Woven Snowman
Woven Snowman
Enjoy making a woven snowman with basketry master Cheryl Tilley! Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
Enjoy making a woven snowman with basketry master Cheryl Tilley! Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
Mail art is a Populist Artistic Movement centered around sending small scale works through the postal service.  It initially developed out of the Fluxus Movement in the 1950’s and 60’s, though it has since developed into a global movement that continues to the present.  Email, text, Twitter, Facebook, etc. has made writing and sending letters […]
Join painter Sarah Atwood as she guides students through the basics of Acrylic Painting. Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 to adult.
Come join us and explore writing about your memories, dreams, and reflections through creative prompts. This 6-session journaling class offers an opportunity to explore your story in a judgment-free space. Bring your journal, pen, and an open heart! This class is taught by Author, Heidi Gessner. Registration is required. Contact Susan Lewis 366-721-6954 or slewis@seniorservicesinc.org […]
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. The pieces will be fired in the student's color choice and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to the public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is […]
Create a set of pens with the delightful and whimsical sculpey clay medium!  All supplies included.  Ages 10 and up.
A beginner’s introduction to materials and methods; wet and dry paper techniques, brushes, paints and approaching the medium as a series of decisions. Students will also be introduced to composition, color mixing and color relationships. Basic supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
What is photopoetry? It’s an exploration of the intimate relationship between poetry and photography. It is intended for anyone interested in combining words and images. While poetry and photography are distinct art forms, the two share a lot in common. Both are concerned with images, but they approach communicating those images in different ways. When […]
Always wanted to learn to crochet? Here is your chance. Or maybe you have crocheted years ago and want to pick it up again? You have seen the beautiful crochet work done by your mothers, aunts, and grandmothers, but in our modern world have never had the opportunity to learn this craft. In this class we […]
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. The pieces will be fired in the students' color choice and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is held […]
Discover the many uses of Tunisian crochet. Once thought only suitable for blankets and throws, we now use this technique for just about anything—including color work. It is a fast way of working since unlike knitting and ordinary crochet, you do not turn your work. It is also easier on your hands and wrists since the […]
This beginning ceramics class covers both hand-building and wheel-throwing aspects of ceramic forming techniques. Students will learn the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel as well as the basic hand-building skills. This is a perfect class for students to explore the possibilities in clay and to discover one's potential in ceramic techniques. Ages: 16Â - […]
Explore the creative possibilities of clay without using a potter's wheel. Beginners will learn pinch, slab, and coil techniques to create various projects. Students with experience can refine their skills while exploring new forms and design options. Decorating and glazing techniques will also be explored. Ages: 16Â - Adult
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting friends, and create a lovely piece of art to take home! Felt wool beads and make unique earrings in this fun workshop!
Create a lovely candle basket with master basket maker Cheryl Tilley! Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
Create your very own Needle Felted Alpaca! Â Fiber Artist Vickie Clontz will guide you through the process. Â Ages 14 and up. Â $25 kit fee payable directly to instructor.
"Sweeney Todd" is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical retelling of the legend of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street; a man driven by his quest for revenge against the men who stole his life. In the words of famed composer Stephen Sondheim, who wrote the music and lyrics, "he shaved the faces […]
"Sweeney Todd" is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical retelling of the legend of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street; a man driven by his quest for revenge against the men who stole his life. In the words of famed composer Stephen Sondheim, who wrote the music and lyrics, "he shaved the faces […]
Join painter Sarah Atwood as she guides students through the basics of Acrylic Painting. Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 to adult.
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. Pieces will be fired in the students' color choice, and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to the public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is held […]
Come join us and explore writing about your memories, dreams, and reflections through creative prompts. This 6-session journaling class offers an opportunity to explore your story in a judgment-free space. Bring your journal, pen, and an open heart! This class is taught by Author, Heidi Gessner. Registration is required. Contact Susan Lewis 366-721-6954 or slewis@seniorservicesinc.org […]
This free intergenerational movement class is open to all! No previous movement experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and put yourself out there! Class begins seated in chairs, and moves to standing and locomoting exercises in the center. Exercises that we practice are intended to increase your range of motion, balance confidence, […]
A beginner’s introduction to materials and methods; wet and dry paper techniques, brushes, paints and approaching the medium as a series of decisions. Students will also be introduced to composition, color mixing and color relationships. Basic supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
What is photopoetry? It’s an exploration of the intimate relationship between poetry and photography. It is intended for anyone interested in combining words and images. While poetry and photography are distinct art forms, the two share a lot in common. Both are concerned with images, but they approach communicating those images in different ways. When […]
Explore mark making with a broad edge tool, considering calligraphy as word drawing. Learn about the forming of line, the relationship of one line to another line, the pattern of line, the contour of line, the quality of line, direction of line, weight of line and the springing of line. These are the building blocks […]
Create a beautiful heart basket with master basket maker Cheryl Tilley. Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
Create a beautiful handmade square basket with a heart accent.  Cheryl Tilley, professional basket maker, will lead you in the process and you will leave the class with your very own basket!  Handles are optional.  All supplies included.  Ages 14 and up.
