Ceramic Sculpture with Taylor Lee
Monday, February 24 - Monday, March 31, 2025

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Discover ways to add color to your sculpture beyond traditional glaze, including underglazes and cold finishes. This series will empower you to develop your own practice while learning about contemporary ceramic sculpture for inspiration.

Collage and Mixed Media with CHD:WCK!
Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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Through the use of collage and mixed media, you'll discover how ordinary materials and moments can be transformed into extraordinary art.

Printmaking with Jenn Garrison
Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Perhaps more than any other medium, printmaking allows for experimentation and play. Whether you’re drawn to figurative or abstract work or a blend of both, this class will help you push yourself in a new direction.

Playful Material Exploration with Renee Holliday
Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Have you ever laid eyes on a material that piqued your interest, but you weren’t sure what you would do with it or how you would use it? Then this workshop is for you!

Pretty Darn Quick Portraits with Felicia Van Bork
Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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In this lively series class, you'll learn techniques for freer, more expressive portraits using acrylic paint on bristol paper.

Digital Illustration
Saturday, March 1 - Saturday, April 5, 2025

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Designed for students eager to explore the world of digital art, this camp focuses on mastering Procreate software on iPads.

Ceramics
Saturday, March 1 - Saturday, April 5, 2025

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In this studio series, participants will dive into the exciting world of ceramic sculpture by learning the basics of hand-building, glazing, and firing to create fun and exciting sculptural pieces.

Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy Opening Reception
Thursday, March 6

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Join us for the Opening Reception of Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy.

Dark & Divine Opening Reception
Thursday, March 6

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The McColl Center presents Dark & Divine, a group exhibition curated by Dasia Hood, featuring artists Dionna Bright, Chad Cartwright, Patrick Sainte, Jerry Taliaferro, Darian Parham, Jason Dawkins, and Ida M. Irby.

Family Day
Saturday, March 8

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March into Art: A Colorful Day for the Whole Family!

Teen Zine Workshop with Ioannis Anastasiou and Majka Dokudowicz
Saturday, March 8

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Perfect for both beginners and more seasoned artists, participants will craft unique collages that blend vintage and modern photos of Charlotte’s vibrant scenery with their own personal narratives.

Hanging & Installation 101 + Closing Reception
Thursday, March 20

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The Contemporaries is turning 1! Let's celebrate Charlotte’s new art collecting community.

Contemporaries Wrap Party
Thursday, March 20

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The Contemporaries is turning 1! Let's celebrate Charlotte’s new art collecting community.

The Creative Threshold: With Balam Bartolomé
Saturday, March 22

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Join Artist-in-Residence Balam Bartolomé for an engaging workshop that invites you into his creative process as he guides participants through a collaborative art-making experience.

Sovereign Bodies: Movement, & Meditation
Saturday, March 29

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This session will include gentle movement that builds into dancing, somatic movement, vocal expression, and mental and emotional release. Prepare to be free and uninhibited.

Jen & Juice: A Collaborative Playdate with Jen Clay
Saturday, April 5

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Participants will dive into the unique process of painting and spraying dyes directly onto fabric, achieving a stunning watercolor-like effect.

Ceramic Sculpture with Taylor Lee
Monday, April 21 - Monday, May 26, 2025

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Whether you consider yourself an artist or you claim you can’t draw, unlock your creativity through printmaking in this 6 week series.

Collage and Mixed Media with CHD:WCK!
Tuesday, April 22 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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Whether you consider yourself an artist or you claim you can’t draw, unlock your creativity through printmaking in this 6 week series.

Printmaking with Jenn Garrison
Wednesday, April 23 - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Whether you consider yourself an artist or you claim you can’t draw, unlock your creativity through printmaking in this 6 week series.

CREATIVITY CAMP: Digital Illustration
Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20, 2025

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Learn how to create unique artwork using a digital platform.

CREATIVITY CAMP: Mixed Media
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27, 2025

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From traditional paints and brushes to unconventional elements, Mixed Media camp provides a dynamic environment for expression.

CREATIVITY CAMP: Ceramics
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, 2025

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Unleash your inner sculptor and discover the joy of molding, shaping, and glazing as we embark on a journey of ceramic sculpture.

CREATIVITY CAMP: Drawing + Painting Fundamentals
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18, 2025

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Build a solid foundation in the essential techniques of drawing, from mastering lines and shading to understanding proportions.

CREATIVITY CAMP: Fashion Design (Session A)
Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25, 2025

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Students will create wearable works of art while learning design techniques, fabric selection, and accessory crafting.

CREATIVITY CAMP: Fashion Design (Session B)
Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1, 2025

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Young designers will bring their style visions to life in our Fashion Design camp! Students will create wearable works of art while learning design techniques, fabric selection, and accessory crafting.