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

Animal Portraiture

Come all you animal lovers and paint your furry friends! We will learn about color mixing, glazing, brush work, and techniques for painting fur while creating a portrait of your fluffy companion. Oil painting preferred but acrylic and watercolor supported. Beginners are welcome.
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, October 20th – November 10th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $184 / Not-yet-member $230
Instructor:
Sherrill Farley
Supplies:

Oil painters: titanium white, raw sienna, burnt sienna, burnt umber, yellow ochre, violet, cerulean blue paints. Paper towels, a sealable jar for turpenoid or mineral spirits. A variety of filbert brushes from #2 through #6. Canvases 9" x 12" and/or 11" x 14".
Acrylic or watercolor painters: similar colors and brushes. A vessel for water. Paper towels, pencils, watercolor paper or canvas for acrylic (9" x 12", 11" x 14")

Adult

Make It In Clay!

A pottery class about you and what you want to do. Bring your ideas and set your creativity free. Using hand building and the wheel you can make anything! Open studio times available for registered students.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, October 22nd – November 19th, 6-9pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $208 / Not-yet-member $260
Instructor:
Renato Abbate
Supplies:
$26.25 supply fee payable to the studio.
shaping clay on pottery wheel
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, October 22nd – November 12th, 6-8:30pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $184 / Not-yet-member $230
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

9”x12” Strathmore Smooth Bristol Pad (300 or 400 series)
Dip pen nibs and nib holders: Speedball sketching set is a good option or similar;
Black Waterproof India Ink or Drawing Ink (Hunt, Speedball, Higgen’s brand 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;
Tracing paper;
Small amount of rubbing alcohol;
Soft lint free cloth

Adult

Art Enhances Health

With the support of The Ministering Circle and the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, 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.

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers a one-year membership to anyone being treated for cancer. More information and membership cards are available at both the Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute and at CAM’s Visitor Services desk.

Date/Time:
Mondays, November 2nd – December 7th, 1-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
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, November 2nd – December 7th, 1-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
Art membership promotion poster
Adult

Figure Drawing 101 – full, please call to join waitlist

Would you like to be more comfortable drawing people? This class will help you with proportions, shading, and taking time to concentrate on what makes a good figure or portrait painting. Come get comfortable learning figure drawing.
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, December 1st – 15th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
$20 model fee payable to the instructor. Charcoal, pencils, papers, colored pencils
Adult

POP Your Paintings With Contrasting and Complementary Colors!

Bring your imagination to the studio and you will see how exciting a painting can be using only contrasting and complementary colors. Together we will study the color wheel and implement some fun color combinations, such as blue with orangey-yellow or red with some greenish shades. Let's play and get loose with color! 
Date/Time:
Wednesdays, December 2nd – 16th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
Bring your favorite medium to work in!
Adult

Linocut Printmaking: Intro and Beyond

Explore the relief printmaking method of Linocut to create striking images. This class is perfect for both the beginner and students with some experience. Learn the basics of planning and carving your design into a linoleum block. Then learn proper inking and printing techniques. Explore printing in black ink to create bold images and play with creative ways to print in color including reduction linocut. Tap into your creativity and see what you can create! Please come to first class with an image.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, December 3rd – 17th, 6-8:30pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $100 / Not-yet-member $125
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

$15.00 due to instructor covers printing papers, (2) 5"x7" linoleum plates and inking palette
Please come to first class with an image.
Linocut cutter set (handle with a variety of cutters);
Soft rubber brayer 3-1/2”or 4”;
Speedball water-soluble block printing ink 2.5 oz-Black (colors optional);
1” flexible flat palette knife or putty knife;
Pencil and paper to sketch ideas;
Tracing paper and/or graphite transfer paper;
Black marker or brush pen;
Optional: Bench hook, disposable gloves

Adult

Spontaneous Printmaking

Explore simplified direct techniques celebrating the immediacy and surprise elements of printmaking! Each week will touch on a new way of monoprinting with gel plates and streamline stamp pads, plus playful brayer printing (image). Excellent opportunity to make unique and personal gifts, cards, and wrapping paper.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, December 3rd-17th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
$15 supply fee covers use of gel plates, stamp pads, printing inks, brayers plus some papers. A list of optional supplies will be provided – some for purchase, some recycled/reused.
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, September 14th-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm
*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:
Mondays, September 14th-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm
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.
Moore Life Drawing Studio Winter 2023
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, Biweekly, Wednesdays, September 9th-December 16th, 6:30-9pm (with break on November 18th)

**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, September 9th-December 16th, 6:30-9pm (with break on November 18th), bimonthly
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.