This is a class for those who are familiar with crochet and are able to work basic stitches, including half double crochet. Tunisian crochet is ideal for making baskets since it produces a dense fabric and offers an easy stitch that looks like basket weave. A double ended hook makes it possible to work in […]
Explore the creative possibilities of clay without using a potter's wheel. Beginners will learn pinch, slab, and coil techniques to create various projects. Students with experience can refine their skills while exploring new forms and design options. Decorating and glazing techniques will also be explored. Ages: 16Â - Adult
Stitch Meditationâ„¢ is a tactile and centering active meditation practice that combines mindfulness and creative expression in stitch. The rhythmic motion of pushing a threaded needle in and out of fabric is a peaceful, calming way for us to connect to the here and now. Join me to experience a path towards cultivating a unique, […]
Make a delightful crochet heart basket just in time for Valentine's Day! Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
Learn basic sewing skills and techniques in this beginner level class with accomplished Textile Artist Grace McFetters. Â All materials included, but if you want specific fabrics, visit our wonderful local fabric stores!
Discover the magic of turning fiber into yarn with textile artist Grace McFetters. This one day introductory class will cover the basics of yarn structure, fiber properties, preparation, and yarn finishing all while learning to spin on a wheel. Whether a weaver, knitter or crocheter learn about how to make the right yarn for your project. […]
In this workshop we will take time to journal about experiences or moments that we would like to release from our thoughts but not necessarily share with anyone. Then we will create art throughout the pages of text using paint and collage materials to cover our words. This practice is not one that I came […]
Mail art is a Populist Artistic Movement centered around sending small scale works through the postal service.  It initially developed out of the Fluxus Movement in the 1950’s and 60’s, though it has since developed into a global movement that continues to the present.  Email, text, Twitter, Facebook, etc. has made writing and sending letters […]
Join painter Sarah Atwood as she guides students through the basics of Acrylic Painting. Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 to adult.
Come join us and explore writing about your memories, dreams, and reflections through creative prompts. This 6-session journaling class offers an opportunity to explore your story in a judgment-free space. Bring your journal, pen, and an open heart! This class is taught by Author, Heidi Gessner. Registration is required. Contact Susan Lewis 366-721-6954 or slewis@seniorservicesinc.org […]
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. The pieces will be fired in the student's color choice and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to the public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is […]
This free intergenerational movement class is open to all! No previous movement experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and put yourself out there! Class begins seated in chairs, and moves to standing and locomoting exercises in the center. Exercises that we practice are intended to increase your range of motion, balance confidence, […]
A beginner’s introduction to materials and methods; wet and dry paper techniques, brushes, paints and approaching the medium as a series of decisions. Students will also be introduced to composition, color mixing and color relationships. Basic supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
What is photopoetry? It’s an exploration of the intimate relationship between poetry and photography. It is intended for anyone interested in combining words and images. While poetry and photography are distinct art forms, the two share a lot in common. Both are concerned with images, but they approach communicating those images in different ways. When […]
Come join us for HealthRHYTHMS Drumming on Wellness Wednesdays presented by John Beck, Coordinator for Arts & Health Partnerships at UNC School of the Arts. This drumming activity is designed to increase energy, mood, and relaxation. This event is for ALL ages.
Join Cheryl Tilley in making a Heart Basket to celebrate the season of love. All tools and materials provided. Â Ages 14 and up.
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely hand-built piece of pottery. Pieces will be glazed and fired in the students' color choice, and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to the public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class […]
This is a class for those who are familiar with crochet and are able to work basic stitches, including half double crochet. Tunisian crochet is ideal for making baskets since it produces a dense fabric and offers an easy stitch that looks like basket weave. A double ended hook makes it possible to work in […]
Explore the creative possibilities of clay without using a potter's wheel. Beginners will learn pinch, slab, and coil techniques to create various projects. Students with experience can refine their skills while exploring new forms and design options. Decorating and glazing techniques will also be explored. Ages: 16Â - Adult
Create a variety of stitched hearts in celebration of Valentine's Day!  Hand stitching and machine stitching will be available.  All materials included, but you may bring your own, especially if there is special meaning. Ages 14+.
