Workshop Series
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The Workshop Series at CANVAS ArtSpace features an exciting range of creative topics taught by visiting artists from the local region, and across the United States. Guest artist/instructors share their specialized knowledge, tips & tricks, and passion for creating! All skill levels! Year round! Join one of our workshops to discover new concepts, mediums and techniques, or to bring your artistic skills to the next level -- all while engaging in an enriching environment of like-minded, passionate learners. Explore our Workshop Series Calendar below, and check back often to be the first to see newly announced workshops. |
AUGUST
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Introduction to Parquetry: Mosaic CoastersAugust 4, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: David Adler
Skill Level: Beginner Ages: 16+ Media: Mixed hard woods Fee: $70 (materials included) In this workshop, each participant will create a set of four hand-made wooden coasters using the art of parquetry. In parquetry, the artisan uses pieces of solid wood, 1/8" thick or thicker, to form geometric patterns, which are then inlaid upon a craft-quality ply backing board. The geometric patterns are defined by the various colors of differing wood species; no stains, paints or dyes are used.
Each participant will be invited to create their own design, choosing from hundreds of pre-cut pieces of wood. The final product will be sanded, and a protective finish applied, so your coasters will be finished and ready to enjoy at home. All tools and materials will be supplied by the artist, including an impressive range of wood species, many rare and unusual. ABOUT THE ARTIST David Adler is a third generation woodworker, who began working with wood as an art form in 2000. A retired manufacturing engineer, David found himself drawn to developing novel techniques for manipulating wood, and mastering the unique tools and mechanisms used for parquetry. He works with over 170 different species of wood, and finds visual inspiration from his wife, who is a quilter. |
"Drawing the Figure" with Angela Cunningham
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August 10, 11, 12
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Angela Cunningham
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Ages: 18+ Media: Graphite Fee: $450 (includes live model; students provide materials, click here for material list) 
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
In this 3-day intensive workshop, artist Angela Cunningham will teach students to draw the Figure from observation. Working in graphite, Angela will help students understand and practice the visual tools of "blocking-in." Spending time and focusing on "block-ins" is a traditional academic training method that allows one to fine tune foundational skills for high accuracy.
Over the course of the three-day workshop, each student will get a chance to organize a strategic method of thought and process to develop a clear approach to drawing. The first day, we will work with drawing from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course Figure Plates, a 2-dimensional reference, to introduce the approach and build the foundational skills required to approach a live model. During the next two days, we will apply these techniques while working from a live model, refining and internalizing the approach. Students will develop their comparative measuring and shape-seeing abilities along with patience, focus, accuracy, and observational detail.
Each student can expect to walk away with a good grasp of a systematical approach to drawing the figure and multiple practice drawings. Instructor, Angela Cunningham, will give demos throughout the workshop and will advise each student one on one. Beginner and experienced students are welcome!
In this 3-day intensive workshop, artist Angela Cunningham will teach students to draw the Figure from observation. Working in graphite, Angela will help students understand and practice the visual tools of "blocking-in." Spending time and focusing on "block-ins" is a traditional academic training method that allows one to fine tune foundational skills for high accuracy.
Over the course of the three-day workshop, each student will get a chance to organize a strategic method of thought and process to develop a clear approach to drawing. The first day, we will work with drawing from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course Figure Plates, a 2-dimensional reference, to introduce the approach and build the foundational skills required to approach a live model. During the next two days, we will apply these techniques while working from a live model, refining and internalizing the approach. Students will develop their comparative measuring and shape-seeing abilities along with patience, focus, accuracy, and observational detail.
Each student can expect to walk away with a good grasp of a systematical approach to drawing the figure and multiple practice drawings. Instructor, Angela Cunningham, will give demos throughout the workshop and will advise each student one on one. Beginner and experienced students are welcome!
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Angela Cunningham earned her BFA in Drawing and Painting with a minor in sculpture from Laguna College of Art and Design. After teaching in California at LCAD and Saddleback College from 2005-2007, Angela pursued her passion for the classical techniques of drawing and painting under the mentorship of Jacob Collins at the Grand Central Academy of Art in New York City. She graduated GCA in 2010. She now teaches privately at her own studio in Asheville, North Carolina. She also teaches workshops at various studios nationwide. Angela is a recipient of various awards including the Morris and Alma Schapiro Achievement Award, Art Renewal Center First Place Scholarship Award, and the Alfred Ross Achievement Award. Most recently, Angela earned "Best Fine Art" for her painting Yellow Rose at The Gallery at Flat Rock's annual Art in Bloom exhibition (pictured, left). |
“We have to teach our eyes to look at nature, and there are many of us who have never seen it and never will.”
- Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
- Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
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"Eye to Hand" Drawing WorkshopAugust 18, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Janet Orselli
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Ages: 14+ Media: Charcoal Fee: $45 (materials included) This 3-hour drawing workshop focuses on learning to draw hands by first learning to look closely. Instructor Janet Orselli will guide you to see the hand with an artist’s eye, and through very specific drawing exercises, help you build new skills. Students will learn how to approach the human hand using contour, form, scale and gesture and proportion. A short powerpoint presentation, reflective writing exercise, and the opportunity to connect with other students adds to the overall workshop experience. Discover how learning to see using your unique internal eye can inform and inspire your drawings. Guest Artist/ Instructor Janet Orselli creates drawings, sculpture and site-specific installations. She earned a MFA from Clemson University, has received three Regional Artist Project Grants from the NC Arts Council, and was awarded a national Pollock-Krasner Foundation Fellowship in 2005. Janet has exhibited widely including solo exhibitions at OK Harris Works of Art, NYC; Spartanburg Museum of Art, SC; and the Gibbs Museum, Charleston, SC. Janet is a seasoned art instructor, and currently teaches at Isothermal Community College, Columbus, NC and Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville, NC. |
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Zentangle: The Art of Meditative DrawingAugust 25, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor: Susan Goodman
Skill Level: Beginner Ages: 14+ Media: Pen & Ink Fee: $45 (including a take-home Zentangle drawing kit) Join instructor Susan Goodman in a fun and relaxing atmosphere to discover how the Zentangle Method can teach you to unwind while creating beautiful images. With Susan's guidance, you will learn about this meditative art form which uses elemental strokes in repetitive patterns to create zen-inspired art.
During this hands-on workshop, you will create a one-of-a-kind Zentangle "tile" to bring home, and will leave with your very own Zentangle drawing kit so you can continue to develop your new-found skill, with a Zentangle practice of your own. |
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Zentangle: Beyond the BasicsAugust 25, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Susan Goodman
Skill Level: Beginner Ages: 14+ Media: Pen & Ink Fee: $45 (including a take-home Zentangle drawing kit) Beyond the Basics is the next level in the Zentangle series. The prerequisite is having taken an introductory Zentangle class with a certified instructor (CANVAS's Zentangle: The Art of Meditative Drawing is a qualifying class). We will build upon the tangles you learned in the first class, and will be introduced to new tangles. In this class we’ll learn more advanced techniques -- using ‘strings’ as a guide, as well as shading -- to bring depth and dimension to the design. Please bring the supplies from your Basics class and more supplies will be provided.
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COMING SOON
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Watercolor for Beginners
Date TBD
(30 min break for lunch) Instructor: Gena Hawk Skill Level: Beginner Ages: 18+ Media: Watercolor Fee: $45 (materials included) This watercolor workshop will focus on introductory concepts including washes, glazing, masking, and general approaches to the art of mixing color. We will discuss bringing a beginner's mind to your art, as well as ways to "go with the flow" and enjoy the meditative qualities of watercolor. Each student will create several studies and one completed watercolor painting of a stand of birch trees. All materials will be provided! |
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Block-Printing BasicsDate TBD
Instructor: Joel & Jennifer Edwards Skill Level: All Levels Ages: 16+ Media: Ink Fee: $50 (materials included) In this workshop, students will learn traditional printmaking techniques using linoleum blocks and water-based inks. Each participant will learn to carve a block using their own original artwork (or use one of our designs). We will then practice inking and transferring the design, using various ink colors to achieve different looks. Our final project will be printing a series of 10 note cards on Italian felted paper, blank on the reverse and ready for your personalized message. Your carved block is yours to take home so you can continue practicing, printing and creating! (Additional blank notecards will be available for purchase.) No experience necessary! All levels welcome! |
Interested in teaching a workshop?
CANVAS ArtSpace wants to feature the talented artists of our region and beyond. If you have talents, knowledge or experience you would like to share, we'd love to know more. Learn more about teaching a workshop at CANVAS ArtSpace, including how to apply:
Have a suggestion for a workshop topic?
Is there something you've always wanted to learn about or try in the studio? We have a network of talented artists and teachers who would love to use your idea to create a workshop.
Workshop Refund Policy
We understand life can throw unexpected things your way. As a small, family-owned business, we strive to work with you to resolve any changes you need to make in a way that works for both of us.
Workshop attendance: We do not provide refunds if you miss a workshop due to illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up sessions for workshops.
Cancellation: If you would like to cancel your enrollment in a workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus a $10 registration fee up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. Within one week of the workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus the $10 registration fee ONLY if CANVAS ArtSpace is able to fill your place in the class. If CANVAS ArtSpace is unable to fill the place in the workshop, the workshop will be non-refundable.
Changes: Workshop dates, times and prices are subject to change. If you are unable to attend a workshop due to a change made by CANVAS ArtSpace, we will issue you a full refund.
Workshop attendance: We do not provide refunds if you miss a workshop due to illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up sessions for workshops.
Cancellation: If you would like to cancel your enrollment in a workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus a $10 registration fee up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. Within one week of the workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus the $10 registration fee ONLY if CANVAS ArtSpace is able to fill your place in the class. If CANVAS ArtSpace is unable to fill the place in the workshop, the workshop will be non-refundable.
Changes: Workshop dates, times and prices are subject to change. If you are unable to attend a workshop due to a change made by CANVAS ArtSpace, we will issue you a full refund.