We will begin by creating a simple drawing/design on a sheet of aluminum that we will turn into a raised image. A second embossing method will also be demonstrated using metal tape. Both methods will be done on your own metal embossing sampler, which you can take home for future reference and display. Next, we … Continued
Explore the length of the beautiful greenway along the Eno River in Hillsborough. Each walk involves hands-on, and practical use of local wild, edible, and medicinal plants, and herbs. Show up ready to learn - rain, or shine. If the weather is too bad then, a shelter will be provided. Psst! You can really help … Continued
Learn Different collage techniques The steps for creating a successful collage from a photo or imagined image Create A collage to take home, using interesting papers, magazines, ribbons, colorful tape, feathers, yarn, etc. Workshop leader Nancy Ellen Walker will share a variety of collage techniques, and will demonstrate steps for creating a successful collage from … Continued
Using random texts from old books or magazines, we select words that resonate for us. These words can be used to create a prose-poem or inspirational message. We then either black out the remaining words, or use doodling to isolate our chosen words. While the Instructor will have pages with text to work on, students … Continued
If you have no prior experience in drawing, or your sketching skills are rusty and need refreshing, this set of classes on basic drawing techniques is just right for you. Intended for adults and teens ages 16 and older. The goals of this experience are (1) to observe with an artist’s eye, (2) to learn … Continued
Explore the length of the beautiful greenway along the Eno River in Hillsborough. Each walk involves hands-on, and practical use of local wild, edible, and medicinal plants, and herbs. Show up ready to learn - rain, or shine. If the weather is too bad then, a shelter will be provided. Psst! You can really help … Continued
Pastels are an inexpensive and accessible medium for both quick sketches and serious, sophisticated pieces. Chalk (soft) pastels provide brilliant color and easy application and clean up. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary to have fun and take home a pretty flower painting. The instructor will provide simple, easy to follow, guided drawing … Continued
Learn to warp the loom from scratch using a worsted weight yarn, create a variety of patterns in two colors, all on the same striped warp, and work two different finishing techniques, to produce a table mat or runner approximately 12" long (a sample weaving, showing some of the potential patterns, is at the Gallery). … Continued
Explore the length of the beautiful greenway along the Eno River in Hillsborough. Each walk involves hands-on, and practical use of local wild, edible, and medicinal plants, and herbs. Show up ready to learn - rain, or shine. If the weather is too bad then, a shelter will be provided. Psst! You can really help … Continued
Join us to learn the basics of simple stitching while making a felt critter. Call or stop by to register: 919-245-2532.