“The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled.”
hello August
August is all about the upcoming Poursquare (a new name for scratch block), community support after storm Chantal and a medium mix of classes.
IRON POUR: POURSQUARE
A Traditional workshop gets a new name…
Iron Poursquare Workshops Start in August
We are fired up for the 9th Annual Iron Pour, which mean scratch block classes are now available for sign up. Students can sign up for 6 of the 13 Iron Poursquare (scratch block) classes that are available this fall. Workshops begin August 15th and will conclude the day of the 9th Annual Iron Pour, on November 15th.
Prices per block will increase as the date of the Pour approaches, but these first few batches will start at $50 per student as usual!
These spots fill up fast so don’t delay and sign up today!
FOUNDRY FLOOD RECOVERY
We extend a HUGE THANK YOU to the volunteers that contributed to the Foundry Clean-Up Event that happened on July 20th – who knew cleaning up was so fun!
Before
After
And we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed to our recovery campaign so far. Thanks to 20 generous donors, we raised nearly $2,000! This support is crucial in allowing us to replace key components of our small furnace and start fortifying our space against future weather-related damage.
While we still have a long way to go to reach our $25,000 goal, every gift moves us closer to reopening and reactivating the Foundry as a vital creative hub for our community.
Thank you for helping us to rebuild, together.
Your continued support makes all the difference.
Learn at Liberty
“Fantastic teacher; patient, kind and knowledgeable.”
August is amazing for learning at liberty! Here are a few of the classes we are highlighting.
Jennifer’s class allows students to design and create their own modern fused glass night light in this fun, beginner-friendly class! This class only has three spots, you know what we say, don’t delay and sign up today!
Therapeutic Mixed Media Painting
In this mixed media painting class, students will dive deep into a healing process, exploring personal stories and struggles while creating expressive collages.
Students can take any of these classes individually or as a series! In this first segment of Intro to Jewelry, students will learn how to make a pendant from start to finish. Fun fact, Nanette’s studio has both AC + heat depending on the season!
Stained Glass in September…
In Cara’s class students learn the basics of the copper foil “Tiffany” method of creating stained glass, which includes cutting and grinding glass, applying copper foil and soldering glass pieces together.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Help Liberty Arts NC continue to inspire, educate, and empower our community through the arts.
“Liberty Arts empowered me to optimize accessibility to the industrial arts through my eclectic skillset. Where there is passion there is drive and it is a joy to serve my community. Collaboration carries through in my next chapter”
The Team Is Changing…
Photo Credit: Kate Kennedy
On behalf of everyone at Liberty Arts, we extend a thoughtful thank you to Gabrielle for your service and collaborative work ethic. We will miss you and wish you the very best in your future career endeavors.
Are you looking for a new and exciting leadership opportunity? Liberty Arts is currently seeking mission driven, career minded individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and utilize their networks and/or skillset to join our Board of Directors.
If you believe the arts are vital and you want to make a positive impact for Durham’s arts and culture community, please send an introduction letter and resume to boardmbr@libertyartsnc.org and you can learn more about the board with the button below.
Liberty Arts artists, board members and employees, thank our community for choosing Liberty Arts as their place for connecting, learning, and having fun!