Please join us at the Imperial Centre's Arts Center for our 2018 Spring Opening Reception from 6-8pm. We will announce Handcrafted winners at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Enjoy music, organized by the Young Professional of the Twin Counties! This reception would not be possible without the cooperation of the Young Professionals of the Twin Counties. Join us for a fun night of art, refreshments, and music. The event is free and open to all!

Create functional clay wares for your kitchen! This 2-part workshop focuses on handbuilding techniques including pinch, coil, slab, and pattern making to build usable ceramics. Experiment with surface texture, design, and glaze and take home multiple unique and special treasures. All materials included. Perfect for beginners to advanced age 12+. Saturdays, May 12 & 19, 12–4pm Instructor: Grace Joyner Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $43.00 resident/$64.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Learn the essentials of drawing with charcoal! Using still lifes as the subject, students practice techniques including, line, contour, subtractive drawing to build foundational skills. Start with loose and simple sketches to warm up hand-eye coordination, and move onto layering tones to achieve depth and visual interest. All materials provided or bring your own tools and sketchbook; no experience necessary. Ages 12+ Saturday, May 12, 12–4pm Instructor: BJ Hawley Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $30.00 resident/$45.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Join us for an introduction to documentary photography! Learn how to create compelling images for creative storytelling using your unique perspective. Participants will talk about photography, tools, and travel around the Imperial Centre’s campus creating art in their own backyard! Students are responsible for providing their own camera (point and shoot, DSLR, cell phone) and lunch. No experience necessary; ages 11+ Saturday, May 5, 10am–3pm Instructor: Karen Healy Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $15.00 resident/$22.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Designed for all levels, develop the skill of creating what you see! Students focus on building strong compositions through still life and figure study. Working in acrylic, investigate the potentials and problems of light and shade, color, composition and anatomy. All materials provided or bring your own tools and sketchbook; no experience necessary. Ages 14+ Mondays, April 30–June 11 (No class on May 28), 6–9pm Instructor: BJ Hawley Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $100.00 resident/$150.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Designed for students who have experience with basic watercolor techniques, this class takes you deeper into form, structure and expression. Continue the exploration of the medium and start to learn the arts of illustrating animals, foliage, and other objects. All materials provided or bring your own tools and sketchbook; no experience necessary. Ages 14+ Saturdays, April 28–May 19, 2–4pm Instructor: Fenia Guilford Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $52.00 resident/$78.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Experiment with adding images to clay! In this 2-part workshop, students create a functional or sculptural clay object and embellish the surface with images. Design your own image and learn how to transfer it onto your object using colored slips. All materials are provided. No experience necessary Beginner to advanced age 12+. Saturdays, April 21 & 28, 12–4pm Instructor: Grace Joyner Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $43.00 resident/$64.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Designed for students who already have a grasp of basic drawing techniques, this class takes you deeper into form, structure and expression. Using pencil, charcoal, and ink, start with still lifes and progress to an introduction to figure drawing. All materials provided or bring your own tools and sketchbook; no experience necessary. Ages 13+ Tuesdays, April 17–May 22, 6–8pm Instructor: Fenia Guilford Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $62.00 resident/$93.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Embroidery has a variety of applications, from customizing clothes to creating your own artwork. Learn a variety of different stitches and leave with a finished sampler! All materials provided; no experience necessary. Age 10+ Tuesdays, April 17–May 8, 10:30–12pm Instructor: Tracy Grosner Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $20.00 resident/$30.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Join us for this fun and colorful two-day workshop! Learn about the art of shibori and create your own designs on cloth. Experiment with techniques of wrapping, folding, and knotting to transform fabric into unique and wearable art. All materials are provided for a fee of $20/person. No experience necessary; age 12+. Saturday and Sunday, April 14th & 15, 12–5pm Instructor: Christine Zoller Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $40.00 resident/$60.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Study the language of watercolor painting! Explore techniques, materials, and the elements of art to build a foundational understanding of the medium. All materials provided or bring your own tools and sketchbook; no experience necessary. age 14+ Saturdays, March 31–April 21, 2–4pm Instructor: Fenia Guilford Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $52.00 resident/$78.00 non-resident Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org

Be a comic book artist! Learn the art of illustration and storytelling through designing your own comic book. Students will experiment with brush and ink, 2-dimensional animation, and character development. All materials provided or bring your own tools and sketchbook; no experience necessary. Ages 9+ Saturday, March 24, 1–4pm Instructor: Fenia Guilford Location: Art Education Building at the Imperial Centre $18.00 resident/$27.00 non-resident (registration fee includes up to 3 individuals) Questions? Reach out to us via phone, 252-972-1632 or email arts@imperialcentre.org