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

BERRY BOWLS with Deborah Arbes

Ever thought about giving ceramics a go? Here's your opportunity! ENROLL NOW - Closes Thursday 5/16!

Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, in the Ceramics Center for a unique public workshop, "BERRY BOWLS" led by our dedicated Instructor, Deborah Arbes! During this event, you will handcraft a personalized berry bowl, with hand-building techniques Deborah will teach you as you go!

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

WHEN: Each Workshop runs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on that Saturday. (Click on flyer to see larger view). a list of ALL Public Workshop dates may be seen on the list of ClearWater Arts programs, on the Civic Rec platform for Registration.*

Workshops max out at 16 participants, so don’t wait, to register! See below (Scroll down) for info and the link.*

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS— These workshops feature one, turnkey single activity, making exploration in clay simple, fun and affordable. The instructor pre-prepares your clay, you’ll learn how to do a specific project in your two-hour class session, and the instructor will finish & fire it in our kilns, for you to pick up at a later date. At just $35 — or $30 for Concord city residents — these Saturday workshops are a great date or family activity! Older kids may be registered under a family account IF permission is granted; CALL the Concord Parks & Rec department with any questions or for registration assistance: 704-920-5600.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

STAR WARS VASE & WHISTLES with Deborah Arbes

Ever thought about giving ceramics a go? Here's your opportunity!

Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, in the Ceramics Center for a unique public workshop, "STAR WARS VASE & WHISTLE" led by our dedicated Instructor, Deborah Arbes! During this event, you will handcraft a personalized Star Wars vase and/ or whistle, with hand-building techniques Deborah will teach you as you go!

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

WHEN: Each Workshop runs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on that Saturday. (Click on flyer to see larger view). a list of ALL Public Workshop dates may be seen on the list of ClearWater Arts programs, on the Civic Rec platform for Registration.*

Workshops max out at 16 participants, so don’t wait, to register! See below (Scroll down) for info and the link.*

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS— These workshops feature one, turnkey single activity, making exploration in clay simple, fun and affordable. The instructor pre-prepares your clay, you’ll learn how to do a specific project in your two-hour class session, and the instructor will finish & fire it in our kilns, for you to pick up at a later date. At just $35 — or $30 for Concord city residents — these Saturday workshops are a great date or family activity! Older kids may be registered under a family account IF permission is granted; CALL the Concord Parks & Rec department with any questions or for registration assistance: 704-920-5600.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

HANGING PLANTERS with Deborah Arbes

Ever thought about giving ceramics a go? Here's your opportunity!

Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, in the Ceramics Center for a unique public workshop, "HANGING PLANTERS" led by our dedicated Instructor, Deborah Arbes! During this event, you will handcraft a personalized hangable pot, with hand-building techniques Deborah will teach you as you go!

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

WHEN: Each Workshop runs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on that Saturday. (Click on flyer to see larger view). a list of ALL Public Workshop dates may be seen on the list of ClearWater Arts programs, on the Civic Rec platform for Registration.*

Workshops max out at 16 participants, so don’t wait, to register! See below (Scroll down) for info and the link.*

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS— These workshops feature one, turnkey single activity, making exploration in clay simple, fun and affordable. The instructor pre-prepares your clay, you’ll learn how to do a specific project in your two-hour class session, and the instructor will finish & fire it in our kilns, for you to pick up at a later date. At just $35 — or $30 for Concord city residents — these Saturday workshops are a great date or family activity! Older kids may be registered under a family account IF permission is granted; CALL the Concord Parks & Rec department with any questions or for registration assistance: 704-920-5600.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

When Architecture Meets Art with Kevin Owen

‘When Architecture Meets Art’ with Kevin Owen

When: Sunday April 14, 2024

Time: 2:00pm

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

From Host, the Cabarrus Art Guild:

You are invited to join us as Kevin Owen, president of Owen Architecture in Winston-Salem, NC, shares how he uses his architectural and design talents to create impressionistic landscapes in watercolor. 

During the demo, Kevin will demonstrate through the use of quick movements and a very limited palette how he creates exciting and quick watercolors. The demonstration will be a live walk through of Kevin’s process creating his impressionistic landscape watercolors. 

You can view samples of Kevin’s work at his website: https://kevingowen-studio.com/. 

No need to register.

This event is Free and Open to the public.

