Art Classes, Workshops & Upcoming Events
Classes held at Alamance Arts support local artists and assist Alamance Arts in continuing to enhance the quality of life by engaging people in a diverse array of art.
Classes must have a minimum of at least 4 participants to occur, unless noted in the class description. If the minimum is not met, you will be notified at least 72 hours prior to the class, and a refund will be issued.
Class prices are set by artists. And, unless otherwise noted, all supplies are included in the cost.
Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the class to incur a refund. If you cancel less than 72 hours prior to class, a refund will not be issued. (But, we do allow you to have someone come in your place.)
NOTE that items not picked up from classes taken through Alamance Arts within 30 days of notification of pickup will be considered donated items and property of Alamance arts.
Join Alamance Arts for a special Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 4. This event is hosted by Scarlett Chapman of Perfectly Steeped Teas. You will enjoy a variety of teas and wonderful finger foods in a warm an inviting atmosphere. Don’t wait! Only 24 seats will be sold. Reserve your seats today!
During this 3-week series, your Middle Schooler will work to create artwork using a variety of mediums including watercolors, acrylic paints and colored pencils. The focus of this series will be on creating artwork where flowers are the subject.
Spend a couple of hours on a Friday night in a relaxed and fun environment learning the basics of the potter’s wheel. You’ll be able to create a couple of pieces to call your own. Cost includes all supplies and helps to support Alamance Arts and artists in our community.
Spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning creating a lovely canvas painting from acrylic paints. This fun and low pressure workshop is held by Carolyn Langley. This month’s painting will feature FLOWERS. Space is limited. Sign up today! Cost includes all supplies.
During this class, you’ll spend a couple of hours learning hand building techniques and create beautiful flowers out of pottery. This class is held at Recovering Clay Studio in Graham. All classes taken through Alamance Arts help to support artists and the arts in Alamance County.
Come out to Alamance Arts for a professional headshot photo shoot on May 18th. This is a great deal at only $75 per person. But, what makes it even better is the half of the proceeds from this event are being donated back to Alamance Arts! Only 12 spots are available.
Make a Kurinuki tea cup during this 2-hour class led by local artist, Aliyah McAllister. You will learn basic hand building techniques while expressing your own creativity in the rough design that is inspired by this style. Class cost includes all supplies and class is held at Alamance Arts. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Learn the basics of the potter’s wheel during this fun and engaging hands on workshop at Frickery Frackery Pottery in West Burlington. Tracy Levy will lead you in creating some pieces at the wheel that you will get to keep after you choose a glaze and the pieces are fired. This class is perfect for friends to take together. Space is limited to only 5 people. Sign up today!
Do you want to learn more about grant writing and how to improve your grant writing skills? Or, do you want to learn more about the resources available for grants? If so, this workshop is for you! This workshop is led by Bud Warner, Senior Faculty Fellow in Human Service Studies at Elon. You only need to attend ONE session. Bring your lunch and come ready to learn.
During this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of painting with acrylics while you create a lovely landscape on an 11x14 canvas. Learn about composition, atmospheric perspective, light and shadows and color theory. Space is limited to just 12 students. All supplies are included, except for aprons and gloves. All who attend will be entered to win the original sample piece created by Jim. This workshop will be laid back and fun and is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their painting skills and learn more.