Creating a Landscape with Oils
Creating a Landscape with Oils Age: 17+ Day: Tuesday Dates: Sept 8 – Oct 13 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Christine Bonnas-Szafranski Description: Welcome to landscape painting class with Christine! Create a beautiful work of art for your home and learn how to paint the beautiful Earth we live on simultaneously. Christine will guide you on structuring your horizon line using the principle of thirds, definition of the sky using atmospheric perspective, and will then move on to the middle and foregrounds of the landscape painting to create depth and interest with a focus on the beauty of nature that surrounds us. Christine will show you how to use color theory to create a three-dimensional look on a two-dimensional surface. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
The Art of Abstract Painting
The Art of Abstract Painting Age: 17+ Day: Tuesday Dates: Sept 8 – Oct 13 Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Kathy Murray Description: Have you ever wished your paintings could be looser and more energetic? In this class we will explore different methods and techniques to create abstract paintings. How to look at something real like a still life or landscape and make it abstract by really changing the shapes, lines, colors and other things that you see. You can choose how much abstraction you want in your pieces. Use multiple layers to create richness and depth. Create using your choice of many types of media, different brush sizes, textures, patterns, acrylic paints, tools, stamps, stencils, collage papers, pencils, art crayons, etc. Some basic art “rules” will be discussed and discarded at your discretion. For example, color schemes, creating depth, design of value plans, passage of how your eye moves through a painting, having a focal point. Each class will begin with a short class demo and then the instructor will help each student with their individual pieces. Beginners or Experienced Welcome! Let’s get loose and have fun! Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: September 18, 2026 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Room Instructor: Ceramic Staff Description: Get exceptional value and quality studio time during Ceramics Open Studio. For just $40, you’ll receive access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, professional tools and equipment, and firing is included, making this a simple, affordable way to keep creating. Designed for intermediate to experienced students, this open studio session offers uninterrupted time to focus on your personal projects, refine techniques, and explore new ideas at your own pace. With firing taken care of, you can concentrate on what matters most: making great work without worrying about extra fees or logistics. All registrants will be required to sign Open Studio Waiver during check- in. Enjoy generous studio access, professional resources, and kiln firing—all for one straightforward price. Come create with confidence, knowing everything you need is included. Clay must be purchased.
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: October 2, 2026 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Room Instructor: Ceramic Staff Description: Get exceptional value and quality studio time during Ceramics Open Studio. For just $40, you’ll receive access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, professional tools and equipment, and firing is included, making this a simple, affordable way to keep creating. Designed for intermediate to experienced students, this open studio session offers uninterrupted time to focus on your personal projects, refine techniques, and explore new ideas at your own pace. With firing taken care of, you can concentrate on what matters most: making great work without worrying about extra fees or logistics. All registrants will be required to sign Open Studio Waiver during check- in. Enjoy generous studio access, professional resources, and kiln firing—all for one straightforward price. Come create with confidence, knowing everything you need is included. Clay must be purchased.
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: October 16, 2026 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Room Instructor: Ceramic Staff Description: Get exceptional value and quality studio time during Ceramics Open Studio. For just $40, you’ll receive access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, professional tools and equipment, and firing is included, making this a simple, affordable way to keep creating. Designed for intermediate to experienced students, this open studio session offers uninterrupted time to focus on your personal projects, refine techniques, and explore new ideas at your own pace. With firing taken care of, you can concentrate on what matters most: making great work without worrying about extra fees or logistics. All registrants will be required to sign Open Studio Waiver during check- in. Enjoy generous studio access, professional resources, and kiln firing—all for one straightforward price. Come create with confidence, knowing everything you need is included. Clay must be purchased.
