Arts+ is offering classes and workshops at its new location at The Bridge, 4100 Raleigh Street. This is next door to Charlotte Art League, and within walking distance from the Sugar Creek Road stop on the Blue Line.
Arts+ provides arts education, including music and visual arts, to all ages. The organization offers group classes, workshops, private lessons and camps. Arts+ is the home of Charlotte Children’s Choir.
It’s offering some free and cheap classes. Except the one event at Resident Culture Brewing, which is noted, all of these events take place at The Bridge.
Make sure to follow the link for each, to see if you need to register, and to gather more information.
These are just a few of the upcoming programs. Find them all at the Arts+ website.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central Avenue
FreePlay ukes, sing, laugh, enjoy company with friends, and meet new friends! There will be a brief intro session at 7pm for any beginner who needs a crash course (or if you’re a little rusty). Then we will rock out on our ukes — jam session style — for the rest of the evening. You’ll even be able to vote for what songs come next. Best of all, it’s completely FREE! Kids are welcome too.
It’s BYO-Uke!
Arts+ has 30 ukuleles available ‘first-come-first-served’. Reserve your ukulele for Sip + Strum by making a $10 donation! Your donation supports our financial aid and outreach programs. Reserve Ukulele
Stay the whole time or just drop in for a few minutes.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
FreeDuring this FREE 5 hour workshop, participants will combine intuitive mark-making with painting and collage techniques. Participants will learn how to incorporate color, glazing, texture, and pattern and experiment with cutting and pasting new compositions.
Join our group and explore new and old techniques in a free-form experimental environment! No prior advanced painting knowledge is required, but a willingness to try new materials and have fun is strongly encouraged. One hour will be provided for lunch. Feel free to bring a bag lunch, snacks to share, or head out to grab a bite. Our location is conveniently located beside the Sugar Creek Lynx Blue Line station, one stop from NoDa.
During this FREE two hour workshop, participants will enjoy learning about Al’s creative process and what it takes to create a career as a commercial artist. Participants will be led through a series of drawing exercises to jump start their own creative intuition and illustration skills.
No prior advanced drawing knowledge is required, but a willingness to try new materials and have fun is strongly encouraged. Our location is conveniently located beside the Sugar Creek Lynx Blue Line station, 1 stop from NoDa.
During this workshop we will seek feedback from participants and parents towards developing a spring series of classes and/or workshops taught by Al Bigley.
Ages: 10 -18 (parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with children.)
Saturday, December 14th, 2019
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FreeDuring the holidays, spending time with family is a long-held tradition. This year at Arts+ we’re creating new traditions with our Holiday Make & Take family workshop. Bring your family and celebrate with us as we create arts and crafts inspired by the festive season. In a fun and community geared environment we will explore several holiday activities that will be sure to encourage the artists in your family to create gifts and decoration with unusual and interesting materials.
All materials and holiday treats will be provided. Hosted by Caroline Tippette and Jason Watson.
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