Roses/Poppies

(Acrylic)

Thursday June 13th,

5:30-8:30pm

$35 Adult

Learn how to paint beautiful Roses and Poppies in acrylic. Instruction and pattern included. This class will teach the process and techniques used to create these beautiful flowers, which can then be applied to future paintings. Join us for a great learning experience.

Adult 18+

Painting has always been a part of my life since I was six or seven. I have been teaching acrylic and oil classes since 2000. My classes include fundamentals like brush strokes, brush identification and usage, terminology (dry brushing, skimming, washes, layering, etc.), color mixing, base coating, layering, and various methods of painting with acrylics and oils. These methods include Jerry Yarnell’s wet pallet technique for acrylics, Bob Ross’ wet on wet technique for oils, and Gary Jenkins’ technique for flowers in oils.

Poppies

(Oil)

Saturday June 22nd,

10am-1pm

$35 Adult

Learn how to paint a basic Poppy with leaves using oil paints. This class will also cover instruction for blending background colors. This will be an excellent beginner class for anyone who has ever wanted to try oil painting, but is meant for students of all skill levels. Join us for a fun Saturday with your friends and learn a new, creative talent.

Adult 18+

Painting has always been a part of my life since I was six or seven. I have been teaching acrylic and oil classes since 2000. My classes include fundamentals like brush strokes, brush identification and usage, terminology (dry brushing, skimming, washes, layering, etc.), color mixing, base coating, layering, and various methods of painting with acrylics and oils. These methods include Jerry Yarnell’s wet pallet technique for acrylics, Bob Ross’ wet on wet technique for oils, and Gary Jenkins’ technique for flowers in oils.

Paint & Sip
Lighthouse at Dusk

July 16th,
6pm-8pm

$35 Adult

Guiding ships through the water! Join us for an evening painting session where you can create your own masterpiece in just a couple hours! Worried you don't have any experience painting? We will teach you stroke-by- stroke how to get the painting you desire. Whether you are looking for a fun night out with your friends or just trying to find your creative side, we can make it happen.

Adult

Megan Hoyle Allen grew up in Shelby, NC before attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. She now is entering her third year of teaching Elementary Art and is serving Jefferson Elementary and James Love Elementary in Shelby. Besides art, her favorite hobbies are sports (volleyball and softball especially) and going to the lake or pool with friends and family.

Paint & Sip
Dripping Moon

August 20th,
6pm-8pm

$35 Adult

A night of dreamlike wonder! Join us for an evening painting session where you can create your own masterpiece in just a couple hours! Worried you don't have any experience painting? We will teach you stroke-by- stroke how to get the painting you desire. Whether you are looking for a fun night out with your friends or just trying to find your creative side, we can make it happen.

Adult

Megan Hoyle Allen grew up in Shelby, NC before attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. She now is entering her third year of teaching Elementary Art and is serving Jefferson Elementary and James Love Elementary in Shelby. Besides art, her favorite hobbies are sports (volleyball and softball especially) and going to the lake or pool with friends and family.

Beaded Dangle
Earring Class

August 24th,
10am-Noon

$40 Adult

Join me for a Saturday jewelry class where each student will leave with a totally unique pair of beaded earrings and skills that you can use to make more jewelry of your own! No experience needed. *Pictures are for style reference, the beads provided in class will allow each participant to choose their own colors for a one of a kind pair of earrings.

Adult

About the teacher - Violet is a Shelby High School and Appalachain State University Graduate who has been the Marketing Coordinator at the Cleveland County Arts Council for 14 years. "My love for jewelry making began in College when I took silversmith classes, I've been making, teaching and selling jewelry ever since."

Group Drawing and Painting Sessions

Please call the Arts Council to Set Up Times
704-484-2787

Group: $25 per session per person or $70 for three sessions

Having difficulty fine tuning your 2D artwork? Want to create clear colors instead of muddy colors in your watercolor or acrylic paintings? Stumped by not knowing how to clean up a glaring watercolor mistake? Do you want to bump up your drawing skills with better shading, directional lighting, perspective and figure drawing?

Steven Greenway will help you improve your skills in small group sessions. These special instructive classes are held at the Cleveland County Arts Council by appointment only.

Sessions are 1 ½ hours long with individual instruction.
These sessions are intended for serious minded artists interested in
kick-starting their art career.

Adult

Steven Greenway has his MFA from the Otis Art Institute. His experience includes book illustrations, graphic design, teaching, and private art instruction.  He was employed as  the art director for Clyde A Short and McDowell Technical Community College.