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ART STUDIO

A spaceous, well lit, well equipped environment for creative activities in a variety of media, from ceramics, to water-based oils, to cake icing. Come and see.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PRESENTATION
March 21, 7-8p, in the Cornwell Lounge.
A powerpoint presentation and conversation of how Art and art  process have positive impacts on our quality of Life.
It has been known for some time that Art can lift our spirits. Come see how we are integrating it into our Holistic Wellness philosophy here on our MPBC/Cornwell Center campus. 
Explore our creative offerings with Greg Scott and Raed Al Rawi in this 1hour introduction of our new direction with the Arts at the Cornwell center.

"Natural talents are gifts from God. It only makes sense that we honor and respect our Creator thru Creative process."
Greg Scott, Art coordinator

CLASSES and ACTIVITIES

To register or for more info, call 704-927-0774.
NOTE: Registration is not possible for a class whose meetings are listed as TBA.
          CLASSES CAN BE PRORATED
          Listed chronologically (updated 01-04-2013)

Click on instructor's name for instructor profiles with examples of their work.

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After School Art
Art exploration for ages 6-9 learning studio techniques in drawing, painting and clay. Seasonal themes encourage students to think of others during the creative process, to experience the gift of giving. Personal projects explore both personal expression and group collaborations allowing students to create and problem solve as a team.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Scott
           SESSION 1: Mar 14 — Apr 25        Thursdays
           SESSION 2: May 2 — Jun 6           Thursdays
           4:15—5:30pm
           $85     ($75 for Cornwell members)

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Beginning/Intermediate Clay Potters Wheel & Handbuilding
For students with a range of skills and experience. If you're just beginning, never used the potter’s wheel or are still developing your basic throwing skills, this is for you. Learn the basics - center the clay on the wheel, make basic forms (such as mugs, bowls, and vases), how to trim your work, add embellishments (such as handles and feet), and glazing techniques. Students should bring a notebook to class.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Scott
           Mar 11 — May 13  (NO CLASS April 1)        Mondays
           6:30 – 8:30pm
           Each, $165     ($150 for Cornwell members)

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Intermediate Wheel
For those who've completed beginning wheel class and want to improve their throwing skills. Create more complex forms such as lidded vessels, teapots, and altered forms. Also learn dynamic glaze and surface solutions. Students should bring a notebook to class. Assumes basic clay skills and throwing cylinders.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Scott
           Mar 13 — May 8        Wednesdays
           10am – 12:30pm
           $165     ($150 for Cornwell members)

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Open Clay
For students at all levels, whether you've completed beginning class and want to improve your throwing skills or are beginning with little or no clay experience. Intermediate students create more complex forms such as lidded vessels, teapots, and altered forms. You'll also learn dynamic glaze and surface solutions. Students should bring a notebook to class.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Scott
           Mar 11 — May 13  (NO CLASS April 1)      Mondays
           10am – 12:30pm
           Each, $165     ($150 for Cornwell members)

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Painting in Acrylic - Beginning and Intermediate
Covers all the stages of developing a painting. Included is valuable instruction on composition, perspective, color mixing, contrast, and material usage. Students will be guided on how to complete satisfying paintings. Instruction by demonstration as well as with individual attention. Beginner and intermediate students will benefit from this class. Materials list available at Cornwell front desk or by calling 704-927-0774.

INSTRUCTOR: Ráed Al-Raw       www.raedalrawi.com
           NEXT CLASS TBA
           Each, $135     ($120 for Cornwell members)

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RETURNING CLASSES
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Digital Design
Experience Photoshop as a creative tool used to create designs for production - a powerful engine to develop and enhance creative vision. Learn the ins and outs of capturing, acquiring images in a digital format to develop into personal expression. Learn to crop, clean, filter and augment images for the creative process. Continuing workshops will explore transfer techniques for multi media use as well as ready art for creating stamps and decals.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Scott
           (Next class TBA)
           $15 members / community

** CLASSES CAN BE PRORATED **

INSTRUCTOR PROFILES

  Art Studio Coordinator - Greg Scott
        "Born in Macon Georgia in 1969, I came to Charlotte in 1980. As a child I worked with my Grandmother who was a ceramic craftsperson in Lizella Georgia. My exposure to the arts and culture in Charlotte through school programs and museum visits was the catalyst for my interest in painting and sculpture. After graduating from South Mecklenburg high school I attended CPCC and transferred to East Carolina University School of Art.
        "Upon Graduating from ECU with a BFA in painting in 1994 I returned to Charlotte to practice my disciplines and work for Paramount Parks as a scenic painter and eventually a designer. I’m now raising my family in Charlotte with my wife, Adrienne Dellinger also a working artist, with our two children Grace and Quinn.  I am seeking more gallery representation and enjoying longer studio sessions producing new work in painting and clay. I have never stopped my explorations in clay and have been teaching ceramics for various non-profit organizations for over 12 years along with my studio work in clay, paint and digital art.

        "I have experience as a painter, ceramic artist and designer. I am an emerging artist and in the past five years I have had the opportunity to complete 4 public art installations. The most recent was the Central Avenue Streetscape project installed in late September 2009, a collaboration with the community of Merry Oaks, Arts and Science Council and the Public Art Commission."


Painting Instructor - Ráed Al-Rawi
        Local artist Ráed exhibits his paintings nationally and internationally. A 2002 affiliate artist at McColl Center for the Arts, he has worked as art director and a graphic designer in North Carolina since 1983. www.raedalrawi.com

 

STUDIO RENTAL and FEES

Private Lessons available in Drawing, Painting and Ceramics.
Individual lessons are $65/hr for the community.
Contact Art Programming Coordinator for scheduling. Greg Scott, 704-996-9869

Daily Art Studio rental: $15 (not including clay).
Monthly Art Studio rental:  Cornwell Members $85, Non-members: $110   
Bag of Clay: $15
Tools: $17

  • To register or for more info, please call the Cornwell Center
    at 704-927-0774. 

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