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CAM Workshops for Artists of All Levels

One and two day classes in creative writing, art appreciation, and all visual art media.

Workshop

Oil Painting for the Scaredy Cat – full, please call to join waitlist

Don't be afraid, give oil painting a try! Learn the basics of oil painting and have fun doing it. This workshop will give you a foundation of confidence you can take into your future oil painting classes.
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 16, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $100 / Not-yet-member $125
Instructor:
Amy Gibson
Supplies:
$5 supply fee payable to instructor; all supplies provided by the instructor.
Register
Oil painting of pears on easel
Workshop

Miniature Watercolor Workshop – full, please call to join waitlist

Learn to paint small! We will be painting small 4" x 5" watercolor paintings, using whiskey to dip our brushes into instead of water. This is a relaxing atmosphere filled with creativity and inspiration, covering the basics of watercolor and color theory while experimenting with whiskey as our solvent.
Date/Time:
Sunday, May 17, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $100 / Not-yet-member $125
Instructor:
Amy Gibson
Supplies:

Any small watercolor set. example Sennelier French Artists' Travel Watercolor Set, 8 Count, or Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Sketchers' Pocket Box 1
Watercolor paper block any size - cold press 140lbs - Arches, or Stonehenge
Whiskey is provided by instructor

Register
Watercolor painting of a meadow with yellow flowers
Adult

Painting Shorebirds

Explore the beauty of the birds that inhabit our coastal area! Through its pose and movement, you will learn how to capture the alignment of the bird’s body. Applying multiple layers of color and value will create texture and shadows. Using different sizes and types of brushes, you will create all features from the larger shapes of the body to finely detailed feathers that can be developed. You will also paint a beautiful sky or water scene for your bird to live in.
Date/Time:
June 6th & 7th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:
12”x 16” and 12”x 12” quality canvas. Number 2 and 3 in Artist Loft at Michaels are good. Liquitex professional heavy or soft body acrylic paint. Medium Magenta, white, cadmium yellow, cerulean blue and cobalt blue, paynes gray, dioxazine purple. PLEASE no Liquitex Basics. Brushes for Acrylic paint. A 3/4” wide (bristles), filbert brushes (not soft) in different sizes. In Windsor Newton Monarch a size 4, 6,8, and a round in a 2 would be good. Palette paper, brush tub, small spray bottle, and paper towels.
Register
Adult

Mixed Media Painting

Students will use drawing and collaging as the foundation for creating mixed media paintings. Together we will explore the use of different drawing media and papers, cutting techniques, and acrylic paints to create individual compositions. A basic understanding of drawing and color is suggested. 
Date/Time:
June 7th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Abby Spangel Perry
Supplies:
Image sources, Brushes, Variety of acrylic paints, Sketch paper, Spray fixative, colored pencils
Register
Adult

Sculpting Drapery Workshop

Students will learn the seven different folds of drapery and techniques to sculpt them in clay. This will be good class for beginners and intermediates who would like to develop their figure sculpting skills.
Date/Time:
June 13th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Rob Diseker
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

Tickled Blue – Cyanotype Printing

Bask in the creation of one-of-a-kind images on papers and fabrics, tapping into the UV rays of our summer sun to "turn it blue!" The simplest of objects create unique and elegant note cards, bookmarks, fabrics, and frameable prints through the simple photographic process of cyanotype's contact printing. Results are unique and varied, while the process is simple and versatile. Explore delicate designs found in nature plus graphic experimentation using masking techniques.
Date/Time:
June 13th & 14th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
$15 supply fee payable to the instructor. Fee covers solution for weekend printing plus papers, with additional solution, papers, and fabric available for purchase. Instructor will be in touch before workshop with suggested papers, fabrics, and plant materials to bring in addition to those provided with supply fee.
Register
Adult

