New Year, New Hobby: Paper Making Workshop
New Year, New Hobby: Linocut/Print Your Own Tote Age: 17+ Day: Saturday Date: February 13, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Marquia Humphries Description: Transform recycled materials into beautiful handmade paper. Participants will learn the papermaking process from pulp to finished sheet, exploring texture, color, and decorative additions along the way. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Colored Pencil: Building Form, Value & Light
Colored Pencil: Building Form, Value & Light Age: 17+ Day: Thursday Dates: April 22 – May 27, 2027 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Lisa Albinus Description: Have you ever finished a colored pencil drawing and felt that something was flat, even though the colors were right? The answer is almost always value!! (Hint: value relationships matter more than exact color selection, and once you can see them, your drawings will start to look solid.) Over six weeks, we will build the skills that give a subject weight and light: controlling value in pale subjects, building form, and rendering both transparent and opaque surfaces. Every class begins with a demonstration and moves straight into practice on paper, so new skills go from instruction into your drawing before you leave. No prior experience is required (I will bring everyone up to speed each week!), and experienced colored pencil artists will find plenty to sharpen! You will leave with a working method for building form in colored pencil that you can apply to anything you draw. 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: Jan 14 – Feb 18 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.
Intermediate Hand Building: Surface Design and Texture
Intermediate Hand Building: Surface Design and Texture Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Dates: March 3 – April 7 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 Wheel Throwing
Beginner Wheel Throwing Age: 16+ Day: Tuesday Dates: April 20 – May 25 Time: 10:30AM-1:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room Instructor: Danielle Carelock Description: Beginning wheel throwing is the perfect class for anyone interested in learning the basic of pottery or anyone who wants to continue developing their skills. Students will be taught all of the fundamentals to working with clay in this hands-on class. Instruction will cover essential wheel-throwing techniques and learn how to create forms such as cups, bowls, and mugs. Students will be taught how to trim their work, add simple handles, and the process of glazing their final work. In addition to wheel work, the course will introduce basic studio practices, clay handling, tool use, and ceramic terminology. Students will gain an understanding of the complete pottery-making process, from wet clay to finished fired pieces. By the end of the class, students will have developed foundational wheel-throwing skills, increased confidence working with clay, and completed several functional ceramic pieces while building a strong base for future ceramics study. 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: May 28 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.
Spring Planters – Hand Build
Spring Planters – Hand Build Age: 16+ Day: Saturday Dates: March 13, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Sarah Eller 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 hand-built ceramic planter adorned with beautiful floral details. You’ll learn basic hand-building techniques and explore ways to add flowers, leaves, and other spring-inspired decorations to make your planter uniquely yours. Perfect for displaying your favorite succulent, herb, or small houseplant, your finished piece will bring a touch of handmade charm to any space. 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 paint your planter with a selection of colors or 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 floral masterpiece. Please allow approximately 4 weeks after the workshop to receive an email with information about picking up your finished planter. Welcome the season with creativity, fresh inspiration, and a handmade floral planter that’s perfect for showcasing your favorite spring greenery. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Berry Baskets – Hand Build
Berry Baskets – Hand Build Age: 16+ Day: Saturday Dates: May 15, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Ashley Heredia 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 berry basket using clay slabs. You’ll learn basic hand-building techniques as you construct a functional berry basket perfect for rinsing and serving fresh strawberries, blueberries, and other seasonal favorites. Add your own creative touches with decorative textures, patterns, and spring-inspired details to make your basket 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 paint your berry basket with a selection of colors or 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 berry basket. 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 berry basket that’s perfect for enjoying spring’s harvest in style. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Date Night Series: Moon Lamp
Date Night Series: Moon Lamp Age: 17+ Day: Friday Date: February 19, 2027 Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Marquia Humphries Description: Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
New Year, New Hobby: Cyanotype
New Year, New Hobby: Cyanotype Age: 17+ Day: Saturday Date: May 8, 2027 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus Room: Classroom 115 Instructor: Dominique Description: Experiment with one of photogrpahy’s oldest processes to create vibrant and unique prints. Using found objects and natural materials, participants will learn walk away with one-of-a-kind artwork made in collaboration with the sun! Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.