Pastel Painting Workshops in the Blue Ridge

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's Co-founder, Doreyl Ammons Cain, is offering a wide variety of opportunities to those desiring to learn about the basics of pastel painting while enjoying the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 
In 2016 beginning in May and throughout the year, a variety of workshop experiences are offered.
"Exploring your own creativity while painting wildflowers, birds, portraits, nature scenes and still life is the focus, yet learning the basics of color, composition and tonal qualities as you experience the fun of painting. This makes for exciting art workshops!' says Cain.

A Fresh Start" by Doreyl Ammons Cain

In May three "Wildflower Pastel Painting" workshops happen at different locations, the Southwestern Community Collage Sylva Campus, the Cashiers Senior Center, Nature's Home Preserve in Tuckasegee and the Stecoah Valley Center. 

On June 4th 2 PM- 5 PM an art workshop will be at the Hooper's Homestead in Tuckasegee where participants will learn about life on a mountain farmstead as they enjoy painting wild flowers. 

Other art workshops will be at various locations, with a continuing Pastel Painting Class at the Cashiers Senior Center every last Thursday at 1:30- 4:30. 
 
"This class makes it easier for us youthful, yet aging artists" says Cain. For more information contact Doreyl Ammons Cain at 828-293-2239.

2016 Pastel Painting Workshop Schedule: May 20, 2 PM-5 PM- Stecoah Valley Center- Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting May 25, 2 PM-5 PM- Sylva Campus SCC, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting May 26, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting June 4, 2 PM- 5 PM- Hooper Homestead, Tuckasegee, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting
June 7, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM- Sylva Campus SCC, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting
June 23, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 9, 2 PM- 5 PM- Nature's Home Preserve, Tuckasegee, Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 13, 2 PM-5 PM- Sylva Campus SCC, Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 15, 2 PM-5 PM- Stecoah Valley Center- Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 23, 10 PM-12 PM- Stecoah Valley Center-  Pastel Painting for Kids July 28, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Portrait Pastel Painting August 6, 2 PM- 5 PM- Nature's Home Preserve, Tuckasegee, Outside Landscape Pastel Painting August 25, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Figure Pastel Painting September 29, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Still Life Pastel Painting October 14, 2 PM-5 PM- Stecoah Valley Center, - Outside Birds in Fall Landscape Pastel Painting October 27, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Outside Fall Landscape Pastel Painting 

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia is a non profit organization dedicated to preserving mountain heritage and promoting local arts and literature.  Located near Sylva NC.

Last Chance for September Workshops at Random Arts

"Mix" it up with Jodi Ohl this weekend At Random Arts: Friday - Graffitti Grunge;  Saturday - Skinny Mini Cities;  Sunday - Bold Blossoms.  SPECIAL OFFER Take all 3 classes and save $75.

Jodi Ohl is back at Random Arts for another 3 days of inspiring and creative workshops. Join Jodi in 1, 2 or 3 of these "tried and true" acrylic painting experiences. Take all 3 and save $75 and take this opportunity to share in Jodi's vast knowledge of having fun with your art.

September 25, 2015 - Grunge Ink. Are you the intrigued by experimental art? Does letting loose and letting things 'flow' excite and scare you at the same time? You will experience:  Action packed class, inked up abstracts,  drawing,  dripping,  grungy abstract,  mixed media art pieces,  compositions,  creative energy,  exhilarating exercises,  fearless artistic self,  grungy inky fun,  creative experimentation,  fearless,  adventurous,  Yupo paper,  acrylic inks,  paints,  India ink,  special effects,  luscious layers, all  resulting in abstract works created by you.   Time: 10 AM - 4 PM;  Cost: $125. Supplies: Yes.

September 26 - Skinny Little Mini Cities. You'll be using 3-5 large rectangular canvases to find your inner child during this action packed, fun filled class featuring quirky compositions of mini villages, flowers, and more. Collage, paint, draw, print and more. Learn about veiling and glazing, shading and highlighting among other fun acrylic painting techniques. Time: 10 ZM -  4 PM;  Cost: $125. Supplies: Yes

September 27 - Bold and Beautiful Blossoms. Create your very own colorful garden of flowers with the gentle guidance of Jodi Ohl in this day long workshop. Bring along several canvases so you can explore all the possibilities in one day. You'll learn all about composition, color combinations, collage, design and "extra special" techniques to make your work of art entirely yours.  Time: 10 AM -  4 PM.  Cost: $125. (Take all 3 and SAVE $25. on each class) Supplies: Yes

Fresh brewed coffee and pastries served each morning at 9:30 before class. Register by email or phone: 828-749-116. 