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: October 30, 2026 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Room Instructor: Ceramic Staff Description: Get exceptional value and quality studio time during Ceramics Open Studio. For just $40, you’ll receive access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, professional tools and equipment, and firing is included, making this a simple, affordable way to keep creating. Designed for intermediate to experienced students, this open studio session offers uninterrupted time to focus on your personal projects, refine techniques, and explore new ideas at your own pace. With firing taken care of, you can concentrate on what matters most: making great work without worrying about extra fees or logistics. All registrants will be required to sign Open Studio Waiver during check- in. Enjoy generous studio access, professional resources, and kiln firing—all for one straightforward price. Come create with confidence, knowing everything you need is included. Clay must be purchased.
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: November 13, 2026 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Room Instructor: Ceramic Staff Description: Get exceptional value and quality studio time during Ceramics Open Studio. For just $40, you’ll receive access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, professional tools and equipment, and firing is included, making this a simple, affordable way to keep creating. Designed for intermediate to experienced students, this open studio session offers uninterrupted time to focus on your personal projects, refine techniques, and explore new ideas at your own pace. With firing taken care of, you can concentrate on what matters most: making great work without worrying about extra fees or logistics. All registrants will be required to sign Open Studio Waiver during check- in. Enjoy generous studio access, professional resources, and kiln firing—all for one straightforward price. Come create with confidence, knowing everything you need is included. Clay must be purchased.
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building
Late Night Clay Club – Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: December 4, 2026 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Room Instructor: Ceramic Staff Description: Get exceptional value and quality studio time during Ceramics Open Studio. For just $40, you’ll receive access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, professional tools and equipment, and firing is included, making this a simple, affordable way to keep creating. Designed for intermediate to experienced students, this open studio session offers uninterrupted time to focus on your personal projects, refine techniques, and explore new ideas at your own pace. With firing taken care of, you can concentrate on what matters most: making great work without worrying about extra fees or logistics. All registrants will be required to sign Open Studio Waiver during check- in. Enjoy generous studio access, professional resources, and kiln firing—all for one straightforward price. Come create with confidence, knowing everything you need is included. Clay must be purchased.
Stand-Up for Good
Get ready to laugh for a cause that truly matters. Pharos Parenting invites you to Stand-Up for Good, a night of clean, crowd-pleasing comedy at the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius. Every ticket you buy helps protect children and strengthen families right here in North Mecklenburg. Hosting the evening is the one and only Ramona Holloway, Charlotte’s beloved media personality and longtime co-host of the Matt and Ramona Show. With three decades in radio, TV, and event hosting under her belt, including three “Best Radio Personality” wins from Charlotte Magazine, Ramona brings warmth, wit, and more charm than a mic can handle. Opening the show is E.J. Masicampo, a Wake Forest University psychology professor by day and rising stand-up star by night. The Winston-Salem-based comedian brings sharp, insightful humor about identity, fatherhood, and everyday life. In 2022, he was crowned North Carolina’s Funniest Person. Headlining the night is Eric O’Shea, an award-winning comedian with over 30 years on the road and more than 30 million views on his Dry Bar Comedy special. Known for his high-energy, family-friendly style, Eric has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, and alongside some of the biggest names in comedy. His show is guaranteed laughs for everyone in the room. All proceeds benefit Pharos Parenting and their child abuse prevention efforts in North Mecklenburg County. Pharos Parenting is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves Iredell, Alexander, and north Mecklenburg Counties, building positive parenting skills through targeted education, in-home coaching, and supportive intervention programs. Learn more at https://www.pharosparenting.org $100 tickets include premium seating, access to a VIP private lounge and bar with a meet-and-greet with performers before the show at 7pm, and two drink tickets (21+ only) with commemorative cup at the bar. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and have a great evening!
Bad Momz of Comedy
Bad Momz of Comedy, as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show, continues to sell out shows across the country — making moms and men laugh. Founded by Chicago-based comic Orly KG in 2022, each Bad Momz of Comedy show utilizes a small showcase of hilarious comics from its growing roster of 80+ influential mom/female comics. Previously packed venues include Zanies Nashville, Chicago, and Rosemont, Illinois as well as St. Louis City Winery, Chicago’s Theater on the Lake, and more. @badmomzofcomedy on all socials. All ticket prices are subject to change.