The Arts Center
Events at this venue
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Paper Puppet Making
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Paper Puppet Making, class will begin with designing a large paper mask. You will use markers, crayons, stencils, and more. Next, you will turn the paper mask into a 3-D form and assemble the body by attaching a wooden dowel to the back. Finally, you will dress up your puppet with tissue paper. Supplies are included....
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Fabric Coiled Baskets (Beginners)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Fabric Coiled Baskets (Beginners) on Sat, Nov 8, 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! The recommended supply list can be found here. Instructed by Bea Lee. Registration opens Mon, Sep...
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Printmaking/Block Printing for Teens (Beginners)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Printmaking/Block Printing for Teens (Beginners), learn the basics of block printing using easy linocut tools and techniques. You'll sharpen your drawing and sketching skills, carve stamps, and make a fun canvas bag that represents your style. Supplies are included. Instructed by Dolly Sickles. This one-class session takes place Sat, Nov 1, 10am-12pm. Registration opens Mon, Sep...
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Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create!
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create, you'll be challenged to combine DIY craft supplies with repurposed household discards and recyclables in generating artful expressions and upcycled decor! This four-week session takes place every Monday, Oct 6-Oct 27, 6pm-7:30pm. Registration opens Mon, Aug 18, and closes Mon, Sep 29. This event is held indoors at the new Chatham...
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Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create!
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create, you'll be challenged to combine DIY craft supplies with repurposed household discards and recyclables in generating artful expressions and upcycled decor! This four-week session takes place every Monday, Oct 6-Oct 27, 6pm-7:30pm. Registration opens Mon, Aug 18, and closes Mon, Sep 29. This event is held indoors at the new Chatham...
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Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create!
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create, you'll be challenged to combine DIY craft supplies with repurposed household discards and recyclables in generating artful expressions and upcycled decor! This four-week session takes place every Monday, Oct 6-Oct 27, 6pm-7:30pm. Registration opens Mon, Aug 18, and closes Mon, Sep 29. This event is held indoors at the new Chatham...
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Drawing 2 Workshop (Intermediate)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesRapidly improve your drawing skills with quick, mind-expanding drawing exercises. The Drawing 2 Workshop (Intermediate) continues where Drawing 1 left off: covering the remaining "seeing skills" necessary to draw confidently. You'll start with loose and messy work, progressing to more finished pieces. You'll receive demos, individual guidance, and lots of practice. Instructed by Stacye Leanza. This...
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Drawing 2 Workshop (Intermediate)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesRapidly improve your drawing skills with quick, mind-expanding drawing exercises. The Drawing 2 Workshop (Intermediate) continues where Drawing 1 left off: covering the remaining "seeing skills" necessary to draw confidently. You'll start with loose and messy work, progressing to more finished pieces. You'll receive demos, individual guidance, and lots of practice. Instructed by Stacye Leanza. This...
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Watercolor and Ink Holiday Cards
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesWatercolor and Ink Holiday Cards celebrates the unpredictable nature of watercolor. Using a micron ink pen, with a few fun tricks, participants will create loose whimsical flower designs. This is a watercolor class with an intuitive and spontaneous approach! Your favorite watercolors will be used for Holiday cards. Supplies are provided. Instructed by Leigh Babcock. This...
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Basics of Grant Writing: Building Logic Models
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesWith Basics of Grant Writing: Building Logic Models, you'll take the next step in your grant writing skill-building journey by learning to develop logic models and evaluative tools to support your organization’s programs. Students can apply this methodology to a wide variety of non-profit fundraising efforts, but this program will focus on the arts. The Basics...
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Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create!
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create, you'll be challenged to combine DIY craft supplies with repurposed household discards and recyclables in generating artful expressions and upcycled decor! This four-week session takes place every Monday, Oct 6-Oct 27, 6pm-7:30pm. Registration opens Mon, Aug 18, and closes Mon, Sep 29. This event is held indoors at the new Chatham...
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Scarecrow Shenanigans (All Ages)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesScarecrow Shenanigans (All Ages) is the perfect October workshop for the entire family! Build your scarecrow using a wooden frame, colorful clothing, straw, and a touch of imagination. Get ready to bring your scarecrow to life with quirky personalities and funny faces. The recommended short supply list is available upon registration. Instructed by Leigh Babcock. This...
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Monster-Making with Recyclables!
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesAt Monster-Making with Recyclables, your child will learn about art and sustainability with Anayancy Estacio, Education Program Coordinator for Chatham County Solid Waste and Recycling. Your child will build a monster using recycled materials and express their creativity through assembling, gluing, and painting eco-friendly monster companions. Supplies are included. Instructed by Leigh Babcock. This one-class session...
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Creative Writing: Romance (All Levels)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesKick off your creative writing adventure in Romancelandia with this hands-on Creative Writing: Romance workshop, which focuses on the creative and business aspects of the romance genre. Creatively, you'll work on developing character, plot, and story, along with building tension and emotion. Business discussions will include identifying publishers and agents, writing a synopsis, and preparing your submission....
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Comics with Teeth – For Teens
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesIn Comics with Teeth - For Teens, students will collaborate on comic strips to start, then dive into their own personal stories, exploring sketch prompts to spark their imaginations! This class will cover character design, setting, and plot. Students will create an eight-page comic/storybook, just like the pros! Supplies are included. Instructed by Stacye Leanza. This...
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Comics with Teeth – For Teens
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesIn Comics with Teeth - For Teens, students will collaborate on comic strips to start, then dive into their own personal stories, exploring sketch prompts to spark their imaginations! This class will cover character design, setting, and plot. Students will create an eight-page comic/storybook, just like the pros! Supplies are included. Instructed by Stacye Leanza. This...
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Comics with Teeth – For Teens
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesIn Comics with Teeth - For Teens, students will collaborate on comic strips to start, then dive into their own personal stories, exploring sketch prompts to spark their imaginations! This class will cover character design, setting, and plot. Students will create an eight-page comic/storybook, just like the pros! Supplies are included. Instructed by Stacye Leanza. This...
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Comics with Teeth – For Teens
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesIn Comics with Teeth - For Teens, students will collaborate on comic strips to start, then dive into their own personal stories, exploring sketch prompts to spark their imaginations! This class will cover character design, setting, and plot. Students will create an eight-page comic/storybook, just like the pros! Supplies are included. Instructed by Stacye Leanza. This...
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Floral Painting Workshop (All Levels)
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Chatham County Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources (CCPRCR) for a Floral Painting Workshop (All Levels) on Wed, Aug 20, 10am-1pm at the CCPRCR Arts Center. Express your vision, paint from the heart. This one-day Floral workshop is intended to encourage students to try new approaches to their current methods of painting. The intention is to abandon judgment,...
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Clay Hand Building Teen Workshop
The Arts Center 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesExplore the possibilities of clay at this Clay Hand Building Teen Workshop. Discover the art of creating clay slabs, utilizing stamps for unique textures, and mastering glazing techniques. You will create a mug and a fun bowl. Supplies are included for this three-class session, which is held every Monday, Aug 4-18, 10am-12pm. The Arts Center...