Monotype with Underglaze on Clay

Spend a day in the studio exploring surface decoration on clay through monotype printing with underglaze. This workshop introduces a simple transfer process that allows you to draw or paint on a smooth surface and print the image onto leather-hard clay. Participants will build a small set of tiles or forms and apply multiple prints to test composition and color interaction. The pace is steady, with demonstrations in the morning and guided work time in the afternoon. No prior experience is required, though some familiarity with clay is helpful. Tools and underglazes are provided; bring a sketchbook and ideas. Finished pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pickup later. Expect small group instruction and individual feedback throughout the session day
Date/Time:
June 14th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $64 / Not-yet-member: $80
Instructor:
Katelyn Guthrie
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

When Math Makes Art And Art Makes Music

Create art in the galleries! Work with an award winning musical composer and a college-level visual arts instructor to explore the Greek philosopher Plato’s mathematical descriptions of sound and shape. Plato’s numeric intervals will be played on a keyboard and translated by participants into visual designs using basic geometric shapes. The workshop will culminate in participant designs being expressed as song by the musical composer.
Date/Time:
June 21st, 10am-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $80 / Not-yet-member: $100
Instructor:
Matthew French & Bethany Lambert
Supplies:
$5 supply fee payable to the instructor. All tools and supplies are provided.
Register
Adult

Sculpting with Pinch Pots

Anything (well, almost) is possible with a pinch pot! Learn how to make a closed pinch pot and turn it into a sculpture or a lidded box. Then turn it into something that pops with oxides, slips, and underglazes.
Date/Time:
June 21st & 28th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $116 / Not-yet-member: $145
Instructor:
Kirstin OMalley
Supplies:
$25 payable to the instructor. All tools and supplies are provided by the instructor.
Register
Adult

Beginner Pine Needle Basket Workshop

As a nod to the Rooted in Memory exhibit, we are offering a beginner pine needle basket workshop. This one-day workshop will begin with some basic techniques for using this wonderful medium. Students will then apply those techniques to creating a coaster and/or a basket/bowl. Pine needles are a readily available medium - likely in your own yard- and the creation of these baskets is a way to connect with nature through a simple tactile process.
Date/Time:
June 27th, 10am-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $80 / Not-yet-member $100
Instructor:
Tina Maloch
Supplies:
$8 supply fee payable to the instructor. A supply kit will provide all materials needed for the workshop.
Register
Adult

Double The Plate, Double The Fun!

Incorporating Drypoint and Monotype leads to unique and interesting works of art. Two plates create one image. First a repeatable image is created on drypoint plate using your own original drawing/photo. A second process, a monotype, adds color. Experiment with color mixing and layering, incorporating stencils, and creating textures. Both plates are printed on top of each other to create the final one-of-a-kind image. Work abstractly or realistically, No experience needed! (image: student work summer '25)
Date/Time:
June 28th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt & Donna Moore
Supplies:
$15 supply fee payable to the instructor. All printmaking tools and supplies provided, including papers. Bring compositional idea for 3x5" or 5x7" formats.  
Register
Adult

[b]Rainstorm Beneath the Clouds

Use the energy of community to create while immersed within Andy Warhol’s iconic Silver Clouds installation. This day of generative prompts allows you to dip into the world of words that have been swirling around in your head. Spend two hours with a guide offering brief readings and exercises designed to spark original new material, via solo and interactive freewriting.
Image credit: Tony Acosta (TonyMech)

Date/Time:
July 12th, 12pm-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $52 / Not-yet-member: $65
Instructor:
Shawna Kenney
Supplies:
Paper and pencils or tablet/computer
Register
Adult

From Pen & Ink to Print – Quick & Easy Lithography

Printmaking couldn’t be easier than this! No carving, cutting or etching required for this simple lithography method. Unlike relief or intaglio printmaking, lithography is done from a flat surface. Translucent Polyester plates make this process even easier. Drawings or designs can be easily traced onto the printing plates. Step by step instruction will be given and student will go home with a small edition of prints. Please bring a drawing, image or idea no larger than 6’ x 8” to use for your plates.
Date/Time:
July 12th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

$10 supply fee payable to the instructor to cover printing plates, ink and printing papers.
Mark Making supplies: New black Sharpie permanent marker-fine point and/or ultra fine point, waterproof India ink, ballpoint pen;
4” Soft rubber brayer bring your own or use one from the classroom:
2 Soft cellulose sponges;
2 bowls/containers to hold water (about 20oz each);
Disposable gloves (i.e. surgical gloves or cooking gloves);
Absorbent paper towels or soft rags for clean up;

