All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand BuildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CJan. 8 – Feb. 12, 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 CJan. 7 – Feb. 11, 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: Ceramic Studio Jan. 6 – Feb. 10, 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.***
Native American “Talking Stick Workshop”
Ramona Big Eagle will be teaching an hour-long workshop on the history of Native American Talking Stick along with teaching how to make your own. The Talking Stick is an ancient Native American Indian tool for healing relationships through learning to listen to others and to speak the truth. We use the Talking Stick to help connect people to one another and to begin dialogue through listening. The Talking Stick is appropriate to modern needs. The stick is passed around the circle. The person holding the Talking Stick is the only one who speaks. Everyone else listens. There is absolutely no interruption. Everyone’s viewpoint is heard. Great Councils in Indigenous America were held in this fashion and the Council of Elders made decisions after listening to all the viewpoints expressed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Ceramic Wonderland Workshop
Ceramic Wonderland WorkshopCornelius Art Center: Ceramic StudioNov. 30, 2024 | 10AM-1PMPrice: $85.00 Instructor: Renee Calder Kick off holiday season and join us for a beginner- friendly pottery workshop! It’s your chance to finally try pottery at the Cain Center and to make a handmade holiday gift or for your own home décor. Learn how to make a Holiday Candle Holder with charming cedar branches and berry imprints. You will be able to place a candle on top and a tealight inside the piece to add to the warmth/glow. We will cover all the basics, and with step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to hand build this unique piece. We will provide the clay, tools and fun. Your pieces will be fired and glazed by the instructor. It takes about 2 weeks before it is ready to pick up. Open to anyone 16 and older. Workshop is from 10-1. Please join just regardless of experience or new to ceramics, this is a fun/creative project to kick off the holidays. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Youth: Holiday Painting Workshop
Youth: Holiday Painting WorkshopCain Center for the Arts – Classroom 115Dec. 14, 2024Price: $65.00 Ages: 8-12 Instructor: Maria Roca American cartoonist Charles Monroe “Sparky” Schulz was an American cartoonist, the creator of the comic strip Peanuts which features his two best-known characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. In this workshop, participants will learn about the works of this unique artist and will produce an acrylic on canvas painting that features his iconic characters ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Youth: Thanksgiving Painting Workshop
Youth: Thanksgiving Painting WorkshopCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115Nov. 9, 2024 Price: $65.00 Ages: 8-12 Instructor: Maria Roca American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz Charles Monroe “Sparky” Schulz was an American cartoonist, the creator of the comic strip Peanuts which features his two best-known characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. In this workshop, participants will learn about the works of this unique artist and will produce an acrylic on canvas painting that features his iconic characters.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Caviness Ceramics
Cornelius Arts Center Ceramic Studio Saturday, October 26, 2024 1PM – 3PM The Caviness Brothers, Brad and Bryan will be teaching a workshop on one of their methods of ceramics. This workshop will introduce the concept of utilizing plastic molds to elevate and distinguish ceramic artwork. Workshop Breakdown: The Caviness Brothers will have several examples of plaster molds for class use, as students are walked through the process of mold manipulation. There will be single open molds and complicated 2–4-piece molds for varying jars, and statues. The instructors will demonstrate by pressing clay into some molds and slip cast into others with clay. This shows different uses for plaster molds and each effect created when used with clay. Students will also be taught how to create their own molds as well. Beginner to Intermediate clay experience recommended. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop
Cornelius Arts Center Ceramic Studio Saturday, September 28, 2024 10AM – 1PM Join us for a ceramic pumpkin hand-building workshop at the Cain Center for the Arts where you can get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create your very own ceramic pumpkin from scratch. No prior experience is necessary – our instructor will guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to add a festive touch to your home décor or simply want to try something new, this workshop is perfect for anyone wants to work in clay. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a unique piece of art that you can proudly display in your home! What’s Included: Clay, use of the required tools, step-by-step instruction and a choice of glazes for final firing. When will my piece be ready? The clay needs to dry out slowly before being bisque fired, then needs to be glazed and finally glaze fired! You will be notified when your piece is ready to pick up. This usually takes 2-3 weeks between first firing and glaze firing. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Fiber Art
Camp Name: Fiber Art Age: 8-11 Price: $150.00 Camp Description: Learn about the wonderful world of fiber arts. Sculpt with wool, weave intricate textures and stories, paint fabrics and learn how to turn fibers into art. Projects will include tapestry weaving, needle felting, fabric, and more! Please accept SMS messaging during the registration process. We communicate important 2024 Summer Camp information such as schedule changes, special events and important information for your Summer Camp via text message.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***