Below is a list of classes being offered by Cabarrus Art Guild.
Classes and Workshops
Wildflower Tales (Daisy) -Fabric Book
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Instructor: Susan Edmonson
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Class Cost*: $55 CAG members, $60 non-members
Materials Cost: The pattern for the class is $15. If you wish to purchase the kit with supplies and the pattern it will be available at $30. Cost of both is payable in the class.
Please note Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Please go to Susan’s website at https://www.susanedmonsondesigns.com/
to register. Click on “Shop” and select Video Classes. Don’t worry, this is an in-person class. The details of items included in the kit and the supply list will be provided at registration.
Payment Method: Pre-payment and pre-registration are required before class. A supply list is provided when you register on Susan’s site.
Details
Take a Wildflower walk with Susan through the woods! Let’s stitch flowers to make a creative journal with little facts and quotes about each of the flowers. The stitches will be done using Pearl Cotton Threads and embellished with ribbons and unique hand dyed fabrics, cheesecloth, velveteen, linen, velvet and more for each flower. We will focus on one flower in class, but more information will be given for other flower pages.
Each signature will have a collaged page and 3-D flower page. This little journal book will be put together in a unique way with the addition of ribbons and buttons. So join Susan for this creative journey!
In this first class we will be working on the Daisy! Classes for other pages will be held throughout the year. Look for additional classes with Susan Edmonson and the Cabarrus Art Guild.
The pattern and kit will be provided by Susan for your convenience if you would like. The kit ($30) includes:
Fiber arts are Susan’s passion. Susan majored in art at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. She is a quilt designer, has hosted art retreats, traveled to shops all over the country to teach, and is a Bernina Ambassador. Susan loves sharing this passion for quilting, stitching and creating with everyone.
Take a Wildflower walk with Susan through the woods! Let’s stitch flowers to make a creative journal with little facts and quotes about each of the flowers. The stitches will be done using Pearl Cotton Threads and embellished with ribbons and unique hand dyed fabrics, cheesecloth, velveteen, linen, velvet and more for each flower. We will focus on one flower in class, but more information will be given for other flower pages.
Each signature will have a collaged page and 3-D flower page. This little journal book will be put together in a unique way with the addition of ribbons and buttons. So join Susan for this creative journey!
In this first class we will be working on the Daisy! Classes for other pages will be held throughout the year. Look for additional classes with Susan Edmonson and the Cabarrus Art Guild.
The pattern and kit will be provided by Susan for your convenience if you would like. The kit ($30) includes:
- Pattern
- Background fabrics (2)
- Batting (2)
- Needles: (Chenille #22 & Milliner #1)
- Flower Head Pin
- Vintage Rayon Ribbon
- Wire Ties or Twigs
- Cheesecloth, wool, etc.
- And more depending on which flower/flowers we are making for this class.
Fiber arts are Susan’s passion. Susan majored in art at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. She is a quilt designer, has hosted art retreats, traveled to shops all over the country to teach, and is a Bernina Ambassador. Susan loves sharing this passion for quilting, stitching and creating with everyone.
Wildflower Tales, Morning Glory – Fabric Book
![Picture](/uploads/4/4/3/0/44308015/published/wildflower-morning-glory-10741.jpg?1714824820)
Instructor: Susan Edmonson
Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Class Cost*: $55 CAG members, $60 non-members
Materials Cost: The pattern for the class is $15. If you wish to purchase the kit with supplies and the pattern it will be available at $30. Cost of both is payable in the class.
Please note Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Please go to Susan’s website at https://www.susanedmonsondesigns.com/
to register. Click on “Shop” and select Video Classes. Don’t worry, this is an in-person class. The details of items included in the kit and the supply list will be provided at registration.
Payment Method: Pre-payment and pre-registration are required before class. A supply list is provided when you register on Susan’s site.
Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Class Cost*: $55 CAG members, $60 non-members
Materials Cost: The pattern for the class is $15. If you wish to purchase the kit with supplies and the pattern it will be available at $30. Cost of both is payable in the class.
Please note Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Please go to Susan’s website at https://www.susanedmonsondesigns.com/
to register. Click on “Shop” and select Video Classes. Don’t worry, this is an in-person class. The details of items included in the kit and the supply list will be provided at registration.
