Free Demo with the CAG

Instructor: Josh King

When: Sunday February 16, 2025

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N.C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Join us for a free event with Josh King, a creative producer, animator, and retired First Sergeant with 20+ years in broadcasting! He’s an Emmy and Telly award winner known for his innovative storytelling and large-scale sculptures. Watch him create a 3D sculpture live! Josh will be showing us how he uses his artistic ability to create a 3D sculpture on a computer and then print his work in 3D. No registration needed—just arrive before 2 PM to not interrupt the presentation.

🎉See you there!

No need to register. For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

This event is free and open to the public. Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor.

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Free Demo with the CAG

Instructor: Susan Tobelman

When: Sunday January 12, 2025

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N.C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Susan Tobelman is the creative force behind Energy& Ore Custom Jewelry in Mint Hill, NC. She has been crafting distinctive metal clay jewelry for over six years. Holding certifications in metal clay Techniques and Teaching, Susan combines her technical ability with a deep passion for design. She offers a range of unique, personalized pieces, that reflect her client’s individual stories and emotions. In addition to running her jewelry business, Susan is dedicated to sharing her knowledge through beginner metal clay workshops in her local area. She is also helping others discover the artistry and joy of silver jewelry making via virtual classes!

No need to register. For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

This event is free and open to the public. Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor.

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Free Demo with the CAG

by Johnna M. Ritchie

Rug Hooking

When: Sunday November 10, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N. C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Retired high school art teacher, Johnna M. Ritchie has dabbled in all things art-related fromdrawing to painting, ceramics to sculpture, photography to mosaics, fibers and printmaking.

She has gained proficiency in various media so that she could assist her students in building their skills to aid their creativity. She has always been intrigued with fibers and until two years ago, had never tried rug hooking, a skill of her mother and her mother’s mother. She got hooked.

In rug hooking, she is mostly self-taught with the aid of published guides and encouragement from fellow hookers. Her hope is to use her years of artistic knowledge and drawing to help her translate portraits into realistic interpretations in the media of rug hooking. She uses hand-dyed, thrifted and purchased woven wool cut into very thin strips to create the form, line and value of the person’s face and features using small loops pulled through a linen fabric.

In her demonstration, she will show the evolution of her rug hooking development and theknowledge gained and current project(s) in progress.

No need to register.

This event is free and open to the public

Please arrive before 2:00 pm, so not to interrupt the presentation.

For more information, www.cabarrusartguild.org or call 704-920-6600

Wildlife Fine Art Demonstration with Walter Stanford

When: Sunday October 13, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N. C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Topic: You are invited to join us for a demonstration/talk by Walter Stanford, Fine Artist, Designer and Illustrator.

Walter is a 1986 graduate of East Carolina University where he earned a BFA from the School of Art with a major in illustration and a minor in printmaking. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a national freelance illustrator, advertising art director and screen print artist. He now brings all these experiences together to create dramatic wildlife portraits. He brings the subject in close where the viewer can get a sense of the animal’s personality. As Walter states, “I want to bring that animal into a person’s home!”

Walter’s studio is in the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios in Concord and his works are represented by the Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk, NC.

No need to register.

This event is free and open to the public

Please arrive before 2:00 pm, so not to interrupt the presentation.

For more information, www.cabarrusartguild.org

Free Demo with the CAG

by Natalie Cranford

Learn About the Dual Primary Colors: It's More Than Red, Yellow and Blue

When: Sunday September 8, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N. C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Our speaker, Natalie Cranford, is an art teacher, mom, wife and lifetime creator! In the art world, she enjoys color theory, hand building with clay, mixed media and paint. Natalie is a new Guild Member and we can all look forward to Natalie's art experience and enjoy learning with her!

No need to register.

This event is free and open to the public

Please arrive before 2:00 pm, so not to interrupt the presentation.

For more information, www.cabarrusartguild.org

Creating Hats with Cassandra Chapman -

— a CAG Free Art Demo Event!

When:  Sunday Feb. 11, 2024
 
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
 
Where:  ClearWater Arts Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW Concord, NC 28025. GREENWAY GALLERY; Enter at Kerr Street side, (lower-level parking lot) .

You are invited to join us as Cassandra Chapman, owner and creative designer of Ami Cassi Millinery and Accessories, shares how she creates hats using traditional millinery techniques combined with cultural inspiration to create unique works of art. Each piece she creates is beautifully handmade with the greatest attention to detail. 