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Adult

Back to Basics Drawing – Foundations for Your Paintings

Let's get back to the basics! This workshop will strengthen your drawing skills before you add your paint. Students will use models and still life objects to work on drawing what you see, not what your brain wants you to see. We will take our time and focus on proportions and depth.
Date/Time:
July 18th & 19th, 10am - 2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $128 / Not-yet-member: $160
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
Please bring your drawing supplies: IE your papers, graphite, markers, tape, etc.
Register
Adult

Pit-fired Figurines

Craft a cool creation with low-fire clay and learn about pit-firing in a metal bin. This technique can be done in the smallest of outdoor spaces, using materials you can find in your own backyard and the hardware store.
Date/Time:
July 18th & 25th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $116 / Not-yet-member: $145
Instructor:
Kirstin O'Malley
Supplies:
$25 supply fee payable to the instructor. All materials and tools provided by the instructor.
Register
Adult

Sculpt David’s Eye

Using a reference of the eye of Michaelangelo’s David, students will learn the anatomy of the eye and techniques to create the human eye in clay. This will be good class for beginner and intermediate artists who would like to develop their figure sculpting skills.
Date/Time:
July 19th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Rob Diseker
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

Drawing with Contour Lines

Experience the joy of contour line drawing, a dynamic exercise and artistic style that is engaging, easy for anyone to learn, and exceptionally expressive. This activity unfolds in three progressive stages toward realism. Complete your drawings and a final self portrait with black and white values and color.
Date/Time:
July 25th & 26th, 10am-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $128 / Not-yet-member: $160
Instructor:
Judith Chandler
Supplies:
$10 supply fee payable to the instructor. All tools and supplies provided by the instructor.
Register
Adult

Handbuilding: Coil Vases

Spend a day learning the fundamentals of handbuilding pottery in a focused, small-group workshop centered on coil-built vases. The session introduces basic clay preparation, focusing on the coil method, where rolled clay is layered and shaped to create functional vessels. Participants will practice joining coils, controlling wall thickness, and refining surface texture. Guidance is provided at each stage, from initial form to simple finishing touches. By the end of the day, each participant will complete one or more small vases ready for drying and later firing. The pace is steady, with time for demos, individual work, and lunch. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those looking to revisit core skills in a practical, hands-on setting.
Date/Time:
July 26th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $64 / Not-yet-member: $80
Instructor:
Katelyn Guthrie
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

Learn Color Theory: Whimsical Fish

Paint a vibrant fish with complementary, secondary and tertiary colors. Use layering techniques to build depth and create color gradients. Contrasting backgrounds of different colors and values will make your fish pop! Texture will be created using sponges and/or rough fabric. In addition, you will be learning line, shape, color and form.
Date/Time:
August 1st & 2nd, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:

16” x 16” or 12” x 12” if you paint small. Please buy a good quality canvas. A #2 or #3 Artists Loft From Michaels.
Liquitex or Golden acrylic professional paints. Do not buy Basics paint or Master Touch. Colors: Cadmium yellow medium, Dioxazine purple, Cadmium orange, Cobalt teal, Titanium white, Cobalt blue
Brushes for Acrylic painting (I prefer Windsor Newton Monarch filberts . Sizes #10, 8 and 6. Order through Jerry’s artarama or Dick Blick)
Paper towels, Water tub, Palette paper, Palette knife, Small spray bottle

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Adult

French Flower Making

Learn all the steps to create ‘silk’ flowers made in the traditional way—natural fabrics, heated tools, patterns, stamens. You will learn proper stiffening agents, cutting and curling techniques using heated flower making tools, and several methods of assembling the petals to create your beautiful flowers. You will create a rose and one other of your choice, which can be used on hats, on garments, to top off a gift or as home decor. Patterns available. Specialty heated tools provided for class time.
Date/Time:
August 1st & 2nd, 10am-4pm & 12-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $136 / Not-yet-member: $170
Instructor:
Jan Wutkowski
Supplies:
$15 supply fee payable to the instructor. All tools provided by the studio. Students bring—any pre-washed, natural fibre fabric (silk, linen, and cotton work best) approx 1/4-1/2 yard for each flower; two will be made in class. Fabrics can be printed, sheer and any color including white/ivory. (Further guidance will be given to registrants about fabric choices.) Bead-head pins, sharp scissors, apron or old shirt, cotton (no poly!) gloves (optional)
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Adult

