Virtual Programs and Events
NOTICE: In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order, and to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will suspend public operations until further notice. All onsite events and programs are canceled during this time. Please check our website and social media for updates.
Virtual Arts Education Programs
The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences has gone virtual! We are so happy to be back and creating art with you! Join our teaching artists to experience a collection of wonderful fall classes and workshops for all ages. All our programs meet virtually through the ZOOM communication application. To register for any of the following, please click the links under each class or email arts@imperialcentre.org.
Virtual Mommy+Me Arts
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45am
All Ages
FREE
In our shortened virtual Mommy & Me class, enjoy listening to a curated collection of books, and hands on ideas for creating art together using materials found in your home.
Instructor: T. Grosner
Sign-up here
Virtual Yoga
Tuesdays starting August 18, 2020
5:30-6:30pm
Age 14+
FREE
Join us every Tuesday for an evening of virtual yoga. Robin Sellers, certified yoga instructor, leads our weekly session for participants age 16+. Get ready to unwind, stretch and begin a weekly yoga practice. Participants meet via the Zoom application. Registration is required by 3pm the day of the program, limited to 10 participants.
Sign-up here
Creative Writing Techniques
Tuesdays, September 15 & 22, 2020
7-8:30pm
All Ages
FREE
Novice and expert creative writers, of all ages, grab your favorite writing device and prepare to add some sensory imagery punch to your prose in our first online creative writing workshop. Led by Robin Sellers, learn how to help your reader see, hear, and feel your words through fun, teacher-led exercises, and activities. Then share your writing with your peers for feedback.
Sign-up here
Basics of Drawing any Object
Along with teaching artist Preference Evans, explore techniques and simple strategies to build interesting compositions of objects. Find success and enjoyment in drawing! No experience necessary.
Session I: Thursday, September 24, 2020
7:30-9pm
Age 18+
FREE
Session II: Saturday, September 26, 2020
11am-12pm
Age 7-17
FREE
Sign-up here
Make Your Drawings Look Real!
Ever wonder how artists make details appear realistic in a drawing? Learn and practice four basic pencil shading techniques that can help you transform your flat-looking 2-D drawing into 3-D. No experience necessary.
Session I: Thursday, October 1, 2020
7:30-9pm
Age 18+
FREE
Session II: Saturday, October 3, 2020
11am-12pm
Age 7-17
FREE
Sign-up here
Art Everywhere
Fridays, October 9-December 18, 2020
11am
FREE
Create art with us every Friday! Using objects from your home, we will practice observation and create interesting compositions. No experience necessary, just an open mind. All ages welcome.
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Get Your Paintings to Pop!
Do you feel comfortable using acrylic paint, but just can’t seem make things look 3-D or realistic? In this workshop, learn techniques in painting and practice creating 3-dimensional object compositions together.
Session I: Thursday, October 8, 2020
7:30-9pm
Age 18+
FREE
Session II: Saturday, October 15, 2020
11am-12pm
Age 7-17
FREE
Sign-up here
Found Object Sculpture
Tuesdays, October 13-27, 2020
11am-12pm
All Ages
Free
Interested in created three-dimensional art? Join us to learn about sculpture and create art out of non-traditional materials.
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Student Art Series
Thursdays
11:30-12:30pm
Session I: September 3-24, 2020
Session II: October 1-22, 2020
Session III: October 29-November 19, 2020
All Ages
FREE
Join us every week in Zoom to explore the basics of two-dimensional media: acrylic paint, watercolor paint, chalk pastels, and printmaking. Each week will feature a different medium and a new adventure. The following four sessions restart each month so if you miss it the first time, there’s always the next month!
Week 1. Basic Watercolor Techniques
Week 2. Basic Color Mixing
Week 3. Basics of Chalk Pastels
Week 4. Simple Printmaking
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Basic Macramé Knots
Saturday, October 24
2:00pm-5:00pm
Age 16+
In this workshop, learn three basic knots that are the building blocks for macramé. Once mastered, you’ll combine all three techniques to create your very own, one of a kind macramé walls hanging. Materials list:
(1) Bead Landing™ Cotton Rope Value Pack or (1) Craft Designer 3mm/32 Ply Macramé Cord 50yds or (1) Bonnie Craft cord Craft Cord 4mm 100yds)
(1) 12″ Wood Dowel (or a found stick or an old ruler)
Scissors
Tape
3-5′ foot work area with hook or rack to hang dowel from
Scrap string or hooks
Artist Bio:
Katy is enchanted by knots; inspired by their curves, uses, meanings, materials, history, and origins. She discovered macramé five years ago and describes it as a versatile medium that challenges her to explore shape and line through the lens of form and function. Katy is grateful to have found this avenue of creativity and is excited to share her passion with you. Visit her website.
Comic Illustration
Wednesdays, November 4-18
6-7pm
Ages 11-14
FREE
Join us for an introduction in how to create your very own comic illustrations! During this 3-session class, learn how to develop a short story, and a sequence of panel images to express your narrative.
Instructor: O. Woodley
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Intro to Coding
Thursdays, November 5-12
6-7pm
Age 11-14
FREE
Over two-sessions, discover the basic principles of programming. Through working with variables, functions, and arguments, build a solid foundation for practical skills that can be used immediately.
Instructor: O. Woodley
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Graphic Design Basics
Wednesdays, December 2-30 (no class 12/23)
6-7pm
Age 14-18
FREE
Over four classes, learn the basics of what every designer needs to know! Explore foundational concepts and software that aid in communicating ideas that inspire, inform, and captive consumers.
Instructor: O. Woodley
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