Below is a list of classes being offered by Cabarrus Art Guild.
Classes and Workshops
Silver Jewelry Taster Workshop
Instructor: Susann Tobelman
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00a - 2:00pm
Class Cost*: $60 (members) $65 (non-members)
Materials Cost: $30 Your fee covers: .999 Fine Silver Metal Clay, consumables, one surgical stainless steel chain (18” or 24”) and one stainless steel jump ring.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to Susan Tobelman at [email protected]
Payment Method: Instructor will provide details to pay by Zelle, Venmo or Paypal (friends and family only) at time of registration.
Students will need to submit the non-refundable materials cost of $30 at time of registration. This is used to purchase your metal clay after you have registered for the workshop. I do not carry metal clay stock. Once you have registered, I will send you the info you need for submitting your payment.
Class Details: Minimum 3, Maximum 6 Ages 18+
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00a - 2:00pm
Class Cost*: $60 (members) $65 (non-members)
Materials Cost: $30 Your fee covers: .999 Fine Silver Metal Clay, consumables, one surgical stainless steel chain (18” or 24”) and one stainless steel jump ring.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to Susan Tobelman at [email protected]
Payment Method: Instructor will provide details to pay by Zelle, Venmo or Paypal (friends and family only) at time of registration.
Students will need to submit the non-refundable materials cost of $30 at time of registration. This is used to purchase your metal clay after you have registered for the workshop. I do not carry metal clay stock. Once you have registered, I will send you the info you need for submitting your payment.
Class Details: Minimum 3, Maximum 6 Ages 18+
Description:
Metal Clay is a unique art medium that allows anyone to create beautiful real silver jewelry without metalsmithing experience. Thanks to its malleable consistency, metal clay can be cut, textured, carved, molded, hammered and much more. The pieces you create make wonderful gifts!
But what is Metal Clay? It is refined silver particles mixed with an organic binder and water creating a clay like consistency. It can be torch fired and kiln fired. During the firing process, the water and binder burn out and the silver particles melt together (called sintering) leaving you with solid silver.
In this introduction to metal clay workshop I will provide guided, hands-on instruction. I keep my workshops small so you get the one on one attention you need to be successful.
During our time together, you will learn the following basic metal clay techniques: how to properly roll out your clay in an even thickness, cutting your clay using a template, texturing using texture mats or free hand, joining 2 pieces of clay, and refining your dry clay to remove any sharp or rough areas. You will observe the burnout and sintering process while I torch fire your piece. Yes, there will be a bit of fire that is safe and contained. Finally you will experience the magic of metal clay as you finish your piece by polishing and attaching a jump ring and chain to complete your own piece of solid Fine Silver wearable art.
No experience needed!
Susan Tobelman is the creative force behind Energy & Ore Custom Jewelry in Mint Hill, NC, where she has been crafting distinctive metal clay jewelry for over six years. With both a Techniques and Teaching Certification in precious metal clay, Susan combines her technical expertise with a deep passion for design. She offers a range of unique, personalized pieces that reflect her clients' individual stories and emotions. In addition to running her jewelry business, Susan is dedicated to sharing her knowledge through beginner metal clay workshops in her local area and virtual classes, helping others discover the artistry and joy of silver jewelry making.
Metal Clay is a unique art medium that allows anyone to create beautiful real silver jewelry without metalsmithing experience. Thanks to its malleable consistency, metal clay can be cut, textured, carved, molded, hammered and much more. The pieces you create make wonderful gifts!
But what is Metal Clay? It is refined silver particles mixed with an organic binder and water creating a clay like consistency. It can be torch fired and kiln fired. During the firing process, the water and binder burn out and the silver particles melt together (called sintering) leaving you with solid silver.
In this introduction to metal clay workshop I will provide guided, hands-on instruction. I keep my workshops small so you get the one on one attention you need to be successful.
