Workshops
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Watercolor for Beginners (10/12, 10/19, 10/26 & 11/2) —FULL
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Creepy Curiosity Cabinet (10/29)
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Chunky Blanket (11/12) —FULL
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Chunky Blanket (11/19) —NEW!
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Needle Felted Snowman (12/11)
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When you successfully register for a workshop, a receipt for your purchase will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a receipt, your registration is NOT confirmed. Please contact us.
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All workshop participants are required to show proof of Covid vaccination or a valid exemption. Anyone with a valid exemption will be required to wear a mask.
Watercolor for Beginners (FULL)
Date: Wednesdays, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 & 11/2
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $144 (Members), $160 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Terrilynn Dubreuil
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials & Tools Needed: List of Materials and Tools for Watercolor for Beginners
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This workshop is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us.
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This class is appropriate for absolute beginners and women who have already taken a beginning watercolor class. If you already have some experience with watercolor, Terrilynn will help you take your skills to the next level.
Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or are looking to refresh your watercolor skills, veteran artist and instructor Terrilynn Dubreuil will teach you everything you need to jump into—or jump back into—this relaxing medium!
In this explorative, four-week course, you’ll learn basic watercolor concepts, including paintbrush usage, color theory, color mixing, color application, composition, and other watercolor approaches and techniques. You’ll reference simple photos to practice your new skills and, over time, begin to develop or hone your unique painting style! The class will include informal critiques for greater learning and understanding.
No previous drawing or painting experience necessary!
Creepy Curiosity Cabinet
Date: Saturday, 10/29
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $74 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kate Corcoran
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied, including a range of cabinets (old kitchen drawers, printer’s trays, small hanging cabinets) and “creepy” objects. You are also encouraged to bring your own creepy miniatures or other art supplies if you have them.
Halloween can be just as much fun for adults as it is for children—especially if you find creepy things fun to play with! Indulge your dark side this Halloween weekend by creating a creepy curiosity cabinet!
Curiosity cabinets were pieces of furniture or entire rooms where 19th century people displayed items they had collected in their travels or scientific investigations. These Victorians also had a fascination with the morbid and peculiar juxtapositions of people, animals, and things.
In this frighteningly fun workshop, mixed media artist Kate Corcoran will show you how to create a miniature curiosity cabinet that you can pull out each October or display all year round. In the process, you’ll learn how to compose, layer, and adhere mixed media materials: skills that you can apply to all mixed media projects!
Chunky Blanket (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 11/12
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $54 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Pam Robbins
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: 5-6 skeins of “chunky” yarn, such as Bernat Blanket Big yarn, Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss yarn, or Lion Brand AR Workshop Chunky yarn. (Additional information about purchasing yarn will be provided upon registration.)
Note: This workshop is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us.
Looking for a great holiday gift? You’ve probably seen these super soft, super snuggly blankets in your favorite home goods store for over $100. Now you can make your own for a lot less once you learn the technique. No knitting experience necessary!
PC owner Pam Robbins will step you through the process. First, she’ll show you how to “cast on” to start your project. Then, you’ll learn how to “knit” your blanket until it’s approximately 45”x 60”. Finally, Pam will show you how to “bind off” your piece to give it a professional look. And you’ll do all of this using just your hands; no needles required!
Chunky Blanket
Date: Saturday, 11/19
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $54 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Pam Robbins
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: 5-6 skeins of “chunky” yarn, such as Bernat Blanket Big yarn, Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss yarn, or Lion Brand AR Workshop Chunky yarn. (Additional information about purchasing yarn will be provided upon registration.)
Looking for a great holiday gift? You’ve probably seen these super soft, super snuggly blankets in your favorite home goods store for over $100. Now you can make your own for a lot less once you learn the technique. No knitting experience necessary!
PC owner Pam Robbins will step you through the process. First, she’ll show you how to “cast on” to start your project. Then, you’ll learn how to “knit” your blanket until it’s approximately 45”x 60”. Finally, Pam will show you how to “bind off” your piece to give it a professional look. And you’ll do all of this using just your hands; no needles required!
Alcohol Ink Silk Scarf and Tote
Date: Saturday, 12/3
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $65 (Members), $70 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Deana Murchison
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.
This holiday season, give your friends and family (or yourself) beautiful alcohol ink gifts that they can use to accessorize their home or wardrobe!
If you’ve been wanting to try a new and vibrant medium that works on a wide variety of materials and surfaces, you’ll love alcohol inks. As you drip, blow, and manipulate the brilliant colors of this art form, you’ll be amazed at the intricate patterns that emerge!
The multi-talented Deana Murchison will show you how to create beautiful, professional-looking artwork with very little effort. You’ll leave with at least one print, a ceramic coaster(s), a fashionable 11”x60” silk scarf, and a nifty stuffable cotton tote. Only you (and your fellow classmates, of course!) will know how quick and easy your masterpieces were to make!
No dyeing, drawing, or painting experience necessary!
Needle Felted Snowman
Date: Sunday, 12/11
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $69 (Members), $75 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Camille Daunno
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.
Though we usually don’t get a lot of snow in Asheville, this super cute needle felted snowman is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Join us for this fun workshop with fiber artist Camille Daunno.
In just a few hours, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting, including what fibers are appropriate for creating a needle felted structure, how to build a three-dimensional piece (and how to shorten the process by using a Styrofoam ball), and how to embellish creations by needle felting details and attaching accessories.
You’ll leave the class with an adorable 8-1/2” free-standing snowman that will make a charming addition to any seasonal décor!
