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

Come join us for the Opening Reception:
CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2024

You are invited to the Guild’s Opening Reception on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at 2pm ,in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Drive NW). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork. This is always a terrific event. Don't miss a moment!

No pre-registration is required.
Free event.

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

Come join us for
The CAG Annual Spring Judged Art Show, 2024
Opening Reception

You are invited to the Guild’s Opening Reception on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Drive NW). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork. This is always a terrific event. Don't miss a moment!

No pre-registration is required.
Free event.

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.

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.

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

Come join us for
The CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2023
Opening Reception

You are invited to the Guild’s Opening Reception on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Drive NW). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork. This is always a terrific event. Don't miss a moment!

No pre-registration required.
Free event.

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Instructor: Mahnaz Mirghanbari

Date: Aug 19, 2023

Time: 1 pm - 4 pm

Cost: $45.00 Member / $55 Non-Members

To register, send email to: aloranbyalora@gmail.com

Social Media: Instagram page @aloranbyalora

Payment: Participants are asked to register and pay for the class by Aug. 14th. Payment can be made through Zelle. The instructor will provide details at registration.

Ages 18 and up

Get ready for a free flowing fun workshop on August 19th to create a custom piece embellished with Resin Art. Mahnez, a popular instructor at CAG will be back in Aug to help you create a custom piece to decorate your home. The process is fun and every project will be unique. Class will begin with Mahnez explaining the resin process. We will then prep your piece. After that we will mix the resin adding pigment colors to match your décor. The fun starts with pouring the resin on your piece to make your design.

It is important to note that the resin requires 24 hours to cure but can be moved after 2 hours. You will be able to leave your piece to cure at the Clearwater Studio thru the weekend if you prefer. All materials outside of the piece to be decorated will be provided.

Suggestions for the piece to decorate:

Check my instagram page @aloranbyalora to see all the work I have done and help get your creativity flowing.

If you have questions and would like to discuss the best option for you please feel free to contact me.

Instructor: Malia Bryngelson

Date: August 12th (Saturday)

Time: 1:00 – 5:00

Class Cost: CAG Members $50 Non-CAG Members $55

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

Phone: 704-773-0817 (Leave message or text. Malia welcomes any questions you may have.)

Supply List: You’ll be emailed a supply list when you register. The instructor will supply paper.

Payment Method: Check, you’ll receive an address to send a check at time of registration.

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025.

Greenway Gallery, enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

Cancellation: If the instructor cancels the class for any reason, your check will be returned. If you register then cancel at least seven days before class, your check will be returned.

Class Size: Minimum 4, participants must be 18 (unless accompanied by an adult).

If you want to try a new medium join us for Beginning Pastels.

Discover the wonderful possibilities of painting with this versatile and forgiving medium. If you like drawing, this class will show you how to combine drawing with the painterly application of the beautiful color found in pastels.

In this relaxed class atmosphere, you will learn about the best materials to use, techniques for applying the pastel to achieve different textures, and tools and products that give the artist a successful outcome for their painting.

Students will complete a landscape painting project on paper provided by the instructor.

Malia’s award-winning work has been included in state and national exhibitions. One of her paintings received a first-place award in the animal category of Pastel Magazine’s Pastel 100 Competition.

Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) members gather, and welcome other artists to gather & create, each Tuesday in ClearWater’s Lower-Level Greenway Gallery (with kitchen)!

Open Art Tuesdays

The Cabarrus Art Guild welcomes you to join us on Tuesdays for Open Art Tuesdays (as copied from the CAG website ):

The Guild welcomes you to join us at Open Art Tuesdays at the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 - enter through the double glass doors facing Kerr Street, called the Greenway Gallery).
 
Bring your lunch and drink, bring a project you are working on and your supplies. Or bring work you'd like to share and discuss. We start at 10am and run until 3pm, stopping at 12noon to eat and catch up. This is a working, weekly meeting, each Tuesday, to work with and share with artists and like-minded people who appreciate creativity. Don’t have a project? Drop by to see what local artists are creating. Everyone is welcome to join.
 