Black & White & Silver & Gold

Let's paint and draw using Black and White & Silver and Gold! Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds on view at CAM, there will be still-life setups of metal and glass pieces, and students will learn to paint shine and reflection. Let's use limited palettes for maximum results! The instructor will be using pastel, but bring your favorite medium to work in.
Date/Time:
August 9th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
Your favorite medium! Graphite, watercolor, oils, pastels, pastel pencils etc.
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Adult

Watercolor Animals & Pets

On Day 1, students will paint an animal step-by-step alongside the instructor from a reference provided. Day 2 will focus on painting an animal of your choice. Bring your favorite picture of your beloved pet, or of your favorite animal! The instructor will be using watercolor, and a background in basic drawing is necessary for the workshop.
Date/Time:
August 15th & 16th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Janice Castiglione
Supplies:
Paints Cadmium yellow, Cadmium red, Alizarin Crimson, Raw sienna, burnt sienna, Pthalo green, ultramarine blue, Watercolor palette. Painters tape. sketch pad. pencil. kneaded eraser. 140# Arches cold press watercolor paper (approx. 11"X14") Brushes- 1" flat, round brushes- #12, #8, #2. Board for painting on and attaching paper to (plexiglass, gator board, masonite)
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Adult

Indigo Tales & Trails

Get into the blue that keeps the haunts away this summer at CAM!

Students will spend time viewing the Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green exhibition at CAM. Then we will join Catherine as she shares images, stories and art inspired by her ten years of traveling up and down the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a federal designation that stretches 12,000 square miles. 

Guests will will learn indigo dyeing processes including cultivation, vat preparation, and surface design techniques bringing the past to the present, as well as how to create Batik resist techniques, lake pigments, ink and paints with indigo.

Date/Time:
August 22nd & 23rd, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Catherine Cross-Tsintzos
Supplies:
$40.00 supply fee payable to the instructor for expendable supplies. Students are invited to bring up to five yards of their own prewashed 100% cotton, silk, linen, hemp fabrics to due. Cotton duck prewashed painters drop cloths, bed linens, table cloths, napkins are also welcome. Cellulose fibers only. Testing and prototype materials, tools and ingredient supplies will be provided by the instructor.
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Adult

Sculpture: Ear & Nose Anatomy

Students will learn the anatomy of the human nose and ear and techniques to sculpt these in clay. This will be good class for beginners and intermediates who would like to develop their figure sculpting skills.
Date/Time:
August 22nd, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Rob Diseker
Supplies:
All supplies and tools will be provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

Wheel Throwing: Mugs

This two-day pottery workshop introduces participants to making wheel-thrown mugs. On day one, instruction focuses on centering clay, opening, and pulling walls to form a consistent cylinder. Day two covers trimming and finishing the works created on the previous day. This includes refining the foot, pulling handles, and demonstrating proper joining techniques to ensure durability. All materials and tools are provided. Beginner or intermediate students are welcome. No prior experience is required. Finished pieces will be fired and available for pickup at a later date. Glazing options and pickup times will be explained during the workshop
Date/Time:
August 29th & 30th 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $116 / Not-yet-member: $145
Instructor:
Katelyn Guthrie
Supplies:
All tools and supplies will be provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

Painting People in Watercolor

Working from photos and a live model, we will explore different techniques to render people in your paintings.
Date/Time:
August 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Todd Carignan
Supplies:
$25 model fee payable to the instructor. Arches cold-pressed watercolor block (12"x16" or smaller), #2 pencil and eraser, a variety of watercolors (I use Winsor& Newton), a mixing tray, a variety of brush sizes from a mop brush to a small round detail brush.
Register
Oil painting of pears on easel
Workshop

