Sketching: Learn to Draw
Sketching: Learning to DrawCain Center for the Arts – Classroom 115Apr. 15 – May 20, 2025 Price: $160.00 Tuesdays, 2 PM – 4 PM Instructor: Wendy Anne Students will learn the basics of drawing and sketching with graphite pencils. We will learn about mark making and shading, as well as perspective, proportion and scale! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Artful Tapestry Hand Weaving
Artful Tapestry Hand WeavingCain Center for the Arts – Classroom 115Sept. 13 – Oct. 18, 2025 Price: $175.00 Saturdays, 10 AM – 12:30 PM Instructor: Beverly Walker You will learn 10 tapestry techniques on a frame and nail loom which is provided and is yours to keep, along with many colorful yarns, small equipment, and an instruction manual. Topics will include tabby weave, slit tapestry, design shapes, hatching, color blending, selvedges, borders, Soumak outlining and texture, and framing options for this tapestry sampler. No previous weaving or art experience is needed. Design ideas will be furnished for inspiration for your next tapestry. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Youth: Fiber Art & Sewing
Youth: Fiber Art & SewingCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 232 Feb. 26 – Apr. 2, 2025 Price: $110.00 Ages: 8-14 Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6 PM Instructor: Wendy Anne Create your own adorable stuffed felties in this introduction to sewing class. You will learn how to use a pattern, how to appliqué, and some basic sewing stitches while making your cute critters. The basic pattern can be adapted so you can choose to make a fox, cat, raccoon, rabbit, or owl – you get to decide! Students will leave this class with multiple felt critters to take home! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Youth: Fiber Art & Sewing
Youth: Fiber Art & SewingCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 232 Apr. 16 – May 21, 2025 Price: $110.00 Ages: 8-17 Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6 PM Instructor: Wendy Anne Create your own adorable stuffed felties in this introduction to sewing class. You will learn how to use a pattern, how to appliqué, and some basic sewing stitches while making your cute critters. The basic pattern can be adapted so you can choose to make a fox, cat, raccoon, rabbit, or owl – you get to decide! Students will leave this class with multiple felt critters to take home! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand BuildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CFeb. 26 – Apr. 2, 2025 Price: $180.00 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 in the shopping cart.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand BuildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CApr. 16 – May 21, 2025 Price: $180.00 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 in the shopping cart.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand BuildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CFeb. 25 – Apr. 1, 2025 Price: $180.00 Tuesdays, 10 AM- 12:30 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 in the shopping cart.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand BuildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CApr. 15 – May 29, 2025 Price: $180.00 Tuesdays, 10 AM- 12:30 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 in the shopping cart.***
Mixed Media
Mixed MediaCornelius Art Center: Studio C Feb. 24 – Mar. 31, 2025 Price: $180.00 Mondays, 10am – 12:30pm Instructor: Renee Calder Find new and exciting ways to treat and improve your ceramic pieces, get excited with endless possibilities and embrace the unexpected. This comprehensive course involves ceramic sculpture, found objects, assemblage, painting and the use of unconventional techniques. This class challenges the ceramic artist to think outside the box and find their own voice. With slips, stains, metal and glass we will explore new ideas and ways to use clay as a medium with other elements.This class welcomes experienced hand builders to participate as the basic fundamentals of working clay is required. Prerequisites: Beginner clay experience ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Mixed Media
Mixed MediaCornelius Art Center: Studio C Apr. 14 – May 19, 2025 Price: $180.00 Mondays, 10am – 12:30pm Instructor: Renee Calder Find new and exciting ways to treat and improve your ceramic pieces, get excited with endless possibilities and embrace the unexpected. This comprehensive course involves ceramic sculpture, found objects, assemblage, painting and the use of unconventional techniques. This class challenges the ceramic artist to think outside the box and find their own voice. With slips, stains, metal and glass we will explore new ideas and ways to use clay as a medium with other elements.This class welcomes experienced hand builders to participate as the basic fundamentals of working clay is required. Prerequisites: Beginner clay experience ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***