The Arts Center
Events at this venue
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Winter Sowing Pollinator Flowers
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Winter Sowing Pollinator Flowers on Thu, Jan 29, 4pm-5pm, you'll join the Therapeutic Horticulture Extension Master Gardeners of Chatham County to learn about the benefits of growing native and pollinator flowers and how to winter sow. Winter sowing is the art of planting seeds in terrarium-like conditions and setting them outside to let nature work its...
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Sewing on Paper/Paper Piecing
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Sewing on Paper/Paper Piecing on Sat, Feb 7, 1pm-4pm, you'll learn the basics of foundation paper piecing, AKA sewing on paper. You will make a cute Valentine’s “Mug Rug” design. A Mug Rug is a small, mini-quilt project that serves as a cross between a coaster and a placemat, designed to hold a mug and/or a small...
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Draw and Design Digital Valentines
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Draw and Design Digital Valentines on Wed, Feb 11, 6pm-8:30pm, you'll learn the basics of digital illustration using Procreate on the iPad in this fun, three-hour introductory workshop. Students will explore brushes, layers, and color tools while designing a set of unique, handmade Valentine cards to share or print. Students must bring an iPad with Procreate...
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...
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Mosaic Birdhouse Workshop
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt this Mosaic Birdhouse Workshop on Fri, Feb 27, 10am-11am, participants will explore mosaic art by creating an original birdhouse using colorful precut tiles. Supplies are included. This one-class session is instructed by Leigh Babcock. Registration opens Mon, Jan 19, and closes Mon, Feb 23. This event is held indoors at the new Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural...
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Rock and Hide: Paint and Share Chatham County Rocks!
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Rock and Hide: Paint and Share Chatham County Rocks on Sat, Feb 28, 10am-11:30am, your child will paint colorful rocks with bright designs, patterns, and positive messages. Once their masterpieces are complete, families are encouraged to plan their own rock-hiding adventure around Chatham County, spreading smiles for others to find! Supplies are included. This one-class...
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Drawstring Bag with Applique
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt this Drawstring Bag with Applique workshop on Sat, Feb 28, 1pm-4pm, you'll learn about the magic of sewing machine appliqué and turn your creation into an adorable drawstring bag! Appliqué is a decorative technique in which fabric shapes are layered onto a base fabric to create designs, patterns, or images. Sewing machines and all...
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Fabric Coiled Baskets
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt this Fabric Coiled Baskets workshop on Sat, Mar 14, 1pm-4pm, you'll learn how to make a cute bowl from fabric wrapped around cotton cording and sewn together. You can make potholders and trivets, too, or even a BIG basket; the method is the same! Participants are required to have basic sewing-machine operating skills. The Arts Center...
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...
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The Art of Gelatin Printing
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt The Art of Gelatin Printing on Sat, Mar 21, 10am-1pm, participants will learn about the versatile art of gelatin printing. Techniques to be incorporated will include paint layering, stencil use, eco-printing, photo transfer, and plate drawing. Participants will leave with a variety of prints they have created and the knowledge to perform gelatin printing independently. Prints...
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...
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Basics of Grant Writing: Getting Started
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Basics of Grant Writing: Getting Started on Tue, Mar 31, 9am-12am, you'll learn the basics of writing a grant in a hands-on workshop covering: The different components of grants. Learning to set and maintain a workable grant cycle. Tracking possibilities in the business community. Applying good storytelling to a successful program. Students can apply this methodology...
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All About Seeds, Painting, and Planting
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt All About Seeds, Painting, and Planting on Thu, Apr 2, 10am-11:30am, you'll join The Therapeutic Horticulture Extension Master Gardeners of Chatham County and listen to how seeds turn into magical flowers, followed by seed yoga! You will paint a planter pot and fill it with soil for your very own seeds! Take it home and watch...
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Basics of Grant Writing: Building Logic Models
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Basics of Grant Writing: Building Logic Models on Tue, Apr 7, 9am-11am, you'll take the next step in your grant-writing journey by learning to develop logic models and evaluative tools to support your organization’s programs. Students can apply this methodology to a wide range of nonprofit fundraising efforts, from healthcare to the arts. The Basics of grant...
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Basic Crazy Patch Quilting
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Basic Crazy Patch Quilting on Sat, Apr 11, 1pm-4pm, you'll explore decorative stitches on your sewing machine. Crazy patch quilting is a style of quilting where you sew together fabric scraps of different shapes, colors, and textures in a fun, random-looking design. Bring your creativity and get ready to sew! Participants should have basic sewing machine...
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...
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Printmaking/Block Printing: Spring Flower Panels
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt this Printmaking/Block Printing: Spring Flower Panels workshop on Sat, Apr 18, 9am-12pm, you'll learn the basics of block printing using simple linocut tools and techniques, with a focus on winter and spring flowers and garden scenes. You will sharpen your drawing and sketching skills, carve stamps, and make beautiful prints that represent your spring gardening style....
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Exploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExploring Painting in Oil and Acrylics is designed to encourage students to explore new approaches to their current painting methods. The objective is to abandon judgment, have fun, and embrace discovery. The instructor will cover design/composition, color mixing, and mark-making while encouraging the simplification of detail to blur the boundaries between representation and abstraction and to...