SPECIAL ART EVENTS
SPECIAL ART EVENTS
Coming Workshops…
Daytime Workshop
Wednesday, Feb 4th
1:00-3:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $55
Create a Heart Wreath Watercolor greeting cards with Tamery Stafford!
With love in your heart in time for Valentine’s Day, you’ll paint a beautiful floral wreath on a 5×7 greeting card—perfect for sending or framing. Enjoy learning how to create dimensional petals and leaves, bringing this lovely motif to life with color, depth, and heartfelt detail.
No drawing skills needed — your winter motif comes pre-drawn on professional 140 lb watercolor paper in waterproof ink. Just show up, relax, and enjoy the creative process!
See Tamery’s Bio Below…
Evening Workshop
Thursday, Feb 5th
7:00-9:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $55
Create a Heart Wreath Watercolor greeting cards with Tamery Stafford!
With love in your heart in time for Valentine’s Day, you’ll paint a beautiful floral wreath on a 5×7 greeting card—perfect for sending or framing. Enjoy learning how to create dimensional petals and leaves, bringing this lovely motif to life with color, depth, and heartfelt detail.
No drawing skills needed — your winter motif comes pre-drawn on professional 140 lb watercolor paper in waterproof ink. Just show up, relax, and enjoy the creative process!
See Tamery’s Bio Below…
Meet Tamery Stafford...
I’m a local artist and designer who began my creative journey after graduating from SCAD and working as an Interior Designer here in Charlotte. My husband and I raised our four boys in the Queen City, where my love for art and teaching others to create has flourished.
As a self-taught watercolor artist, I understand the frustrations that come with learning something new. That’s why I developed Simply Watercolor — a thoughtfully curated approach that makes painting simple, approachable, and enjoyable. For over six years, I’ve taught hundreds of students in person through this process, helping each one grow confident and successful in their creativity.
Tamery's Coming Watercolor Classes
Beyond watercolor, I’ve exhibited my acrylic work in juried galleries and South End crawls. My joy in creating guides everything I teach, and I love inspiring others to discover the beauty of art for themselves.
See Tamery’s Social Media and Website:
Instagram: @tameryStafford
Facebook: @tameryStafford
Website: www.tamery.com
Thursday, Jan 15th
7:00-9:15 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $15
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 $15 to register online/$20 at the door. Payment in advance is not required but will guarantee your spot.
Monday, Jan 19th
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 6 to 13
Cost $70
School’s Out Half-Day Creativity Camp: When school’s out, creativity is in! Join us for a fun-filled half day of art exploration and hands-on projects that will spark your child’s imagination. Campers will dive into exciting activities like painting vibrant landscapes, creating whimsical sculptures, and crafting colorful mixed-media collages. With guided instruction and plenty of room for personal expression, kids will stay engaged, make new friends, and leave with artwork they’re proud to show off. All supplies are provided—just bring your lunch and a snack!
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan 21st
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $55
Mop, scrape, brush, and glide as we blend watercolors and collage in an intricate dance to create a beautiful, unique landscape of birch trees inspired by the contemporary artist Pat Dews. Learn how to use a variety of watercolor tools and techniques and how to creatively integrate collage elements to represent the abstract essence of nature. As always, all materials are included. This workshop is suitable for all levels, no experience necessary.
Thursday Evening, Jan 22nd
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $55
Mop, scrape, brush, and glide as we blend watercolors and collage in an intricate dance to create a beautiful, unique landscape of birch trees inspired by the contemporary artist Pat Dews. Learn how to use a variety of watercolor tools and techniques and how to creatively integrate collage elements to represent the abstract essence of nature. As always, all materials are included. This workshop is suitable for all levels, no experience necessary.
Daytime Workshop
Wednesday, Feb 11
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $55
Celebrate the season of love with a special 2-hour mixed-media workshop inspired by the iconic works of Gustav Klimt. In this pre-Valentine’s Day session, participants will explore Klimt’s luxurious use of gold, pattern, and expressive color while creating their own artwork celebrating love in its many forms—romantic partners, a mother and child, siblings, or meaningful connections of any kind.
Guided by a veteran art instructor Joann McDaniel, students will draw inspiration from Klimt’s masterpiece The Kiss along with several of his other tender figurative works. Using layered mixed-media techniques—such as collage, acrylic paint, metallic accents, and pattern design—each artist will craft a personal piece that radiates warmth, intimacy, and connection.
Evening Workshop
Thursday, Feb 12th
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost $55
Celebrate the season of love with a special 2-hour mixed-media workshop inspired by the iconic works of Gustav Klimt. In this pre-Valentine’s Day session, participants will explore Klimt’s luxurious use of gold, pattern, and expressive color while creating their own artwork celebrating love in its many forms—romantic partners, a mother and child, siblings, or meaningful connections of any kind.
Guided by a veteran art instructor Joann McDaniel, students will draw inspiration from Klimt’s masterpiece The Kiss along with several of his other tender figurative works. Using layered mixed-media techniques—such as collage, acrylic paint, metallic accents, and pattern design—each artist will craft a personal piece that radiates warmth, intimacy, and connection.
Hands Create 5-Star ‘Arty Parties’ for Kids and Adults!
5-Star ‘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. Minimum age of guest is 5 years old. 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!
EVENTS CALENDAR
(Register for an event by clicking the event link on the calendar below)
(#) shows the number of spaces still available. If the Arty Party date or time is not shown, it is not available.
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