Clay Crest

Clay Crest
Fri., December 29 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 8-18 $10
Create your own unique heraldic display based on your interests and personality! Students will sculpt and glaze on the same day. Hang finished crest from your door or wall.

Tin Star

Tin Star
Tues., November 28 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12 $10
Using the art of repousse students will create a tin star which can be used as an ornament or mounted on a piece of wood.

NCCA-Holiday Artist Market

November 18 – December 30

It’s that time again! Time to visit NCCA-Artsplace to shop for great personal holiday gifts! The Holiday Artist Market opens on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Make your selections from handmade functional or decorative pottery, unique paintings, prints, textiles, candles, photography, wood turning, sculpture and jewelry. Decorate your tree this year with a variety of handmade ornaments or give them as the perfect holiday gift! Whether you’re looking for fine hand made jewelry for that special someone, new ornaments for the tree or an original painting, you’ll find it all at NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Artist Market!

Gobble Time

Gobble Time
Sat., November 11 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5 $7
Following simple directions these young artists will learn to paint a gobblicious turkey.

Beginning Potter’s Wheel with Lindsay Isenhart

Beginning Potter’s Wheel with Lindsay Isenhart
Mon., Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4 & 11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $90 ($85 Members)
Learn to use the wheel! Develop the techniques of centering the clay, pulling up the sides, trimming, and finally glazing your own clay pieces. In between sessions students are encouraged to work in our pottery place and practice these techniques on their own. Class limited to 3.

Matting & Framing Workshop

Matting & Framing Workshop
Monday, November 6 & 13 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $70 ($65 Members)
Learn how to select mat boards and a frame that will complement your work. Different types of mounting and materials will be defined and students will make their selections the first week. The second week we will learn to cut mats, mount artwork and finish framing. Once you know how to use the equipment, NCCA-Artsplace invites participants to utilize our matting and framing area on their own! Bring and 8” x 10” average piece of work to frame.

Creating Art Quilt Christmas Cards with Dr. Susan Kruszynski

Creating Art Quilt Christmas Cards with Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Friday, October 20 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $40
Get a head start on creating some cards for the holiday season! From her two new books, Dr. Susan Kruszynski will share with you the art of collage landscaping on the fronts of blank cards. Fabric, cards, and envelopes included for creating five cards that are easy, fun, and ever so addictive. These techniques work well with cards for any occasion. No sewing machine required!

Wire Wrapped Cabochon Lapidary Class with Lindsay Isenhart

Wire Wrapped Cabochon Lapidary Class with Lindsay Isenhart
Tuesday, October 17 & 24 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $60 ($55 Members)
Learn to slab, shape and polish a stone cabochon from choices of three soft to medium stones. Learn to use a slab saw, flat lap and wheel lapidary machine in addition to some basic wire wrapping techniques to finish off your cabochon pendant.

Fun With Watercolor by illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick

Fun With Watercolor by illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick
Sat. October 14 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $45 ($35 Members)
Explore watercolor painting or expand your current knowledge! Award winning artist Lori McElrath Eslick loves to share her passion for painting, and make each experience a fun and inviting one for all levels. This step by step program provides instruction, inspiration and all the materials are provided.

Alcohol Ink Landscapes with Barb Wagenmaker

Alcohol Ink Landscapes on Tile
with Barb Wagenmaker
Thurs., October 12 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $60 ($55 Members)
Use alcohol inks to create a colorful landscape on glazed ceramic tile, finished off with a clear protective layer.
Up to 3 tiles per student and one framed 4”x4”.