

Instructor: Cathy D. Boytos

Using Zentangle® Tangles (patterns), colored pencil, and watercolor elements learn to create these beautiful fall leaves in a step by step process!

Supplies needed:

  • Hot press watercolor paper OR Bristol Smooth
  • Watercolors (pan-pressed, tubes or watercolor pencils)
  • “Dry” colored pencils for shading
  • The “leaf” template will be emailed to students – ready to tangle!

To see Cathy’s work, visit: www.thetriangletangle.com/.

Tuesday, October 12: 6:30 – 9:00pm EST

Skill Level: Beginner, Open to all

Prerequisites: None

Class fees:     NC State Students – $15     Public – $25       Register for this class»

 

WATERCOLOR BASICS

Instructor:  Jillian Ohl

Splash into watercolor with this introductory course! In this course students will learn the basics techniques of watercolor painting like mixing and building up color to create vibrant  scenes. Watercolor palette paints are preferable, but tube sets will also work.  You will need to have the following supplies: watercolor set, set of watercolor brushes, watercolor paper, pencil, pen, paper towel, water cup. [Watercolor palette paints are preferable, but tube sets will also work.]

Wednesdays [2 weeks] October 6 – 13: 7:00 – 9:00pm EST

Skill Level:  Beginner, Open to all

Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level:     NC State Students – $20        Public – $35       Register for this class»

 

ZENTANGLE® GREETING CARDS [Workshop]

Instructor: Cathy D. Boytos

Impress your family and friends with hand-drawn Zentangle® greeting cards of all occasions! Using blank greeting cards or card-stock paper – we’ll draw these cards with applicable holiday and seasonal tangle patterns!

Supplies needed:

  • Blank greeting cards or card stock paper
  • Black micron pen
  • Pencil and tortillion (for shading)
  • White Gel Pen

To see Cathy’s work, visit: www.thetriangletangle.com/.

Wednesday, November 10: 6:30 – 8:30pm EST

Skill Level: Beginner, Open to all

Prerequisites: None

Class fees:     NC State Students – $15     Public – $25       Register for this class»

Register for classes

See Crafts Center registration guidelines and instructions »

Cancellations

Most of our classes fill quickly so there is often a wait list. Late notice cancellations require considerable processing and labor to try and fill the reserved seat. Therefore, cancellations under 10 days are not able to be refunded unless we can fill the space.
• If cancellation occurs 10 or more days prior to the start of a class, a 75% refund of payment will be issued; 25% of payment is assessed for processing charge.
• If cancellation occurs less than 10 days prior to the start of a class, a refund cannot be issued unless the space can be filled. If the space is able to be filled, a 50% refund of  payment will be issued.
If you find you need to cancel out of a class you have registered for, you must drop the class via Reporter», our new online registration system

Cancellation requests will not be accepted at the main desk or via phone or email.

Absences

To receive an optimal experience and get the most out of the class, attendance is important as there are no provisions for make-up sessions for missed classes.

Wait Lists

Names are accepted on waiting lists via Reporter» after a class is full until the day the class begins.  Wait lists are only valid for the current semester’s class – wait lists are not carried over to the next semester.