If we need to cancel or change times or details of these meetings, we plan to keep you updated via our Social Media on Facebook/Instagram so please check for any updates.
 
Our policy is to leave the space as we found it, so please make sure to clean up after yourself and not leave any trash or messes.
 
That does it for the rules, now it's time for making art, meeting new friends and having fun.
 
See you soon!

Instructor: Susan Edmonson

Date: Monday, July 31st Time: 10:00 – 4:00

Class Cost: $50 CAG members, $60 non-members

Materials Cost: the pattern for the class is $15 and kits with supplies and the pattern will be available at $30 which is payable in the class

Location: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025.

Studio LL102 or Greenway Gallery. Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: Please go to Susan’s website at https://www.susanedmonsondesigns.com/ to register. Click on “Shop” and select Video Classes. Don’t worry, this is an in-person class.

Payment Method: Pre-payment and pre-registration are required before class. A supply list is provided when you register or on the CAG site.

Class Details: Attendees must be at least 15 years of age.

Please contact Susan if you have any questions about class or supply list at susanledmonson@gmail.com

“Wildflower Tales of the Trail”

Part 1

Susan Edmonson is back by popular demand and will be conducting three classes at CAG. The first in her garden series will take you on a Wildflower walk with Susan through the woods! Let’s stitch flowers to make a creative journal with little facts and quotes about each of the flowers. The stitches will be done using Pearl Cotton Threads and embellished with ribbons and unique hand dyed fabrics.

Each signature will have a collaged pages and 3-D flower pages. This little journal book will be put together in a unique way with the  addition of ribbons and buttons. So join Susan for this creative journey!

See supply list at www.cabarrusartguild.org in the Workshops tab. For Questions about the Supply List or Class contact Susan Edmonson: susanledmonson@gmail.com

Fiber arts are Susan’s passion. Susan majored in art at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. She is a quilt designer, has hosted art retreats, traveled to shops all over the country to teach, and is a Bernina Ambassador. Susan loves sharing this passion for quilting, stitching and creating with everyone.

Instructor: Susan Lackey, susanlackeyart@gmail.com

Date: July 29, 2023

Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, includes a short lunch break. Bring your lunch and drink; we have a refrigerator

Workshop Cost: $90 members, $100 for non-members, plus $10 for extra supplies

Location: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025

Greenway Gallery, enter on the Kerr Street side of the building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: Email instructor (above) to pay with check or to pay online click: Susan's Workshops

Registration Deadline: last day to register is July 26, 2023

Skill Level: Open to all levels of experience

Class: Ages 18 and up. Minimum class size: 5, maximum class size 12

Media: Acrylic

In this workshop, you will learn to loosen up your painting style so that you can paint more expressly. To preserve the freshness and uniqueness of your personal brush stroke, you will learn to paint quickly, loosely, and with playful intention.

First you will complete three short painting exercises flowing from expressive realism to expressive abstraction to expressive nonobjective art forms, following a simple process. The following three paintings are expressive examples of those three art forms.

Left to Right: non-objective, realism, and abstract

You will choose one of the art forms you practiced and use it to create a larger painting following the same loose and expressive process. In this workshop, Susan will demonstrate and coach you as you work.

You will receive a supply list when you register. The $10 extra supply fee is payable at the beginning of the workshop. This fee includes items not available in small quantities.

Susan Lackey has been painting and teaching painting for many years. She paints in acrylic and mixed media. She has won numerous awards in local, state, and national exhibitions. She is a signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina.

Her work is frequently on display in area galleries and proudly hangs in both private and corporate collections. Susan’s most current work can be found at SusanLackeyArt.com

Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) members gather, and welcome other artists to gather & create, each Tuesday in ClearWater’s Lower-Level Greenway Gallery (with kitchen)!

