Open Life Drawing Sessions
This monitored open studio is for those who like to work from the model. Students choose their own mediums. An experienced monitor is in charge of set-ups and poses. Beginners and professionals are invited.
*Every Saturday 9-12
Drop-in
Cost: $15 per session. (Purchase 4 sessions receive and one FREE!)
**Adults only, please. Those High School students working on their portfolio may attend with written permission from their parents or guardian.
Watercolor – A Fanciful Summer
This Watercolor Class will be taught in the traditional way whereby the paper texture itself becomes an integral part of the finished painting. Artworks on Main has a new instructor added to its roster, Sandra Siepert. All levels of experience are invited to join her on Mondays through the summer.
Ages: teen thru adult
Dates: Mondays; June 21st – August 2nd.
No classes on July 5th.
Times: 1:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00 Instructor: Sandra Siepert
Cost: $130.
*Pre-register by June 16th online or call 704-664-2414.
Portrait In Oil with Gordon C James
Mr. James has been running this class for the past year and now has a strong “fan” base! Many of his students have taken this class more than once because of the charisma, the creative aura, of this instructor. He is a teacher’s teacher and NC art teachers use his classes to fulfill needed CEU credits for certification. These summer classes are shorter so that you can get to the beach quicker! Ages: teen thru adult
Dates: Tuesdays; TWO 3-week sessions;
June 15th – June 29th and July 6th – July 20th. Times: 6:00-9:00
Instructor: Gordon C. James
Cost: $100 for each 3-week session (includes model fee) *Pre-register by June 14th online or call 704-664-2414.
Concept Design for Video Games
This class will be challenging to those who dare!! Students will be creating video games from start to finish using characters, creatures, and environment. Having some drawing experience will be helpful in this fun, exciting class! Ages: 12-20
Dates: Wednesdays; June 9th – July 14th.
Times: 5:00-7:00
Instructor: Lino Azevedo Cost: $110 *Pre-register by June 8th online or call 704-664-2414
Finish Those Paintings
So you have a closet filled with unfinished paintings and you’re not about to throw them away! So finish them under the guidance of well-known artist/instructor, Paul Keysar. These are 3-hour drop-in classes, so just show up with your paintings and painting materials.
Ages: teen thru adult
Dates and Times: Wednesday, June 16th from 6:00 to 9:00; Monday, June 21st from 10:00 to 1:00; and Wednesday, July 7th from 6:00 to 9:00. Instructor: Paul Keysar
Cost: $35 per class
Pottery – All Skill Level Class
Do you want to learn how to throw your own pottery? Years ago did you take a class and want to try again? Have you developed skill and just need help with finesse?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should take this class! Instructor Julie Payne is a skilled ceramics instructor with the ability to work with all skill levels. Julie is a former production potter in Seagrove, NC, before moving to Mooresville, NC, in 2003 where she continues to work from her home studio, teaching at Mitchell Community College and now at Artworks on Main! Ages: teen thru adult
Dates: Tuesdays; June 29th – July 20th
Times: 6:00 – 9:00
Instructor: Julie Payne
Cost: $145 – includes 25-lb bag of clay, firing, and glazes
*Pre-register by June 24th online or call 704-664-2414
Intermediate Painting
Students will be encouraged to expand their focus. They will need to feel comfortable with the basics of acrylic and/or oil painting to enable them to create at the next level. The size of the paintings (miniature to very large) as well as the subject matter (landscape, still life, live models) will be explored to get the creative juices flowing!
Ages: teen thru adult
Dates: Wednesdays; June 9th – July 21st
(No class on July 7th)
Times: 1:00 – 4:00
Instructor: Lino Azevedo
Cost: $130
*Pre-register by June 8th online or call 704-664-2414
Drawing Demystified
Gordon C. James is an award-winning fine artist and illustrator. His work has been featured in International Artist Magazine and he has several children’s books to his credit. This class will break the process of drawing down into simple and manageable pieces so that you can learn to draw what you see. Working in a variety of media, including graphic, charcoal, and ink, students will learn how to use line, space, scale, and texture in order to develop accurate and exciting drawings. Students who have taken this course have markedly improved their drawing skills. Join the next session of this class to improve yours! Ages: teen thru adult
Dates: Thursdays; July 8th thru August 12th
Times: 6:00 – 9:00
Instructor: Gordon C. James
Cost: $130
*Pre-register by July 1st online or call 704-664-2414
Pastel Workshop for Children
Your child will learn the basic use and technique of the pastel medium. Pastels have been a favorite of artists and have been used for centuries.
Instructor: Janine Yordy
For ages 3-5: Friday June 25th 9-10am
Cost: $25
Ages 6-9: Friday June 25th 10-12am
Cost: $40
Introduction to Oil
Always wanted to try oil painting, but not sure where to start? Have some experience with oils, but want to learn more? Please join us as we take an in-depth look at each stage of completing an oil painting. Paul Keysar will demonstrate how to apply paints to the palette, prepare and tone the canvas, understand what makes a good composition, and paint in several stages to complete your work of art. You will also learn about values, mixing colors, and perspective. Paul provides individual attention to each student at his or her level of ability. All skill levels welcome. Ages: 16 thru adult
Dates: Mondays; July 12th thru August 16th
Times: 10:00 – 12:30
Instructor: Paul Keysar
Cost: $130
*Pre-register by July 7th online or call 704-664-2414
Drawing 101
Choose your own medium for this drawing class. Select from crayon, color pencil, pencil, charcoal, watercolor pencils, or pastels to discover and develop basic techniques to draw what you see. Learn to use lines, shading, contouring, and other fundamentals under the guidance of Lino Azevedo. This is a serious class taught with a sense of humor!
Ages: 16-Adult
Dates: Thursdays; 6/24, 7/1, 7/15, 7/22
(no class on 7/8)
Times: 12:30-3:30
Instructor: Lino Azevedo Cost: $110
*Pre-register by June 21st online or call 704-664-2414
Acrylic Abstract Painting
This creative and energizing class will cover a different theme each week. Instructor, Lee Ann Harrison, will discuss how to paint large scale; how to find your inspiration, and exploring creativity and techniques in abstract painting. She will guide the student through approaches to composition, to the mixed media genre, demonstrate and discuss brushstrokes and texture, while sparking the imagination by painting to poetry and music. Lots of individual attention! This is a fun, energetic class designed for all skill levels. Acrylic medium preferred, but open to other mediums. Material Supply List provided upon enrollment.
Ages: 16 thru adult
Dates: Wednesdays; Series 1: June 23rd thru July 14th and Series 2: July 28th thru August 18th.
Times: 6:00 – 9:00
Instructor: Lee Ann Harrison
Cost: $130 for each Series
Pre-register by June 18th online or call 704-664-2414
‘Rumors’ Acrylic Painting Workshop
This is not your run of the mill workshop. Each artist will be working on a 24 x 36 canvas under the guidance of Lee Ann Harrison. She will use many techniques to inspire participants to create unusual abstract pieces of art. Bring a bottle of wine, materials and willingness to work with your fellow artist. Call to reserve your canvas.
Date: Friday, June 25th
Time: 6-9
Cost: $25 ***fee does not include cost of canvas.