Random arts is located at 481 Louisiana Avenue in  Saluda NC - 2 blocks from downtown Saluda at the corner of Main Street and Louisiana.  

 

CCCD announces new, experimental program, Back to the Drawing Board, seeks volunteer participation

The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) presents Back to the Drawing Board, a series of 24-hour take-overs of Benchspace, CCCD's gallery and workshop, intended to provoke conversation, expose process, and invite participation. Juried and invited collaborators will take over Benchspace with the goal of making the invisible creative process visible and will use the venue as a space for experimentation, collaboration, failure, and innovation. The format of each take-over is decided by the collaborator and may include performance, installation, film, or exhibition.

Each take-over will take place from 6 - 9 pm Friday and 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday at Benchspace and will include a public reception from 6 - 9 PM on Friday evening.

The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design is located at 67 Broadway Street in Asheville NC.

Penland School of Crafts Summer Classes

Penland School of Crafts will be offering 107 fabulous classes for summer 2013. Here's a look at one of them:   

Kyoung Ae Cho, Broken Dream, roots, burn marks on recycled paper, 2 x 11 x 11 in.

Kyoung Ae Cho - Conversation with Nature

May 26 - June 7 in the metals studio:

 

Paying close attention to the marks left by time in nature and the environment, this class will explore ideas while expanding visual and conceptual language. Students will be encouraged to use natural resources as well as found objects in creating installations outdoors and objects in the studio. This class is less of a how-to and more of an experience in discovery, questioning, and finding ongoing ways of working. This workshop welcomes students of all levels.

Kyoung Ae is a professor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has also taught at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is the recipient of a Pollack-Krasner Foundation grant, and has exhibited at the Tweed Museum, the Kemper Museum, the Kohler Art Center, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Kohler Arts Center.

CLICK HERE for complete summer 2013 class information and registration.

Zen Doodle and upcoming workshops at Random Arts

August 21, 10 AM - 12 AM at Random Arts, 481 Louisiana Avenue in Saluda NC. Zen Doodle -  A "No Fee" NO pre-registration gathering of those of us who love to Zen Tangle with pens, papers and color.

More upcoming creative moments at Random Arts:

August 24, 1 PM - 3 PM -"Making paper from scraps" (email  to register)  You will make lots of 5 x 7 sheets of handmade paper to take home with you the same day. You will have the opportunity to add an assortment of natural elements to your papers including hydrangeas, fibers, mesh, threads and more to create unique one of a kind natural papers. It's fast, easy and fun for all ages. Only $22.  (pre-register & then start gathering a bag of scrap papers)  Limit 4 participants.

August 25, 10 AM - 2 PM - Nature Print Stamping  (email  to register)  Rubber Stamping with Fred Mullett Stamps. They are pulling out the  "oldies but the goodies" for  this one and using some of the "tried and true" techniques with these timeless rubber stamps. These nature print stamps include Ginkgo leaves, Teasel, Menapachi Fish, Ferns and more that were created directly from nature itself. Cards, collage, watercolor, stencils and more. Only $25. for 4 hours of fun.  *10% off all Fred Mullett stamps on the day of this workshop.

August 28, 10 AM - 2 PM  Art Journaling   NO charge - NO pre-registration. Join like minded artists in learning new techniques from each other for your art journals. From color, to adhesives, to quotes, words or texture. It's total inspiration for 4 glorious hours.

Register NOW for September Workshops:
Sept 7 - Uncovering the Secrets of color- Jane Davies
Sept 8 - Scribble Collage - Jane Davies
Sept 9 - Unbinding the Visual Journal-Jane

Sept 15 - Rug Hookers Show (Vendor)

Sept. 22 - "Paste it down" Collage Katie Kendrick $135

Sept. 23 - "Under the Influence of Art with Katie Kendrick $135