52644290192 Photo
Adult

Animal Portraiture

Come all you animal lovers and paint your furry friends! We will learn about color mixing, glazing, brush work, and techniques for painting fur while creating a portrait of your fluffy companion. Oil painting preferred but acrylic and watercolor supported. Beginners are welcome.
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, October 20th – November 10th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $184 / Not-yet-member $230
Instructor:
Sherrill Farley
Supplies:

Oil painters: titanium white, raw sienna, burnt sienna, burnt umber, yellow ochre, violet, cerulean blue paints. Paper towels, a sealable jar for turpenoid or mineral spirits. A variety of filbert brushes from #2 through #6. Canvases 9" x 12" and/or 11" x 14".
Acrylic or watercolor painters: similar colors and brushes. A vessel for water. Paper towels, pencils, watercolor paper or canvas for acrylic (9" x 12", 11" x 14")

shaping clay on pottery wheel
Adult

Make It In Clay!

A pottery class about you and what you want to do. Bring your ideas and set your creativity free. Using hand building and the wheel you can make anything! Open studio times available for registered students.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, October 22nd – November 19th, 6-9pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $208 / Not-yet-member $260
Instructor:
Renato Abbate
Supplies:
$26.25 supply fee payable to the studio.
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, October 22nd – November 12th, 6-8:30pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $184 / Not-yet-member $230
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

9”x12” Strathmore Smooth Bristol Pad (300 or 400 series)
Dip pen nibs and nib holders: Speedball sketching set is a good option or similar;
Black Waterproof India Ink or Drawing Ink (Hunt, Speedball, Higgen’s brand 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;
Tracing paper;
Small amount of rubbing alcohol;
Soft lint free cloth

Art membership promotion poster
Adult

Art Enhances Health

With the support of The Ministering Circle and the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, 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.

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers a one-year membership to anyone being treated for cancer. More information and membership cards are available at both the Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute and at CAM’s Visitor Services desk.

Date/Time:
Mondays, November 2nd – December 7th, 1-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
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, November 2nd – December 7th, 1-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
Adult

Figure Drawing 101 – full, please call to join waitlist

Would you like to be more comfortable drawing people? This class will help you with proportions, shading, and taking time to concentrate on what makes a good figure or portrait painting. Come get comfortable learning figure drawing.
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, December 1st – 15th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
$20 model fee payable to the instructor. Charcoal, pencils, papers, colored pencils
Adult

POP Your Paintings With Contrasting and Complementary Colors!

Bring your imagination to the studio and you will see how exciting a painting can be using only contrasting and complementary colors. Together we will study the color wheel and implement some fun color combinations, such as blue with orangey-yellow or red with some greenish shades. Let's play and get loose with color! 
Date/Time:
Wednesdays, December 2nd – 16th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
Bring your favorite medium to work in!
Adult

Linocut Printmaking: Intro and Beyond

Explore the relief printmaking method of Linocut to create striking images. This class is perfect for both the beginner and students with some experience. Learn the basics of planning and carving your design into a linoleum block. Then learn proper inking and printing techniques. Explore printing in black ink to create bold images and play with creative ways to print in color including reduction linocut. Tap into your creativity and see what you can create! Please come to first class with an image.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, December 3rd – 17th, 6-8:30pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $100 / Not-yet-member $125
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

$15.00 due to instructor covers printing papers, (2) 5"x7" linoleum plates and inking palette
Please come to first class with an image.
Linocut cutter set (handle with a variety of cutters);
Soft rubber brayer 3-1/2”or 4”;
Speedball water-soluble block printing ink 2.5 oz-Black (colors optional);
1” flexible flat palette knife or putty knife;
Pencil and paper to sketch ideas;
Tracing paper and/or graphite transfer paper;
Black marker or brush pen;
Optional: Bench hook, disposable gloves

Adult

Spontaneous Printmaking

Explore simplified direct techniques celebrating the immediacy and surprise elements of printmaking! Each week will touch on a new way of monoprinting with gel plates and streamline stamp pads, plus playful brayer printing (image). Excellent opportunity to make unique and personal gifts, cards, and wrapping paper.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, December 3rd-17th, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
$15 supply fee covers use of gel plates, stamp pads, printing inks, brayers plus some papers. A list of optional supplies will be provided – some for purchase, some recycled/reused.
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, September 14th-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm
*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:
Mondays, September 14th-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm
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.
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, Biweekly, Wednesdays, September 9th-December 16th, 6:30-9pm (with break on November 18th)

**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, September 9th-December 16th, 6:30-9pm (with break on November 18th), bimonthly
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.

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