Oil Painting Foundations
Oil Painting Foundations Age: 17+ Day: Tuesday Dates: January 12 – February 16, 2027 Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Christine Bonnas Description: Unlock the rich, luminous possibilities of oil paint in Oil Painting Foundations, a structured studio class designed for adult learners of all experience levels. Set in the inspiring environment of the museum, this course provides a welcoming, hands-on space to build confidence with a medium celebrated for its depth, blendability, and timeless beauty.Whether you are an absolute beginner picking up a brush for the first time or an experienced artist wanting to ground your practice in core techniques, you will receive expert, individualized guidance every step of the way. What You Will Learn – Studio Setup & Safety: Master palette organization, brush care, and proper handling of mediums and solvents. Color Theory & Mixing: Learn how to mix accurate hues, control values (light and shadow), and create harmonious palettes. Layering & Technique: Discover how to build a painting from initial blocking and underpainting to final expressive strokes. Artistic Inspiration: Draw inspiration from the still life to understand how master painters handled composition, light, and texture. Tap into the creative energy of the museum as you develop your technical skills and discover your unique voice on canvas. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
New Year, New Hobby: Embroidery
New Year, New Hobby: Embroidery Age: 17+ Day: Saturday Date: April 10, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Description: Thread your needle and learn the foundational stitches of embroidery. This relaxing workshop introduces simple techniques for creating decorative designs and adding handmade details to fabric. Experience with hand sewing is helpful, but not necessary! Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Intermediate Hand Building: Surface Design and Texture
Intermediate Hand Building: Surface Design and Texture Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Dates: Jan 13 – Feb 17 Time: 10:30AM-1:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Lily Kuntz Description: Explore new decoration techniques in this 6-week course where you’ll learn how to add texture and color in your own style through slips and carvings. Students will learn how to mix a variety of slip textures and colors will the goal of expanding the decoration of their forms. The class will cover a variety of techniques including sgraffito, slip trailing, Mishima, and creating your own personal slip transfers. This class is suited for students with past experience who are looking to grow their decorative style. Class tuition includes: One 25 lb bag of clay Access to a variety of our studio glazes No costs to fire your work 3 complimentary open studio sessions while you are enrolled in the class. Complimentary open studio times do not roll over into a new session of classes. – See schedule for open studio hours. Cain Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified two weeks before the class if it is cancelled and they will receive a 100% refund. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Beginner Hand Building
Beginner Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Monday Dates: March 1 – April 5 Time: 6:30PM-9:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Jasmine McGranaghan Description: This introductory course is designed to help students bring their ideas to life using coil, pinch, and slab construction techniques. Students will be guided through various glazing techniques to add color, texture, and detail to their finished works. With a strong emphasis on creativity and self-expression, this beginner friendly course encourages students to develop and showcase their own unique artistic voice. Class tuition includes: One 25 lb bag of clay Access to a variety of our studio glazes No costs to fire your work 3 complimentary open studio sessions while you are enrolled in the class. Complimentary open studio times do not roll over into a new session of classes. – See schedule for open studio hours. Cain Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified two weeks before the class if it is cancelled and they will receive a 100% refund. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Beginner Pottery Wheel Workshop
Beginner Pottery Wheel Workshop Age: 16+ Day: Friday Date: March 19 Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room Instructor: Maria Lukashenok Description: Curious about clay but not quite ready to commit to a multi-week class? This beginner-friendly 2-hour wheel workshop is the perfect way to give pottery a try! Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. No experience needed–just come ready to get your hands a little messy, have fun, and learn something new. Come solo, bring a friend or family member, or make it a creative date night! What’s Included: 2 hours of guided, hands-on instruction all clay, tools, and supplies your choice of one piece to have professionally glazed and fired a selection of glaze colors to choose from At the end of the workshop, you’ll select your favorite piece and choose a glaze color. Our studio team will take care of the glazing and firing, so you can spend your time enjoying the wheel. Each participant must purchase their own ticket. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately 4 weeks after the workshop, and we will email you when your pottery is ready to come home! Come get creative, try something new, and experience the fun of making pottery on a wheel! Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building
Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building Age: 10-16 Day: Thursday Dates: April 22 – May 27 Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Instructor: Taisia Ealy Description: 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 learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces. *Pre-Requisite: Beginner for this class is considered to be 3 or less classes with this instructor. Complimentary open studio times do not roll over into a new session of classes. – See schedule for open studio hours. Cain Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified two weeks before the class if it is cancelled and they will receive a 100% refund. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Valentine’s Day Workshop: Decorate Heart-Shaped Plates
Valentine’s Day Workshop: Decorate Heart-Shaped Plates Age: 8+ Day: Saturday Dates: February 13, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Ashley Heredia Description: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity and create a handmade keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come! Whether you’re planning a unique date night, a fun outing with friends, or a little self-care time, join us for this beginner-friendly ceramic heart plate decorating workshop. In this special 2-hour workshop, you’ll decorate a heart-shaped ceramic plate using a variety of colors, patterns, and design techniques. An instructor will guide you through the process and share tips to help bring your vision to life. Create a personalized piece for yourself, a loved one, or a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day gift. No experience is needed, just bring a creative open mind and a willingness to have fun. Come on your own, with a partner, family, or friends. Each participant must purchase a ticket. During the workshop you will paint and decorate your vase with a selection of colorful glazes. No supplies are needed for the workshop. We’ll provide the heart-shaped plate, paints, tools, and all materials needed to create your design. Please allow approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the workshop to receive an email with information about picking up your finished piece. Celebrate the season of love with color, creativity, and a handmade heart plate that’s crafted straight from the heart. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Wall Hanging Flower Vase – Hand Build
Wall Hanging Flower Vase – Hand Build Age: 16+ Day: Saturday Dates: April 24, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Lily Kuntz Description: Celebrate the beauty of spring and discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner-friendly hand-building workshop! Whether you’re looking to try a new creative hobby, spend time with friends, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon, this workshop is the perfect way to welcome the season. In this 2-hour workshop, an instructor will guide you through the process of creating your own ceramic wall-hanging flower vase using hand-building techniques. You’ll learn how to shape and construct a functional vase designed to display fresh blooms, dried flowers, or seasonal greenery. Add your own creative touch with decorative textures, patterns, and spring-inspired details to make your wall vase uniquely yours. No experience is needed, just bring a creative open mind and a willingness to learn something new. Come on your own, with family or friends, or make it a fun springtime outing! Each participant must purchase a ticket. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have the option to select a glaze color from a variety of options provided by the studio. Our staff will glaze and fire your work so you can focus on enjoying the creative process. No supplies are needed for the workshop. We’ll provide all the clay, tools, and materials you’ll need to create your wall-hanging vase. Please allow approximately 4 weeks after the workshop to receive an email with information about picking up your finished piece. Welcome the season with creativity, fresh inspiration, and a handmade ceramic wall vase that’s perfect for displaying beautiful spring florals and bringing a touch of nature into your home. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Youth: Crochet Critters for Beginners
Youth: Crochet Critters for Beginners Age: Youth Day: Wednesday Dates: January 13 – February 17, 2027 Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Milana Fields Description: This kid-friendly fiber art class will go through the basics of crochet while creating their own stuffed animal. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Paper Mache Masks
Paper Mache Masks Age: 17+ Day: Friday Date: April 16, 2027 Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Description: Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.