Payment Method: Pre-payment and pre-registration are required before class. A supply list is provided when you register on Susan’s site.
Details
Take a Wildflower walk with Susan through the woods! Let’s stitch flowers to make a creative journal with little facts and quotes about each of the flowers. The stitches will be done using Pearl Cotton Threads and embellished with ribbons and unique hand dyed fabrics, cheesecloth, velveteen, linen, velvet and more for each flower. We will focus on one flower in class, but more information will be given for other flower pages.
Each signature will have a collaged page and 3-D flower page. This little journal book will be put together in a unique way with the addition of ribbons and buttons. So join Susan for this creative journey!
In this first class we will be working on the Morning Glory. Classes for other pages will be held throughout the year. Look for additional classes with Susan Edmonson and the Cabarrus Art Guild.
The pattern and kit will be provided by Susan for your convenience if you would like. The kit ($30) includes:
Fiber arts are Susan’s passion. Susan majored in art at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. She is a quilt designer, has hosted art retreats, traveled to shops all over the country to teach, and is a Bernina Ambassador. Susan loves sharing this passion for quilting, stitching and creating with everyone.
Take a Wildflower walk with Susan through the woods! Let’s stitch flowers to make a creative journal with little facts and quotes about each of the flowers. The stitches will be done using Pearl Cotton Threads and embellished with ribbons and unique hand dyed fabrics, cheesecloth, velveteen, linen, velvet and more for each flower. We will focus on one flower in class, but more information will be given for other flower pages.
Each signature will have a collaged page and 3-D flower page. This little journal book will be put together in a unique way with the addition of ribbons and buttons. So join Susan for this creative journey!
In this first class we will be working on the Morning Glory. Classes for other pages will be held throughout the year. Look for additional classes with Susan Edmonson and the Cabarrus Art Guild.
The pattern and kit will be provided by Susan for your convenience if you would like. The kit ($30) includes:
- Pattern
- Background fabrics (2)
- Batting (2)
- Needles: (Chenille #22 & Milliner #1)
- Flower Head Pin
- Vintage Rayon Ribbon
- Wire Ties or Twigs
- Cheesecloth, wool, etc.
- And more depending on which flower/flowers we are making for this class.
Fiber arts are Susan’s passion. Susan majored in art at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. She is a quilt designer, has hosted art retreats, traveled to shops all over the country to teach, and is a Bernina Ambassador. Susan loves sharing this passion for quilting, stitching and creating with everyone.
Pastel Possibilities
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Instructor: Malia Bryngelson
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Class Cost*: CAG Members $45 / Non-members $50
Materials Cost: There is no additional materials cost and paper will be provided. There will be a supply list emailed to you when you register.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio – 1247 Rural Drive NW – Concord, NC 28027
To Register: To register email the instructor at [email protected]
Payment Method: An address to send a check will be provided at the time of registration.
Class Size: minimum class size 4 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Class Cost*: CAG Members $45 / Non-members $50
Materials Cost: There is no additional materials cost and paper will be provided. There will be a supply list emailed to you when you register.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio – 1247 Rural Drive NW – Concord, NC 28027
To Register: To register email the instructor at [email protected]
Payment Method: An address to send a check will be provided at the time of registration.
Class Size: minimum class size 4 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult
![Picture](/uploads/4/4/3/0/44308015/published/pastel-5.jpg?1716390116)
Description:
Malia is going to lead you in a workshop will be a creative exploration of the many possibilities when painting with pastels. Some of the techniques we’ll experiment with will be watercolor underpainting, ink, and adding texture to your paintings. We’ll discuss pastel application as well as composition for successful paintings.
Paper and extra media for experimentation will be provided.
Malia is a pastel artist from Locust, North Carolina. She has studied pastel painting with many nationally known pastel artists. Malia’s award-winning work has been included in state and national exhibitions. Her paintings received a first place and Honorable Mention award in the animal category of Pastel Magazine Pastel 100 Competition.