Oil Painting for the Scaredy Cat – full, please call to join waitlist

Don't be afraid, give oil painting a try! Learn the basics of oil painting and have fun doing it. This workshop will give you a foundation of confidence you can take into your future oil painting classes.
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 16, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $100 / Not-yet-member $125
Instructor:
Amy Gibson
Supplies:
$5 supply fee payable to instructor; all supplies provided by the instructor.
Register
Watercolor painting of a meadow with yellow flowers
Workshop

Miniature Watercolor Workshop – full, please call to join waitlist

Learn to paint small! We will be painting small 4" x 5" watercolor paintings, using whiskey to dip our brushes into instead of water. This is a relaxing atmosphere filled with creativity and inspiration, covering the basics of watercolor and color theory while experimenting with whiskey as our solvent.
Date/Time:
Sunday, May 17, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $100 / Not-yet-member $125
Instructor:
Amy Gibson
Supplies:

Any small watercolor set. example Sennelier French Artists' Travel Watercolor Set, 8 Count, or Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Sketchers' Pocket Box 1
Watercolor paper block any size - cold press 140lbs - Arches, or Stonehenge
Whiskey is provided by instructor

Register
Adult

Painting Shorebirds

Explore the beauty of the birds that inhabit our coastal area! Through its pose and movement, you will learn how to capture the alignment of the bird’s body. Applying multiple layers of color and value will create texture and shadows. Using different sizes and types of brushes, you will create all features from the larger shapes of the body to finely detailed feathers that can be developed. You will also paint a beautiful sky or water scene for your bird to live in.
Date/Time:
June 6th & 7th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:
12”x 16” and 12”x 12” quality canvas. Number 2 and 3 in Artist Loft at Michaels are good. Liquitex professional heavy or soft body acrylic paint. Medium Magenta, white, cadmium yellow, cerulean blue and cobalt blue, paynes gray, dioxazine purple. PLEASE no Liquitex Basics. Brushes for Acrylic paint. A 3/4” wide (bristles), filbert brushes (not soft) in different sizes. In Windsor Newton Monarch a size 4, 6,8, and a round in a 2 would be good. Palette paper, brush tub, small spray bottle, and paper towels.
Register
Adult

Mixed Media Painting

Students will use drawing and collaging as the foundation for creating mixed media paintings. Together we will explore the use of different drawing media and papers, cutting techniques, and acrylic paints to create individual compositions. A basic understanding of drawing and color is suggested. 
Date/Time:
June 7th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Abby Spangel Perry
Supplies:
Image sources, Brushes, Variety of acrylic paints, Sketch paper, Spray fixative, colored pencils
Register
Adult

Sculpting Drapery Workshop

Students will learn the seven different folds of drapery and techniques to sculpt them in clay. This will be good class for beginners and intermediates who would like to develop their figure sculpting skills.
Date/Time:
June 13th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Rob Diseker
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

Tickled Blue – Cyanotype Printing

Bask in the creation of one-of-a-kind images on papers and fabrics, tapping into the UV rays of our summer sun to "turn it blue!" The simplest of objects create unique and elegant note cards, bookmarks, fabrics, and frameable prints through the simple photographic process of cyanotype's contact printing. Results are unique and varied, while the process is simple and versatile. Explore delicate designs found in nature plus graphic experimentation using masking techniques.
Date/Time:
June 13th & 14th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
$15 supply fee payable to the instructor. Fee covers solution for weekend printing plus papers, with additional solution, papers, and fabric available for purchase. Instructor will be in touch before workshop with suggested papers, fabrics, and plant materials to bring in addition to those provided with supply fee.
Register
Adult

Monotype with Underglaze on Clay

Spend a day in the studio exploring surface decoration on clay through monotype printing with underglaze. This workshop introduces a simple transfer process that allows you to draw or paint on a smooth surface and print the image onto leather-hard clay. Participants will build a small set of tiles or forms and apply multiple prints to test composition and color interaction. The pace is steady, with demonstrations in the morning and guided work time in the afternoon. No prior experience is required, though some familiarity with clay is helpful. Tools and underglazes are provided; bring a sketchbook and ideas. Finished pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pickup later. Expect small group instruction and individual feedback throughout the session day
Date/Time:
June 14th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $64 / Not-yet-member: $80
Instructor:
Katelyn Guthrie
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
Register
Adult

