Classes, Lectures, and Workshops in and around cowan
March 12: Paint & Sip: Waterfalls. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Artisan Depot in Cowan. Come create a painting of on the very best things about where we live: waterfalls! We provide all the instruction and materials for a compete 11 x 14 acrylic painting on canvas. Bring your favorite wine, beer, or soft drink; we provide snacks. Participants are encouraged to wear work clothes. $30 fee - class size is limited and pre-registration is required. http://www.franklincoarts.org/workshop-details.html
March 23 & 24: Paper. Joy. Collage! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days, at the Artisan Depot in Cowan. This two-day intensive collage workshop will cover the many uses of paper, paint, fabric and mark-making in creating collages. Stenciling, stamps, printing, transfers, tools, mediums and the use of recycled papers are only a taste of what will be covered. The workshop is especially good for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome and will find plenty of inspiration. All materials are provided, including a 20” x 20” canvas. Participants should bring a lunch and drink each day. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing. $100 fee. Seating for this workshop is limited to seven (7) participants, so please register early. http://www.franklincoarts.org/workshop-details.html
March 30: Denim Feathers. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Artisan Depot in Cowan. Got some old jeans in the back of the closet? Give them new life as cool jewelry, bits for collage or greeting cards, and more. Combine denim with tissue paper, Mod Podge, paint and jewelry findings; please bring some denim, scissors, jewelry tools if you have, bling, extra tissue paper if you have, and wear work clothes. Participants will take away a pair of earrings and a necklace pendant. $25 fee. Pre-registration is required at the following link: http://www.franklincoarts.org/workshop-details.html