McColl Center is focused on creating a thriving creative community. Our vision is to encourage everyone to learn art processes that make creativity accessible whether you are an artist looking to expand your skills or someone beginning to tap into your own creativity. Our teaching artists will guide you while encouraging you to experiment and play; helping you to build your skillset to empower you to express yourself.
Workshops
Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Playful Material Exploration with Renee Holliday
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!
Saturday, March 22
The Creative Threshold: With Balam Bartolomé
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.
Saturday, April 5
Jen & Juice: A Collaborative Playdate with Jen Clay
Participants will dive into the unique process of painting and spraying dyes directly onto fabric, achieving a stunning watercolor-like effect.
Saturday, April 12
Teen Zine Workshop with Ioannis Anastasiou and Majka Dokudowicz
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.
Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Big Ink - Participant Registration
Join BIG INK at the McColl Center in Charlotte, NC, for a relief printmaking workshop of epic proportions! Learn how to carve a woodblock, then print your carving on a custom-built giant printing press. Beginners are welcome.