When Math Makes Art And Art Makes Music

Create art in the galleries! Work with an award winning musical composer and a college-level visual arts instructor to explore the Greek philosopher Plato’s mathematical descriptions of sound and shape. Plato’s numeric intervals will be played on a keyboard and translated by participants into visual designs using basic geometric shapes. The workshop will culminate in participant designs being expressed as song by the musical composer.
Date/Time:
June 21st, 10am-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $80 / Not-yet-member: $100
Instructor:
Matthew French & Bethany Lambert
Supplies:
$5 supply fee payable to the instructor. All tools and supplies are provided.
Register
Adult

Sculpting with Pinch Pots

Anything (well, almost) is possible with a pinch pot! Learn how to make a closed pinch pot and turn it into a sculpture or a lidded box. Then turn it into something that pops with oxides, slips, and underglazes.
Date/Time:
June 21st & 28th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $116 / Not-yet-member: $145
Instructor:
Kirstin OMalley
Supplies:
$25 payable to the instructor. All tools and supplies are provided by the instructor.
Register
Adult

Beginner Pine Needle Basket Workshop

As a nod to the Rooted in Memory exhibit, we are offering a beginner pine needle basket workshop. This one-day workshop will begin with some basic techniques for using this wonderful medium. Students will then apply those techniques to creating a coaster and/or a basket/bowl. Pine needles are a readily available medium - likely in your own yard- and the creation of these baskets is a way to connect with nature through a simple tactile process.
Date/Time:
June 27th, 10am-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $80 / Not-yet-member $100
Instructor:
Tina Maloch
Supplies:
$8 supply fee payable to the instructor. A supply kit will provide all materials needed for the workshop.
Register
Adult

Double The Plate, Double The Fun!

Incorporating Drypoint and Monotype leads to unique and interesting works of art. Two plates create one image. First a repeatable image is created on drypoint plate using your own original drawing/photo. A second process, a monotype, adds color. Experiment with color mixing and layering, incorporating stencils, and creating textures. Both plates are printed on top of each other to create the final one-of-a-kind image. Work abstractly or realistically, No experience needed! (image: student work summer '25)
Date/Time:
June 28th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt & Donna Moore
Supplies:
$15 supply fee payable to the instructor. All printmaking tools and supplies provided, including papers. Bring compositional idea for 3x5" or 5x7" formats.  
Register
Adult

[b]Rainstorm Beneath the Clouds

Use the energy of community to create while immersed within Andy Warhol’s iconic Silver Clouds installation. This day of generative prompts allows you to dip into the world of words that have been swirling around in your head. Spend two hours with a guide offering brief readings and exercises designed to spark original new material, via solo and interactive freewriting.
Image credit: Tony Acosta (TonyMech)

Date/Time:
July 12th, 12pm-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $52 / Not-yet-member: $65
Instructor:
Shawna Kenney
Supplies:
Paper and pencils or tablet/computer
Register
Adult

From Pen & Ink to Print – Quick & Easy Lithography

Printmaking couldn’t be easier than this! No carving, cutting or etching required for this simple lithography method. Unlike relief or intaglio printmaking, lithography is done from a flat surface. Translucent Polyester plates make this process even easier. Drawings or designs can be easily traced onto the printing plates. Step by step instruction will be given and student will go home with a small edition of prints. Please bring a drawing, image or idea no larger than 6’ x 8” to use for your plates.
Date/Time:
July 12th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

$10 supply fee payable to the instructor to cover printing plates, ink and printing papers.
Mark Making supplies: New black Sharpie permanent marker-fine point and/or ultra fine point, waterproof India ink, ballpoint pen;
4” Soft rubber brayer bring your own or use one from the classroom:
2 Soft cellulose sponges;
2 bowls/containers to hold water (about 20oz each);
Disposable gloves (i.e. surgical gloves or cooking gloves);
Absorbent paper towels or soft rags for clean up;

