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The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement will host a series of workshops July-September for beginning to intermediate artists of all ages to hone their stills or learn more about their craft. Courses will include stone carving, beading, watercolor painting and art collecting. All workshops will take place at UNC Asheville's Reuter Center.
German-born stone carver Lothar Jobczyk will teach "Stone Carving for Beginners," from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 26-27. Participants will learn how to identify the types of stone used in art carving, how to choose materials and how to design stone sculptures on paper. On the second day, students will transfer designs from paper to stone, carving and polishing to create a finished piece. The cost of the workshop is $150. Long-time beader Elaine Zinn will teach "Seed Beaders! Add Sparkles and Spirals," from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Participants will review basic beading techniques, learn how to make a basic spiral rope chain, how to add thread and how to attach the necklace clasp. Experience stringing beads and the ability to follow beading diagrams are required. The cost of the workshop is $65 plus $30 for materials. Renowned watercolor painter Jane Snyder will teach "Loosen Up," a workshop geared towards intermediate-level watercolor artists, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 23-24. The class places emphasis on experimenting with different techniques and helping painters break out of their "comfort zone." The class is experiential, dynamic and interactive with positive and constructive commentary to help students progress individually. The cost of the workshop is $155. UNC Asheville alumnus and award-winning painter, printmaker and photographer Skip Rohde will teach "How to Build an Art Collection without Going Broke," from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The workshop will help participants identify the kinds of art they enjoy, as well as how to find it and judge worth in a particular medium. The workshop covers various forms of art, including paintings, pottery, glass and sculpture. The cost of the workshop is $40. Early registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, call the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement at 828/251-6140. (Image provided by UNCA.)
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