Originally from St. Croix, Ms. Chapman is a trained Vocational Educator with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Consumer Sciences from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. She has taught Home Economics and also holds an active license as a cosmetology/aesthetician instructor in North Carolina. She has taken many classes in hat designing in Australia, England, and the United States. She is a member of the American Institute of Millinery Education, The North American Millinery Group, the British Millinery Association. 

FREE Event. BE SURE TO COME TO GREENWAY GALLERY DOORS; the MAIN ENTRANCE WILL BE LOCKED.

No pre-registration is needed. Please be on time as to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

How to Photograph Your Artwork with Steve Lindenman

Come join CAG for our free demonstration in January!

Date:  Sunday January 14, 2023

Time: 2 pm

Where: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Enter through the lower level, double glass doors facing Kerr Street, called the Greenway Gallery.
 
Steve Lindenman is a local freelance event and commercial photographer, and shoots for variety of publications, including professional and college sports outlets.  Steve teaches Digital Photography Fundamentals as well as editing techniques using software. He will be showing us how to create wonderful photos of the artwork we create!
 
You can see Steve’s work here:  www.lindenmanphoto.com
 
This is a free event and does not require registration.

Please be on time as to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

FREE Event.
No pre-registration is needed. Please be on time as to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

Creating Angels with Kelsey Bassett

When: Sunday December 10, 2023

Time: 2 PM

Where: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW Concord, NC 28025. Enter at Kerr Street side doors, lower parking lot- Greenway Gallery.

You are invited to join us as Kelsey Basset shares how she creates her angels and how you can apply these ideas for painting other subjects.

Kelsey is a former Cabarrus County Schools art teacher who left the classroom to pursue motherhood and painting full-time. From South Charlotte, she earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture from NCSU, then went back to school to become an elementary teacher to ultimately earn a master's degree and become licensed to teach art. She loves painting and is loving that she can now have time in to paint and share her artwork with others.

From Kelsey:
“During the demo, I plan to talk about building layers on a canvas or paper to create an angel. I'll demonstrate the steps I take to achieve a detailed design that could also be applied to any still life or portrait. I'll share the specific layers of acrylic paint and acrylic paint pens I use to achieve angels with personalities.”

Kelsey ‘s work can be viewed here: www.KelseyBassett.com ;FB: Kelsey Crago Bassett IG: @kbassett_art

FREE Event.
No pre-registration is needed. Please be on time as to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving with Shakeeka

- Cabarrus Art Guild 2nd Sunday ART DEMO AT CLEARWATER - Greenway Gallery - organized by Cabarrus Art Guild

When: Sunday November 12, 2023
Time: 2 PM
Where: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios, GREENWAY GALLERY; 223 Crowell Dr NW Concord, NC 28025. Enter at Kerr Street side double- doors, lower parking lot (Greenway Gallery Entrance). PLEASE NOTE, MAIN ENTRANCE ON CROWELL DR NW WILL BE LOCKED!

Please join us as local artisan Shakeeka Watts teaches us about the art form and techniques in creating pine needle basket weaving.

“Through my basket weaving, I want to introduce a part of my African American culture to the world. I also want give acknowledgment to my ancestors for their accomplishments and God giving talents. I hope the work that I generate will inspire the younger generation to appreciate and understand their ancestors’ struggle and inspire them to carry on their traditions and legacy.”

No pre-registration is needed.

Please be on time as to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

See Shakeeka’s extensive work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandWorksByShakeeka, and Instagram and her website: https://handworksbyshakeeka.square.site/

For more information about the Guild, www.cabarrusartguild.org

You’re invited to Cabarrus Art Guild’s 2nd Sunday Free Demo: Gelli Printing

WHAT IS GELLI PRINTING?
Gelli printing is a relatively new form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color on paper or fabric. Mono printing is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once.

When: Sunday June 11, 2023
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Where: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios,223 Crowell Drive NW Concord (Enter via Kerr Street entrance, glass double doors, lower lever)
Cost: Free and open to the public. No need to pre-register for this event.

Please arrive on time so as not to interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

Beth Taft will introduce you to Gelli Printing and the various tools to help make your own expressive art.

Beth will lead us through a demonstration showing us tools and techniques to create cards, art journals and more. She will share the fun of using various mark-making tools you may have around the house or purchased stencils to create one-of-a-kind looks. Those who make collages or art journals will find this technique just what they were looking for that completely unique look.

Depending on the volume of visitors and if time allows, there may be the opportunity to try the printing process yourself!

Beth Taft is a local artist who has mainly created art in watercolor, oils, and pastel mediums. She taught middle-school art for 10 years. Beth has a been featured in many galleries and has won countless ribbons and awards. She loves printing, making journals and plein air painting.