During our time together, you will learn the following basic metal clay techniques: how to properly roll out your clay in an even thickness, cutting your clay using a template, texturing using texture mats or free hand, joining 2 pieces of clay, and refining your dry clay to remove any sharp or rough areas. You will observe the burnout and sintering process while I torch fire your piece. Yes, there will be a bit of fire that is safe and contained. Finally you will experience the magic of metal clay as you finish your piece by polishing and attaching a jump ring and chain to complete your own piece of solid Fine Silver wearable art.
No experience needed!
Susan Tobelman is the creative force behind Energy & Ore Custom Jewelry in Mint Hill, NC, where she has been crafting distinctive metal clay jewelry for over six years. With both a Techniques and Teaching Certification in precious metal clay, Susan combines her technical expertise with a deep passion for design. She offers a range of unique, personalized pieces that reflect her clients' individual stories and emotions. In addition to running her jewelry business, Susan is dedicated to sharing her knowledge through beginner metal clay workshops in her local area and virtual classes, helping others discover the artistry and joy of silver jewelry making.
Creative Melodies – Music Box
Instructor: Linda Harris
Date: Saturday November 9th
Time: 10:00 – 2:00 Bring Lunch!
Class Cost*: $45 members / $50 non-members, plus cost of kit
Materials Cost: $25, kit that has everything you need to complete your project. Includes: musical implement and box, acrylic paint, felt, beads, needles and patterns. Linda will bring some basic tools (glue, scissors, etc ) but feel free to bring your own.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to Linda Harris at [email protected]
Payment Method: Instructor will provide details to pay by check, PayPal or Venmo at time of registration
Class Details: open to teens and up
Date: Saturday November 9th
Time: 10:00 – 2:00 Bring Lunch!
Class Cost*: $45 members / $50 non-members, plus cost of kit
Materials Cost: $25, kit that has everything you need to complete your project. Includes: musical implement and box, acrylic paint, felt, beads, needles and patterns. Linda will bring some basic tools (glue, scissors, etc ) but feel free to bring your own.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to Linda Harris at [email protected]
Payment Method: Instructor will provide details to pay by check, PayPal or Venmo at time of registration
Class Details: open to teens and up
Details:
Come join us in making a fun, whimsical music box, yours to treasure or as a unique gift for someone special. You will be provided with a kit that includes all you need to create a music box including the musical component and decorative embellishments. Have fun painting, cutting and with a few easy stitches you will develop your own musical creation.
The instructor will assist you through each step of the process offering individual help as needed. You’ll also receive written instructions to ensure that you can complete both the basic design and your enhancements.
Linda has extensive experience in a variety of art forms. She has a passion for creating art with repurposed materials and has created a number of award-winning musical creations. Linda shines in her new love of Assemblage Art taking lost, found, vintage, used and discarded items and repurposing them into an art form.
Come join us in making a fun, whimsical music box, yours to treasure or as a unique gift for someone special. You will be provided with a kit that includes all you need to create a music box including the musical component and decorative embellishments. Have fun painting, cutting and with a few easy stitches you will develop your own musical creation.
The instructor will assist you through each step of the process offering individual help as needed. You’ll also receive written instructions to ensure that you can complete both the basic design and your enhancements.
Linda has extensive experience in a variety of art forms. She has a passion for creating art with repurposed materials and has created a number of award-winning musical creations. Linda shines in her new love of Assemblage Art taking lost, found, vintage, used and discarded items and repurposing them into an art form.
Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series
Instructor: Linda Griffin
Date: Thursday evenings, six weeks -January and February 2025
Jan. 9, 2025,
Jan. 16,
Jan. 23,
Jan. 30,
Feb. 6,
Feb.13
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Class Cost*: CAG Members $130 for the six-week series / Non-members $150 for the six-week series
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at [email protected] . Registrations will be accepted through Dec. 28th.
Payment Method: Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly. Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.