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Adult

Back to Basics Drawing – Foundations for Your Paintings

Let's get back to the basics! This workshop will strengthen your drawing skills before you add your paint. Students will use models and still life objects to work on drawing what you see, not what your brain wants you to see. We will take our time and focus on proportions and depth.
Date/Time:
July 18th & 19th, 10am - 2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $128 / Not-yet-member: $160
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
Please bring your drawing supplies: IE your papers, graphite, markers, tape, etc.
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Adult

Pit-fired Figurines

Craft a cool creation with low-fire clay and learn about pit-firing in a metal bin. This technique can be done in the smallest of outdoor spaces, using materials you can find in your own backyard and the hardware store.
Date/Time:
July 18th & 25th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $116 / Not-yet-member: $145
Instructor:
Kirstin O'Malley
Supplies:
$25 supply fee payable to the instructor. All materials and tools provided by the instructor.
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Adult

Sculpt David’s Eye

Using a reference of the eye of Michaelangelo’s David, students will learn the anatomy of the eye and techniques to create the human eye in clay. This will be good class for beginner and intermediate artists who would like to develop their figure sculpting skills.
Date/Time:
July 19th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Rob Diseker
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
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Adult

Drawing with Contour Lines

Experience the joy of contour line drawing, a dynamic exercise and artistic style that is engaging, easy for anyone to learn, and exceptionally expressive. This activity unfolds in three progressive stages toward realism. Complete your drawings and a final self portrait with black and white values and color.
Date/Time:
July 25th & 26th, 10am-2pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $128 / Not-yet-member: $160
Instructor:
Judith Chandler
Supplies:
$10 supply fee payable to the instructor. All tools and supplies provided by the instructor.
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Adult

Handbuilding: Coil Vases

Spend a day learning the fundamentals of handbuilding pottery in a focused, small-group workshop centered on coil-built vases. The session introduces basic clay preparation, focusing on the coil method, where rolled clay is layered and shaped to create functional vessels. Participants will practice joining coils, controlling wall thickness, and refining surface texture. Guidance is provided at each stage, from initial form to simple finishing touches. By the end of the day, each participant will complete one or more small vases ready for drying and later firing. The pace is steady, with time for demos, individual work, and lunch. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those looking to revisit core skills in a practical, hands-on setting.
Date/Time:
July 26th, 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $64 / Not-yet-member: $80
Instructor:
Katelyn Guthrie
Supplies:
All tools and supplies are provided by the studio.
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Adult

Learn Color Theory: Whimsical Fish

Paint a vibrant fish with complementary, secondary and tertiary colors. Use layering techniques to build depth and create color gradients. Contrasting backgrounds of different colors and values will make your fish pop! Texture will be created using sponges and/or rough fabric. In addition, you will be learning line, shape, color and form.
Date/Time:
August 1st & 2nd, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:

16” x 16” or 12” x 12” if you paint small. Please buy a good quality canvas. A #2 or #3 Artists Loft From Michaels.
Liquitex or Golden acrylic professional paints. Do not buy Basics paint or Master Touch. Colors: Cadmium yellow medium, Dioxazine purple, Cadmium orange, Cobalt teal, Titanium white, Cobalt blue
Brushes for Acrylic painting (I prefer Windsor Newton Monarch filberts . Sizes #10, 8 and 6. Order through Jerry’s artarama or Dick Blick)
Paper towels, Water tub, Palette paper, Palette knife, Small spray bottle

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Adult

French Flower Making

Learn all the steps to create ‘silk’ flowers made in the traditional way—natural fabrics, heated tools, patterns, stamens. You will learn proper stiffening agents, cutting and curling techniques using heated flower making tools, and several methods of assembling the petals to create your beautiful flowers. You will create a rose and one other of your choice, which can be used on hats, on garments, to top off a gift or as home decor. Patterns available. Specialty heated tools provided for class time.
Date/Time:
August 1st & 2nd, 10am-4pm & 12-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $136 / Not-yet-member: $170
Instructor:
Jan Wutkowski
Supplies:
$15 supply fee payable to the instructor. All tools provided by the studio. Students bring—any pre-washed, natural fibre fabric (silk, linen, and cotton work best) approx 1/4-1/2 yard for each flower; two will be made in class. Fabrics can be printed, sheer and any color including white/ivory. (Further guidance will be given to registrants about fabric choices.) Bead-head pins, sharp scissors, apron or old shirt, cotton (no poly!) gloves (optional)
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Adult

