“By all these lovely tokens, September days are here. With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.”
hello SEPTEMBER
September is all about Pour Square Workshops, classes that are fun and cozy, and do you believe the arts are vital, if so we are looking for passionate professionals to join our board.
IRON POUR: POUR SQUARE WORKSHOPS
A Traditional workshop gets a new name…
Iron Pour Square Workshops
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 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!
Learn at Liberty
“We had a wonderful time! Really enjoyed learning about glass artwork… What an amazing experience!”
Here are a few of the classes we are highlighting in September!
We are excited to welcome Fabrizio, a guest instructor, for this fun and cozy class! In this intro class, students learn the basics of using a woodburning tool on wooden materials to create patterns, designs, and personalized works of art. Students will explore different techniques through exercises and demonstrations.
Therapeutic Mixed Media Painting
Tigye’s mixed media painting class, students will dive deep into a healing process, exploring personal stories and struggles while creating expressive collages. There are only a few spaces available for this popular class so don’t delay and sigh up today.
Intro to Jewelry: Stacking Rings
In this segment students will learn how to make stacker rings from start to finish. Brass and copper are included in the material fee of $15, paid directly to instructor upon arrival.
In Nanette’s beginner friendly date night class, you will learn how to make a ring from start to finish. This is intended for couples, but each booking is per person.
Stained Glass: Modern Abstract
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.
In this fun and harvest inspired class students will complete a 4"x5" stained glass pumpkin suncatcher to take home.
Boo You Believe in Ghost…
Make Your Own: Glow in the Dark Ghost
Yes, these glass ghosts actually glow in the dark. They are made with ingredients that gives the glass that property.
Working with an experienced glass blower, the student will learn "hands-on" how to apply different colors to molten glass, how to shape the semi-molten form and finally to inflate the glass into a shape that will subsequently become the ghost.
ART APPRECIATION
“I am dedicated to bringing new life to the timeless art of stained glass with fresh, modern designs and high quality craftmanship.”
Cara Davis is a stained-glass artist based in Durham, NC, offering a wide range of services including unique artwork, custom commissions, expert repairs, and engaging classes.
She first started creating with glass in 2016 and hit the ground running. In addition to her personal projects, she also teaches entry-level stained-glass classes, works part time at Carolina Stained Glass and is co-founder, co-owner and contributing artist at Fusion Gallery & Classes.
JOIN OUR TEAM
“A group of people who are talented to commit to excellence and to work as one. That is where it starts different talents, same commitment.”
Help Liberty Arts NC continue to inspire, educate, and empower our community through the arts.
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 on 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!