Upcoming Arts Education Programs for Spring 2026
Celebrate the artist inside you! Arts classes and workshops at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences are for community members of all ages to experiment with artistic disciplines, different materials and techniques. Try something new, collaborate with one another, and stay curious.
To find out more or to register call 252.972.1632 or email [email protected].
Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing Class
Perfect for the beginning and intermediate student to learn or review basics in Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing. Practice wedging, centering, trimming, and glazing as well as hand building techniques.
All materials are included.
No experience is necessary.
Limited to 10 participants.
Ages 12 and up
Class Meets Each Friday February 20-April 17 (NO CLASS MEETING April 3, 2026)
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
$100/resident, $150/non-resident
Instructor: S. Maloney
Deadline to Register: February 19
Mommy and Me Workshop (Let’s Celebrate Dr. Seuss!)
March 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Deadline to Register March 16
This is a parent and child workshop designed to provide a themed art activity for parent and child to explore and create different mediums and techniques in art. It is also an opportunity for our staff to showcase educational opportunities at the Imperial Centre.
NO EXPERIENCE IN NECESSARY
LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Siblings are allowed to sign up and participate; however, please remember that this activity is designed as a preschool age and parent workshop.
Theme: Dr. Seuss (Green Eggs and Ham & The Color Green)
Instructor will read a story and introduce projects focusing on the color green.
Parent and child/children will create a project based on the book.
After activity, families may explore the Children’s Museum with free admission and/or Maria V. Howard Arts Center.
FEE: $5/CHILD COVERS ALL SUPPLIES
INSTRUCTOR: EMILY JOYCE TURNER
Mommy and Me Workshop (Spring Into the Arts)
April 21, 2026, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Deadline to Register April 20
This is a parent and child workshop designed to provide a themed art activity for parent and child to explore and create different mediums and techniques in art. It is also an opportunity for our staff to highlight educational opportunities at the Imperial Centre.
NO EXPERIENCE IN NECESSARY
LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Siblings are allowed to sign up and participate; however, please remember that this activity is designed as a preschool age and parent workshop.
Theme: Spring Into the Arts
Instructor will read a story and introduce projects focusing on the season of Spring.
Parent and child/children will create a project based on the book.
After activity, families may explore the Children’s Museum with free admission and/or Maria V. Howard Arts Center.
FEE: $5/CHILD COVERS ALL SUPPLIES
INSTRUCTOR: EMILY JOYCE TURNER
Sculptural Clay Forms Through Hand Building (Beginning Pottery)
Class Meets Each Tuesday, April 7th-May 12th, 5:30-7:30
Deadline to register April 6
Perfect for the beginning student to learn or review basics in Hand Building and creating sculptural clay forms.
All materials are included.
No experience is necessary.
Limited to 10 participants.
Ages 12 and up
Class Meets Each Tuesday, April 7-May 12, 2026
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
$100/resident, $150/non-resident
Instructor: N. Butler
Free Upcoming Workshops
Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Stronger Together Community Workshops in Support of Suicide Awareness
The following workshops are related to our current exhibit:
Painted Voices of Our Community: Expressive Art Tunnel Installation
Hip Hop Resilience Bingo
Saturday, February 21st, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
The Chill Factory-Featuring local DJ
Come participate in Hip Hop Resilience Bingo!
This is for ages 13+. Pre-Registration is Required.
When the Rainbow is Enuf Poetry and Spoken Word Contest
Saturday, March 21st, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
A Call for Entries is Available for Participants of Poetry and Spoken Word Contest
Participants will perform for judges and audience.
Rules and Guidelines Available.
Deadline for Registration/Entries: March 13, 2026
Accepted Artists will read their pieces for judges to select winners on March 21st, 2-4 p.m.
Cuts, Conversation, and Care
Sunday, March 22nd, 12 p.m. -4 p.m.
Local Barbers will be offering free haircuts, conversation, and connection.
We ask that you pre-register for this event. Deadline for registration: March 13, 2026.
This event is free to families.
Painted Voices of Our Community Paint Party
Saturday, April 18th, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Come create a painting to add to the growing community art installation,
Painted Voices of Our Community: Expression Tunnel Art Installation Exhibition.
The current community art exhibition is now on display at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences. Your creation will travel in future exhibits! Pre-Registration is required. Open to all ages.