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Adult Studio Classes

Unlock Your Creativity with Adult Studio Classes

4-6 week courses in creative writing, art appreciation, and all visual art media.

Adult

PM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.
Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Click on Show Individual Events. Ongoing, bi-weekly.
January 21 - May 13

**Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter and Spring sessions.

Date/Time:
Wednesdays, 6:30PM-9:00PM, January 21 - May 13, bi-monthly
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM Members, $25 Not-Yet-Member
Instructor:
Taylor Klauk
Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists choice.

Register
52644290192 Photo
Adult

AM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.  Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall or Winter sessions. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.
Mondays, January 26 - May 18, 9:30AM-12:00PM (break on February 16 and April 6)

*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:
Mondays, January 26 - May 18, 9:30AM-12:00PM (break on February 16 and April 6)
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists' choice.
Register
Moore Life Drawing Studio Winter 2023
Adult

Art Enhances Health

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers FREE six-week classes to cancer patients and survivors. Based on research showing that art can positively impact brain function and well-being, these sessions aim to provide relaxation, emotional expression, and relief from pain and anxiety. Teaching artist Donna Moore and expressive arts therapist Lorraine Perry lead classes in art making and expressive writing. These classes include gallery visits and mindful meditation.
Date/Time:
Mondays, March 30 - May 11, 1-3pm (break on April 6)
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
Register
Art membership promotion poster
Adult

Hidden Histories: Writing and the Art of the Past

Whether it’s a famous photograph from the end of the second world war, a local monument, or your grandmother’s cameo brooch, discover the power of exploration and research to infuse your creative writing. We’ll look at a few examples of “documentary poetry” (including a piece on Stephen Hayes’ “Boundless” sculpture at CAM) and use them as keys to unlock the doors to the past through your own work in a 6-week workshop.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7, 1:30-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $104 / Not-yet-member $130
Instructor:
Daniel Terry
Supplies:
Pencil, Writing Paper/Notebook, Computer Access
Register
Boundless sculpture by Stephen Hayes

Thursday Night Make It In Clay

A clay class that brings all level students together to learn, grow and share ideas. Together we’ll explore the possibilities of clay. This class follows what students want to learn! This can include hand building techniques such as pinch pots, coil pots, and the very popular slab pots, as well as extruded forms, throwing double walled pieces, throwing off the hump, agate ware chattering, slip trailing, and relief tiles sculptures.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7, 6-9pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $228 / Not-yet-member $285
Instructor:
Renato Abbate
Supplies:
$25 (plus CAM service charge) supply fee; all tools and supplies provided by the studio.
Register
shaping clay on pottery wheel

Handbuilt Teapots

In this four-week class you will design and shape the main components of your teapot—body, spout, handle, and lid. You’ll learn hand-building techniques to form each part, ensuring your teapot is both functional and beautifully balanced. Personalize your teapot by incorporating textures, patterns, or small details that make it truly unique. This class combines function and artistry, leaving you with a one-of-a-kind teapot that’s both practical and a beautiful piece of ceramic art!
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 5, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet-member $215
Instructor:
Anne McCombie-Abbate
Supplies:
$25 (plus CAM service charge) supply fee; all tools and supplies provided by the studio.
Register
Green ceramic teapot outdoors
Adult

Expressive Architecture in Pen & Ink

Learn how to capture your favorite architectural subjects in traditional pen and ink from rough sketches to finished drawings. Start with exercises to develop skills. Learn hatching techniques to create depth and texture. Experiment with different pen strokes, and incorporate ink washes to depict areas of shadow. We’ll create dynamic sketches then advance to more refined drawings. Once learned, these techniques can be applied to any subject.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, April 23 - May 14, 1-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet-member $215
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

Strathmore Smooth Bristol Pad, 9”x12” (either 300 or 400 series);
Dip pen nibs & nib holders: Speedball sketching set is a good option or similar;
Black Waterproof India Ink or Drawing Ink (Hunt, Speedball, Higgen’s brands or similar);
Drawing pencils 2H, H, HB;
Faber Castell Kneaded eraser;
Gum eraser;
Bamboo/sumi brush (size 4) OR round watercolor brush (size 6);
Small plastic palette for ink washes;
Pen cleaner;
Small amount of rubbing alcohol;
Soft lint free cloth

Register
Pen and ink drawing of a church
52644290192 Photo
Adult

PM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.
Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Click on Show Individual Events. Ongoing, bi-weekly.
January 21 - May 13

**Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter and Spring sessions.

Date/Time:
Wednesdays, 6:30PM-9:00PM, January 21 - May 13, bi-monthly
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM Members, $25 Not-Yet-Member
Instructor:
Taylor Klauk
Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists choice.

