July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six-week period. This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward. In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elemets to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!
Recycled Glass Art
July 25, 26, and 28, 2025
In this class you’ll learn how to create a nice design, how to safely use the glass tools, and how to complete a beautiful art piece using recycled glass and a two-part epoxy.
Advanced Book Folding with CreationsByLMA
July 26th, 2025
Come out and create this cute four paws book fold for pet lovers! Keep it for yourself or gift it to a special someone. This is an advanced class for people who have some experience with Book Folding. Basics will be briefly reviewed but not a focus of the class.
Painting with the Power of Color
August 16, 2025
In this pastel workshop you’ll discover how to choose a cohesive color palette for balance. We’ll also look at how soft and muted tones can evoke specific emotions. We’ll work on creating a sense of depth and texture. And we’ll use color to create focal points by strategic placement of color to draw attention to a certain place in the artwork.
Perspective Drawing
for Artists & Sketchers – Part 1
September 2, 9, 16, 2025
Perspective Class 1: Three-week course. This class will cover the fundamentals of perspective, building your skills step by step to incorporate into your artwork and sketches.
Week 1: Introduction / 1 pt Perspective
Week 2: 1 pt Perspective / Dividing up shapes ‘X’ Method
Week 3: 1 Pt Perspective Continued / Into to 2 Pt Perspective
Urban Sketching
Spring Street Memorial Garden
September 13, 2025
Urban Sketching Memorial Garden: Learn to really see what’s right in front of you as you learn the art of quick sketching in your journal using ink and watercolors. You'll be sketching the beautiful Memorial Gardens on Spring Street in Concord, NC.
Paper Quilling
September 17, 2025
In this class rolling, coiling, pinching and shaping small strips of colored paper is used to create a cohesive three-dimensional design. This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike.
Workshop: Vibrant Landscapes in Oil and Water
September 20, 2025
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.
Visual Journaling
Come, stir your Soul
September 27, 2025
In this class you will create your own journal by altering a hardbound book and then work with an optional theme to begin your visual journey!
Urban Sketching
House on Union
September 27, 2025
Urban Sketching House on Union: Learn to really see what’s right in front of you as you learn the art of quick sketching in your journal using ink and watercolors. You'll be sketching the stunning architecture of a beautiful historic house on Union Street in Concord, NC.
Perspective Drawing
for Artists & Sketchers – Part 2
September 30, October 7, 14, 2025
Perspective Class 2: Three-week course. This class will cover the fundamentals of perspective, building your skills step by step to incorporate into your artwork and sketches.
• Week 4: 2 Pt Perspective continued from Part 1 / Leading Edge
• Week 5: Intro 3 Pt Perspective / Vertical Vanishing Points
• Week 6: Recap of all 6 weeks and putting it together / 1, 2, 3 pt perspective/ Shadows / etc.