Class: class size varies between 8 to 12 people; students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult
Date: Thursday evenings, six weeks -January and February 2025
Jan. 9, 2025,
Jan. 16,
Jan. 23,
Jan. 30,
Feb. 6,
Feb.13
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Class Cost*: CAG Members $130 for the six-week series / Non-members $150 for the six-week series
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at [email protected] . Registrations will be accepted through Dec. 28th.
Payment Method: Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly. Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.
Class: class size varies between 8 to 12 people; students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult
Details:
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 elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!
Please begin to gather CLEAR photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees, etc. It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows. We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.
Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.
Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class. This is an intermediate class. We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.
Linda began her art career painting commissioned oil portraits of Victorian Bed and Breakfasts in and around the Cape May, NJ area. These were very tight, realistic rendering requiring months to complete. Then she discovered the joys and terrors of watercolor with all of its rules and freedoms! As her experience grew, she became more aggressive with strong color transitions and unusual combinations while working in a representational manner.
To see Linda’s work visit her website at lindagriffin.com
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 elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!
Please begin to gather CLEAR photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees, etc. It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows. We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.
Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.
Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class. This is an intermediate class. We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.
Linda began her art career painting commissioned oil portraits of Victorian Bed and Breakfasts in and around the Cape May, NJ area. These were very tight, realistic rendering requiring months to complete. Then she discovered the joys and terrors of watercolor with all of its rules and freedoms! As her experience grew, she became more aggressive with strong color transitions and unusual combinations while working in a representational manner.
To see Linda’s work visit her website at lindagriffin.com
Intro to Book Folding with CreationsByLMA
Instructor: LeAnn Ashley
Date: Feb 1st, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Class Cost*: $35 CAG members, $40 non-members
Materials Cost: $7
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to [email protected]
Payment Method: Venmo or CashApp instructions will be provided at time of registration
Class Details: 12 years of age and up. Minimum of 6 participants with a maximum of 10 people.
Date: Feb 1st, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Class Cost*: $35 CAG members, $40 non-members
Materials Cost: $7
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to [email protected]
Payment Method: Venmo or CashApp instructions will be provided at time of registration
Class Details: 12 years of age and up. Minimum of 6 participants with a maximum of 10 people.
Come out and create this beautiful heart book fold just in time for Valentine’s Day! Keep it for yourself or give it to a special someone on that special day. This is a beginner introductory class for learning the basics of Book Folding. No experience required!
You will learn how to center your project in your book before beginning to fold. After a little simple math, you will use a ruler and pencil to measure, mark and fold the pages of your book to create a beautiful heart as pictured,
I will provide the books, patterns, rulers and pencils that will be yours to take home after the class.
Bring your reading glasses if you need their help with reading the ruler! Also feel free to bring a snack if you need a little break during class.
After this class, you should be able to pick up any simple measure, mark and fold pattern to successfully create a work of art.
LeAnn has been creating folded book art since she discovered the process during the pandemic. Her journey started with this same heart and a pile of books on her dining room table that were to go to a fall festival that was canceled. After a few YouTube videos, some used and unloved books got a new lease on life. LeAnn has gone on to master much more detailed art work over the last few years. She is excited to share her love of the art with all of you.
You will learn how to center your project in your book before beginning to fold. After a little simple math, you will use a ruler and pencil to measure, mark and fold the pages of your book to create a beautiful heart as pictured,
I will provide the books, patterns, rulers and pencils that will be yours to take home after the class.
Bring your reading glasses if you need their help with reading the ruler! Also feel free to bring a snack if you need a little break during class.
After this class, you should be able to pick up any simple measure, mark and fold pattern to successfully create a work of art.
LeAnn has been creating folded book art since she discovered the process during the pandemic. Her journey started with this same heart and a pile of books on her dining room table that were to go to a fall festival that was canceled. After a few YouTube videos, some used and unloved books got a new lease on life. LeAnn has gone on to master much more detailed art work over the last few years. She is excited to share her love of the art with all of you.
*Refunds: No class fee refunds unless the instructor cancels the workshop.
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.
