Classes and Workshops
Classes and Workshops
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Below is a list of classes being offered by Cabarrus Art Guild.
Below is a list of classes being offered by Cabarrus Art Guild.
Surface Pattern Design in Procreate
December 6, 2025
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your artwork on products like fabric, wallpaper, stationery, or home décor? Surface pattern design is the skill that makes it possible—using only your iPad and Procreate.
Lotus Bloom in Watercolor
January 24, 2026
A class for beginners or those that want to enhance their skills. You will work with Ida to create a lotus painting that is worthy of framing. Ida helps students find a space to slow down, breathe deep, and let the watercolors guide them.
Vibrant Landscapes in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor
February 7, 2026
In this hands on workshop, you’ll explore techniques to make your landscape vibrant and full of energy. Whether you’re working in watercolors, acrylics or oils, you’ll learn how to use color to set the mood, capture light and add depth to your work. Lucy will guide you step-by-step, starting with a demonstration that shows you how to create dynamic compositions that stand out.
Mermaid Garden – Fabric Book
Two Classes - Feb 12 and Feb 19, 2026
Explore this underwater “Mermaid Garden” with Susan as you learn many embellishing techniques and hand embroidery techniques. There will be appliqué with hand embroidery finishes and 3-D stitches to create textures for each page of your fabric book. Stamping on fabric for a design which will be stitched and highlighted using Crayons! The First class will focus on the Mermaid Tail cover page. And the second class will focus on the underwater scene with fish and seaweed, beading and more!
Pastel Beginnings and Beyond
March 7, 2025
Whether you’re new to the amazing medium of soft pastel (not oil pastel), or you’d like to experiment with more creative techniques in pastel, this is the workshop for you!
For artists new to the medium you’ll learn about the best materials and methods to get you up to speed to creating successful paintings.
For those artists who have experience in pastel, you’ll get try other art media that compliment pastel, and new exciting ways to use them to express your artistic ideas.
Create a Goldfinch Needle Felted Fiber Painting
March 14, 2026
Irene will be conducting a morning and an afternoon class in needle felting. The morning will focus on creating a 2D painting of a goldfinch in a flower garden. In the afternoon, people will be creating a 3D otter, truly a playful creature.
Create a 3D Needle Felted Otter
March 14, 2026
Irene will be conducting a morning and an afternoon class in needle felting. The morning will focus on creating a 2D painting of a goldfinch in a flower garden. In the afternoon, people will be creating a 3D otter, truly a playful creature.
Spring Blooms: A Colored Pencil Workshop
March 21, 2026
Join artist Lisa Albinus for a three-hour colored pencil workshop focused on creating a soft spring floral in pinks, creams, and greens. Students will work from a provided line drawing, learning layering and blending techniques to bring their flower to life. This class is designed to build confidence with colored pencils without requiring a large supply list or advanced drawing skills. All levels are welcome.
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.
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