We ask you arrive before 2pm to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

FAIRY HOUSES with Deborah Arbes

Ever thought about giving ceramics a go? Here's your opportunity!

Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, in the Ceramics Center for a unique public workshop, "FAIRY HOUSES" led by our dedicated Instructor, Deborah Arbes! During this event, you will handcraft a personalized Fairy House, with hand-building techniques Deborah will teach you as you go! See our Social Media posts (instagram and Facebook) for images of stages during Deborah’s crafting of the Fairy House pictured here!

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

WHEN: Each Workshop runs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on that Saturday. (Click on flyer to see larger view). a list of ALL Public Workshop dates may be seen on the list of ClearWater Arts programs, on the Civic Rec platform for Registration.*

Workshops max out at 16 participants, so don’t wait, to register! See below (Scroll down) for info and the link.*

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS— These workshops feature one, turnkey single activity, making exploration in clay simple, fun and affordable. The instructor pre-prepares your clay, you’ll learn how to do a specific project in your two-hour class session, and the instructor will finish & fire it in our kilns, for you to pick up at a later date. At just $35 — or $30 for Concord city residents — these Saturday workshops are a great date or family activity! Older kids may be registered under a family account IF permission is granted; CALL the Concord Parks & Rec department with any questions or for registration assistance: 704-920-5600.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

COILED VESSELS with Deborah Arbes

A new twist on the coiled pots you (may have) learned to make as a kid!

Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios for a unique public event at our Ceramics Center, "COILED VESSELS" led by our instructor, Deborah Arbes. During this event, you will handcraft a container, pot, or small vessel, using the coil method of hand building in clay. Small succulent plant cuttings will be provided for anyone desiring to plant them in their pot!

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

WHEN: Each Workshop runs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on that Saturday. (Click on flyer to see larger view). a list of ALL Public Workshop dates may be seen on the list of ClearWater Arts programs, on the Civic Rec platform for Registration.*

Workshops max out at 16 participants, so don’t wait, to register! See below (Scroll down) for info and the link.*

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS— These workshops feature one, turnkey single activity, making exploration in clay simple, fun and affordable. The instructor pre-prepares your clay, you’ll learn how to do a specific project in your two-hour class session, and the instructor will finish & fire it in our kilns, for you to pick up at a later date. At just $35 — or $30 for Concord city residents — these Saturday workshops are a great date or family activity! Older kids may be registered under a family account IF permission is granted; CALL the Concord Parks & Rec department with any questions or for registration assistance: 704-920-5600.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

Caricature Art with Eric Melton

You're welcome to join us for an entertaining afternoon of caricature art! Eric Melton, a seasoned caricaturist with over 30 years of experience, specializes in creating amusing caricatures of individuals and pets without being demeaning or disrespectful.

He will share insights into his caricature creation process during the demonstration and intends to sketch some willing volunteers!

When: Sunday March 10, 2024

Time: 2:00pm
 
Where: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW Concord, NC 28025. Enter at Kerr Street side glass double-doors, (lower-level parking lot) called the Greenway Gallery.

You can view Eric’s art on his website https://meltonart.com/

This is a free event.

No pre-registration is needed.
 
Please arrive on time so as to not interrupt the speaker.

MAKE-A-MUG with Deborah Arbes

Ever thought about giving ceramics a go? Here's your opportunity!

Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios for a unique public event at our Ceramics Center, "MAKE-A-MUG" led by our experienced instructor, Deborah Arbes. During this event, you will handcraft a personalized mug tailor-made to suit your style, which you can proudly take home for your daily coffee or tea indulgence.

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

WHEN: Each Workshop runs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on that Saturday. (Click on flyer to see larger view). a list of ALL Public Workshop dates may be seen on the list of ClearWater Arts programs, on the Civic Rec platform for Registration.*

Workshops max out at 24 participants, so don’t wait, to register! See below (Scroll down) for info and the link.*

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS— These workshops feature one, turnkey single activity, making exploration in clay simple, fun and affordable. The instructor pre-prepares your clay, you’ll learn how to do a specific project in your two-hour class session, and the instructor will finish & fire it in our kilns, for you to pick up at a later date. At just $35 — or $30 for Concord city residents — these Saturday workshops are a great date or family activity! Older kids may be registered under a family account IF permission is granted; CALL the Concord Parks & Rec department with any questions or for registration assistance: 704-920-5600.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc