• Chatham County Parks and Recreation Events

    Peace Painting for MLK Day

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At Peace Painting on Fri, Jan 23, 10am-11am, you'll join others in honoring the spirit of Marin Luther King Jr., promoting a message of peace and unity. Participants will paint large wooden peace cutouts perfect for hanging in your home. Supplies are included. This one-class session is instructed by Leigh Babcock.  Registration opens Mon, Dec 15,...

  • Chatham County Parks and Recreation Events

    Winter Sowing Pollinator Flowers

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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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    Draw and Design Digital Valentines

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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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    Mosaic Birdhouse Workshop

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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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    Drawstring Bag with Applique

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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...

  • Fabric Coiled Baskets

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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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    Basics of Grant Writing: Getting Started

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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 States

    At 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...

  • Basics of Grant Writing: Building Logic Models

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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...

  • Basic Crazy Patch Quilting

    The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    At 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...