8/4/25 (10am-12pm)

This is a super fun class where you can make a food safe and functional candy dish that is unique and handmade for your home or as a gift for someone else. You will get to pick a shape from several templates, and then you’ll get to carve, texture, and shape it in any way. All materials will be provided, but you can also bring a piece of lace, a doily, or flowers or leaves to roll into the clay if you wish. Pick up is 3-4 weeks after class at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center.

8/5/25

(9:30am-3:30pm)

*one hour break from 12-1pm*

Solid sketching skills are foundational to satisfactory art creation. This is a great class if you feel less than confident to sketch art projects. We will work from simple sketches to more complex ones over the course of 2 sessions. You will learn to work from objects for your sketch sources. Sandra’s 3 step process will set you up to sketch and draw with confidence. She will also work with you to create depth through using a variety of drawing pencils appropriately for desired effect. Students should bring a drawing board or clipboard if they have one. All other supplies will be provided.

8/6/25 (1-3pm)

This class is for watercolor artists who want to learn how to create greeting and holiday cards using 4×6 or 5×7 watercolor paper.

Materials will be available, but students are encouraged to bring any additional materials they may like to test out. Students will paint several examples of greeting cards.

Types of greeting cards to paint will include Thank You, Sympathy, Friendship, Christmas, Holiday, Birthday, etc.

Learn composition, style, formatting

Learn different text techniques: calligraphy, handwriting

Printing; Ways to make printed greeting cards.

8/8/25 (1-3pm)

This class is for experienced acrylic artists. Not recommended for beginners.
Class objective is to explore how to design and paint acrylic on 5×7 canvas or canvas boards that can be displayed on tables or other surfaces.

Materials will be available for the students, although students may bring their own brushes if they choose. Students should bring a hair dryer to allow more painting time. Students should wear old clothes or bring an apron.

8/11/25 (9am-12pm)

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Drawn to abstract style art and not sure why? Whether you already make art or just enjoy looking, come play together as we explore what makes abstract art so intriguing. We’ll use various mediums and tools to spread, dribble, pour, scrape, splash, draw, etc. No rules. Just play. Don’t forget your apron! All materials will be provided but feel free to bring along any fun supplies that you may want to test out!

8/13/25 (9am-12pm)

Learning the basic tools to paper crafting success…. Want to learn more about paper crafts, scrapbooking, bookbinding and more? This introductory class starts you at the very beginning! You begin learning some of the basic tools, and how to accurately measure, score, cut and fold while creating three fun and cute projects! All project materials are included, plus a paper folder for you to keep! This class in NOT required for Bookbinding II if you already have experience with exacto knives, accurate cutting and folding.This class includes all materials for you to create: Post It Pad Book, 21-page Mini Book, Squash Book – * Please note that students will be cutting materials with an exacto knife.

8/13/25 (1-4pm)

This class is highly creative, and slightly addictive…. Continue to learn paper specifications and techniques for bookbinding. In this class, along with the skills learned in Beginning Bookbinding I class, you will create book covers, complete a saddle stitch binding and put together an easy envelope junk journal. All project materials are included. Bookbinding I class is not required if you already have experience with exacto knives, accurate cutting and folding. This class includes materials for you to create: 6-panel Accordion Book, 32 page Saddle-stitch Booklet, Envelope Junk Journal with 7 pockets – * Please note that students will be cutting materials with an exacto knife.

8/14/25 (10am-12pm)

In the pop art earrings class you will make 2 sets of earrings or 1 set of earrings with a pendant to match. Items used are alcohol inks, acrylics, poster board, Mod Podge, wood earring blanks and pendant blanks. After you have created your painted designs then we will turn these into earrings and pendants from these painted pages. We will then seal these pieces using a gloss sealer. After completion you will have ready to wear unique artistic jewelry that you created.

8/18/25 (10am-12pm)

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Create Vibrant seascapes, autumn forests, and fruit using pastels. No experience required! You should be able to do 3 or 4 small pictures on a variety of scenes and enjoy the colorful results framed! All materials will be provided.

8/19/25 (10am-12pm)

*time allowed for lunch break

Each participant in this class will get to take an authentic cigar box and transform it into an original piece of art. Using various papers, embellishments, paint, and more – students will be able to explore their creativity and be inspired by the uniqueness of each box. All materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own personal touches if they wish.

8/20/25 (1-4pm)

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Needle-felt a 2-D picture of a Sunflower.  You will create a 7 X 11 picture suitable for hanging or framing made from wool and other fibers.  No experience is necessary.  All materials and supplies will be provided.

8/22/25 (1-4pm)

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Create a shattered glass and resin picture on canvas of Hydrangeas.  You will paint a background on the canvas and add shattered glass to create the flowers.  Then it will be covered with resin to secure the glass in place.  No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.  You will need to leave the finished piece overnight to dry and pick up next week.

8/26/25 (9am-12pm)

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If you are looking for an enjoyable morning trying something new, or want to learn more about watercolor for your art practice, this class is meant for you. There will be quick demos and question time, followed by your painting time. Using three primary pigments, we will create multiple colors, combined in beautiful ways to find unexpected color combinations. You will practice learning how to control watercolor, and also how to enjoy it when it is allowed to be free. —All materials provided.

8/27/25 (9am-12pm)

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Artists are shape makers. No matter what kind of artwork you currently do, taking time to work with collage can make your work stronger. Working with collage (sticking pieces of paper onto a backing) can help you understand how to edit and arrange shapes into more interesting images. You will have two projects. 

–In Project One, we will use white shapes on a black background to play with pre-cut cut papers and a glue stick, putting shapes together to create an abstract design in black and white. –In Project Two, we will work in color. We will begin selecting a design format for the underlying structure. This will be created with collaged papers, with the first layers being abstract, then overlaid with realistic elements to make a finished piece. 

NOTE: All necessary materials will be provided for use across the class, but you may bring magazine or old calendar pages to cut or tear if you wish. If you have favorite scissors you may want to bring them.