ART DEMO - Wood Burning on Sculpture with Kayla Merie Bayne
Join Cabarrus Art Guild for a demonstration of Wood-burning on sculpture, for the January 2026 2nd Sunday Free Art Demo!
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Join Cabarrus Art Guild for a demonstration of Wood-burning on sculpture, for the January 2026 2nd Sunday Free Art Demo!
Free Demo with the CAG
CAROLINA SNOWFLAKE Weaving with Melinda Pavelyev
Instructor: Melinda Pavelyev
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time 2-4:00 PM
Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 Greenway Gallery; Enter at Kerr St. side of Main Building, double-doors. [Main Entrance, on Crowell Dr NW, will be closed.]
November’s Featured Demo is CAROLINA SNOWFLAKE Weaving with Melinda Pavelyev (description below). Join the Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater Tenant Organization, which coordinates and hosts these monthly Free Art Demonstrations by local artists for the enjoyment of the public. Location: Lower Level Greenway Gallery. Please use the Greenway Gallery doors – double-glass doors on the Southeast end of the Main Building, facing Kerr Street – and please arrive before 2:00 to be seated before the demonstration starts. Main Entrance will be closed. Free parking on campus (3 lots).
No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation
See You There!
Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
A bit About the Art Form: Carolina Snowflake -by Melinda Pavelyev
This craft design was first created by Billie Ruth Sudduth. Billie Ruth was born in Sewanee, TN in 1945 and grew up in Birmingham, AL. After college, in addition to being a wife and mother to 2 boys she worked as a social worker and school psychologist. During summer break in 1983 she took a basket making class at the community college. She fell in love. In 1989 Billie Ruth left her job at the school to do basketry full time.
Billie Ruth’s baskets have been on display at the Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Art and Design in New York, and other prestigious places. She was named a Living Treasure by North Carolina in 1997. This is the highest honor for North Carolinians in the crafting field. Billie Ruth died in 2021.
For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
Free Demo with the CAG
Wool Felting with Meghan McKillop
Instructor: Meghan McKillop
October 12, 2025
Time 2-4:00 PM
Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 Greenway Gallery; Enter at Kerr St. side of Main Building, double-doors. [Main Entrance, on Crowell Dr NW, will be closed.]
October’s Featured Demo is Wool Felting, with Meghan McKillop. Join the Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater Tenant Organization, which coordinates and hosts these monthly Free Art Demonstrations by local artists for the enjoyment of the public. Location: Lower Level Greenway Gallery. Please use the Greenway Gallery doors – double-glass doors on the Southeast end of the Main Building, facing Kerr Street – and please arrive before 2:00 to be seated before the demonstration starts. Main Entrance will be closed. Free parking on campus (3 lots).
No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation
See You There!
Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
Join Us Sunday 10/5/25, at 2:00 p.m. for the Opening Reception of this year’s Fall Judged Show!
Coordinated & Hosted by the Cabarrus Art Guild (Studio LL-102)
You are invited to the Opening Reception in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, Sunday Oct. 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Meet local artists, and join us in celebrating their artwork. Don’t miss a moment of this special annual event!
Event concludes by 4:00 p.m.
Enter at Main Entrance, at 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord NC 28025. Free Parking in three lots around the campus. This event is free and open to the public.
No pre-registration is required.
Free event.
The Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) will once again accept regional entries for, and exhibit their Fall Art Show in ClearWater’s Main Gallery! Judge To Be Announced.
You are invited to the Opening Reception on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 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.
Artists interested in entering artwork in the show, see the CAG’s website at www.cabarrusartguild.org for entry instructions.
Free Demo at the CAG
Paper Quilling
Instructor: Kristy Keistler
September 14, 2025
Time 2-4:00 PM
Where: Clearwater Art Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 Greenway Gallery; Enter Kerr St. side of Main Building, double-doors.
Please join us for a demonstration in paper quilling with Kristy Kiestler! The techniques in paper quilling include rolling strips of paper into coils and shaping them into various forms such as circles, teardrops, squares and scrolls. The coils can be pinched or combined to create more complex patterns and designs. This is great demonstration to see and learn another form of the arts with one of our local artist!
Kristy has been involved with various art forms throughout her life. She has a diverse set of skills including alcohol ink, landscape quilting, metallic watercolor, polymer clay fairies, paper sculpting, paper quilling,coloring pages, and cake sculpting. Although cake sculpting occupied so much of her time, she is now retired from it. Currently, she mainly focuses on paper quilling designs, emphasizing its historical significance and her passion for it !
No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation
See YouThere!
Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
Saturday, September 6, 2025 -- Mark your calendars and make plans to visit Downtown Concord and ClearWater Arts for the Fall Art Walk on Union!
map of downtown Art Walk Fair Layout with shuttle van stop at Corner of Barbrick Ave & Market
We will once again have a shuttle between Downtown Concord and ClearWater Arts Center! ClearWater Arts will once again join the fun, with a shuttle van* 🚐 driving continuous loops between Downtown Concord and ClearWater Arts Center! Connecting visitors with the galleries and artist studios at ClearWater where the tenant artists will have their studio doors open, the Main Gallery’s Guest Artist show “Color Riot” will knock your socks off, and the Ceramics Center will be open for touring - while running a Family Public Workshop, “Face Pots,” from 2-4pm! (Registration for that must be in advance— see our ‘Classes’ page & follow instructions. )
You won’t want to miss it!
The Ceramics Center will also be open for walk-through tours, plus there's a public family workshop from 2-4 p.m. where you can make face pots! Registration is required for the workshop and you can register online through CivicRec: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog (Select the arts tab, then the ClearWater Ceramic Center, then go to the second page of the class listings and you'll see the "Family Public Workshop - Face Pots").
*Shuttle Van Courtesy of CK Rider Transit
📆 Saturday, September 6th
🕚 11 a.m - 4 p.m.
📍 Downtown Concord on Union Street & Cabarrus Ave
Art Walk on Union is a biannual event sponsored in partnership with the Cabarrus Arts Council.
Shop from over 60 local vendors. The event features local artists and makers selling everything from jewelry, pottery, woodwork, original artwork, handmade candles and soaps, and so much more!
Two food trucks on Cabarrus Avenue, plus local eateries to enjoy throughout Downtown.
Live music on Union Street near the Concord Library - feel free to bring a chair to rest from all of your shopping and enjoy!
If you have questions about Art Walk, reach out to Paige Grochoske (704-920-6132) or Sharee Allen (704-920- 6131) in the Planning Department - Downtown Office.
We look forward to seeing you downtown and at ClearWater on September 6th!
Free Demo at the CaG
SILVER JEWELRY TASTER CLASS
Instructor. Susan Tobelman
WHEN: August 10, 2025
TIME 2-4:00 PM
WHERE*: Clearwater Arts center and studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025.
*ENTRANCE NOTE: Enter Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot-Greenway Gallery
Susan Tobelman is the creative force behind Energy& Ore Custom Jewelry in Mint Hill, NC. She has been crafting distinctive metal clay jewelry, for over six years. Holding certifications in metal clay Techniques and Teaching, Susan combines her technical ability with a deep passion for design. She offers a range of unique, personalized pieces, that reflect her client’s individual stories and emotions. In addition to running her jewelry business, Susan is dedicated to sharing her knowledge through beginner metal clay workshops in her local area. She is also helping others discover the artistry and joy of silver jewelry making via virtual classes!
No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation
See YouThere!
Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
Free Demo with the CAG
Instructor: Karen Wilder
When: Sunday July 13, 2025
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
Title: Art Trading Cards
Artist: Karen Wilder
When: July 13, 2025
Time: 2-4PM
Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios, found at 223 Crowell
Dr. NW, Concord, N.C. 28025…. enter Kerr St. side doors, lower
parking lot-Greenway Gallery
Artist, Karen Wilder, will be telling us about art trading cards, and
the process of how they are made with mixed media. Karen will
also explain the trades made to collect other artists’ work!
Karen Johnson Wilder, a resident of Concord since 2012, is an
experienced mixed media collage artist. She enjoys facilitating
workshops for creatives and those that think they are not
creative. She helps create visual journals, SoulCollage, and Art
Trading Cards.
No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation
See YouThere!
For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
When: June 8, 2025
Time: 2-4PM
Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios, found at 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, N.C. 28025; enter Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot-Greenway Gallery.
Tina will be showcasing the process of creating Cyanotypes on pretreated surfaces. Additionally, she will illustrate various methods for applying the solution to both paper and fabric, as part of the preparation for development. Her presentation will include techniques to enhance Cyanotypes.
Tina Vincent is a dedicated artist, and art educator. Her passion for experimentation, drives her to create captivating combinations in her work. As a teacher, she continuously seeks out new techniques, and explores their potential, enriching her artistic practice. Tina is also known for her papier-mache that celebrates women of color. She has a strong focus on collage, art quilts, and Cyanotypes.
No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker's presentation.
See You There!
The Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG), a tenant organization at ClearWater Arts, is happy to announce their Annual Spring Judged Art Show 2025 . This is an Open Call to regional artists, who may enter an artwork for a nominal entry fee. Fees are used for prize awards, and to hire a local artist as Judge.
Come join us for the Opening Reception!
Opening Reception for this year’s Spring Judged Show is open to the public:
Sunday, May 04 at 2pm
Main Gallery
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
223 Crowell Street NW, Concord.
Winners will be announced, and light refreshments will be served.
Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork.
No pre-registration is required.
Free event.
Opening Reception of a past CAG Judged Show
Come check out the stunning works that were submitted by 100% local artisans!
No pre-registration is required.
Free event.
Free Demo with the CAG
Instructor: Eric Melton
When: Sunday April 13, 2025
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
Eric has been drawing caricatures since 1993 and is going to be showing us just how he does his work. Eric draws cartoon portraits for trade shows, weddings, corporate and college events. This is a fantastic opportunity for our members to experience!
No need to register. For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
This event is free and open to the public. Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor.
See You There!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 -- Art Walk on Union is back on April 12th! Join us for a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Art Walk on Union is hosted by the @cabarrusartscouncil and sponsored by Eli Lily and Company.
Take a stroll through @concorddowntown , where you can celebrate local creativity at our galleries, stop by the local shops, and shop all the vendors selling unique crafted items! There will also be a shuttle to and from @clearwaterartsnc to visit their galleries and artist studios. Park either place! ClearWater Tenant Artists will have studio doors open and the Ceramics Center will be open for walk-through tours.
Saturday, April 12: 11 am – 4 pm
Mark your calendars NOW and don’t miss it! More details to come.
Free Demo with the CAG
Instructor: Josh King
When: Sunday February 16, 2025
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
🎉See you there!
No need to register. For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org
This event is free and open to the public. Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor.
See You There!
Free Demo with the CAG
Instructor: Susan Tobelman
When: Sunday January 12, 2025
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
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
Opening Reception of a past CAG Judged Show
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.
A fabulous afternoon was had by our attendees, taking in all the art created by our local artists. Entries were from Members and non-Members from Cabarrus and surrounding counties. We asked local artists, friends and neighbors to join us in celebrating art and sharing their work. Please see the ribbon-winning entries below, showcasing different styles and art types.
We are privileged to continue to award First, Second, Third and (2) Honorable Mention awards in two categories, 2D and 3D. A grant from the Grassroots Art Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and the Cabarrus Arts Council partially supports these awards.
Many congratulations to all the show’s participants and especially to the following award holders:
2D 1st Place: “Joyous Morning Light” by Susan Lackey
2nd Place: “Whispers of Shadow” by Inna Shchehlova
3rd Place: “Seasons Shadows” by Nancy Carroll
Honorable Mention: “Remembering Rembrandt” by Randy Pender
Honorable Mention: “At The Beach” by Karen Stiglich
3D 1st Place: “Creek Killer” by Josh King
2nd Place: “Pine Needles with Pearls” by Shakeeka Brooks
3rd Place: “Ray of Hope For Redemption” by Linda Harris
Honorable Mention: “Summer Bluegill Fishing” by Donna Miller
Honorable Mention: “Textile Art” by Lynn Cavanaugh
The show is now on view at ClearWater Arts Center and Studios in their Main Gallery through Nov. 23, 2024 (223 Crowell Dr NW, Concord, NC; enter via the Crowell Dr. main doors).
Stop in to see these amazing pieces during their drop-in hours, Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon to 5:00 pm, and Saturday 10 am-2 pm, or you can schedule an appointment to visit at another time by calling 704.920.6600.
Free admission and open to the public.
Many thanks to Nancy Brown, Exhibition Chair, Jutta Vest and Teri Ungerer and to all the volunteers who made this terrific show happen. The Guild completely depends on our volunteers and their generosity and we deeply appreciate their time and hard work.
We sincerely thank Gregory Barnes, our Judge for this event. Gordon’s work can be viewed here, https://www.barnesstudios.com/.
Thank you for supporting the Guild and our mission to support local art.
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
Opening Reception of a past CAG Judged Show
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.
Simple Negative Painting in Acrylics with Susan Lackey
‘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.
Krazy Critters with Susan Lackey
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.
Acrylic Collage with Susan Lackey
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.
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.
Free Demo with the Cabarrus Art Guild
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.
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
In addition to providing the Gallery space (and, soon, the Banquet/ Multipurpose Room downstairs) for event Rentals, ClearWater Artist Studios also produces a growing variety of events. The 2nd Saturday Open Studios day, an open-house allowing access to artists working in their studios and anything else programmed that day, occurs monthly.
For an at-a-glance look at all events including classes, see Calendar view.
Seminars, and other events which may contain instructional presentation will be listed under Classes.
Past event pages, may hold photos of that event.
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The Community finds artists and access to art;
Artists, and the Community find ways to interact, discuss, and be inspired to new (creative) ways of thinking.
CLEARWATER Arts Center & Studios lies in the Gibson Village Neighborhood, less than a mile from Historic Downtown Concord, NC.
223 Crowell Drive NW
Concord, NC 28025
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