Workshops/Classes/Camps
Open Studio Workshops
The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department invites adults to participate in an Open Studio Workshop held on the last Tuesday of each month from 10:00am-12:30pm at The Meeting Place at 1077 East Montague Avenue in the Olde Village area of North Charleston. Each interactive workshop is led by a different local artist and provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn new techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Varying skill levels are welcome and the cost is $15, which includes most materials. Registrations are accepted one month in advance and close 2 days prior to the workshop. Space is limited. To register, call the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Dept. at 843-740-5854.
2012/13 Open Studio Workshop Schedule: (subject to change)
2012
July 31 – ART: Mandalas with Nancy Rodriguez
Mandalas are circular designs signifying wholeness and have been used for centuries in ancient cultures because of their healing and transformative effects. Nancy Rodriguez, local artist and art therapist, will lead participants on a mandala journey with pastels on black paper.
August 28 – ART: Beginners’ Acrylic with Deborah Meyer
Learn the basics of acrylic, including color mixing and application techniques, in this introductory painting workshop.
September 25 – CRAFT: Sweetgrass Baskets with Sarah Hammond
Participants will learn the basics of the historical art form of sweetgrass basket weaving.
October 30 - CRAFT: Mosaics with Steve Lepre
Participants will be guided through the full process of designing and creating a mosaic on an 8” x 8” square. This hands-on learning experience will cover the best ways to choose colors and tiles/materials, adhering, grouting and finishing.
November 27 - CRAFT: Hand Printing on Fabric with Ink Meets Paper’s Allison Nadeau
Learn to plan a design from initial sketches and brainstorming to final sketches and color choices. Participants will customize a set of cotton dish towels using the freezer paper stencil method and by printing with common household objects.
December 25 - No workshop due to holidays
2013
January 29 - ART: Aesthetic Elements of Art with Karole Turner Campbell
Participants will explore the aesthetic elements of art (line, color, shape, form, texture, value) utilizing hands (literally and figuratively). Students will create "theme and variation" pieces with "hands" as the theme and the visual elements as the way to depict the variations on this theme.
February 26 - ART: Charcoal with Lori Starnes Isom
Participants will utilize the medium of charcoal, including sticks and loose charcoal powder and brushes, to create artwork worthy of being called paintings.
March 26 - ART: Linear Perspective with Stephen Herchak
Participants will learn the basic theory of one and two-point perspective with emphasis on techniques for practical application to sketching landscape and still-life compositions.
APRIL 30 - ART: Dyeing Silk Scarves Using Shibori with the City’s 2012/13 Artist-in-Residence, Kristy Bishop
Participants will learn different Shibori dyeing techniques such as binding, folding, and stitching. The final product will be a silk scarf dyed using one or a combination of techniques.
May 28 - CRAFT: Calligraphy with Natasha Lawrence
Participants will learn the fundamental techniques of calligraphy in the classic Italian Italics lettering style to address wedding invitations or greeting cards, write in journals, make gift tags, or for personal correspondence.
June 25 - ART: Watercolor with Redux Contemporary Art Center Artist, Camela Guevara
Participants will learn and practice the fundamental techniques of watercolor, and then apply that knowledge to create small vignettes from natural items.
Quarterly Classes
The Cultural Arts Department hosts classes in a wide variety of art disciplines on a quarterly basis. Classes range from one-day seminars to 3-8 week sessions. Call the Cultural Arts Department at (843)740-5854 for more information or to register. A minimum number of participants must be met in order for classes to take place.
Monthly Painting Workshops w/ Deborah Meyer
For adults ages 18 and up. These workshops aim to expand participants’ painting knowledge by covering different subjects and painting techniques each month using visual references selected by the teacher. Students must bring their own materials: paints, brushes, canvases, easels (if use of table is not preferred). Early registration is encouraged and ends one week prior to day of workshop.
Fee: $27.50 per workshop
The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston
Mon., April 15, 9:30am-12:30pm • Plein Air Landscape - focus on value studies
Mon., May 6, 9:30am-12:30pm • Still-Lifes - focus on Expressionism
Monthly Studio Sessions w/ Deborah Meyer
Adults ages 18 and up will receive one-on-one assistance to develop and refine paintings that students have in progress or that ready to be tackled. Students must bring their own materials: paints, brushes, canvases, easels (if use of table is not preferred). Early registration is encouraged and ends one week prior to day of workshop.
