Each class we will paint a picture together from start to finish with all using the same subject matter. We will focus on the fundamentals of painting on canvas. Materials Required: 16×20″ canvas (x6), acrylic paint in the primary colors mainly, brush set, and tabletop easel. Oil paints will be allowed providing that the cleaning solution is sealed and odor free. Students will provide supplies for projects. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

This class is not currently scheduled. For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Create beautiful pieces of art with a sheet of metal that can be hung on the wall or placed in your yard.  Required: Long pants, leather closed-toed shoes and leather gloves.  Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Learn to draw, paint, or use watercolor; whatever medium you like. Open to beginners and experienced artists. First time students should bring a sketch pad and pencils or project they would like to work on. This class is self-paced with guidance as needed. Students will provide supplies as needed for projects. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Design your own stationary, signs or invitations with the chic writing of calligraphy. Students will be introduced to one style of calligraphy, copperplate, and the tools required to learn and practice lower and upper case letters with a work review at the end of each class. At least one project will be completed. Additional supplies are needed and will be discussed during the first class. Suellen Leonard is the instructor. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Continuation of learning to design your own stationary, signs or invitations with the chic writing of calligraphy. Students will to practice one style of calligraphy, copperplate, and the tools required to learn and practice lower and upper case letters with a work review at the end of each class. At least one project will be completed. Additional supplies are needed and will be discussed during the first class. Suellen Leonard is the instructor. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Discover your hidden writing skills with enhanced fiction and nonfiction ideas. Journey through the art of storytelling, while exploring fundamental techniques. Join Thomas Kies, author of the Geneva Chase Mystery Series, in this hands-on writing experience. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Now that you have developed creative writing skills with experience from the beginner class, stretch your imagination and challenge the words on your pages. This advanced class will take your journey even further into the art of storytelling, while maintaining your fundamental techniques. Join Thomas Kies, author of the Geneva Chase Mystery Series, in this hands-on writing experience. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Course concentrates on the successful use of a digital camera to produce professional images. Emphasis is placed on learning the features of the camera and how to properly use them, including Aperture Mode, Shutter Priority Mode and Manual Mode. Learn how to focus on the successful visual composition of your photos. Students will begin to develop a portfolio of their own personal vision. Students will need to bring a digital camera along with a thumb drive to the class. Textbook: Short Course in Photography-Digital.

For more information contact Latesheca Johnson at 252-222-6204 or johnsonl@carteret.edu

This course is for beginners and increases observation skills using basic design/drawing techniques. Emphasis is placed on placement, focal points, proportions, drawing techniques, and shading. Students will provide their own materials to create a different drawing each week. Joey is a former graphic design instructor with years of experience in drawing, painting, and design.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6204 or boneyh@carteret.edu

This course will teach the basics of the iPhone/iPad camera and photography. It will include how to produce the best photos using focus, light, composition and the amazing effects that are a part of the iPhone/iPad. It will also cover many tips and tricks that you can use to fully enjoy the pictures that you take in the form of prints, books, slide shows and albums. Tips, tricks, and much more! Students should bring one iPhone or iPad to class. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Learn the basic technical skills of poetry such as rhyme, meter and verse. Gain confidence and experience in your writing through practice and study of the poetry writing process. Read poetry from a broad range of genres and keep a notebook of ideas, observations and writing practice. Students will be given the opportunity to share their work in class and have their work reviewed. Please Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older.

This class is not currently scheduled. For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

Learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Learn the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work. By the end of the course, you will complete a series of photo projects, have an understanding of the art of portrait photography, and will have created a portfolio of your photographic work. Participants will need to bring a digital camera along with a thumb drive to the class. Textbook: Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots 1st Edition.

For more information contact Latesheca Johnson at 252-222-6204 or johnsonl@carteret.edu

This class is tailored towards beginner students learning hand building pottery techniques. We meet once a week and the first four days we will work with wet clay, the fifth day we will be trimming (applying finishing touches) to the pieces, the sixth and seventh day we will be glazing all the pieces and the last day is for picking up completed work. 

This is a free flowing class that allows the students to create works and learn from the creation process. We will not spend a lot of time watching demonstrations but students are encouraged to do their own research and study at home. Building art out of clay is a process that can be enhanced with preplanning but that is also not necessary. Some of the best pots are not what they were originally intended to be. 

Returning students or advanced wheel throwers may use the wheels if they do not need formal instruction on the wheel. For those students, this class is considered open studio (wheel throwing or hand building) which follows along with the class schedule days and times of building, firing and glazing. 

***All supplies, tools and one 25 pound of clay is included but please dress ready to get clay/mud dirty and bring a towel or apron if you plan on using the wheel. 

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu

This class is tailored towards beginner students learning wheel throwing pottery techniques. We meet once a week and the first four days we will work with wet clay, the fifth day we will be trimming (applying finishing touches) to the pieces, the sixth and seventh day we will be glazing all the pieces and the last day is for picking up completed work. 

This is a free flowing class that allows the students to create works and learn from the creation process. We will not spend a lot of time watching demonstrations but students are encouraged to do their own research and study at home. Building art out of clay is a process that can be enhanced with preplanning but that is also not necessary. Some of the best pots are not what they were originally intended to be. 

Returning students or advanced hand builders may use the studio for hand building if they do not need formal hand building instructions. For those students, this class is considered open studio (wheel throwing or hand building) which follows along with the class schedule days and times of building, firing and glazing. 

***All supplies, tools and one 25 pound of clay is included but please dress ready to get clay/mud dirty and bring a towel or apron. 

For more information contact Heather Boney at 252-222-6207 or boneyh@carteret.edu