Malia is going to lead you in a workshop will be a creative exploration of the many possibilities when painting with pastels. Some of the techniques we’ll experiment with will be watercolor underpainting, ink, and adding texture to your paintings. We’ll discuss pastel application as well as composition for successful paintings.
Paper and extra media for experimentation will be provided.
Malia is a pastel artist from Locust, North Carolina. She has studied pastel painting with many nationally known pastel artists. Malia’s award-winning work has been included in state and national exhibitions. Her paintings received a first place and Honorable Mention award in the animal category of Pastel Magazine Pastel 100 Competition.
Pine Needle Basket Weaving
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Instructor: Shakeeka Watts
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 2:00
Class Cost*: $60 CAG Members, $65 non-members
Materials Cost: There is no additional materials cost. The instructor will provide all materials including the centerpieces for your basket.
NOTE Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to Shakeeka at [email protected]
Payment Method: You can pay for the class through Shakeeka’s website below or obtain Venmo instructions at the time of registration.
Hand Woven Pine Needle Baskets | Hand Works By Shakeeka https://handworksbyshakeeka.square.site/
Class: Class will be limited to 10 people to ensure that the instructor can work with each of you during the class.
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 2:00
Class Cost*: $60 CAG Members, $65 non-members
Materials Cost: There is no additional materials cost. The instructor will provide all materials including the centerpieces for your basket.
NOTE Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to Shakeeka at [email protected]
Payment Method: You can pay for the class through Shakeeka’s website below or obtain Venmo instructions at the time of registration.
Hand Woven Pine Needle Baskets | Hand Works By Shakeeka https://handworksbyshakeeka.square.site/
Class: Class will be limited to 10 people to ensure that the instructor can work with each of you during the class.
![Picture](/uploads/4/4/3/0/44308015/published/pine-needle-1.jpeg?1719327117)
Details:
Have you ever been to a show or market and yearned for one of the handmade grass or needle baskets. Now is your opportunity to learn how to make your own Pine Needle Basket, In this weaving workshop you will learn the basic steps to making a coiled pine needle mini basket. You will start your basket with a wrapped coil or epoxy centerpiece as the base. Shakeeka will provide centerpieces but if you have a piece you would like to bring and use in your basket, it must have holes drilled in the edges so it can be attached by thread.
Shakeeka will guide you as you use a basic single stitch method to bind the pine needle coils together, using sinew thread and a tapestry needle. You will also learn to add thread when needed and to start and end a stitch. You will also learn to taper off a coil to complete your basket. No experience is needed just a little creativity and a lot of patience.
Shakeeka Watts Brooks spent her childhood in Anson County, NC. Later she graduated from Wingate University with a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree, with a concentration in Advertising and Graphic Design. In 2018, she started "Hand Works by Shakeeka," an online arts and craft store. Today she is an artist, pine needle basket weaver, children's book author and illustrator. She enjoys spending her time with her husband and two daughters. During her leisure time she participates as a vendor, selling her pine needle baskets and children’s books in juried shows and galleries.
Have you ever been to a show or market and yearned for one of the handmade grass or needle baskets. Now is your opportunity to learn how to make your own Pine Needle Basket, In this weaving workshop you will learn the basic steps to making a coiled pine needle mini basket. You will start your basket with a wrapped coil or epoxy centerpiece as the base. Shakeeka will provide centerpieces but if you have a piece you would like to bring and use in your basket, it must have holes drilled in the edges so it can be attached by thread.
Shakeeka will guide you as you use a basic single stitch method to bind the pine needle coils together, using sinew thread and a tapestry needle. You will also learn to add thread when needed and to start and end a stitch. You will also learn to taper off a coil to complete your basket. No experience is needed just a little creativity and a lot of patience.
Shakeeka Watts Brooks spent her childhood in Anson County, NC. Later she graduated from Wingate University with a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree, with a concentration in Advertising and Graphic Design. In 2018, she started "Hand Works by Shakeeka," an online arts and craft store. Today she is an artist, pine needle basket weaver, children's book author and illustrator. She enjoys spending her time with her husband and two daughters. During her leisure time she participates as a vendor, selling her pine needle baskets and children’s books in juried shows and galleries.
*Refunds: No class fee refunds unless the instructor cancels the workshop.