Classes

Acrylic Painting Class

March 6, 11am - 1pm

Students will choose between two class designs, arrive to a pre-traced 11x14 canvas, all paints, apron, water cups, brushes, and palette. After enjoying a step by step instruction, they will take home their completed masterpiece! Beginner friendly and fun environment! Open to all adults and children age 12+.

Call 704-484-2787 to register today!

Time of Class: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Cost: $40 per participant

Meet instructor Anitra Morrison: Anitra is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a pastor's wife for 25 years. Now, a caregiver to her husband with ALS. An avid crafter and entrepreneur, Anitra does bookkeeping, permanent jewelry, is a health and wellness advocate and teaches mixed media art classes such as canvas, wood, ceramic, and resin.

Beginners Copper Foiled Stained Glass

4 Class Session Options

Class 1: March 5, 12, 19, 26 (12pm - 3pm) (PayPal)

Class 2: March 8, 15, 22, 29 (12pm - 3pm) (Paypal)

Class 3: April 2, 9, 16, 23 (12pm - 3pm) (PayPal)

Class 4: April 5, 12, 26 (11am - 3pm) (PayPal)

Students will learn to cut glass, copper foil the cut glass and solder, and create a frame around their design. The end result will be a beautiful, 10x7 stained glass panel. The instructor will provide the pattern, tools, and equipment. The class is open to the beginner with no experience with stained glass and anyone who has taken classes before. All are welcome!

Supplies to bring: Safety glasses, apron, wear closed-toed shoes

Cost: $135 total per person + $50 supply fee to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class.

Call 704-484-2787 to register today!

Meet the instructor: 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!

Colorful Paste Paper Class

March 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Moving assorted household gadgets in a variety of patterns across paper covered with wet rice paste, we will design colorful paste paper for use as book covers, collages, gift wrap, and more.

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

Cost: $40 to register

Supplies to bring:
Wear old clothes and/or an apron, Paste papers will be wet, so plan to bring a protective cover (a trash bag, plastic table cloth, newspaper, etc.. for your vehicle to transport your creations home.

Ages - Adults and children 12+

Date: February 22

Time: 10am - 12pm

LOCATION:
Cleveland County Arts Council
111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Jewelry Making 101

April 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Participants will learn the basics of jewelry making as the instructor walks them through making a bracelet and a pair of earrings to take home. Participants will have 3 design options to choose from. All materials will be provided. Call 704-484-2787 to register today!

Meet the instructor, Lydia Sargent! Lydia was born in Gastonia and has lived there her entire life. After graduating from UNCG in 1973, she taught third and fourth grade in Gaston County for 34 years. After retiring in 2008, Lydia continued working in the school system as an interim and substitute teacher. She also worked at Gaston College for 5 years as a GED Examiner. Lydia's interest in jewelry led her to taking classes at Michael’s on jewelry making. She has continued to learn the art of jewelry making and has given away many pieces of jewelry to family and friends. Lydia finds it very enjoyable to create something of beauty for people to wear. You can find Lydia’s work displayed at the Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain, Wild and Whimsey in Gastonia, and coming soon to the Cleveland County Arts Council. In addition, Lydia has also been commissioned to make a necklace, bracelet, and earrings for the State President of Alpha DeltaKappa.

Barn Quilt Painting Class

May 24, 11am - 3pm

We will paint a beautiful Barn Quilt, design of your choice, on a weatherproof, 2’ x 2’ board. Perfect decoration for your home or to give as a gift!
All Supplies are furnished by the instructor.

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

Cost: $85 includes all supplies
What to Bring:
Wear old clothes, bring an empty jar (with lid) to take home varnish.

Pre-registration (payment) required.

Ages - Adult 16+
Date: May 24
TIME: 11am-3pm

LOCATION:
Cleveland County Arts Council
111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150