SPECIAL ART EVENTS
SPECIAL ART EVENTS
EVENTS CALENDAR
Register for an event by clicking the event link on the calendar below.
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2023 Spring Student Art Exhibit was a BIG Success!!!
Our Coming Workshops…
Thursday, June 8
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages 16+
$30
Continuous line drawing is an expressive way of drawing that will help you develop your “artist’s eye” and help you learn how to draw what you see, not what you think you see. We will study the drawings of Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti and the American artist Charles Reid to gain insight on how to loosen up and learn how to create beautiful, interesting art, not just static replications of objects or the human form. We will explore different drawing mediums such as pencil, pen and ink, marker, etc. and complete several sketches. This workshop is suitable for all levels, no experience necessary. All supplies included.
Thursday, June 15
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages 18+
$10
Hands Create is providing drop-in, uninstructed figure drawing sessions with live models on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-9pm. We will provide tables and/or easels and you bring your paper and supplies. Come in and enjoy an evening to just draw, relax, and connect with other artists in the area. BYOB to sip and or share. 18 years and older. The cost is only $10, but space is limited to 12 participants. Payment in advance is not required but will guarantee your spot.
Thursday, June 22
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages 18+
$50
(Guest Artist/Instructor- Fran Kohlmeier)
Pears are symbolic of good times and happy relationships. Come paint pears with me from life and from reference photos. We will learn a few drawing tips including a value study, learn about professional watercolor pigments and then paint paint paint! For the big finale, we will cut out a few of your favs to mount on Strathmore black paper so your masterpieces are ready to frame! This is a beginning watercolor class! No experience necessary, but you may get hooked! Fran Kohlmeier lives in New Bern, NC. She loves to discover beauty in the ordinary and the extraordinary within the serendipity of collage, the strength of abstract shapes, and the serenity of simple landscapes. She draws inspiration for her beautiful watercolors, pastel paintings, acrylic still lifes and landscapes from the world around her.
Thursday, June 29
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages 18+
$50
Still-Life painting has been a popular genre for novice and famous artists throughout history. This workshop will introduce you to fluid acrylics (acrylics that behave like watercolors!) on a waterproof, synthetic surface called Yupo. It’s so much fun to work on Yupo because the paint is not absorbed by the paper, therefore the colors stay vibrant and many watercolor/layering effects can be achieved. No painting experience is necessary and all supplies are included! Bring your favorite beverage and a smile! (Art Level- ALL Creative Hands/Beginner to Expert)
Thursday, July 11
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages 16+
$35
Neurographic art is a simple way to work with the subconscious mind through meditative drawing. Unwind, destress, find your center and let a spark of creative light flow through your subconscious. This mindfulness workshop combines art, science, and psychology to stimulate neural pathways which can turn stress into calm. Neurographic art has been used as a healing aid for everything from stress relief, anxiety, chronic pain, and grief among many more. No experience necessary and all supplies are included. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your favorite beverage to sip.
Thursday, July 25
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages 16+
$50
Historically, a cabochon (Ka-bow-shawn) ” also referred to as a cab” is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished instead of faceted. These stones typically have a flat side and one domed side. Nowadays, cabochons are made of more than just gemstones. Learn how to use fluid acrylics, stamps, and other materials to create mini masterpieces that fit into cabochon pendants. Got any old, ugly paintings on paper that didn’t work out? Bring them with you and upcycle them! Each participant will make 2-3 pendants each. This workshop is suitable for all levels, no art experience necessary and all supplies are included. |
Hands Create ‘Arty Parties’ for Kids and Adults!




ARTY PARTIES
Book your next family and friends celebration at our studio, whether it’s for a birthday, bar mitzvah, girls night out, or private work event. We will provide the materials and instruction for a group art project. You select a theme from the list below and provide simple decorations.
Go to the EVENTS CALENDAR below and select a preferred date and time listed for your Arty Party. If there is not an Arty Party listed on the calendar, the Arty Party is not available. If you want to inquire about an Arty Party that is not on the calendar, fill out the ‘Schedule a Party’ and submit. Our staff will get back with you about dates and times that may be available. No Arty Parties will be scheduled on Sundays!
Each party participant will receive a party favor bag, which will include (1) 10% discount for a future art workshop or course!
Children’s Arty Party
Kids parties: 1 ½ hours, $350 up to 12 kids; $30 each additional participant (Saturday morning or afternoon)
Please note there won’t be enough time for gift opening during your party, however you may choose to bring your own cake, utensils, and drinks to celebrate after the art lesson.
Canvas or Pottery Painting – Paint a canvas or glaze a pre-formed piece of bisqueware based on your party theme.
Adult Arty Party
Adult parties are 2 hours, $385 up to 12 adults: $35 each additional participant.
Adult parties are geared for a full range of skill levels and adventuresome spirits. All gently guided art projects are experimental and experiential, leaving lots of room for individual personalities to surface.
- Canvas or Pottery Painting – Paint a canvas or glaze a pre-formed piece of bisqueware.
EVENTS CALENDAR
(Register for an event by clicking the event link on the calendar below)
FAQ
Depending on the type, events are paid for in advance or upon arrival at the studio. Arty Party requests require advanced Registration through the EVENTS calendar.
Online enrollment to reserve your spot for “drop-in” style events, such as open studio, figure drawing, and lectures is encouraged because space is limited.
- The $150 deposit to reserve an arty party is non-refundable.
- Over 30 days before event – 100% refund, minus the deposit.
- 30-14 days before event – 50% refund.
- No refunds for arty parties less than 14 days before start of event.
- Hands Create will make every attempt to assign a student for an alternate date if space is available.
All events are limited to 18 students, including arty parties.
Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability.