Put A Lid On It
Put A Lid On ItCornelius Arts Center: Ceramic Studio July 25 – August 23, 2024Price: $175.00 Thursdays, 10am – 1:30pm Instructor: Brett Beasley Join Instructor Brett Beasley as he shares with you the wonders of lidded vessels. In this intermediate wheel throwing course, we will cover the three main styles of lids: gallery seat lid, cap lid and flange lid. What will you put in your new lidded vessel? Whatever it is ‘put a lid on it’! Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Wheel Throwing
All Level Wheel ThrowingCornelius Arts Center: Ceramic Studio July 22 – August 19, 2024 Price: $175.00 Mondays, 6:30pm – 9pm Instructor: Keith Meyers Perfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all-level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions No Pre-Requisites ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Mixed Media: Texture Focused
Mixed Media: Texture FocusedCain Center : Rm 115. July 22 – August 19, 2024Price: $165.00 Mondays, 6pm – 8pm In this class we will create textured mixed media pieces using any or all of the following that you choose: acrylic paint, collage, pencils, oil pastels, oil paint, paper, or even fabric. Many different mark making tools can be used like brushes, palet knives, stamps, stencils etc. You can work on canvas, heavy paper or cradled wood panel, Many master painters like Matisse, Bearden and Picasso used collage with paint so why not try it? We will first create collage papers with acrylic paint on various papers, then create mixed media pieces by combining paint with the collage papers. In each class will be a short lesson/demo and then the teacher will assist students with their projects. Basic art principles like composition, value, color, etc will be reviewed as needed as to to how they relate to students’ pieces. The teacher will assist each student with their choice of media, and everyone will have their own 6×3’ table and large easel. It will be so fun! Beginners or advanced students are welcome! Instructor: Kathy Murray ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Intro to Oil: Focused Subject on Animals
Intro to Oil: Focused Subject on AnimalsCain Center : Rm 115. Sept 11 – Oct. 15, 2024Price: $180.00 Wednesdays, 10:30am – 1pm Learning the very basics of oil paint, from the amount of mixing colors to learning tricks on drying time, all while focusing on special features of animals. The whole class will be lead in the same painting focusing on color, shapes and textures of animals. Instructor: Kortney Gibson ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in shopping cart.***
Water Color II
Water Color IICain Center : Rm 115. Sept 12 – Oct. 17, 2024Price: $180.00 Thursdays, 1 PM – 3:30 PM Continuing to learn and experiment with the watercolor medium. Each week we will delve into new techniques that will develop, enhance and expand one’s skills. Week 1 -Color mixing, overlay, glazing ( Leaves) Week 2 – Soft/Hard Edges (Fruit/vegetable) Week 3 – Textures – Wood, water, clouds, etc. (Landscape) Week 4 – Color Harmonies Work with complimentary and triadic (Still Life) Week 5 – Portraits Learn complimentary versus vivid (Intro to portraits) Week 6 – Composition – Learn more details/ plan/samples/final creation. (Student chooses subject) Instructor: Gail Kolenda ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in shopping cart.***
Mike Super: Magic & Illusion
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Mike Super live on stage! As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVEmagic 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’. Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian! Mike Super has taken the performance of magic to new, mainstream levels that will reach out and literally touch you! Mike’s turned the magic show on its side and dumped it out into the audience! YOU become Mike’s onstage assistant! Whether it’s through television, stage or simply one-on-one, Mike Super’s personality and humor reaches out and enchants the public. His appeal to both young and old has made him one of the most sought after Mystifiers in the world! Join the journey of emotions from laughter, intrigue, danger, fear, wonder, anticipation, tears and sentimentality that only Mike Super delivers in this family friendly performance! Learn more at https://www.mikesuper.com/ Tickets: $45-65
Mixed Media: Texture Focused
Mixed Media: Texture Focused | 2-D Acrylic Painting.Cain Center : Rm 115. June 10 – July 15, 2024 (no class the week of July 4)Price: $165.00 Mondays, 6pm – 8pm In this class we will create textured mixed media pieces using any or all of the following that you choose: acrylic paint, collage, pencils, oil pastels, oil paint, paper, or even fabric. Many different mark making tools can be used like brushes, palet knives, stamps, stencils etc. You can work on canvas, heavy paper or cradled wood panel, Many master painters like Matisse, Bearden and Picasso used collage with paint so why not try it? We will first create collage papers with acrylic paint on various papers, then create mixed media pieces by combining paint with the collage papers. In each class will be a short lesson/demo and then the teacher will assist students with their projects. Basic art principles like composition, value, color, etc will be reviewed as needed as to to how they relate to students’ pieces. The teacher will assist each student with their choice of media, and everyone will have their own 6×3’ table and large easel. It will be so fun! Beginners or advanced students are welcome! Instructor: Kathy Murray ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Wheel Throwing
All Level Wheel ThrowingCornelius Arts Center: Ceramic Studio June 10 – July 15, 2024 (no class the week of July 4)Price: $175.00 Mondays, 6:30pm – 9pm Instructor: Keith Meyers Perfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all-level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions No Pre-Requisites ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Put A Lid On It
Put A Lid On ItCornelius Arts Center: Ceramic Studio June 13 – July 18, 2024 (no class the week of July 4)Price: $180.00 Thursdays, 10am – 1:30pm Instructor: Brett Beasley Join Instructor Brett Beasley as he shares with you the wonders of lidded vessels. In this intermediate wheel throwing course, we will cover the three main styles of lids: gallery seat lid, cap lid and flange lid. What will you put in your new lidded vessel? Whatever it is ‘put a lid on it’! Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand buildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CJune 12 – July 17, 2024 (no class the week of July 4)Price: $175.00 Wednesdays, 6:30 pm- 9 pm Instructor: Renee Calder In this class, we will focus on the basics, focusing on a variety of hand building tips and techniques. This will be a project-based class with ideas and examples that will challenge and build your skills. We will focus on pinch, coil, and slab and begin applying ways of combining these to make more both functional and sculptural pieces. We will explore not only hand building techniques but a variety of glaze and other surface design treatments. No Pre- Requisites ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***