ADULT ART CLASSES

AGES 18+

ADULT ART CLASSES

AGES 18+

Spend your leisure time on meaningful, engaging experiences.

Get away from the monotony of your normal routine and try something new and exciting by participating in one or more of our workshops for adults. Add a spark of creative joy to your life by experiencing professionally crafted, fun art lessons where diversified, simple instructions help guide you through the completion of a unique art piece.

Each “concept based” art lesson provides a strong “jumping off point” in which to begin, but unstructured in the art making process, allowing for varied choices to be made by each individual no matter your experience or skill level. Sign up for a weekly course and/or our stand-alone event workshops and discover something new every time!

Our 2026 Winter Spring Session starts January 5th!

ENROLL IN OUR 2026 WINTER SPRING SESSION WEEKLY CLASSES

16-WEEK COURSES / January 5 to May 2.
(Closed the week of Easter).

2026 Winter/Spring Session payment for the first month’s tuition will be processed upon enrollment. The second months billing will be processed on January 5th, 2026 for February. Each monthly billing will be processed 30 days in advance on the 5th of each month. (4 equal payments total).
A non-refundable, ONE-TIME yearly registration fee of $35 is due per family upon enrollment for 2026. This fee helps covers our administration and processing charges and is good for the year, until December 31, 2026.

Tuition Fees below are shown per month and will be processed every 4 weeks after the first month’s start of class.

2026 WINTER SPRING WEEKLY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ART V - SEASONED HANDS (18-Adult)

ART V- SEASONED HANDS -Winter-Spring 2026 Multi-Media Course (18-Adult)

Collage Alchemy 2– Transforming Paper, Photo & Found Objects

We continue to discover endless creative possibilities in this dynamic adult art course exploring four expressive forms of collage: papier collé, découpage, photomontage, and assemblage. Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, the course offers playful experimentation with everything from layered paper and photo composites to 3D mixed media using found objects. You’ll also explore the concepts of fully and partially integrated collage while learning from a Master Art Educator with over 28 years of experience. The journey continues from Fall with a 16-week Winter-Spring 2026 Session. This class does not require you to have attended the Fall Session, all project are new. Tuition is $190 every four weeks, with a one-time registration/admin fee per family for 2026.

Most supplies are included* and every session is packed with inspiration, technique, and transformation!

(2 hour class/$190 month)

*A syllabus with project details and supplies required will be sent out by December 5th.

Click here to enroll! 

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ADULT OIL PAINTING 8 WEEK COURSE

Adult Oil Painting Course
Adults 18 and up (8 students max)
Dates:
Winter: Saturdays Jan 10-Mar 7
(8 Weeks)

Spring: Saturdays Mar 14 – May 2
(8 Weeks)

Time 3:30-5:30pm
Guest Instructor: Mary Kamerer

This beginner-friendly course is designed to give aspiring oil painters a strong foundation in essential tools, techniques, and materials. Students will learn how to properly use brushes, mix and apply color, build layers, and handle solvents and mediums safely. Learn basic composition, elements of design and the importance of a value study. Whether you’re completely new to oil painting or looking to revisit the basics, this semi-private class offers the perfect environment to grow your skills. With a small group size limited to just 8 students, each participant will receive individualized guidance and personal attention from the instructor throughout the course.

Most supplies are not included, supply list will be provided upon enrollment. Stand-up easels are limited.

(8 WEEK COURSE/$240 per month for 2 months) Enrolling in this class you are required to pay for the full course -$480 in 2 month payments. No refunds for missed classes or early withdraw.

CLICK TO ENROLL FOR WINTER!!!

CLICK TO ENROLL FOR SPRING!!!

Guest Instructor – Mary Kamerer

Mary was born and educated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Charlotte in 1987. She graduated from UNCC and began pursuing an art career shortly after her children were grown. After studying various art forms such as stained glass, watercolor, ceramics, and completing a one-year apprenticeship in goldsmithing, Mary concentrated on oil painting under the tutelage of Andy Braitman and Curt Butler. Her style is of an impressionistic nature, with liberal use of pallet knives, emphasizing light and shadow. Having her early creative beginnings in black-and-white photography, Mary always starts her paintings with a value study and ends with accentuated light. You can see her work at Carlton and Sunshine Village Art Galleries. She currently works out of her studio at Dilworth Artisan Station.

Instagram: @maryckamererart
Facebook: Mary Kamerer Fine Art

Website: www.marykamerer.com
Mary Kamerer Fine Art
MaryKamerer.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

Beside our children’s classes, we also offer special adults art events monthly, such as Create and Take Workshops, Guest Artists, Lecture Series, Arty Parties and more.

CEU CREDITS FOR TEACHERS!

Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education and the NC Board of Education credits teachers CEUs (Continuing Education Units) who take a course!

FAQ

If you must miss a class, you must notify Hands Create of the cancellation via email at least 24 hours before the missed class in order to be given the opportunity to schedule a make up, if an alternate class is available. You will only be given (1) make up per session for any cancellations. Art III and Art IV do not have make-ups!

Yes if space is available for WORKSHOPS OR EVENTS ONLY. You must enroll online for any classes, no walk-ins are allowed. Tuition for 2024 Fall Session is billed every 4 weeks. The 12-week long classes will be prorated after the first week from the start of billing.

The 2025 Winter/Spring Session requires a one-time $35 per family registration fee for all 2025 students.  This fee is good for all of 2025, no matter how many classes you take. The registration fee is processed upon enrollment and guarantees your spot in the class. Registration fees are non-refundable.

The 12-Week Fall session course tuition for Wee Hands, Art I to IV is billed every 4 weeks starting September 1st.  Art V tuition will be billed 30 days prior to start of class. Tuition fees cover professional fine arts instruction and supplies for project based lessons with art history, aesthetics, and art skills woven together seamlessly for an incredibly fun experience!

Tuition refunds are available, but due to maintaining class scheduling, waitlists and the purchase of supplies for the course, refunds are limited as follows:

  • Over 30 days before start of class – 100% refund
  • 30-14 days before start of class – 50% refund
  • No refunds for weekly sessions classes less than 14 days before start of class.

There is a 10% sibling discount for the 2nd+ sibling at the time of enrollment. No Multi-Class discounts.

For Wee Hands, Art I to IV Fall Class sessions you will not be billed for the first months tuition until September 1st. Monthly billing will be processed every 4 weeks after the 1st of September. Art V classes will be processed on August 10th, 30 days before the start of class.

You will not be charged for the week Thanksgiving due to being closed for the holiday.