All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand buildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CFeb. 28 – Apr. 3, 2024Price: $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.***
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.***
Jeff Allen
Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Amazon, Huckabee, PureFlix, Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. Jeff has been featured at Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival and HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival. His Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 400 million views on social media and other platforms, introducing him to tens of millions of new fans worldwide.You can pre-order Jeff Allen’s new book, “Are We Here Yet” by clicking here. https://www.jeffallencomedy.com/
Christmas Ornaments Workshop
In the workshop we will demonstrate how to make a variety of Christmas trees and ornaments. Would ask that each participant donate at least one ornament to the Cain Center/charitable donation or for display at the Cain Center. Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for the lunch break. Clay Used: Buff Stone Clay, Underglaze and Stroke & Coat will be provided, and work will be bisque fired.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Wheel Throwing
All Level Wheel ThrowingCornelius Arts Center: Ceramic Studio Nov. 1 – Dec.13 Price: $175.00 Wednesdays, 2pm – 5pm Instructor: Ken Lambdin 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.***
Watercolor and Composition
Watercolor and CompositionCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115Nov. 2 – Dec. 14Price: $165.00 Thursdays, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Instructor: Gail Kolenda The student will learn about colors, papers and brushes. Each week we will build upon the lessons moving from color chart, to mixing, to techniques, to creating your first watercolor picture. I will be teaching the basic washes, glazing, watercolor “tricks”, and use of shadows. Composition will be introduced. At the end of each class the student will have at least one, if not more, projects to take home. This class is for anyone who is interested in learning how to paint with watercolor. It is designed for people who have never picked up a watercolor brush, for people who are returning to watercolor after many years away, or people interested in finding out if they want to be a watercolor artist. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Totem Building
Totem BuildingCornelius Art Center – Ceramic StudioOct. 31st – Dec. 12thPrice: $175.00 Tuesdays, 10am – 12:30pm Instructor: Penny Overcash This six week class will cover the in’s and outs of making totems for inside and outside. Students will be asked to follow a theme of their choosing and to imagine different pieces for the totems. We will wash, underglaze and glaze the pieces and arrange them on steel or galvanized rods and give you numerous ways to set them up for display inside or in the garden. Students will need to purchase rods or ask instructor to supply them at cost. Totems are a great way to express your creativity and so fun for the garden or the home. Themed projects such as animals, birds, a cultural display, flowers, tubes etc can all be expressed through a beautiful totem. This class is all about fun! Handbuilding experience a must.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Oil Painting Basics
Oil Painting BasicsCornelius Arts CenterSept. 11th – Oct. 16th Price: $165.00. Mondays, 6:30pm-8pm Instructor: Kathy Murray Learn basic techniques in oil painting like strong composition, value, color harmony, a variety of brushstroke techniques, passage and focal point. Students will be led through the creation of 3 paintings over 6 classes including step by step teaching demonstration by the instructor. No painting experience is needed. It will be fun! Prerequisites: None ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Oil Painting Basics
Oil Painting BasicsCain Center for the Arts – Classroom 115Oct. 30 – Dec. 11Price: $165.00. Mondays, 6:30pm-8pm Instructor: Kathy Murray Learn basic techniques in oil painting like strong composition, value, color harmony, a variety of brushstroke techniques, passage and focal point. Students will be led through the creation of 3 paintings over 6 classes including step by step teaching demonstration by the instructor. No painting experience is needed. It will be fun! Prerequisites: None ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Youth: Create with Clay
YOUTH- Create with ClayCornelius Arts Center: Ceramic Studio Sept. 14th – Oct. 19th Price: $160.00 Ages: 10-16 Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm Instructor: Taisia Mills This ceramics class provides the opportunity to explore the joy and the challenges of working with clay. Students will learn how to make pottery on the wheel while also while learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***