Unlock the world of quilting! Â In the comprehensive and interactive Quilting 101 workshop, discover the fundamentals of quilting, from basic stitches to finishing techniques. Â Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class cover essential skills, tools and materials to get you started on your quilting journey. Â Students will need to bring their own fabric and a few […]
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. The pieces will be fired in the student's color choice and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to the public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is […]
Come join us and explore writing about your memories, dreams, and reflections through creative prompts. This 6-session journaling class offers an opportunity to explore your story in a judgment-free space. Bring your journal, pen, and an open heart! This class is taught by Author, Heidi Gessner. Registration is required. Contact Susan Lewis 366-721-6954 or slewis@seniorservicesinc.org […]
Join in for a fun, colorful, timeless art activity! Participants will choose from either 2 bandanas or a t-shirt. We will explore a variety techniques.
A beginner’s introduction to materials and methods; wet and dry paper techniques, brushes, paints and approaching the medium as a series of decisions. Students will also be introduced to composition, color mixing and color relationships. Basic supplies included. Ages 14 and up.
Crochet a beautiful hand made scarf with textile artist Ilse Watkins. Â Perfect project for beginners! Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
We have all made paper collages from magazine cuttings while in grade school, but have you ever made a textile collage? We are not talking about quilts, we are talking about painting an image using fabrics! Textile collages have been growing in popularity lately, and we have just what you need to get started […]
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. Pieces will be fired in the students color choice, and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is held at our […]
This is a class for those who are familiar with crochet and are able to work basic stitches, including half double crochet. Tunisian crochet is ideal for making baskets since it produces a dense fabric and offers an easy stitch that looks like basket weave. A double ended hook makes it possible to work in […]
Cyanotypes will be the foundation of this mixed media collage class. We will take a deeper dive into creating cyanotypes using masking techniques, hand drawn stencils, bleaching, toning with tea and seed baths, controlling exposure times, plus re-coating for additional colors. To these we will add collage elements of found paper or fabric, as well as gouache […]
Explore the creative possibilities of clay without using a potter's wheel. Beginners will learn pinch, slab, and coil techniques to create various projects. Students with experience can refine their skills while exploring new forms and design options. Decorating and glazing techniques will also be explored. Ages: 16Â - Adult
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. The pieces will be fired in the student's color choice and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to the public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is […]
Join painter Sarah Atwood as she guides students through the basics of Acrylic Painting. Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 to adult.
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. Pieces will be fired in the students color choice, and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is held at our […]
This free intergenerational movement class is open to all! No previous movement experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and put yourself out there! Class begins seated in chairs, and moves to standing and locomoting exercises in the center. Exercises that we practice are intended to increase your range of motion, balance confidence, […]
Beginners learn the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel along with related glazing techniques. Students with experience can refine their throwing skills while exploring new forms and design possibilities. Ages: 16+ A $30 material fee for the first 25 pounds of stoneware clay will be added at the time of checkout.
Crochet a beautiful hand made scarf with textile artist Ilse Watkins. Â Perfect project for beginners! Â All supplies included. Â Ages 14 and up.
We have all made paper collages from magazine cuttings while in grade school, but have you ever made a textile collage? We are not talking about quilts, we are talking about painting an image using fabrics! Textile collages have been growing in popularity lately, and we have just what you need to get started […]
Ever had the urge to act up? Well, here is your chance! Join us for Theater Acting Classes. Participants will interact with others of all ages and practice reading and acting out serious and humorous speeches and learn how to deliver a message with impact. This class is for Ages 10 and up. Service hours […]
This is a class for those who are familiar with crochet and are able to work basic stitches, including half double crochet. Tunisian crochet is ideal for making baskets since it produces a dense fabric and offers an easy stitch that looks like basket weave. A double ended hook makes it possible to work in […]
Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and creating a lovely handbuilt piece of pottery. Pieces will be fired in the students color choice, and ready for pickup 4-6 weeks later. This class is open to public. Come join us for this creative art experience! This class is held at our […]
This beginning ceramics class covers both hand-building and wheel-throwing aspects of ceramic forming techniques. Students will learn the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel as well as the basic hand-building skills. This is a perfect class for students to explore the possibilities in clay and to discover one's potential in ceramic techniques. Ages: 16Â - […]
Explore the creative possibilities of clay without using a potter's wheel. Beginners will learn pinch, slab, and coil techniques to create various projects. Students with experience can refine their skills while exploring new forms and design options. Decorating and glazing techniques will also be explored. Ages: 16Â - Adult
Stitch Meditationâ„¢ is a tactile and centering active meditation practice that combines mindfulness and creative expression in stitch. The rhythmic motion of pushing a threaded needle in and out of fabric is a peaceful, calming way for us to connect to the here and now. Join me to experience a path towards cultivating a unique, […]
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