Winter and Summer Art Series

Winter and Summer Art Series

Register Today, Class is limited to 20 people. Select your preferred size. Class Starts at 6:30pm at the Senior Center, Belhaven, NC.

  • 6 x 6 Glass Tile $20.00

  • 8 x 8 Glass Tile $45.00

  • 6 x 12 Glass Tile $60.00

Contact Becky at (704) 219-0762 to register for classes or click on the link below to send us an email.

Class 1: Fused Glass - January 13, 2023

Fused Glass Art is making a design with Glass on Glass through the process of using a kiln to melt two or more pieces of glass together to fuse them.

This process creates some amazing fused glass pieces, pendants, trivets, coasters, picture frames, candy/trinket dish, candle holders and platters to name a few.

Class 2: Papier-mache - Cancelled

Free 2 Day Class held Friday and Saturday. Class is limited to first 20 people who register. Class Starts at 6:30pm at the Senior Center, Belhaven, NC.

Contact Jeannie at (704) 906-9575 to register for classes or click on the link below to send us an email.

Papier-mache is the art of using composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with textiles, bound with an adhesive, such as glue, starch to create sculpture, art, flowers, models and so much more.

Water Color Self-Guided Online Class

  • Watercolor for Beginners

    Welcome to our beginner's watercolor class! Before we get started, let's make sure you have all the necessary materials:

    Supplies:

    • Watercolor paints (tube or pan form)

    • Watercolor paper (cold press or hot press, depending on the texture you prefer)

    • A paintbrush (a round or pointed brush will work well for most techniques)

    • A cup of water

    • A paper towel or cloth for wiping your brush

    Now that you have everything you need, let's get started!

  • Let's Begin

    Begin by wetting your brush and mixing a small amount of paint with water on your palette or a plate.

    Start with light washes to get a feel for the paint and how it moves on the paper. You can use a large, flat brush for this, or a round brush for more control.

    Practice applying the paint in different ways: try brushing, blending, and layering to create different effects.

    As you become more comfortable with the paint, try adding in details and texture with a smaller brush.

    Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Watercolor is a forgiving medium, and you can always add more water to your brush to lighten or blend areas.

    Remember to have fun and experiment with different techniques and styles. Watercolor is a wonderful medium for expressing your creativity, so have fun and see what you can create!

  • Watch the Tutorial

    In this watercolor tutorial, we will be learning how to create a beautiful landscape painting using simple techniques and easy-to-follow steps. First, we will begin by sketching out the basic outline of our scene on watercolor paper using a light pencil. Next, we will wet our brush and begin adding in the base layers of color, starting with the sky and working our way down to the ground. As we build up the layers of paint, we will learn how to blend and layer colors to create depth and dimension in our painting. Finally, we will add in any final details and highlights to complete the piece. By the end of this tutorial, you will have learned how to create a stunning watercolor landscape and have the skills to continue exploring this exciting medium.