Fee: $25 per session
The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston
Wed., April 17, 9:30am-12:30pm
Wed., May 8, 9:30am-12:30pm
Introduction to Zentangle w/ Caren Mlot
Zentangle is a popular new art form that involves creating beautiful images from structured, repetitive patterns. The Zentangle art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, and is promoted as an easy-to-learn, relaxing form of drawing that facilitates a shift in focus and perspective. Local artist Caren Mlot will lead students age 18 and up through several Zentangle patterns, resulting in the completion of two 3½” “tiles. Materials provided. More info at www.tanglemania.com. Early registration is encouraged and ends one week prior to day of workshop.
Fee: $33
The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston
Tuesday, May 7, 10:00am-12:30pm
Basketry Basics & Beyond w/ Kim Keats
Explore basketry basics through the creation of a start-to-finish basket or sculpture using imported and harvested materials. Under the instruction of fine craft artisan Kim Keats, participants age 18 and up will learn methods for preparing natural materials and how to execute weaving techniques including lashing, ribwork, twinning, and simple and random weaving, along with finishing and embellishing. Materials provided. Early registration is encouraged and ends one week prior to day of workshop.
Fee: $55
Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston
Saturday, May 11, 10:00am-4:00pm
“Mad Hatter” Acting/Improv Workshop for Grades 6-12
Under the instruction of local theatre professional and author of The Pick Pocket Pirate, Captain Tim Dillinger, this hands-on acting and character development workshop will include elements of stage acting, improv, and stage combat, including some stunts and blocks. Specific skills taught will enhance self-esteem, cooperation, and group interaction. Early registration is encouraged and ends one week prior to day of workshop.
Fee: $20 and BYOL: Bring Your Own Lunch
The Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston
Saturday, Jun 22, 10:00am-2:00pm
Watercolor Painting for Teens
This course is designed to introduce students ages 13-18 to watercolor painting through direct exposure to the properties and methods of this challenging medium. This is an ideal course for future architect students, for those wanting to reinforce their observation skills, or for those who wish to bolster their rendering capabilities. For the more advanced, there will be discussions and projects designed to increase individual progress. Closely followed by the instructor, Robert B. Reed, the lessons will be limited to a comfortable number of students set in a fun-filled environment. Materials are provided. Early registration is encouraged and ends one week prior to day of workshop.
Fee: $180 for four workshops, 3 hrs ea.
The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston
Saturdays, June 15, 22, 29 and Sunday June 30, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Teaching Opportunities
Teaching artists or arts agencies may submit proposals to present classes and workshops in visual arts, photography, crafts, music, dance, theater, and more. Proposal forms are available for download from the “Applications & Registration Forms” page.
Submit proposal by May 20 for Jul/Aug/Sept Class
Submit proposal by Aug 20 for Oct/Nov/Dec Class
Submit proposal by Nov 20 for Jan/Feb/Mar Class
Submit proposal by Feb 20 for Apr/May/Jun Class
North Charleston Farmers Market Art Demonstrations
The 2013 North Charleston Farmers Market opens April 18 and takes place every Thursday through October 31 on the grounds of the Felix Davis Community Center at 4800 Park Circle. The market offers an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce, and features art & craft booths, food vendors, and entertainment. Enjoy visual art demonstrations by local artists every 2nd Thursday. The market is open from 12:00pm to 7:00pm; art demonstrations take place from 4:00-6:00pm unless otherwise noted.
2013 Farmers Market Art Demonstration Schedule:
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May 9
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Special performances presented as a component of the 2013 North Charleston Arts Festival: 3:00-4:00pm Skop Sullins (acoutis guitar), 4:30-5:50pm Book Art Demo by Sarah Bandy, 6:00-7:00pm YeeHaw Junction (bluegrrass)
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June 13
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Yarn spinning demonstration by Eileen Cahill
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July 11
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TBD
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August 8
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TBD
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September 12
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TBD
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October 10
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TBD
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Children's Summer Arts Camps
Summer Arts Camps are offered in June and July for children ages 5-13. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. A minimum number of registered students are required for the camps to take place. Registration ends one week prior to each camp. Registration forms are available for download from the “Applications & Registration Forms” page. For more information, or to request a registration form by mail, contact the Cultural Arts Department office at (843)740-5854.
Visual Art Camps are under the instruction of the City’s current Artist-in-Residence. Drama and Dance Camps are under the instruction of local professionals. All camps are held at the Olde Village Community Building at 4820 Jenkins Ave. N. Charleston, and take place Monday through Friday from 9:00am to noon. Mid-morning snacks are provided.