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Free Introductory Classes for Curious Adults
No experience necessary!
All materials provided!
Have you ever felt the urge to create and get hands-on experience of art making techniques? Starting in January 2024, CVA is offering a free art class one night a month for adults 18 or older. Location varies.
Classes will vary each month and will cover techniques like drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, textile art, oil painting and colored pencils.
Come join us and find your inner artist!
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday, August 21 – 6:30-8:00pm
American Legion Post #71, 1300 Old US Hwy 70
Clayton, NC 27520
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Class Description: Local artist “Papa Jack” Singles will guide you through the steps and techniques of acrylic painting. Now is the time to let your inner artist come out, in this stress free and fun environment. So come join us and leave with your very own painting.
Wednesday, July 17 – 6:30-8:00pm
Heart2Hands Art Gallery & Studios
472 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Explore Acrylic Mediums
Class Description: Local artist Heidi-Lee Peach will guide you through the different mediums that can be used with acrylic paints to produce different textures. Have fun and leave with your very own 8×10” creation.
Past Classes:
Wednesday, June 19 – 6:30-8:30pm
Beginner’s Acrylic Painting – Teedgra Carter
Wednesday, May 15 – 6:30-8:30pm
Beginner Pen and Ink – Chris Pappas
Wednesday, April 17 – 6:30-8:00pm
Beginner Oil Painting – Catherine Donleycott
Wednesday, March 20 – 6:30-8:30pm
Beginner Watercolor Painting – Sue Brindle
Wednesday, February 21 – 6:30-8:00pm
Beginner Fabric Collage – Bronwen Fullington
Wednesday, January 17 – 6:30-8:00pm
Introduction to Painting – Dave Lennon