In preparation for our Benefit Art Auction the McColl Center will be closed to the public through February 7th. Join us for Family Day on February 8th.

Artist Talk and Closing Reception: Ties That Bind: Portraits...
Saturday, January 18

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Join photographer Mitchell Kearney with McColl Center alumni Shaun Cassidy, Maja Godlewska, and Felicia Van Bork for a lively conversation about the early years of McColl Center.

Artist Talk: Winter 2025 Artists-in-Residence
Thursday, January 23

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Join McColl Center for our first opportunity to sit and talk with Winter 2025 Artists-in-Residence about their work and creative practices.

DRAW MCCOLL CENTER - A WEEKLY FIGURE DRAWING SESSION
Every Tuesday

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Join us for Draw McColl Center, a weekly drop-in figure drawing program.

Multiple Impressions: Encaustic Collagraph Printmaking with...
Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2, 2025

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Join Chicago-based printmaker Jeffrey Hirst for this Encaustic Collagraph Printmaking workshop. Encaustic Collagraph printmaking explores the process of making print plates using encaustic medium.

Family Day
Saturday, February 8

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Fall in Love with Art This February!

Celebrate the Artists + See the Works | Benefit Art Auction 2025
Thursday, February 13

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Join us for a special opportunity to meet the Participating Artists, hear about their work and practice, and of course, celebrate them! The Silent Auction kicks off at 7:00 pm, giving you the first chance to see the amazing works up for grabs at the Live Auction + 25 Year Celebration on February 22.

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.

Fashion Design
Saturday, March 1 - Saturday, April 5, 2025

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Learn the basics of design sketching, fabric selection, and sewing techniques. Each week, students will work to bring their designs to life, guided by experienced instructors.

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!

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.