Register
Moore Life Drawing Studio Winter 2023
Adult

AM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.  Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall or Winter sessions. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.
Mondays, January 26 - May 18, 9:30AM-12:00PM (break on February 16 and April 6)

*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:
Mondays, January 26 - May 18, 9:30AM-12:00PM (break on February 16 and April 6)
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists' choice.
Register
Art membership promotion poster
Adult

Art Enhances Health

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers FREE six-week classes to cancer patients and survivors. Based on research showing that art can positively impact brain function and well-being, these sessions aim to provide relaxation, emotional expression, and relief from pain and anxiety. Teaching artist Donna Moore and expressive arts therapist Lorraine Perry lead classes in art making and expressive writing. These classes include gallery visits and mindful meditation.
Date/Time:
Mondays, March 30 - May 11, 1-3pm (break on April 6)
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
Register
Boundless sculpture by Stephen Hayes
Adult

Hidden Histories: Writing and the Art of the Past

Whether it’s a famous photograph from the end of the second world war, a local monument, or your grandmother’s cameo brooch, discover the power of exploration and research to infuse your creative writing. We’ll look at a few examples of “documentary poetry” (including a piece on Stephen Hayes’ “Boundless” sculpture at CAM) and use them as keys to unlock the doors to the past through your own work in a 6-week workshop.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7, 1:30-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $104 / Not-yet-member $130
Instructor:
Daniel Terry
Supplies:
Pencil, Writing Paper/Notebook, Computer Access
Register
shaping clay on pottery wheel

Thursday Night Make It In Clay

A clay class that brings all level students together to learn, grow and share ideas. Together we’ll explore the possibilities of clay. This class follows what students want to learn! This can include hand building techniques such as pinch pots, coil pots, and the very popular slab pots, as well as extruded forms, throwing double walled pieces, throwing off the hump, agate ware chattering, slip trailing, and relief tiles sculptures.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7, 6-9pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $228 / Not-yet-member $285
Instructor:
Renato Abbate
Supplies:
$25 (plus CAM service charge) supply fee; all tools and supplies provided by the studio.
Register
Green ceramic teapot outdoors

Handbuilt Teapots

In this four-week class you will design and shape the main components of your teapot—body, spout, handle, and lid. You’ll learn hand-building techniques to form each part, ensuring your teapot is both functional and beautifully balanced. Personalize your teapot by incorporating textures, patterns, or small details that make it truly unique. This class combines function and artistry, leaving you with a one-of-a-kind teapot that’s both practical and a beautiful piece of ceramic art!
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 5, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet-member $215
Instructor:
Anne McCombie-Abbate
Supplies:
$25 (plus CAM service charge) supply fee; all tools and supplies provided by the studio.
Register
Pen and ink drawing of a church
Adult

Expressive Architecture in Pen & Ink

Learn how to capture your favorite architectural subjects in traditional pen and ink from rough sketches to finished drawings. Start with exercises to develop skills. Learn hatching techniques to create depth and texture. Experiment with different pen strokes, and incorporate ink washes to depict areas of shadow. We’ll create dynamic sketches then advance to more refined drawings. Once learned, these techniques can be applied to any subject.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, April 23 - May 14, 1-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet-member $215
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

Strathmore Smooth Bristol Pad, 9”x12” (either 300 or 400 series);
Dip pen nibs & nib holders: Speedball sketching set is a good option or similar;
Black Waterproof India Ink or Drawing Ink (Hunt, Speedball, Higgen’s brands or similar);
Drawing pencils 2H, H, HB;
Faber Castell Kneaded eraser;
Gum eraser;
Bamboo/sumi brush (size 4) OR round watercolor brush (size 6);
Small plastic palette for ink washes;
Pen cleaner;
Small amount of rubbing alcohol;
Soft lint free cloth

Register

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