Beginners Stained Glass

Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26

12pm - 3pm

$110
plus $45/person for
supplies. Supply fee will
be paid to instructor
on the first day of class.

​​​​This class will cover the basics in each step of the copper foiled stained glass process and provide helpful hints to improve the craftsmanship in the following areas: pattern design, transfer, glass selection, cutting techniques, breaking techniques, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing. Beginners will complete a hanging panel approximately 10” x 8”.

Class size will be limited. Not only will this hobby give hours of pleasure, but will provide something that has been created with your own hands. So, please join us if you are interested in learning how to express yourself in the beautiful
medium of stained glass. 

There may be a $20 makeup class fee for missed class.

The instructor requires everyone to wear a mask. Brenda is caregiver to her elderly parents and practices safety when working in groups.

adult

​Brenda Holt decided to try her luck in stained glass art in 1990. After 6 weeks of attending stained glass class in Charlotte, NC her instructor said to be sure not to quit her day job because stained glass art was certainly not her niche. Yes, there was evidence that there were no artistic skills in her body. Yet, she did not give up and continued to practice whenever the time allowed. But in 2001, she found herself with more time to explore these crafty abilities due to a job loss. By September of that year, she was devoting at least 20 hours each week to learn the intricacy of this art form. In 2005, Brenda began to teach stained glass classes to groups and individuals along with creating/designing stained glass panels for cabinet doors, exterior windows, gardens, signs, and ethnic art as commissioned work. Today, Brenda has quite a few stained glass pieces placed in art galleries, churches, and homes throughout the United States and is excited to pass these skills along to you!

Bead & Sip
Class

Oct. 6

6:30 - 8pm

$40

​​​​​This is a fun, positive, creative beaded bracelet making class. You will learn how to make a beaded bracelet of your choice from the instructor and then a freestyle creation of your own. We will provide a variety of gemstones, glass beads, spacers, and charms to choose from to enhance your bracelets. This is a great date night, mother and daughter bonding, or girls night out event. Come out and create a bracelet that you can wear daily and proudly state, "I made this myself!"

16+

​​I was born in New York City and reside in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. I am the owner of The Serenity Queen; our mission is to cultivate Spiritual awareness in life through products infused with positivity. Making bracelets is my creative outlet and passion. I have always been a spiritual person who has been led by how I feel in a person's presence or what emotion they gave me. Then again, my Zodiac sign is Cancer. I am a Certified Spiritual Coach. I love listening to old school rap & R n B, and Neo soul music. I look forward to teaching and seeing all of the creativity made in my classes.

Mosaic Rock Art

Oct. 7

11am - 1pm

$40

​​​​​In this class, you will learn to create a unique mosaic using a variety of media including beads, mirror, broken tile, etc. Participants may be interested in bringing their own media, which is welcome but not required. Previous experience is not necessary. Tools and materials provided by instructor and included in class fee.​

14+

I am a potter and mosaic artist and enjoy creating work that is colorful, whimsical, and unique. Using a potter’s wheel or by hand building, I create functional pottery for day-to-day use and decorative art ideal for home or living spaces. I use stained glass, tiles, beads and other found objects when creating my mosaics. I enjoy breathing new life into discarded items with colorful and one-of-a-kind mosaic designs. The pottery and mosaics I create may be found at local art shows, gift shops and galleries under my business name ‘Groovy Girl Art Studio’. Having a desire to educate and inspire others, I teach pottery and mosaic classes in area schools, community businesses and in certain settings upon request.​

Jumpstart Your Writing

Oct. 12

6 - 7:30 pm

$25

Adult

​​​​​Do you have a story to tell, but don’t know where to begin? This class, open to
writers of all genres and experience, will help. We will discuss strategies for
getting started, building momentum and maintaining a writing practice. No
matter your goals, if you have the desire to write, this class is for you.

Adult

​​A former English professor, Matthew is the author of the novel Swapping Purples for Yellows and the collection Dunbar's Folly and Other Stories, as well as a poetry chapbook. When not writing, he loves spending time with his family, cooking and listening to jazz.

Fun and Fanciful Artist Books

Saturday, Oct. 21

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

$45

Have fun learning how to create a spiral book and a secret room book with the option of making a dos-a'-dos book. Each book is made with only one sheet of paper or two sheets for the dos-a'-dos version. In addition to learning various techniques creating these artist books, you can let your imagination fly away by drawing, collaging or writing on the pages of your handmade book.
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12+

​For more than two decades, Sigrid has worked as a teaching artist in schools. She has taught numerous artist book workshops for organizations and educational institutions throughout the region.

Barn Quilt Class

Saturday, Nov. 4

11am - 3pm

$80

​​​​​​​We will paint a Barn Quilt on a weatherproof, 2’ x 2’ board. All Supplies are furnished by the instructor.
*Pre-registration (payment) required.

16+

​Carol has been teaching barn quilt painting since 2016. She has painted for over 50 years.

Jumpstart Your Writing:

Teen Edition!

November 18,

11 - 12:30 pm

$25

​​​​​Do you have the next fantasy series or Insta-Poetry collection in you but don’t
know where to begin? This class, open to teen writers of all genres and
experience will help. We will discuss strategies for getting started, building
momentum and maintaining a writing practice. No matter your goals, if you
have the desire to write, this class is for you.

Teens 14-18

​​A former English professor, Matthew is the author of the novel Swapping Purples for Yellows and the collection Dunbar's Folly and Other Stories, as well as a poetry chapbook. When not writing, he loves spending time with his family, cooking and listening to jazz.

Barn Quilt Class

Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024

11am - 3pm

$80

​​​​​​​We will paint a Barn Quilt on a weatherproof, 2’ x 2’ board. All Supplies are furnished by the instructor.
*Pre-registration (payment) required.

16+

​Carol has been teaching barn quilt painting since 2016. She has painted for over 50 years.

Calling All Artists

Are you interested in teaching art classes at the Cleveland County Arts Council in Shelby, NC?

We are looking for artists interested in teaching art to children or adults. Do you have a fun project, skill or an art form you would like to teach?

The Cleveland County Arts Council offers you the opportunity to design your own class, hours, description and yes, even the price.

The Arts Council will advertise your class on our website, newspaper, e-mails, Facebook event & posts, provide the classroom, register students and handle the financial transactions.

We’d like to offer afternoon or evening classes during the week and Saturday classes on the weekends. And summer classes to children.

If you are interested and want us to consider your class, please complete the Instructor Interest Form and submit it to the:
Cleveland Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150.

Also, please include a short biography, description of your art and teaching experience and a list of references and you telephone number.

Please contact us at the Cleveland County Arts Council with any questions. Our telephone number is 704-484-2787 or e-mail info@ccartscouncil.org