Black & White & Silver & Gold

Let's paint and draw using Black and White & Silver and Gold! Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds on view at CAM, there will be still-life setups of metal and glass pieces, and students will learn to paint shine and reflection. Let's use limited palettes for maximum results! The instructor will be using pastel, but bring your favorite medium to work in.
Date/Time:
August 9th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Jeri Greenberg
Supplies:
Your favorite medium! Graphite, watercolor, oils, pastels, pastel pencils etc.
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Adult

Watercolor Animals & Pets

On Day 1, students will paint an animal step-by-step alongside the instructor from a reference provided. Day 2 will focus on painting an animal of your choice. Bring your favorite picture of your beloved pet, or of your favorite animal! The instructor will be using watercolor, and a background in basic drawing is necessary for the workshop.
Date/Time:
August 15th & 16th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Janice Castiglione
Supplies:
Paints Cadmium yellow, Cadmium red, Alizarin Crimson, Raw sienna, burnt sienna, Pthalo green, ultramarine blue, Watercolor palette. Painters tape. sketch pad. pencil. kneaded eraser. 140# Arches cold press watercolor paper (approx. 11"X14") Brushes- 1" flat, round brushes- #12, #8, #2. Board for painting on and attaching paper to (plexiglass, gator board, masonite)
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Adult

Indigo Tales & Trails

Get into the blue that keeps the haunts away this summer at CAM!

Students will spend time viewing the Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green exhibition at CAM. Then we will join Catherine as she shares images, stories and art inspired by her ten years of traveling up and down the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a federal designation that stretches 12,000 square miles. 

Guests will will learn indigo dyeing processes including cultivation, vat preparation, and surface design techniques bringing the past to the present, as well as how to create Batik resist techniques, lake pigments, ink and paints with indigo.

Date/Time:
August 22nd & 23rd, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Catherine Cross-Tsintzos
Supplies:
$40.00 supply fee payable to the instructor for expendable supplies. Students are invited to bring up to five yards of their own prewashed 100% cotton, silk, linen, hemp fabrics to due. Cotton duck prewashed painters drop cloths, bed linens, table cloths, napkins are also welcome. Cellulose fibers only. Testing and prototype materials, tools and ingredient supplies will be provided by the instructor.
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Adult

Sculpture: Ear & Nose Anatomy

Students will learn the anatomy of the human nose and ear and techniques to sculpt these in clay. This will be good class for beginners and intermediates who would like to develop their figure sculpting skills.
Date/Time:
August 22nd, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $100 / Not-yet-member: $125
Instructor:
Rob Diseker
Supplies:
All supplies and tools will be provided by the studio.
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Adult

Wheel Throwing: Mugs

This two-day pottery workshop introduces participants to making wheel-thrown mugs. On day one, instruction focuses on centering clay, opening, and pulling walls to form a consistent cylinder. Day two covers trimming and finishing the works created on the previous day. This includes refining the foot, pulling handles, and demonstrating proper joining techniques to ensure durability. All materials and tools are provided. Beginner or intermediate students are welcome. No prior experience is required. Finished pieces will be fired and available for pickup at a later date. Glazing options and pickup times will be explained during the workshop
Date/Time:
August 29th & 30th 10am-1pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member: $116 / Not-yet-member: $145
Instructor:
Katelyn Guthrie
Supplies:
All tools and supplies will be provided by the studio.
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Adult

Painting People in Watercolor

Working from photos and a live model, we will explore different techniques to render people in your paintings.
Date/Time:
August 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM Member: $172 / Not-yet-member: $215
Instructor:
Todd Carignan
Supplies:
$25 model fee payable to the instructor. Arches cold-pressed watercolor block (12"x16" or smaller), #2 pencil and eraser, a variety of watercolors (I use Winsor& Newton), a mixing tray, a variety of brush sizes from a mop brush to a small round detail brush.
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