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Join our adult hand building clay workshops. We will create a project from start to finish, learn about clay, the firing process and glazes. No experience required. If you are experienced we will offer you more challenging projects. Class taught by an established Penland trained potter with 30+ years experience in clay and the clay industry. See you in the studio!
This class is an introduction into working with epoxy. Participants will create their own art piece and mix their own epoxy to create a finished piece. Art work must cure 12-24 hours and must be left and the studio. Art work can be picked up the next open business day. Frames are between 8x10 to 11x14. All materials and instruction provided. you are always welcome to bring your own shells, glasses or other personal objects to incorporate into your piece.
Once you learn the basics of epoxy, join our cutting board class and learn how to add color to a bamboo cutting board creating an amazing piece of functional art!! You will be given 2 practice tiles to experiment on before beginning on your cutting board. Our goal is for you to be successful. Art work must cure 12-24 hours and must be left and the studio. Art work can be picked up the next open business day. All material and instruction provided.
Let’s have fun creating with this powerful art duo, UV resins and Alcohol ink. Create your picture on either a 11x14 framed glass or a small window embellishing with colorful inks.
In this class participants will create a 14” lantern with a variety of colored glass, seaglass and local shells. We will seal your masterpiece with a UV resistant, waterproof epoxy.
Limpet & Shell Trees Seaglass Wreath Classes
Come create a 6’ Shell tree or Blue Limpet Tree to add to your holiday collection. Want a Coastal Vibe? Make a Seaglass Wreath with us. All materials and instruction provided.
This class participants will create a beautiful glass piece of art on an 11x36 frame. All materials and instruction will be provided
Lets get into the Christmas Spirit!! We will use large pieces of colored glass, seaglass, pearls, starfish and more to create this beautiful holiday decor piece. All materials and instruction will be provided.
Oh so much fun!! Join us for Christmas in July or October- December for our Seaglass Christmas Tree Classes. Trees will be 8” once complete. All materials and instruction provided.
Calling all the hard working women to de stress and have a night out at the Wild Child. The last Friday of the month we create a different art project whether it be painting, epoxy, jewelry making, clay De- Stress with good friends and make some amazing art.
For those Young at heart, our senior classes (ages 55+) creating a different art project each month. From watercolors to resin make cool art, new friends and have a great time.
Have 5 or more in your group and want to do an art project? Are you here on vacation and our class schedule doesn’t work for you? Getting married and you & your besties need something to do? Call and book a party with us!!
Parent & ME Art Time
Join us every month for our parent and me paint night. Register for some art bonding time with your special little artist. 2 canvases for $30, additional canvases for $15
This class is developmentally appropriate for ages 2 and up
Our Artist Academy
Join our Artist academy. These classes follow the school calendar and are offered September- May.
September & October focuses on drawing, Point 1 & 2 Perspective, shading, contours and charcoals
November- we will explore watercolors with December focusing on acrylic painting, textures and blending
January- Students work on hand building clay techniques
February we dive into oil paints, thinners, texture techniques, brush cleaning, etc
March - April focuses on mixed media, foils, paints and news print
In May we will hold an art show and Artist reception to display their accomplishments for the year.
This class is for ages 9 - 15.
Kids and Teen Graphic Design
Kids and Teens learn the main concepts of design theory with the basics of graphic design software. Let’s get them excited about digital art as they create in adobe illustrator. This class will be offered summer 2025 for ages 10 and older.
The Crafty Kid Art Class
The Crafty Kid Art Class offers young artist the opportunity to express themselves through art. This Class is offered every Friday at 4:30pm throughout the school year.
(August - May)
We have so much to offer. Our camps are for ages 7 and older from 10am -1pm, Monday - Thursday. Our camps offer an opportunity for young artist to explore different mediums, digital art, photography and pottery.
Come take a spin with us on the pottery wheels! We will make some cool projects on the wheel & you will have the opportunity to come back at your convenience to glaze your projects in our pottery painting studio! This is a 1 day class that includes a return visit to glaze (paint) your projects. Ages 7 -13
Santa’s Workshop & Parent Night Out
These little artist create art projects while parents enjoy a quite evening Out. This 3 hour art extravaganza is packed full of crafty projects so you can enjoy your night out.
Join our homeschool clay classes on Tuesday mornings for ages 7-13. We welcome all levels of clay students to our Kid's Homeschool Clay Class! We have a blast in our 5-week class. We will make some cool projects, play around on the pottery wheel and play some one-of-a-kind clay games! Our last class is always a Pottery Party! Students will finish the class with completed projects. All clay, tools, firing fees and glaze are included in the class cost.
Advance homeschool clay classes available to flex your creativity now that you know the ropes! Build your skills and challenge yourself in this class. Wheels and table work included! Upgraded glazes will be utilized. Ages 8+ This session will challenge students to make new creations and explore the world of clay further.
Saturday Art Days
Join us for our kids Saturday Art Days. Come create a cool art project, paint and get messy. Art Days are offered the 1st Saturday of the month year round. Saturday Art Days are for kids ages 5-12 years of age.
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14710 US Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
Hours
Our Gallery is By Appointment Only
Phone
336-309-3040