See her art on artbyelizabethtaft.com

For more information, go to Cabarrusartguild.org

Come join us for the August FREE demo.

A Cabarrus Art Guild offering!

Title: Doodle Blooms, Watercolor on Fabric

Demonstrator: Susan Edmonson

Date: Sunday August 14

Time: 2PM

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord (enter at double glass doors facing Kerr Street

Susan will demonstrate:

Color and Watercolor on fabric! Using Wax Pastels and Textile Medium or Inktense Pencils she’ll create flowers made from watercolor and other mediums on fabric. Many of Susan’s favorite embellishing & embroidery techniques will be covered. Once completed these small wall pieces could be framed in a shadowbox frame, or hung with decorative or vintage hangers.

We are so excited to welcome Susan to Free Demos at the Guild.

Susan will be teaching a class on the points covered at this demo and more in August at the CAG!

See Susan’s work here: www.susanedmonsondesigns.com

Cabarrus Art Guild Presents:

Pastel Techniques; a workshop with Malia Bryngelson:

To Register: Send an email to maliabryngel56@gmail.com ;

or Phone: 704-773-0817 (Please send a text message.)

Payment Method: Preregistration is required. Payment due upon registration. Malia will provide a mailing address once you’ve contacted her.

Class: For both beginner and intermediate students.
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For beginner or intermediate artists emphasizing learning in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
This class will explore the best types of materials that will help make pastel painting more enjoyable and successful.
We'll also study the many techniques used in pastel painting and how the artist can apply these techniques to basic art principles.
Students will have paint along opportunities as well as plenty of time to work on their own projects.
Instructor will provide a basic supply list that you’ll need for class.

To see more of Malia’s art go to her website at: www.maliabryngelsonart.com/

Cabarrus Art Guild Presents:

Pastel Techniques; a workshop with Malia Bryngelson:

To Register: Send an email to maliabryngel56@gmail.com ;

or Phone: 704-773-0817 (Please send a text message.)

Payment Method: Preregistration is required. Payment due upon registration. Malia will provide a mailing address once you’ve contacted her.

Class: For both beginner and intermediate students.
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For beginner or intermediate artists emphasizing learning in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
This class will explore the best types of materials that will help make pastel painting more enjoyable and successful.
We'll also study the many techniques used in pastel painting and how the artist can apply these techniques to basic art principles.
Students will have paint along opportunities as well as plenty of time to work on their own projects.
Instructor will provide a basic supply list that you’ll need for class.

To see more of Malia’s art go to her website at: www.maliabryngelsonart.com/

The Cabarrus Art Guild will host their monthly meeting and art demonstration in the '2nd Gallery' Lower-Level Events room at ClearWater! Helen Newton, artist and Cabarrus Art Guild member, will discuss Plein Air painting as she demonstrates her technique.

In the 2nd Gallery where this event takes place is hanging the Art Guild’s special Honors Exhibit, on display at ClearWater Artist Studios and Galleries, in the new lower level meeting room gallery until Nov. 26, 2019.

​Free and Open to the public.

Our Guests, the Cabarrus Art Guild are bringing Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff to ClearWater!

See demonstrations of products and techniques. Free and open to the public.

Cabarrus Art Guild Description:

Mark Making from the “Ground” Up

For our monthly meeting on Sunday, June 9 at 2 pm, the Cabarrus Art Guild is excited to have Brandon Henrie, new store manager at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff in Charlotte, giving a presentation titled, Mark Making from the “Ground” Up.  The ClearWater Artist Studios is co-hosting this event which will be held in the main gallery space at ClearWater.  More details below on location.

Brandon’s presentation will include an in-depth discussion and demonstration of creating art with both new and old products.  He will explain the different grounds or coatings applied to canvas, panels, and paper; discuss a variety of mediums; and describe drawing tools for used for mark making.  Our area artists always look forward to Cheap Joe’s demonstrations.  This meeting will be one that you will won’t want to miss.

About Brandon Henrie…

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he won awards in both studio art and art history. His work has been included in numerous exhibitions.  A gallery of his work can be found on his website (www.bdhart.com) where he also shares the inspiration for his art.

Please notice this is a change in location for our Cabarrus Art Guild meetings.

Location: ClearWater Artist Studios

223 Crowell DR NW

Concord, NC 28025

Date: June 9 at 2:00 pm

Parking and Entrance: Park in any “marked” parking spot on the ClearWater campus.  There is also parking across Crowell, marked for ClearWater visitors.  Enter through the main entrance of the long building and then head to your right toward the main gallery. 

Our meetings are always free and open to the public.