Youth Series: Painting Like the Masters: Henri Matisse “Cat by the Window”
Ages: 8-12Time: 10AM – 1:30PMDate: Mar. 9, 2024Location: Cain Center for the Arts, Classroom 115In this 3 ½ hour workshop children will learn about the French artist Henri Matisse, known for both his use of vibrant colors and his fluid and original drawings. Children will explore the “Window Series” through a video presentation and will reproduce the “Cat by the Window” using acrylic paints on canvas board. No prior experience is necessary since children will work at their appropriate level of abilities. Workshop Structure: Introduction to Henri Matisse and discussion of his use of color through Video presentation (15 minutes) Pencil sketch on canvas.(30 minutes) Painting. Drying and varnishing the final piece. (non toxic acrylic paint and varnish used) ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Youth Series: Painting Like the Masters: Andy Warhol “Campbell Soup”
Ages: 9-12Time: 10AM – 1:30PMDate: Apr. 6, 2024Location: Cain Center for the Arts, Classroom 115In this 3 ½ hour workshop, children will learn about the great pop art American artist Andy Warhol. Warhol’s work is characterized by its intense and vivid colors. He was one of the leaders of the pop art movement that made use of images and symbols from popular products to describe the identity of American culture. Children will work with acrylic paint on canvas boards. No prior experience is necessary since children will work at their appropriate level of abilities. Workshop Structure: Introduction to Andy Warhol through a video presentation (15 minutes) Pencil sketch on canvas.(30 minutes) Painting. Drying and varnishing the final piece. (non toxic acrylic paint and varnish used) ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Open Studio Package
Students who register for the Open Studio will have access for the entirety of the current class session. Students will have 3 options per week for open studios. See dates below. Students must check in at the front desk and sign off on their attended session. Students are only allowed to attend one session per week based on the “Open Studio Package”. Any additional sessions attended must be paid for separately- in person during the open studio time. Registration includes 6 open studio sessions, studio shelf and firing up to 25 pounds. Clay must be bought from the studio. Students are not allowed to bring in any “outside” clay to be fired in the facility kiln. Monday: 1pm-3:30pm Tuesday: 1pm – 3:30pm Saturday: 10am-12:30pm.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Valentine’s Day Ceramic Workshop
Workshop Description: In this workshop we will demonstrate two different ceramic techniques giving you options on which technique you would like to try. We will work with both flat hearts as well as demonstrating how to make a 3D heart by slipping and scoring each side together to create a “puffy heart”. Sgraffito: a form of decoration made by scratching or carving through a clay surface to reveal a lower layer of a contrasting color. Slip Trailing is a process in ceramics created by squeezing lines of liquid porcelain clay to the heart shaped clay surface using a squeeze-bulb or tube applicator that we will supply. Dots, swirls, etc. – kind of like cake decorating but a lot more fun. Ceramic/Pottery experience is not required. We will take you through each step. Clay and tools will be provided. Once your piece(s) are finished, we will bisque fire them and them add a clear coat of shiny glaze to final fire them in our Glaze kiln. Allow 10 – 14 days for pick up.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Mixed Media
Mixed MediaCornelius Art Center: Studio C Feb. 26 – Apr. 1, 2024Price: $175.00 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.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand buildingCornelius Arts Center: Studio CFeb. 27 – Apr. 2, 2024Price: $175.00 Tuesdays, 10 am- 12:30pm 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.***
Drawing and Painting for Youth
Drawing & Painting for YouthCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115Feb. 28 – Apr. 3, 2024Price: $125.00 Ages 8-11 Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6 PM Instructor: Judy Kidd Students will learn how to create contour drawings, shading techniques and the relationship between positive and negative space. These skills will be incorporated to paintings specifically created on canvas. This class will enhance their hand and eye coordination, ability to replicate, and understanding of scaling. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Drawing and Painting for Youth
Drawing & Painting for YouthCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115Jan. 10 – Feb. 14, 2024Price: $125.00 Ages 8-11 Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6 PM Instructor: Judy Kidd Students will learn how to create contour drawings, shading techniques and the relationship between positive and negative space. These skills will be incorporated to paintings specifically created on canvas. This class will enhance their hand and eye coordination, ability to replicate, and understanding of scaling. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Youth: Handbuilding for Kids
Youth: Handbuilding for KidsCornelius Arts Center: Studio CApr. 16 – May 21, 2024Price: $155.00Ages 8-14 Tuesdays, 6 PM – 8 PM Instructor: Sarah Eller In this project-based class, we will focus on the basic hand-building techniques of coil and slabconstruction to create two unique, one-of-a kind vessels. We will also explore a variety of glaze and othersurface design treatments to create texture. This class is perfect for beginners or for those with moreexperience who wish to continue building their hand-building skills.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Handbuilding for Kids
Handbuilding for KidsCornelius Arts CenterFeb. 27 – Apr. 2, 2024Price: $155.00Ages 8-14 Tuesdays, 6 PM – 8 PM Instructor: Sarah Eller In this project-based class, we will focus on the basic hand-building techniques of coil and slabconstruction to create two unique, one-of-a kind vessels. We will also explore a variety of glaze and othersurface design treatments to create texture. This class is perfect for beginners or for those with moreexperience who wish to continue building their hand-building skills.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***