Mike Super: Magic & Illusion

Returning to Cain Center for the Arts, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier! Mike is also a Top Finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent and featured on the Season Premier Episode of Penn & Teller’s ‘FOOL US’.  Tickets start at $35. Learn more at https://www.mikesuper.com/   

Jon Lehrer Dance Company

Based in NYC since 2019, Jon Lehrer has already received critical acclaim nationally and internationally. Under his artistic direction, the company showcases Jon’s unique choreography and embodies his definitive style. His extensive background in both the modern and jazz dance idioms fosters choreography that is organic, athletic, artistic, and often humorous, reflecting life experience and the human condition.    Tickets start at $35.   Learn more at https://www.jonlehrerdance.com/  

Ceramic Wonderland Workshop

Ceramic Wonderland WorkshopCornelius Art Center: Ceramic StudioNov. 30, 2024 | 10AM-1PMPrice: $85.00 Instructor: Renee Calder    Kick off holiday season and join us for a beginner- friendly pottery workshop!  It’s your chance to finally try pottery at the Cain Center and to make a handmade holiday gift or for your own home décor.  Learn how to make a Holiday Candle Holder with charming cedar branches and berry imprints.  You will be able to place a candle on top and a tealight inside the piece to add to the warmth/glow.  We will cover all the basics, and with step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to hand build this unique piece. We will provide the clay, tools and fun.  Your pieces will be fired and glazed by the instructor.  It takes about 2 weeks before it is ready to pick up. Open to anyone 16 and older.  Workshop is from 10-1.   Please join just regardless of experience or new to ceramics, this is a fun/creative project to kick off the holidays.   ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.*** 

Youth: Holiday Painting Workshop

Youth: Holiday Painting WorkshopCain Center for the Arts – Classroom 115Dec. 14, 2024Price: $65.00 Ages: 8-12     Instructor: Maria Roca  American cartoonist Charles Monroe “Sparky” Schulz was an American cartoonist, the creator of the comic strip Peanuts which features his two best-known characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. In this workshop, participants will learn about the works of this unique artist and will produce an acrylic on canvas painting that features his iconic characters ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.*** 

Youth: Thanksgiving Painting Workshop

Youth: Thanksgiving Painting WorkshopCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115Nov. 9, 2024 Price: $65.00 Ages: 8-12     Instructor: Maria Roca    American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz Charles Monroe “Sparky” Schulz was an American cartoonist, the creator of the comic strip Peanuts which features his two best-known characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. In this workshop, participants will learn about the works of this unique artist and will produce an acrylic on canvas painting that features his iconic characters.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.*** 

Caviness Ceramics

Cornelius Arts Center Ceramic Studio Saturday, October 26, 2024 1PM – 3PM The Caviness Brothers, Brad and Bryan will be teaching a workshop on one of their methods of ceramics.  This workshop will introduce the concept of utilizing plastic molds to elevate and distinguish ceramic artwork.   Workshop Breakdown: The Caviness Brothers will have several examples of plaster molds for class use, as students are walked through the process of mold manipulation.  There will be single open molds and complicated 2–4-piece molds for varying jars, and statues. The instructors will demonstrate by pressing clay into some molds and slip cast into others with clay. This shows different uses for plaster molds and each effect created when used with clay. Students will also be taught how to create their own molds as well.   Beginner to Intermediate clay experience recommended.    ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.*** 

Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop

Cornelius Arts Center Ceramic Studio Saturday, September 28, 2024 10AM – 1PM     Join us for a ceramic pumpkin hand-building workshop at the Cain Center for the Arts where you can get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create your very own ceramic pumpkin from scratch. No prior experience is necessary – our instructor will guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to add a festive touch to your home décor or simply want to try something new, this workshop is perfect for anyone wants to work in clay. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a unique piece of art that you can proudly display in your home! What’s Included: Clay, use of the required tools, step-by-step instruction and a choice of glazes for final firing. When will my piece be ready? The clay needs to dry out slowly before being bisque fired, then needs to be glazed and finally glaze fired! You will be notified when your piece is ready to pick up. This usually takes 2-3 weeks between first firing and glaze firing.   ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.*** 

Ballroom Dance Workshop

“Come learn ballroom social dance in a relaxed and fun environment!! In this 4-week workshop we will learn the basics of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha, Merenge’ and more! So, grab a partner and come dancing with us! Friends, couples… whoever!One registration per couple.  You will be asked to provide both partners names while registering. The registration price includes registration for two people.   “Dance Shoes” are needed for this workshop. Men: Dress Shoes Women: Heels or flats NO sneakers.   International Dance Instructor: Becky Timms.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***   

Fiber Art

Camp Name: Fiber Art Age: 8-11 Price: $150.00 Camp Description: Learn about the wonderful world of fiber arts. Sculpt with wool, weave intricate textures and stories, paint fabrics and learn how to turn fibers into art. Projects will include tapestry weaving, needle felting, fabric, and more! Please accept SMS messaging during the registration process. We communicate important 2024 Summer Camp information such as schedule changes, special events and important information for your Summer Camp via text message.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.*** 

Mosaic Camp WK 5

Camp Name: Mosaic Camp Age: 8-11 Price: $150.00 Camp Description: Student’s will be able to choose from many different themes and materials, colored glass tiles, marbles, shells, buttons and many other materials to stimulate their imagination and play through manipulation. We will provide all the necessary materials, suitable for the little ones. Please accept SMS messaging during the registration process. We communicate important 2024 Summer Camp information such as schedule changes, special events and important information for your Summer Camp via text message.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.*** 

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