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Upcoming Meetings/Free Demonstrations
Free Demo
You’re invited to Cabarrus Art Guild’s Free Demo
Gelli Printing
When: Sunday June 11, 2023
Time: 2pm
Where: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios,223 Crowell Drive NW Concord (Enter via Kerr Street entrance, glass double doors, lower lever)
Cost: Free and open to the public
Please arrive on time so as not to interrupt the speaker’s presentation.
Time: 2pm
Where: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios,223 Crowell Drive NW Concord (Enter via Kerr Street entrance, glass double doors, lower lever)
Cost: Free and open to the public
Please arrive on time so as not to interrupt the speaker’s presentation.
Beth Taft will introduce you to Gelli Printing and the various tools to help make your own expressive art.
WHAT IS GELLI PRINTING?
Gelli printing is a relatively new form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color on paper or fabric. Mono printing is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once.
Beth will lead us through a demonstration showing us tools and techniques to create cards, art journals and more. She will share the fun of using various mark-making tools you may have around the house or purchased stencils to create one-of-a-kind looks. Those who make collages or art journals will find this technique just what they were looking for that completely unique look.
Depending on the volume of visitors and if time allows, there may be the opportunity to try the printing process yourself!
Beth Taft is a local artist who has mainly created art in watercolor, oils, and pastel mediums.
She taught middle-school art for 10 years. Beth has a been featured in many galleries and has won countless ribbons and awards. She loves printing, making journals and plein air painting.
See her art on artbyelizabethtaft.com
WHAT IS GELLI PRINTING?
Gelli printing is a relatively new form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color on paper or fabric. Mono printing is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once.
Beth will lead us through a demonstration showing us tools and techniques to create cards, art journals and more. She will share the fun of using various mark-making tools you may have around the house or purchased stencils to create one-of-a-kind looks. Those who make collages or art journals will find this technique just what they were looking for that completely unique look.
Depending on the volume of visitors and if time allows, there may be the opportunity to try the printing process yourself!
Beth Taft is a local artist who has mainly created art in watercolor, oils, and pastel mediums.
She taught middle-school art for 10 years. Beth has a been featured in many galleries and has won countless ribbons and awards. She loves printing, making journals and plein air painting.
See her art on artbyelizabethtaft.com
Budding Young Artists
For several years, The Cabarrus Art Guild has been honored to participate in the Cabarrus County Youth Art Month. Students (through their teachers) from throughout the county submitted artwork to be evaluated for a judged award event. Along with The Cabarrus Arts Council (Outstanding Artists Awards), Cabarrus County Schools (Grade Level Excellence Awards), and the Cabarrus County Superintendent (Choice Awards), The Guild presented awards to students K - 5th Grade, called the Budding Young Artists Awards.
The Guild has been thrilled to be a part of this ceremony, recognition and support of budding artists which is integral to the future of art here and around the globe.
Thank you to our Chair, Carol Vuchnich, and our panel of judges for your time and efforts to help make this event a success. Congratulations to all who submitted their work and Bravo to those who won awards.
The Guild has been thrilled to be a part of this ceremony, recognition and support of budding artists which is integral to the future of art here and around the globe.
Thank you to our Chair, Carol Vuchnich, and our panel of judges for your time and efforts to help make this event a success. Congratulations to all who submitted their work and Bravo to those who won awards.
Plein Air with the CAG (FREE)
Has the idea or the fun of Plein Air ever fascinated you? Well first off, to explain, Plein air is a French term meaning, “denoting or in the manner of a 19th-century style of painting outdoors, or with a strong sense of the open air, that became a central feature of French impressionism.” Some famous Plein air painters were amongst the most impressive painters from history including Monet, Homer and Sargent.
Within the Cabarrus Art Guild, a group of Plein air painters have banded together to enjoy the lovely North Carolina Piedmont and surrounding sites via Plein air. They have named themselves, “Dusty Road Painters” and meet to explore the indoors (inclement weather) and outdoors that offer countless opportunities to express one’s artistic curiosity and passion.
Have questions or interested in joining this free group of adventurous artists? Reach out to Plein Air Chair, O’Lynda Walker at olynda.walker@gmail.com.
Within the Cabarrus Art Guild, a group of Plein air painters have banded together to enjoy the lovely North Carolina Piedmont and surrounding sites via Plein air. They have named themselves, “Dusty Road Painters” and meet to explore the indoors (inclement weather) and outdoors that offer countless opportunities to express one’s artistic curiosity and passion.
Have questions or interested in joining this free group of adventurous artists? Reach out to Plein Air Chair, O’Lynda Walker at olynda.walker@gmail.com.
NEWS
Artwalk on Union
The Cabarrus Art Guild is proud to announce our participation in the Art Walk on Union, and event held by the Cabarrus Arts Council
Saturday June 24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come by and visit the Cabarrus Art Guild tent and enjoy our member’s art.
Held in Downtown Concord, NC, the Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork.
An extension of our past art walks, Art Walk on Union features:
For more information on this event, please go to https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/community/art-walk
Weather permitting (no rain date).
Saturday June 24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come by and visit the Cabarrus Art Guild tent and enjoy our member’s art.
Held in Downtown Concord, NC, the Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork.
An extension of our past art walks, Art Walk on Union features:
- live music
- food trucks
- local brews & wines
- plus, participation from local galleries and numerous
shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord.
For more information on this event, please go to https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/community/art-walk
Weather permitting (no rain date).
The Guild Showcases Their Art in the Greenway Gallery
ClearWater Arts Center and Studios (our base of operations) offered the Cabarrus Art Guild an opportunity to hang our art in the Greenway Gallery. All sorts of art are on display, oils, acrylics, recycled glass… you name it.
Next time you are in the area (drop-in hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12:00 - 5:00pm. For all other times, please call to schedule an appointment. ClearWater staff is available by phone (704.920.6600).
Or stop by on a Tuesday (our group meets there 10am-3pm) and take a look!
Next time you are in the area (drop-in hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12:00 - 5:00pm. For all other times, please call to schedule an appointment. ClearWater staff is available by phone (704.920.6600).
Or stop by on a Tuesday (our group meets there 10am-3pm) and take a look!
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This organization is supported by a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and the Cabarrus Arts Council.