Open Art Tuesdays

The Cabarrus Art Guild welcomes you to join us on Tuesdays for Open Art Tuesdays (as copied from the CAG website ):

The Guild welcomes you to join us at Open Art Tuesdays at the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 - enter through the double glass doors facing Kerr Street, called the Greenway Gallery).
 
Bring your lunch and drink, bring a project you are working on and your supplies. Or bring work you'd like to share and discuss. We start at 10am and run until 3pm, stopping at 12noon to eat and catch up. This is a working, weekly meeting, each Tuesday, to work with and share with artists and like-minded people who appreciate creativity. Don’t have a project? Drop by to see what local artists are creating. Everyone is welcome to join.
 
If we need to cancel or change times or details of these meetings, we plan to keep you updated via our Social Media on Facebook/Instagram so please check for any updates.
 
Our policy is to leave the space as we found it, so please make sure to clean up after yourself and not leave any trash or messes.
 
That does it for the rules, now it's time for making art, meeting new friends and having fun.
 
See you soon!

Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) members gather, and welcome other artists to gather & create, each Tuesday in ClearWater’s Lower-Level Greenway Gallery (with kitchen)!

Open Art Tuesdays

The Cabarrus Art Guild welcomes you to join us on Tuesdays for Open Art Tuesdays (as copied from the CAG website ):

The Guild welcomes you to join us at Open Art Tuesdays at the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 - enter through the double glass doors facing Kerr Street, called the Greenway Gallery).
 
Bring your lunch and drink, bring a project you are working on and your supplies. Or bring work you'd like to share and discuss. We start at 10am and run until 3pm, stopping at 12noon to eat and catch up. This is a working, weekly meeting, each Tuesday, to work with and share with artists and like-minded people who appreciate creativity. Don’t have a project? Drop by to see what local artists are creating. Everyone is welcome to join.
 
If we need to cancel or change times or details of these meetings, we plan to keep you updated via our Social Media on Facebook/Instagram so please check for any updates.
 
Our policy is to leave the space as we found it, so please make sure to clean up after yourself and not leave any trash or messes.
 
That does it for the rules, now it's time for making art, meeting new friends and having fun.
 
See you soon!

Instructor: JJ Jiang

Date: July 15 (Saturday)

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Class Cost – Grant Subsidized Pricing: $50 members, $85 non-members

Register (Pay by PayPal): Go to www.cabarrusartguild.org, select the Classes & Workshops tab

Register (Pay by check): Email classes.CAG@gmail.com for instructions

Class Size: Maximum 15 participants

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025.

Enter from Kerr Street side of building, lower level.

With years of experience and numerous awards, we are pleased to announce that JJ Jiang will teach an advanced beginner/intermediate watercolor workshop for the Cabarrus Art Guild. CAG is able to offer this opportunity at subsidized pricing due to a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and the Cabarrus Arts Council.

JJ’s teaching is based on his belief that four fundamentals apply to all subject matter and even across mediums. JJ’s demos include clear instructions on these fundamentals: drawing, value, color, and edges. JJ will also discuss and demonstrate various techniques in watercolor, but he emphasizes the need for all artists to go beyond technique to explore the creative drive that has brought them to the easel.

In this one-day workshop, you’ll be using watercolors to create a beautiful landscape painting. After JJ’s step-by-step landscape demo, students will have the remainder of the class time to work on their own painting (from the photo reference provided) while JJ gives one-on-one instruction tailored to students’ individual levels. To wrap up, as time allows, JJ will have a brief critique and a question and answer session.

A list of supplies will be provided at registration.

Samples of JJ’s work.

JJ Jiang is an award-winning artist and a gifted instructor. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and a North Carolina Watercolor Society Master Member. Though accomplished in watercolor, he is a versatile artist - excelling in drawing, oils, and Chinese brush painting. His subjects include landscape/urbanscapes, human figures, portraits, and still life.

JJ currently lives in Cary, North Carolina and is the founder and director of the Village Art Circle Studio & Gallery in the heart of downtown Cary. To see more of JJ’s work go to www.jjjiang.com.